I. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases:
an understudy – дублерша, perfidy – измена, wanton temperament – буйный темперамент, to cut the date – отменить встречу, an American conjurer – американский фокусник, to make a stab at acting in America – если ты хочешь завоевать Америку, off the nail – распродажа по сниженным ценам, you're twenty-two if you're a day – добрых двадцать два, the R.A.D.A. - Королевская академия драматического искусства, in point of fact – на самом деле, insipid – преснятина, hard as nails – выносливый, for toffee – абсолютно, be a sport – будь человеком, to beat about the bush – ходить вокруг да около, to give the air – выставить за дверь, to put one's foot down – воспротивиться чему-то.
IV. Answer the questions:
1. Under what circumstances did Roger get acquainted with Joan Denver? What kind of favour did he ask of Julie?
While they were in Taplow, Tom and Roger went on to some place after the show and had supper. There they met two girls, the name of one of whom was Joan Denver, who was on the stage. She asked Roger if he couldn't get her an understudy in Julia's next play.
2. Why did Julie feel she had lost Roger?
Her life had always been so full and so exciting that she had never had the time to busy herself much with Roger. She got in a state, of course, when he had whooping-cough or measles, but he was for the most part in robust health, and then he occupied a pleasant place in the background of her consciousness. But she had always felt that he was there to be attended to when she was inclined and she had often thought it would be nice when he was old enough really to share her interests.
3. How did Tom react to Julie's plans to take her play to New York?
He was glad to get to know about that. He thougt Julia couldn't lose and she might make a packet. Besides, if she wanted to make a stab at America she couldn't have a better vehicle. He even said that he would miss her like hell, but I think he wasn't sincere.
4. What kind of new acquaintances and connections did Tom make through Julie?
Tom made friends with Julia's grander friends and persons who were glad to take advantage of his technical knowledge. But later the young man began to get invitations from people whom Julia didn't know.
5. How did Julie receive Joan Denver?
Julia could in the twinkling of an eye leap from her part into private life, but now without an effort she continued to play the imperious, aloof, stately and well-bred woman of the play. Her cordial smile was the smile of a queen; her graciousness kept you at a respectful distance.
6. How did Michael hear about Avice Crichton?
Michael heard about Avice Crichton through Tom, who knew the girl.
7. Why does Maugham describe Julie's appearance at the Sunday night show as "beautifully timed?"
I think there were two reasons. Firstly, Julia thought it wouldn't a disaster if they (with Tom) miss the first few minutes. And secondly, as an actress the woman always appeared only after the ring.
8. What impression did Avice Crichton and her acting produce on Julie?
Avice Crichton was very pretty, no one could deny that, with lovely golden hair, fine blue eyes and a little straight nose. The fact was that Julia didn't like such a type of girls. Moreover, after the play the woman mane a conclusion that the girl couldn't act for toffee
9. Why did it irk Tom to have to come back with Julie after the Sunday night show?
The woman thought that someone was giving a supper party to which Avice Crichton was going and Tom wanted to be there.
10. What kind of relationship did Tom and Avice have?
The young man was in love with Avice, though he didn't want to confess about it to Julia.
an understudy – дублерша, perfidy – измена, wanton temperament – буйный темперамент, to cut the date – отменить встречу, an American conjurer – американский фокусник, to make a stab at acting in America – если ты хочешь завоевать Америку, off the nail – распродажа по сниженным ценам, you're twenty-two if you're a day – добрых двадцать два, the R.A.D.A. - Королевская академия драматического искусства, in point of fact – на самом деле, insipid – преснятина, hard as nails – выносливый, for toffee – абсолютно, be a sport – будь человеком, to beat about the bush – ходить вокруг да около, to give the air – выставить за дверь, to put one's foot down – воспротивиться чему-то.
IV. Answer the questions:
1. Under what circumstances did Roger get acquainted with Joan Denver? What kind of favour did he ask of Julie?
While they were in Taplow, Tom and Roger went on to some place after the show and had supper. There they met two girls, the name of one of whom was Joan Denver, who was on the stage. She asked Roger if he couldn't get her an understudy in Julia's next play.
2. Why did Julie feel she had lost Roger?
Her life had always been so full and so exciting that she had never had the time to busy herself much with Roger. She got in a state, of course, when he had whooping-cough or measles, but he was for the most part in robust health, and then he occupied a pleasant place in the background of her consciousness. But she had always felt that he was there to be attended to when she was inclined and she had often thought it would be nice when he was old enough really to share her interests.
3. How did Tom react to Julie's plans to take her play to New York?
He was glad to get to know about that. He thougt Julia couldn't lose and she might make a packet. Besides, if she wanted to make a stab at America she couldn't have a better vehicle. He even said that he would miss her like hell, but I think he wasn't sincere.
4. What kind of new acquaintances and connections did Tom make through Julie?
Tom made friends with Julia's grander friends and persons who were glad to take advantage of his technical knowledge. But later the young man began to get invitations from people whom Julia didn't know.
5. How did Julie receive Joan Denver?
Julia could in the twinkling of an eye leap from her part into private life, but now without an effort she continued to play the imperious, aloof, stately and well-bred woman of the play. Her cordial smile was the smile of a queen; her graciousness kept you at a respectful distance.
6. How did Michael hear about Avice Crichton?
Michael heard about Avice Crichton through Tom, who knew the girl.
7. Why does Maugham describe Julie's appearance at the Sunday night show as "beautifully timed?"
I think there were two reasons. Firstly, Julia thought it wouldn't a disaster if they (with Tom) miss the first few minutes. And secondly, as an actress the woman always appeared only after the ring.
8. What impression did Avice Crichton and her acting produce on Julie?
Avice Crichton was very pretty, no one could deny that, with lovely golden hair, fine blue eyes and a little straight nose. The fact was that Julia didn't like such a type of girls. Moreover, after the play the woman mane a conclusion that the girl couldn't act for toffee
9. Why did it irk Tom to have to come back with Julie after the Sunday night show?
The woman thought that someone was giving a supper party to which Avice Crichton was going and Tom wanted to be there.
10. What kind of relationship did Tom and Avice have?
The young man was in love with Avice, though he didn't want to confess about it to Julia.
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