She leant heavily on her cane
Brent dropped the crook of his cane over his left arm. (E. S. Gardner)
Brent turned, surveyed the office, unhooked the cane from his left arm, put it in his right hand and made a dignified exit through the door into the corridor. (E. S. Gardner)
An elderly man carried a walking stick crooked over his left arm.
Complementing people on clothes
| 1. A.: What a nice skirt! В.: Does it look all right? A.: Yes, and it matches your scarf perfectly. В.: I got it for £ 9.30 in a sale. A.: It's incredible. 3. A.: That's a very nice blazer you're wearing. В.: Do you really like it? A.: Yes, and it goes well with your new pullover, too. В.: You'll never believe it, but it only cost; £8.50. A.: Very reasonable, indeed. | 2. A.: I say, I like your new raincoat. В.: Is it a good fit? A.: Yes, it looks fabulous. В.: It only cost me ,£7.80. A.: Well, that was very good value. 4. A.: You are looking very smart in that new coat. В.: Does it suit me? A.: Yes, and I like the colour, too. В.: You know I only paid £ 10 for it. A.: You got a bargain there. |
Notes
a polo-neck sweater (or jumper) — a roll-neck sweater (or jumper) with the neck which comes high and turns over. A sweater (or jumper) with the neck which comes high but doesn't turn over is called a turtle neck sweater (or jumper).
complimenting people on clothes — it is normally only the younger Englishmen or Americans that compliment each other on clothes
a sale — when goods are sold cheaply in the shops — often in spring and autumn.
Exercises
I. Read all the examples given in Part V. Try to understand the meaning of unknown from the context. If you’re unable to do this, look them up in a dictionary.
II. What is meant by these sentences?
1. The sisters would almost always be dressed in white from crown to toe. 2. It made a faint rustle as she strolled about the room. 3. She looked bulkier than ever. 4. She was being laced up the back in her tight-fitting gown. 5. His tan slacks and darker jacket over a yellow pullover were tailored to the last ten-thousandths of an inch. 6. The sweater fitted perfectly, long and snug around the hips with a cuff that could be turned up waist high if he wanted it that way, snug at the wrists, shoulders and neck easy and right. 7. Johnny badly needed a new jacket, his old one was out at the elbows. 8. Me wore a raincoat that had a wool liner buttoned into it. 9. He zipped the fur lining in. 10. She was working her feet against the floor to unshoe them. 11. Gramp ran a long finger under the vamp of one leather house slipper. 12. Joseph eased the leather house slipper off one foot with the toe of the other. 13. She arranged her beret. 14. She twisted a white handkerchief. 15. You got a bargain there.
III. Memorize the following words and word combinations. Compose sentences of your own using them.
1) to be dressed in white from crown to toe, a drip-dry dress, to dress up;
2) she slipped the dress up over her head, to unfasten one's brassiere;
3) his slacks were tailored to the last ten-thousandths of an inch, a double-breasted suit, a jacket with two slits at the back, the sweater fitted perfectly;
4) a jumper with a polo neck, trousers striped vertically blue and white, a much cleaned and pressed suit;
5) his jacket was out at the elbows, his jacket was going thin at the elbows, his suit was badly fitted;
6) an open-necked shirt, to strip one's shirt, the shirt is clean enough to be worn again, to be in shirt-sleeves, he had stripped to his undershirt;
7) to button one's jacket, to unbutton one's coat, to undo the top button of one's jacket, a sweater that but tons in front, a raincoat that has a wool liner buttoned into it, to zip the fur lining in, to zip up one's jacket, to undo one's cuff links;
8) to have ties in various widths and lengths, a shirt
open at the throat, his necktie was pulled down away from his collar, to undo one's tie, to remove one's lie, to adjust one's tie;
9) his shoes were newly cleaned and polished with wax, high-heeled patent leather shoes, fur-topped boots, flat-heeled shoes, rope-soled shoes, leather shoes with a suede trimming, the soles were badly worn, the uppers scuffed deep into the leather, the strings broken and knott ed, to unlace one's shoes, he pulled broken string to even lengths so he could tie it in a bow again, to tie one's shoe lace, to kick one's slippers under the bed, ruined slippers;
10) to tie a scarf over one's head and under one's chin;
11) a wide-brimmed hat, a hat with celluloid cherries sewed to the brim, a battered felt hat, a hat with earflaps in it, a long-visored cap, to lift one's hat from one's head, a hood;
12) his ring was a solid plain band of gold, set with a rectangular sapphire, charms, a double strand of rose pearls, a diamond in a gold setting, a brooch in the shape of a butterfly, an orchid pinned to the waist of one's dress;
13) a lace-edged handkerchief;
14) to stand one's umbrella to drip on the door-mat, an umbrella with broken ribs;
15) to unhook the cane from one's arm, to carry a walking stick crooked over one's arm;
16) in a sale, a blazer, to look smart.
IV. Supply the omitted questions or answers to the following dialogues.
1. A.: …
В.: I prefer to wear jeans and sweaters.
A.: ...
2. A.: ...
В.: ...
A.: It had belonged to my father.
3. A.: Oh, you are dressed up tonight.
В.: ...
4.A.:...
В.: Is it an old jacket?
A.:...
5. A.: ...
В.:...
A.: You should bring your flat-heeled shoes with you.
6. A.: It's a very beautiful brooch!
В.: ...
A.: ...
V. Make up sentences nith the following words.
a. Example
Your umbrella matches your raincoat marvellously.
1. ... jumper ... trousers beautifully.
2. ... gloves ... handbag perfectly.
3. ... slacks ... cardigan fabulously.
4. ... belt ... scarf superbly.
