you agree with the director's opinion that shooting in black and white is preferable. Do you think that colour films produce a more
powerful effect upon the audience? Justify your point of view. 15. What, in your opinion, is the role of dialogue in a film? Should
camera-work or dialogues predominate in films? Does it depend upon the genre? 16. Why do you think I.Bergman felt technically
insecure when he began his job as a film director? 17. Do you think that experience and skill are of great importance in the field of
acting? directing? other professions? Do you think it natural for a person to have doubts as to his own proficiency, skill or do you
think people usually know what to do and how to do it from the first moment? 18. Do you really think that a day comes to each per -
son when he suddenly feels that he knows his profession? Explain what usually helps people to achieve this.
11. Retell Text Two a) in indirect speech; b) as if you were I.Bergman or Ch.Samuels.
12. Give a summary of Text Two.
13. Make up and act out conversations between:
1. Two cinema critics about I.Bergman's films.
2. Two cinema-goers about I.Bergman's film which they didn't understand.
3. I.Bergman and one of his colleagues discussing the interview.
VOCABULARY EXERCISES
1. Study the Vocabulary Notes and translate the illustrative examples into Russian.
2. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Pay attention to the words and word combinations in bold type:
A. 1. They had no sooner sat down to table, that he went straight to the point. 2. Myra watched us both tensely, but I knew that
however hard she listened, she was bound to miss the point. 3. I have made a point of travelling with a large sack filled to the brim
with books to suit every possible occasion and every mood. 4. "There is no point in carrying your troubles home with you. You're
supposed to leave them in the office," said Tom. 5. What one would do theoretically is not always what one will do when it comes to
the point. 6. I woke up to find the hands of my clock pointing to eight o'clock. 7. There are some dreams, known to most people, in
which every action slows down, and each movement takes place as though the dreamer's feet were stuck in treacle. 8. The ship was
to be built at last. The dream was to be realized. 9. Strickland lived in a dream and reality meant nothing to him. 10. Dressed in
white, with her golden hair streaming over her shoulders she looked a perfect dream. 11. A dreamy look came into the mother's eyes.
12. Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again. 13. I am not sure however that the news inspires me with feelings of unmixed
delight. 14. I realized with mixed feelings that an important part of her happiness consisted in looking after me. 15. He must have
got mixed up in something in Chicago. 16. Through a mixture of good luck and good management I had done well in the Bar
examinations. 17. Did you get appointments mixed or something? 18. She never seemed to mix with other children. 19. There was
a smell of petrol from the Bayswater Road, mixed with the smell of spring. 20. The day he first drifted into their crowded busy
rooms, they all suspected him of being a spy. 21. I am now pretty sure that my first suspicion is justified. 22. The door was
unlocked from inside and the face of George appeared, peering out suspiciously. 23. I suspected at once that his unfortunate brother
had been causing trouble again. 24. In that remote village people were suspicious of strangers. 25. Dick in an unconscious gesture,
ran his hand over his hair and ajusted the scarf. 26. Both she and Jane were rather conscious of their ages and conscious of having
put their first youth behind them. 27. For the first time she was conscious of a second self, whose existence she had not
suspected. 28. She was never at a loss for something to say, never conscious of groping around for a topic. 29. There was no noise,
no effort, no consciousness in anything he did; but in everything an indescribable lightness, which was so graceful.
B. 1. You ought to know me well enough by now to know that I would never let sentiment interfere with business. 2. Evidently
his little adventure had not interfered with either his spirits or his appetite. 3. Old Thomas had never interfered to the smallest
degree in the affairs of others. 4. Don't you realize that any interference at this stage can be extremely dangerous? 5. The constant
chatter of the children prevented him from working. 6. His health was seriously affected and he suffered from constant
sleeplessness. 7. The crops are high, they need constant care and the work is hard. 8. For centuries the atom resisted all attempts to
discover the secret of its structure. 9. My heart still resisted what my head was telling me. 10. They caught him by the wrist and led
him; he went without resistance. 11. It was years since any woman had spoken to him in that way; Mr. Honey was irresistibly
reminded of his dead wife. 12. This is only a short story but the author's outlook is reflected in it. 13. Alan's lamplit figure was
reflected clearly in the window beside his desk. 14. Sea voyages promote reflection. 15. At this point in his reflections he arrived
at Riskin Street. 16. He had gone to Switzerland to admire the landscape. 17. As he sat at tea with the family all his admiration for
the charm and prettiness of the girl filled him afresh. 18. "Cecily lives at my place in the coun try under the charge of her admirable
governess," said Jack. 19. I admired tremendously the way he defended us. 20. His self-control aroused my helpless admiration. 21.1
think you've caught the tune admirably.
3. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
A. 1. I don't quite understand what you mean. 2. I've made it a rule to get up early every day, and I'm none the worse for it. 3.
There seems no reason for prolonging this interview. 4. He's just about to go, you'd better speak to him right now. 5. He called our
attention to the statue on which lay patches of snow. 6. He couldn't live without his work, it would make life meaningless. 7. Don't
waste time imagining impossible things. 8. She wouldn't even think of doing such a thing. 9. He is quite an impractical person and
lives in a world of fantasy. 10. What ideas did you have during sleep last night? 11. Don't get involved in the affair. 12. We can
sometimes combine business with pleasure. 13. He does not get on well with other people. 14. Of course, I've confused the two
songs. 15. It was odd, what a variety of motives I had. 16. As for him I have no doubt of his innocence. 17. Every eye was turned
upon Bosin- ney; all waited with a strange distrustful look for his answer. 18. Still a feeling of doubt and distrust was in the air, and
there was much talk. 19. I know I've done wrong. 20. The blow caused him to faint. 21. He is too keenly aware of his drawback. 22.
Emil was aware of a new emptiness in his life.
B. 1. Don't busy yourself with this, Frank, this is my affair entirely. 2. There's something hindering the telephone connection. 3.
Maxim always tries to take an active but unwelcome part in my activity. 4. Her unceasing nagging irritated Robert. 5. He is my
