1. Find in the text English equivalents for the following words and expressions. Быть честным; приятный человек, которого никто не знал; даже на хлеб; к вечеру; отдохнуть; мне было нечем заняться; сразу догадался; через десять минут; готов заплатить; я должен забрать собаку; вернул соба-
ку хозяину.
2. Give Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from the text and use them in sentences of your own.
Earn some (a lot of, little) money; become great friends; be in need of smth.; wear a uniform; it takes (took, will take) smb. some time to do smth.; be angry with; with joy.
3. Answer the questions.
1. Whom did the author meet at his friend’s house one day?
2. Did General Miles recognize the author? Why couldn’t he?
3. Prove that the author’s youth was very hard.
4. Why did the boy find himself in the hotel one day?
5. Who ran into the hall suddenly?
6. Why did the boy sell the dog to General Miles for three dollars?
7. What happened ten minutes later?
8. What brilliant idea came to the boy’s mind?
9. How did he manage to take the dog back?
10. How did the boy’s behaviour prove his words, “Never ask for money
you haven’t earned”?
4. Comment on the proverb: “Honesty is the best policy”. Say how you understand it and illustrate it by examples. Give your reasons and try to prove your point of view beginning with:
As far as I know …
The matter is ….
I’m sure that ….
I suppose that …
I believe that …
To sum it up …
Moreover …
5. Give the gist of the story in not more than ten sentences.
1. English equivalents for the following words and expressions:
- Быть честным (to be honest)
- Приятный человек, которого никто не знал (a pleasant person nobody knew)
- Даже на хлеб (even on bread)
- К вечеру (by the evening)
- Отдохнуть (to have a rest)
- Мне было нечем заняться (I had nothing to do)
- Сразу догадался (figured it out right away)
- Через десять минут (in ten minutes)
- Готов заплатить (ready to pay)
- Я должен забрать собаку (I have to pick up the dog)
- Вернул собаку хозяину (returned the dog to its owner)
2. Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions:
- Earn some (a lot of, little) money - Заработать (много, мало) денег.
- Become great friends - Стать отличными друзьями.
- Be in need of smth. - Нуждаться в чем-то.
- Wear a uniform - Носить форму.
- It takes (took, will take) smb. some time to do smth. - Требуется (заняло, займет) кому-то время, чтобы что-то сделать.
- Be angry with - Быть злым на.
- With joy - С радостью.
Example sentences:
- I need to earn some money to buy a new phone.
- They became great friends after working together on a project.
- I am in need of some new clothes for the winter.
- Students in this school wear a uniform.
- It took me two hours to finish my homework yesterday.
- She is still angry with her friend for forgetting her birthday.
- With joy, they celebrated their team's victory.
3. Answer the questions:
1. The author met General Miles at his friend's house one day.
2. General Miles did not recognize the author because he had never met him before.
3. The author's youth was very hard because he had to work day and night to support himself and his family.
4. The boy found himself in the hotel one day because he was looking for a place to rest and have some food.
5. The dog ran into the hall suddenly.
6. The boy sold the dog to General Miles for three dollars because he needed the money.
7. Ten minutes later, the dog ran back to the boy.
8. The brilliant idea that came to the boy's mind was to sell the dog again.
9. He managed to take the dog back by pretending that he was the real owner and that General Miles had stolen the dog.
10. The boy's behavior proved his words "Never ask for money you haven't earned" because he found a way to earn money without directly asking for it.
4. Comment on the proverb: "Honesty is the best policy".
As far as I know, honesty is a fundamental value that helps individuals build trust and maintain healthy relationships. The matter is that being honest not only demonstrates integrity but also creates a sense of security and reliability. I'm sure that when people are honest, they earn the respect of others and avoid unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings. I suppose that dishonesty, on the other hand, often leads to negative consequences, such as damaged relationships and loss of trust. I believe that honesty is the foundation of a strong character and essential for personal and professional success. To sum it up, "Honesty is the best policy" means that it is always better to be honest, even in difficult situations, because honesty brings long-term benefits and builds a good reputation. Moreover, being honest with ourselves helps us stay true to our values and make ethical decisions.
