Ex. 7. Report the following statements and questions.

1 “There is some grave news”, Norfolk shouted.

2 “You are not a member of Council, Walsingham, nor you are in the majority”, Sir William indicated.

3 “I regret to inform your Majesty of our miserable defeat in Scotland”, Norfolk added.

4 “They should have never been sent to Scotland. I’ve been proved unfit to rule”, Elisabeth said in tears.

5 “It appears, Lord Dudley, you do not have the stomach for it”, Norfolk exclaimed.

6 “It is not for me to judge you, Your Majesty”, mentioned Walsingham.

7 “Today I will watch the fall of that heretic girl”, Norfolk said with a smile.

8 “I simply ask: can any man, in truth, serve two masters and be faithful to both”, Elizabeth inquired.

9 “I am the Queen and like my father I mean to rule”, claimed Elizabeth.

10 “Now Your Majesty does make fun of the sanctity of marriage”, whispered one of the Bishops.

Ex. 8. Put questions to the italicized parts.

1 The Councilors look to Queen for action.

2 There has never been better time or occasion to abate the French pride. (General question)

3 It is my business to protect Your Majesty against all things.

4 The bishops are speaking against the Queen.

5 Her Majesty would improve all these matters if she agreed to marry.

6 In marriage and in the production of an Heir lies the Queen’s only surety.

7 Her Majesty has won the argument by 5 counts.

Ex. 9. Translate the sentences, use a dictionary if necessary.

1 How dare you stay in my presence?

2 Why did they not send proper reinforcements?

3 We shall see him in the flesh.

4 Robert’s head will end up on a spike not on the pillow of a Queen.

5 By this Act you force us to relinquish our allegiance to the Holy Father.

6 I would know on what authority you have kept us locked here.

7 I am sure this infernal work has not saved your bastard Queen.

8 They find support in every quarter.

9 The Duke will not take kindly to a rival.

10 Mary of Guise promises to make no further threat against Your Majesty on one condition.

Ex. 10. Try to guess what is going to happen in this part. Write 8-10 suggestions.

Ex. 11. While watching the film:

A ) Pay attention to the religious disputes and be ready to explain why Elizabeth is willing to pass the Act of Uniformity. Is there any need in it?

b) Find out why the English troops were defeated, share your opinion with your group-mates.

c) Make notes of the succession of the events in the episode.

Ex. 12. After watching the film discuss the questions raised in exercise 11.

Comprehension Check

Ex. 1. Say whether the sentences given below correspond to those given in the video film.

1 Mary of Guise increased her garrison in Scotland.

2 Walsingham was appointed to the Council to protect the interests of England.

3 The Bishops had no fear of Elisabeth and they didn’t expect her to survive.

4 Elizabeth didn’t like wars.

5 Elizabeth was not sure whether it was better to have a single Church of

England with a common prayer book.

6 The Bishops wanted to prove that Elizabeth was unfit to rule.

7 De Foix claimed that the Duke of Anjou was eager to meet her Majesty.

8 The only surety and safety of the Queen lay in marriage.

9 Elizabeth was asking to pass the act of Uniformity for the peace of

her realm.

10 Elizabeth didn’t succeed in persuading to pass the Act of Uniformity.

11 Elizabeth made up her mind to give in and marry De Foix.

Ex. 2. Make up sentences by matching two parts.

1 Madam, you had better get up …	a) to judge you.
2 There has never been better time or occasion …	b) for myself but for my people who are my only care.
3 War is a sin, but …	c) to abate the French pride.
4 I do not like wars, they ...	d) no desire to make windows into men’s hearts.
5 It’s not for me to …	e)lies your only surety.
6 In marriage, and in the production of an heir ...	f) on the pillow of a Queen.
7 Surely, it’s better to have a Single Church of England with …	g) sometimes it is a necessary thing.
8 Lord Robert’s head will end up on a spike, not …	h) if Your Majesty considers the proposal of her nephew the Duke of Anjou.
9 I ask you to pass this act of Uniformity not …	i) have uncertain outcomes.
10 I’m a woman, I have …	j) a common prayer book.
11 Mary of Guise promises to make no further threat against Your Majesty ...	k) without my consent.
12Your votes are nothing ...	l) there is some grave news.