Note down from the text (p. 40) the sentences containing the phrases and word combinations (p. 46) and translate them into Russian.

10. Complete the following sentences:

I. 1 understand that it's only his word against mine but... . 2. 1 ... to get a square deal in this court. 3. Douglas was half way through his presentation when... . 4. ... in private... . 5. You must be stark raving mad to ... . 6. ... remaining time. 7. At one time or another... . 8. ... in part... . 9. Under the circumstances... . 10. In itself... . 11. ... no better than... .12. She was reluctant... .

II. Make up two or three sentences of your own on each phrase and word combination.

Using the phrases make up a suitable dialogue and act it out in front of the class.

13. Translate the following sentences into English using the phrases and word combinations:

1. Вы выступаете против того, что утверждает он, но это все сло­ва, вы не приводите никаких доказательств. 2. Финч хотел, чтобы с обвиняемым поступили справедливо. 3. Не делайте замечание свое­му сыну при людях, поговорите с ним наедине. 4. Надо быть совер­шенно сумасшедшим, чтобы отказаться от такой возможности. 5. Я хочу использовать оставшееся время, чтобы обсудить с вами вопрос с глазу на глаз. 6. Я частично с вами согласен, что в любом случае должен это сделать, однако при данных обстоятельствах мне не хо­телось бы воспользоваться его затруднительным положением. 7. Само по себе его предложение интересно, но оно не лучше вашего. 8. В чем вы его обвиняете? — Он солгал и не очень-то хочет в этом при­знаваться, что плохо само по себе, более того, он упорно повторяет эту ложь.

14. Answer the questions and do the given assignments:

a)1. Where is the scene set? 2. What was Tom Robinson charged with? 3. Why did Judge Taylor appoint Atticus Finch to defend him? 4. In what way did Atticus Finch speak to the jury and why? 5. What did Atticus Finch say about the case? 6. What did Atticus Finch say about Mayella Ewell? 7. What did the girl do to get rid of her own guilt? 8. What were the witnesses for the state sure of when giving their testimony? 9. What was the evil assumption of the witnesses for the state? 10. What did Atticus Finch say about people not being created equal? 11. Why didn't Atticus Finch believe firmly in the in­tegrity of their courts and in the jury system?

b) 1. To what literary mode does this excerpt belong, e. g. the realistic novel, science fiction, fantasy, etc.? 2. Point out the sentences employed in the text to convey concise information cornpactly. 3. List the words from the passage which belong particularly to the vocabulary of a lawyer. 4. How would you describe the basic style of the passage, e. g. formal, colloquial, etc.? 5. Select some of the words or phrases which are slightly unexpected in the present context thus giving a personal character to the narration. 6. Point out details which add a dramatic flavour to the extract. 7. What is the purpose of ora-

tory? What is Atticus's aim? 8. Sum up your observations and say what peculiarities of the text testify to its belonging to ora­torical style. What devices help the author keep the reader in the state of expectation?

c) 1. As you know, in its leading features oratorical style be­longs to the written variety of language, though it is modified by the oral form of the utterance. Say what features of 1) the written variety, 2) the spoken variety of language are present in Atticus's speech.

2. Find points of opposition between concepts. What do they call this device employed by the author?

3. How are the details piled up to create a state of suspense and to prepare the reader for the only logical conclusion of the utterance?

4. What kinds of repetition does Atticus resort to? Observe how the oratorical character of the writing is assisted by the repetition.

5. How is emotional appeal achieved? (metaphors, similes, periphrasis, epithets, etc.)

6. Make your specific interpretation of "first".

7. Point out the sentences employed in the text to convey concise information about the jury system at the time of the writing of the text.

15.Explain what is meant by:

with what seemed to be appreciation; this was the equiva­lent of him standing before us stark naked; no minute sifting of complicated facts; to be sure beyond all reasonable doubt; evi­dence has been called into serious question on cross-examina­tion; my pity does not extend so far as to her putting a man's life at stake; the unmitigated temerity; confident that you, gentle­men, would go along with them on the assumption that all Neg­roes lie.

Give a summary of the text.

17. Retell the text a) close to the text; b) as if you were one of the characters prerent in the court-room.

18. a) Make up and act out dialogues between:

1. Atticus Finch and Judge Taylor before the trial.

2. Atticus Finch and Judge Taylor after the trial.

3. Scout and Jem discussing the trial.

b) Legality is only one aspect of the question of right and wrong . Everyone has his or her own beliefs which do not always conform to current laws. Can Judge's personal beliefs interfere in interpretation and application of the law? Write an account of your findings.

VOCABULARY EXERCISES