i’d like to tell you about a book by a russian novelist, nikolai gogol. it’s called “the government inspector”. it’s a satirical play. i’ve recently read this book in my literature lessons.
let me tell you a bit about this book. the action takes place in a small provincial town. the main character is khlestakov. he’s a young man who is silly and broke. but he’s a very self-loving man. he tells lies with pleasure. khlestakov has careless a fantasy. he arrives in the town and is mistaken for the government inspector.
as you can imagine, the plot is very interesting and funny. the comedy shows human stupidity and greed. also the problems of society are shown there.
ответ: Hello, . Why weren't you at school today?
- Hi, . Today I was at the Russian language Olympiad.
- Wow! And how, successfully?
- Unfortunately, I do not know the results. But I was so worried, because I represented the honor of the school.
- Don’t worry, you are very smart.
- Thanks. And what was in the classroom? Maybe I missed something important?
- A new topic was being discussed in chemistry. But on literature and biology, the material passed was repeated.
“Bring me your chemistry summary?”
- Yes of course.
- Thank you. I have to go.
- Good luck. As soon as you know the results of the Olympiad, immediately inform. I am very worried about you.
- Sure!
Относится к кому-либо плохо, грубо или раздражительно; ругаться с кем-либо
To mess with someone’s head
заставить кого-то чувствовать себя расстроенным, тревожным.