TASKS for Chapters 22-24

I. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases:

 to make a clean breast of sth – чистосердечно признаться в чем либо

to tear sb limb from limb – перемывать кому-то кости,

 a sleeping-draught снотворное,

to and fro – взад и вперед,

curtain calls - поклон,

pull oneself together - собраться,

magnanimous - великодушный,

to cramp one's style - мешать,

contrition - раскаяние,

a succinct account of sth – краткое содержание,

a bereavement – тяжелая утрата,

an austere and snug little town – аскетичный и уютный маленький город,

to adhere to sth –придерживаться чего-то.

VII. Answer the questions:

1.      Why couldn't Julie take her troubles to Charles or Dolly as usual?

She thought it was simply unfair to Charles and it would hurt his feelings once again. As fir Dolly, Julia knew that she felt jealousy and didn’t want to tell her about her troubles because the relationships were getting colder.

 2. How different was Charles's circle from that of Tom's? Charles was the representative of high society.

 3. Was Michael right when criticizing Julie's acting? I think he was right because in that situatuin Julia’s emotions overwhelmed her and she lost control.

4. How did Julie react to her husband's criticism? At first it was shocked by his criticize but that she realized that he was right.

5. How did the breakup with Tom influence Julie's attitude to Michael and Charles? Julia decided ti give a chance to Charles. At the same time she played more attention to her husband and realized that for the last several years she behaved in such a way he didn’t deserved. She felt guilty in some way.  

6. Why did Julie decide to spend the summer with her mother and aunt? She wanted to relazx and make up her mind.

7. What kind of lifestyle did Aunt Carrie and Mrs Lambert have? Fior Julia such life was quiet boring because every day was the same to another.

 8. How did the old ladies treat Julie? How did they feel about her occupation? They treat her well and with respect butt they didn’t’ approve of her profession and life style on the whole.

9. How did Julie imagine Charles's love for her? It was just another role for her, a little adventure which she didn’t take seriously.it was simply interesting for her to see Char;es’ reaction.

10. When in Paris, what did Julie mean when saying, "I feel like a queen returning from an exile?" She was happy to come back to her life style.

Tasks for Chapters 19-21

I. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases:

an understudy - дублер,

 perfidy -измена,

wanton temperament – буйный, изменчивый темперамент,

to cut the date – отменить назначенную встречу,

an American conjurer –американский иллюзионист,

to make a stab at acting in America –попытка сделать карьеру как актриса  в Америке,

 off the nail – быть на веселе,

the R.A.D.A. – Королевская академия драмы,

in point of fact – на самом деле,

insipid – безвкусный, пресный,

hard as nails – в форме,

for toffee –ни за что,

be a sport – будь человеком,

 to beat about the bush – ходить вокруг да около,

to feel all in – хорошо себя чувствовать,

to give the air – не обратить внимание,

 to put one's foot down – иметь свое мнение

. IV. Answer the questions:

1. Under what circumstances did Roger get acquainted with? What kind of favour did he ask of Julie?

Tom got acquainted with Joan Denver while picking Jill and Joan after the showand then he asked Julia to give her a role.

2. Why did Julie feel she had lost Roger?

Although her life was full of different events and her career was still in the top, she began to feel that she had lost Tom because of his attitude and her own feelings. Sudeenly she realized that he didn’t need her at all as previously. 

3. How did Tom react to Julie's plans to take her play to New York?

He supported her idea to develop her career and put ut on the next step in America.

4. What kind of new acquaintances and connections did Tom make through Julie?

It was his first experience when he got acquaintance with many representatives of high society through Julia.

5. How did Julie receive Joan Denver? She received Joan Denver the moment she had taken her last call.

6. How did Michael hear about Avice Crichton? Through Tom.

7. Why does Maugham describe Julie's appearance at the Sunday night show as "beautifully timed?"

To prove how well known she was.

 8. What impression did Avice Crichton and her acting produce on Julie?

She made not good impressions at all, she didn’t’t know even how to act.

9. Why did it irk Tom to have to come back with Julie after the Sunday night show? He wanted to be at the party with Avice

10. What kind of relationship did Tom and Avice have?

He had strong feelings toward her, probably he even loved her while she obviously used him for her own purposes.

