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Archibald Joseph Cronin
The Citadel
HOME-READING ASSIGNMENTS
Dubna-2012
Assignment I
(Book 1, chapters 1-5)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
- tedious (p. 3) 13. derisively (p. 15)
- reluctant (p. 4) 14. to do a hands turn (p. 16)
- perplexed (p. 6) 15. an outbreak (p. 19)
- to be fit for (work) (p. 8) 16. to thrust some trouble upon (p. 20)
- objection (to object) (p.8) 17. an ailment (p. 22)
- to yearn for (p. 8) 18. a pretext (p. 25)
- to sum smb up (p. 9) 19. to strive (p. 25)
- to break off (p. 10) 20. to exasperate (p. 26)
- fancy (p. 11) 21. to be on friendly terms with (p. 30)
- to be conscious of (p. 12) 22. incompetent (p. 33)
- to fumble for (words) (p. 13) 23. to be laid up (with) (p. 43)
- exasperation (p. 13) 24. to lose ones temper (p. 47)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- I ought to be shot for not recognizing it. (p. 23)
- But I dont know the ropes. (p. 23)
- But youve got to be jack-of-all-trades under our system. (p. 24)
- Youre goin to let the silver come between us. (p. 29)
- For a second Andrew wondered if Denny had taken leave of his senses. (p. 33)
- He stared at him in consternation. (p. 34)
- “You have your hands full.” (p. 43)
- Answer the following questions:
- Who was Andrew Manson and where did he travel?
- What information did he learn from the coachman on the way to the house?
- Who met Andrew in the house and what did the woman look like?
- Why was Mrs. Page glad to have a new assistant?
- What impression did Doctor Page produce on Andrew?
- How did the medical system in Blaenelly work?
- What were Andrews feelings as he was going to Glydar Street?
- Was it easy or difficult for him to diagnose the case?
- How did Denny describe the medical facilities in Blaenelly? What was his opinion of the doctors who practiced there?
- What advice concerning the case in Glydar Street did Denny give to Andrew?
- What was the result of Andrews talk with Doctor Griffiths?
- What instructions did Andrew give to his patients in Glydar Street?
- What, in Dennys opinion, could stop the epidemic of typhoid?
- How did they blow up the sewer?
- Why did Idris mother have to keep him home from school?
- How did Andrew meet a school-teacher?
- How did Miss Barlow behave during Andrews visit to school?
- Speaking points:
- Portray Doctor Page and Mrs. Page.
- Portray Andrew Manson.
- Speak on Andrews first case.
- Dwell on Andrews meeting with Philip Denny and his first impression of him.
- Portray Miss Barlow and speak on Andrews argument with her.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 12 (beginning with the words: “He reached 7 Glydar Place…” and ending with “ …for such a task”).
Assignment II
(Book 1, chapters 6-10)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
- to dismiss smb from ones mind (p. 47) 13. to give way (to ones feelings) (p. 58)
- to alter (p. 47) 14. to take oneself in hand (p. 58)
- to prevent smb from doing (p. 48) 15. collation (p. 63)
- to sustain (p. 48) 16. treat (p. 64)
- embarrassed (p. 49) 17. elated (p. 65)
- to endure (p. 50) 18. (to be) reticent (p. 67)
- to beam (p. 50) 19. evidence (p. 69)
- to break up (p. 52) 20. amicable (p. 70)
- suspicious (p. 53) 21. examination (p. 70)
- to throw the words at smb (p. 55) 22. to flatter (p. 74)
- to feel ill at ease (p. 56) 23. to be at a loss (p. 79)
- well-off (p. 56) 24. to be a success/failure (p. 84)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- Sometimes, indeed, as a last resort, she would run down to Thomas for a double fish supper… (p. 55)
- He wanted to scale mountains. (p. 66)
- As they walked up the street together they began to talk shop. (p. 67)
- “Introduce me, stick in the mud!”
- “You scratch my back and Ill scratch yours.” (p. 81)
- “… the way he put himself above you.” (p. 83)
- Answer the following questions:
- Why did Andrew agree to come to the Bramwells party?
- Did the guests enjoy the party?
- In what way did he apologize to Christine?
- Why did he feel happy after he had talked to Christine?
- What facts prove that Andrews work in Blaenelly was successful?
- What feelings did he have towards Christine?
