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I. Find the following words and phrases in the text and translate them into Russian:

Placidity – спокойствие, безмятежность

to make frantic scenes – создавать безумные сцены

to give sb. a look of scorn – посмотреть на кого-либо с презрением

 lavishness- щедрость, расточительность

 to know how to pull strings adroitly – искусно пускать в ход связи

 to fall out of love - разлюбить

close-cropped hair – коротко стриженные волосы

to resist an inclination – еле удержаться

weather-beaten skin – обветренная кожа

coltish grace -  щенячья грация

to be on active service – быть в действующей армии

confinement -  лишение свободы

to run a theatre – руководить театром

effusive - несдержанный

virile air – неуверенный в себе

to set one's mind to smth. – сосредоточиться на чем-либо

disconcerting - замешательство

it's a knock out – выдающийся человек

amiability -  дружелюбие

affable manner- мягкая дружелюбная манера

 to exercise great ingenuity in (doing) smth.- проявлять большую изберательность делая что -  либо

to be unperturbed – быть невозмутимым

shrewdness - проницательность

to grizzle – жаловаться, ворчать

it's a mere commonplace – это просто банально

exorbitant - безмерный

to be conciliatory – быть примирительным

to foster one's career – способствовать продвижению чьей-либо карьеры

acumen - сообразительность

to have one's face lifted – подтянуть кожу лица

it's no good crying over spilt milk – уже нет смысла горевать

to have little flirtations – легко флиртовать

masseuse -  массажистка

gossip column – колонка светской хроники

the world of make-believe – мир фантазий

II. Answer the following questions:

1. What did Michael and Julia do when the war broke out?

Michael enlisted at once, but with the help of his father,

one of whose old brother officers was an important personage at the

War Office, he very soon got a commission. As for Julia, she wanted to become a nurse so that she could go out to France too and at least be on the same soil as he, but he

made her understand that patriotism demanded that she should go on acting.  

2. Why do you think Michael enjoyed the war?

Because he liked to be in the center of everybody’s attention.

3. Do you think love is important for a successful family life?

In my opinion, it takes only the third place after respecr and trust.

4. How did it happen that Julia fell out of love with Michael?

She realized that he no longer smelt like a youth, he smelt like a man

5. How did Michael manage to find the money to rent a theatre? What was the theatre called? Who was in the partnership with him?

Finally the money was found by a rich woman who was interested in Julia. the deed of partnership had been signed between Michael and Dolly. the Siddons

Theatre

7. What kind of director was Michael?

Michael ran the the-atre with the method and thrift with which he ran his home and made every possible penny out of their successes.

 8. What irritated Julia in Michael more and more? How did he change in Julia's eyes?

He became disgusting for her. She didn’t want to kiss him or hug him. Everything began to irritate her in Michael, especially his vanity and stinginess.

 9. Why was Julia sad when she thought of her married life?

Because now she did’t love Michael at all.

10. Why was Michael happier than he had been before?

Because Michael proved to be very successful director and all plays were very famous among London citizens. Besides, he was able to cope with financial difficulties and find infamous but very talented actors.

11. Julia's dresser and maid was a Cockney, wasn't she? Please prove it using the examples from the text.

Yes, she was.

“It'd only fidget me to 'ave a lot of elephant's tusks in me mouth."

“I'm young enough to dress 'er. And maid 'er”.

 12. Who was the unknown man who sent flowers to Julia? Why did she write him a thank you note?

It was Mr. Thomas Fennell. She was naturally polite and it was, besides, a principle with her to answer all fan letters. That was how she kept in touch with her public.

III. Make up a list of words and phrases describing Michael's appearance and character. Say what you think of him.

·        He had a very good figure

·        He was the best- looking actor on the English stage

·        the thinness of his mouth

·        he had a gallant bearing

·        He had an easy manner and he talked like a gentleman

·        He was good-looking and kindly

·        He was eager to get on

·        His voice was a trifle thin

·        He was easy enough in ordinary dialogue

·        Very simple-minded in some ways

·        He had no fantasy and his ideas were commonplace

·        Honest

·        He devoted anxious care to his figure

·        He was prudent and all he wanted was admiration

·        He was prosy, near with his money, self-complacent

IV. Comment on the phrase from chapter 9: "Roger had been entered for Eton within a week of his birth." Comment on it. Give a short presentation on public schools in Britain.

V. Dramatization. Act out the dialogue between Julia and her maid, Evie (see chapter 10)

VI. Give a summary of chapters 7-10. (in written form)

When the first World War broke out, Michael was sent to the army. The military uniform became him. Julia didn't  want to leave him, but he insisted on her staying in London. He was sure, that Julia shouldnt let people forget her, as an actres. She continued to play and finally she became well known as the best actress of younger generation. Her glory became so strong that it was possible for her to dare to leave the stage for some months and to give birth to a child. Shortly before the war ended she suddenly understood she had fallen in love with Michael.

After 1 World War, they inherited some money from Michael's parents and they decided to set out their own theater. The financial supporter was "the rich old woman" Dolley de Friz who had been the fan of Julias' talent since she was in Jimmy's troupe. Julia adviced Michael to be an administrator in spite of his still playing at the stage, and it turns out to be the best decision.
Remembering the past, Julia felt some kind of sadness for her love died. The only thing she had - was the art and everyday perfomances.