TASKS for Chapters 15-18

I. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases:

condescending letter – снисходительное письмо

pearl studs – жемчужные запонки,

peevish – возбужденный,

make head or tail of it – ничего непонимать,

fatuous irony – глупая ирония

to get back on sb – отделаться откого-то

song and dance – сцена, скандал, 

to spend a lot on green fees – тратиться на аренду поля для гольфа,

despicable – презренный,

to give sb a treat – доставить кому либо удовольствие ,

to wheedle sb into –впутывать кого-то во что-то,

prudishness – высокомерие

to take liberties with sb – вести себя развязно с кем-то,

to grudge sb – завидовать,

conspicuous – очевидный,

to take the rough with the smooth – стойко переносить превратности судьбы,

to have a joke up your sleeve – держать шутку наготове,

to mortify sb – усмирять, 

 disconcerted –смущенный.

II. Explain the following metaphors. Who do they refer to?

·                     It won't hurt him to discover that I'm not all milk and honey. – This statement refers to Julia while she is thinking about Tom and revenge on him. She wants to prove that she is not weak willed.

·                     I'm not the woman to desert a sinking ship. – This metaphor is used by Dolly de Vries, during her conversation with Michael about his wife, Julia, and how her love affairs with Tom which could effect her career in the negative way.

II. Give a character sketch of Dolly de Vries. Pay special attention to the description of hr appearance: "Dolly de Vries was now a woman of sixty. …and a slight cockney accent revealed itself." Dwell on her relationship with Michael and Julia. How did she feel about Tom?

Mrs. de Vries was a widow, brie was a short stout woman with a fine Jewish nose and fine Jewish eyes, a great deal of energy, a manner at once effusive and timid, and a somewhat virile air. She had a passion for the stage. When Julia and Michael had decided to try their luck in London Jimmie Langton, to whose rescue she had sometimes come when it looked as though he would be forced to close his repertory theatre, had written to her asking her to do what she could for them. She had seen Julia act in Middlepool. She gave parties so that the young actors might get to know managers, and asked them to stay at her grand house near Guildford, where they enjoyed a luxury they had never dreamt of. She did not much like Michael. Julia accepted the flowers with which Dolly de Vries filled her flat and her dressing-room, she was properly delighted with the presents she gave her, bags, vanity cases, brooches; but Dolly’s generosity was due to anything but admiration for her talent. When Michael went away to the war Dolly pressed her to come and live in her house in Montagu Square, but Julia, with protestations of extravagant gratitude, refused in such a way that Dolly, with a sigh and a tear, could only admire her the more. When Roger was born Julia asked her to be his godmother. She had a big fortune, more than that she knew a lot of famous people. And Michael and Julia understood that Dolly could be usefull for them.

IV. Speak on Julia's reputation and talent. Do you agree that no one expects an actress to be a pattern of propriety?

There is no doubt that she was very talented and she played so many roles and has become famous thanks for her will and hard work but not appearance as usual.

V. Answer the questions:

1. Why did Julia offer Tom the money for servants' tips? Do you think she made the right decision?

It was her revenge on Tom because he didn’t pay attention on her while they were in Taplow. She understood well enough that it was very painful for Tom such remaidance about money, attitude to him as a servant.  

2. Did Julia manage to induce Tom to see her again after that?

Yes, she did.

3. Did Dolly believe that Julia didn't have a lover? Why?

No, Dolly didn’t believe that Julia didn’t have a lover.

4. Whom did Dolly finally decide to talk to about Julia's cheating?

Michael

5. Why did Dolly not confess to Michael that she suspected Julia of having a love affair?

Dolly had no proof.

6. Why did Michael suggest buying Dolly's share out?

He thought the woman could suffer from Julia’s broken reputation.

7. What was the reason for Dolly's desperate jealousy?

. She felt, loneyl and  unhappy.

8. How did Dolly try to convince Julia that Tom was not very discreet?

9. Why couldn't Julia fall asleep after the lunch with Dolly?

Because so many gossipis about her and Tom and their possible love affairs.  

VI. Summarize the events of chapters 15-18.

Without showing her feelings to Tom, she tries to bind him to herself. The actress knows he is a snob, so she let's him enter the high society. Tom is realy poor, thats why she showeres him with expensive gifts and pays off debts.
Julia forgets about her age, but on vacation Tom so obviously and naturally prefers to spend his time with her son, Roger, that it really hurts her. Julia has an argument with Tom, but she is so afraid to lose him that finally she does everything to make it up.