5. ... socks ... sandals exactly.
b. Example
Student A.: What do you think of my new
raincoat?
Student В.: It looks fabulous.
1.A.: ... suit?
В.:.... very smart.
2. A.:.... tie?
В.: ... great.
3. A.: ... shoes?
В.: ... very nice.
4. A.: ... jacket?
В.: ... marvellous.
5. A.: .... skirt?
В.: .... gorgeous.
c. Example
Student A.: Do you think this blouse really
suits me?
Student В.: Of course it does. It goes well
with your scarf, too.
1. A.: ... pullover ...?
В.:... trousers ...
A.:... false eye-lashes ...?
В.:... hair-style ....
2. А.: ... shirt ...?
В.: ... tie ....
3. А.: ... stockings ...?
В.: ... shoes ....
4. А.: ... hat ...?
В.: ... handbag ....
d. Reply to A's questions using the word jolly.
Example
Student A.: Don't you think that's a good
match?
Student В.: Yes, it's jolly good.
1. A.: ... a reasonable price?
В.: ...
2. A.:... a nice colour?
В.: ...
3. A.: ... a smart coat?
В.:...
4. A.: ... a good fit?
В.: ...
5. A.: ... a clever design?
В.: ...
VI. Compose a dialogue for the following imaginary situations.
It should be prepared on paper and then "dramatized" in class.
1. Your daughter is going to a fancy-dress ball. She dis cusses with her mother what she will wear.
2. You've come home from work and have to go to the theatre with your friend. You have very little time, but while changing you cannot decide which suit to put on. You have gone through all your ties, shirts, and shoes... Now at last here is something suitable.
Don't forget your umbrella.
3. You are going for a walk with your little sister. It's very cold outside. Help her to dress warmly. She has to button right up and put on a warm scarf. She is a big girl already. Let her do it herself.
VII.Use these common idiomatic phrases in a natural context.
First make sure that you know what they mean.
1. to be dressed up to the nines; 2. to fit like a glove; 3. over shoes, over boots; 4. to wear one's heart upon one's sleeve; 5. to bet one's shirt; 6. to give away the shirt off one's back; 7. to know best where the shoe pinches; 8. to be in somebody's shoes; 9. to put the boot on the right foot; 10. to put the boot on the wrong foot; 11. to go down in one's boots; 12. I'll bet my hat; 13. to touch one's hat to somebody.
VIII.Use these proverbs or sayings in a natural context. First
make sure that you know what they mean.
1. Cut your coat according to your cloth.
2. It's not the gay coat that makes the gentleman.
3. Near is my shirt, but nearer is my skin.
4. Diamond cut diamond.
5. Every shoe fits not every foot.
IX.Use these common phrases in a natural context speaking of
a person's clothes. First make sure that you know what they mean.
1. On the whole... 2. Generally speaking... 3. You may be right, but... 4. It just goes to show. 5. Make the best of a bad job. 6. Have it your own way. 7. Other things being equal... 8. Wise after the event. 9. Mistakes are easily made. 10. If the cap fits, wear it.
X.Compose a short question-and-answer dialogue using expres-
sions on a particular subtopic of Part V. Answers should be such as to
include the required expressions.
XI.Compose a short story with a related plot on a particular
subtopic of Part V. Try to display inventiveness using the expressions
to the full but remaining within the bounds of the subject at the same
time. You should do this at home in written form, but it could be
done spontaneously in class.
Supplementary Material
1. Learn the dialogues.
Eve: Well —what do you think of my elegant new suit?
M a r g o: Very becoming. It looks better on you than it did on me.
Eve: I can imagine. You know, all it needed was some taking in here and letting out there – are you sure you won't want it yourself?
M a r g o: Quite sure. I find it just a bit too-too "seventeenish" for me.
(Mary On)
2. "Don't you want a coat?"
"I'll take a coat to wear back if it gets cold."
"Will you be back for lunch?"
"No. Nor for dinner."
(Ernest Hemingway)
II.Compose five sentences according to each model.
1. She wore a clean but faded print house dress. 2. She had a pants suit on. 3. She began to change in to a lieavy tweed suit. 4. Her skirt and sweater didn't match. 5. I bought a pair of nice walking shoes. 6. She took off her silk trouser suit and put on a warm dressing-gown. 7. He was dressed in worn blue work clothes.
III. Describe:
a) His overcoat was ...
They don't make overcoats like that now. Nearly thirty years old and as good as new.
b) It's an old dress ... I don't like the look of this dress.
c) Her shoes were ... She took them off and put on gold-
embroidered silver slippers.
ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ
Данные методические указания предназначены для развития навыков разговорной речи. Основной текст-диалог содержит новые лексические единицы и пройденные ранее грамматические явления. Диалог динамичен и естественен, что способствует его легкому запоминанию. Он представлен пофразовым переводом на русский язык. Для того, чтобы передать более точно смысл высказывания и исключить необходимость пользоваться словарем, что принципиально важно на начальном этапе, перевод является не литературным переводом а носит характер подстрочника.
Тексты, представленные после диалога, продолжают его сюжетную линию. Они снабжены заданием или вопросами, которые составляют определенную коммуникативную задачу, ради которой читается текст, а также контролируют понимание смысла прочитанного.
Упражнения рассчитаны на активное развитие навыков устной речи. Они приучают учащихся творчески использовать лексический материал, как в диалогической, так и в монологической речи, и пользоваться языком как средством общения.
БИБЛИОГРАФИЧЕСКИЙ СПИСОК
1. Энциклопедия "Britanica", 1992 г.
2. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, 1996 г.
3. Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners, 2002 г.
4. E. Hemingway. Farewell to Arms. 1995 г.