Pronunciation

Practice the correct pronunciation of the following words:

Erymanthian Switzerland Chamonix Rochers Neige

Marrascaud Lementeuil Gustave Drouet

Schwartz Lutz funicular

Preview questions

1. Recall the myth about the Erymanthian Boar and explain why the title refers to this ancient legend. What is the main idea of the story read?

2. The story is divided into six parts. Skim through the content of each chapter and tell the main topic. How would you head each part?

3. What are the clue words of the story? Compare your clue words with those of your classmates.

Vocabulary

1. Explain the following expressions: to take advantage of smth, to get in touch with smb, to keep one’s eye on smb, to be pretty good at smth, to be caught like a rat in a trap, the laugh is with me. Make up the sentences using these phrases.

2. Find the synonyms of the words below: to occur, huge, without delay, alive, to capture

3. Give the definition of the following words: murderer, staff, gang, fee, bookmaker

4. Form the derivatives and fill in the blanks.

noun	verb	adjective
	to occur
		suspicious
	to explain
mountain
	catch

5.Translate from Russian into English: 1) Его подозревали в убийствах и грабежах. 2) В результате происшествия сообщение было прервано. 3) В конце концов полиция напала на след Марраско. 4) Господин Луц специализировался в области хирургии лица и немедленно приступил к осуществлению операции, получив большое вознаграждение. 5) Он чувствовал себя не в своей тарелке и считал, что все это было странным совпадением. 6) Сбитый с толку, американец пожал плечами. 7) Он должен был поделиться деньгами с бандой, но не сделал этого. 8) Чтобы свести счеты, бедного парня ограбили, а затем убили. 9) Должно быть, Марраско щедро подкупил его, чтобы тот разрешил ему скрываться в нежилой части гостиницы. 10) Но его предали, и дело поменяло оборот.

6. Introduce the main characters of the story. Find their descriptions in the text and complete them with your own words.

7. Match these activities and the characters: to caress the moustaches, to be kidnapped, to examine smb, to make smb march into the cupboard, to utter a sharp exclamation, to suspect, to take advantage of smth, to appear in time, to mount in a funicular, to demand and inspect the ticket, to get in touch with smb, to wander aimlessly, to bring the breakfast, to take a quick look around, to sigh, to be an expert in disguise, to fumble with the lock of the door, to hold a gun, to bandage the injured face, to be unskillful, to bribe, to play cards, to be imprisoned, to act the part of detective, to wreck the funicular, to dress the wounds

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