5. The gist of the story in not more than ten sentences:
The author met General Miles at his friend's house one day. They had an interesting conversation about the author's life and experiences. General Miles did not recognize the author, making the author happy because he wanted to be anonymous. The author explained that his youth was very hard, as he had to work hard to support himself and his family. One day, he found himself in a hotel and saw a dog. The dog followed him back to the friend's house. The boy decided to sell the dog to General Miles for three dollars. After ten minutes, the dog ran back to the boy. The boy then had the idea to pretend that the dog belonged to him and accused General Miles of stealing the dog. He successfully took the dog back. The boy's behavior proved his words "Never ask for money you haven't earned" as he found a way to earn money without directly asking for it.
- Быть честным (to be honest)
- Приятный человек, которого никто не знал (a pleasant person nobody knew)
- Даже на хлеб (even on bread)
- К вечеру (by the evening)
- Отдохнуть (to have a rest)
- Мне было нечем заняться (I had nothing to do)
- Сразу догадался (figured it out right away)
- Через десять минут (in ten minutes)
- Готов заплатить (ready to pay)
- Я должен забрать собаку (I have to pick up the dog)
- Вернул собаку хозяину (returned the dog to its owner)
2. Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions:
- Earn some (a lot of, little) money - Заработать (много, мало) денег.
- Become great friends - Стать отличными друзьями.
- Be in need of smth. - Нуждаться в чем-то.
- Wear a uniform - Носить форму.
- It takes (took, will take) smb. some time to do smth. - Требуется (заняло, займет) кому-то время, чтобы что-то сделать.
- Be angry with - Быть злым на.
- With joy - С радостью.
Example sentences:
- I need to earn some money to buy a new phone.
- They became great friends after working together on a project.
- I am in need of some new clothes for the winter.
- Students in this school wear a uniform.
- It took me two hours to finish my homework yesterday.
- She is still angry with her friend for forgetting her birthday.
- With joy, they celebrated their team's victory.
3. Answer the questions:
1. The author met General Miles at his friend's house one day.
2. General Miles did not recognize the author because he had never met him before.
3. The author's youth was very hard because he had to work day and night to support himself and his family.
4. The boy found himself in the hotel one day because he was looking for a place to rest and have some food.
5. The dog ran into the hall suddenly.
6. The boy sold the dog to General Miles for three dollars because he needed the money.
7. Ten minutes later, the dog ran back to the boy.
8. The brilliant idea that came to the boy's mind was to sell the dog again.
9. He managed to take the dog back by pretending that he was the real owner and that General Miles had stolen the dog.
10. The boy's behavior proved his words "Never ask for money you haven't earned" because he found a way to earn money without directly asking for it.
4. Comment on the proverb: "Honesty is the best policy".
As far as I know, honesty is a fundamental value that helps individuals build trust and maintain healthy relationships. The matter is that being honest not only demonstrates integrity but also creates a sense of security and reliability. I'm sure that when people are honest, they earn the respect of others and avoid unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings. I suppose that dishonesty, on the other hand, often leads to negative consequences, such as damaged relationships and loss of trust. I believe that honesty is the foundation of a strong character and essential for personal and professional success. To sum it up, "Honesty is the best policy" means that it is always better to be honest, even in difficult situations, because honesty brings long-term benefits and builds a good reputation. Moreover, being honest with ourselves helps us stay true to our values and make ethical decisions.
5. The gist of the story in not more than ten sentences:
The author met General Miles at his friend's house one day. They had an interesting conversation about the author's life and experiences. General Miles did not recognize the author, making the author happy because he wanted to be anonymous. The author explained that his youth was very hard, as he had to work hard to support himself and his family. One day, he found himself in a hotel and saw a dog. The dog followed him back to the friend's house. The boy decided to sell the dog to General Miles for three dollars. After ten minutes, the dog ran back to the boy. The boy then had the idea to pretend that the dog belonged to him and accused General Miles of stealing the dog. He successfully took the dog back. The boy's behavior proved his words "Never ask for money you haven't earned" as he found a way to earn money without directly asking for it.