- What were they speaking about before the Watkinses arrived?
- How did the supper in Christines place change their relations?
- How did Bramwell diagnose Emrys Hughes disease?
- Why did Andrew doubt the diagnosis?
- How did he manage to convince Dr. Bramwell to change his opinion?
- Whose triumph was Hughes recovery?
- How were Andrews relations with Christine developing?
- What was Freddie like?
- In what way were Freddie and Andrew different from each other in their attitude to their profession?
- Why did Andrew have to hurry to Joe Morgans house?
- How did he manage to save the babys life?
- What did Andrew feel and why did he think that “he had done something real at last”?
- Speaking points:
- Describe the party at the Bramwells.
- Tell about Andrews visit to Christine.
- Describe the way Andrew deals with Hughes case.
- Andrew and Christines trip to Cardiff and Andrews meeting with his friend Freddie Hampton.
- Speak about Andrews “real work at last”.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on pp. 47-48 (beginning with the words: “It was absurd that…” and ending with “ …which he had never known before”).
Assignment III
(Book 1, chapters 11-14)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
- to drop in (p. 91) 13. to make a charge against smb (p. 104)
- to make much of smb (p.91) 14. to brood (over) (p. 107)
- to owe smth to smb (p. 92) 15. despondency (p. 109)
- portentous (p.93) 16. fictitious (p. 111)
- generosity, generous (p.93) 17. to be taken with smb (p. 113)
- to long for (p.95) 18. volition (p. 114)
- to fade (p. 96) 19. to take up (duties) (p. 115)
- sullenly (p. 100) 20. cordial (p. 115)
- arrogance (p. 102) 21. to swell (p. 115)
- supercilious (p. 102) 22. springy (p. 115)
- gift, gifted (p. 103) 23. to torment (p. 116)
- to make allowances for smb (p. 103) 24. to break out (p. 118)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- They had been waiting on him. (p. 91)
- Yet there was no escaping the fact that he had gained his introduction to Blaenelly as Doctor Pages assistant. (p. 97)
- As Andrew entered Denny stopped short… (p. 99)
- He spoke thickly. (p. 99)
- No one wanted assistants from “the Valleys” they had a reputation. (p. 108)
- They began to fire questions at Andrew. (p. 112)
- Answer the following questions:
- How did Joe thank Andrew?
- What did Andrew do with the money?
- How did Mr. Rees behave when he saw Andrew in the bank?
- Why did Andrew have to work hard that week?
- What did Mrs. Page accuse Andrew of?
- How did Andrew defend himself?
- Why didnt Andrew agree to have his name on the Companys list?
- Why did he give Mrs. Page a months notice?
- Did Andrew try hard to find a new job?
- What advice did Denny give him?
- How many candidates were there for the job?
- How did Andrews interview go?
- Why was he chosen for the job?
- What was Dennys contribution to the decision of the Committee?
- Why did the miners want to have a married doctor?
- Did Christine agree to Andrews proposal?
- Speaking points:
- Speak about Andrews quarrel with Mrs. Page and his decision to leave his position in Blaenelly.
- Comment on Dennys way of life and his attitude to his duties.
- Dwell on Andrews attempts to find a new job and his interview in Aberalaw.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 110 (beginning with the words: “From what he had seen of it…” and ending with “ …if he hadnt been sure of this one!”).
Assignment IV
(Book 2, chapters 1-5)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. reverently (p. 123) 13. to compose oneself (p. 138)
- to put in a word for (p.125) 14. to see to smth (p. 138)
- to make ends meet (p. 126) 15. reckless (p. 138)
- scattered (p.127) 16. to commence (p. 139)
- wit (p.127) 17. disillusioned (p. 141)
- spiritual (p.129) 18. enormous (p. 144)
- exultant(ly) (p. 129) 19. ignominy (p. 145)
- hardship (p. 130) 20. intolerable (p. 145)
- to be justified (p. 131) 21. trophy (p. 146)
- to burden (p. 133) 22. to take pains (p. 147)
- tough, toughness (p. 135) 23. to plead (p. 148)
- to keep ones word (p. 137)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- They had laughed and cracked jokes with Gwilliam John…. (p. 119)
- “Believe me, Mrs. Manson, were going to make a big hit here.” (p. 124)
- They picked up the matron on their travels, … who ignored Christine, greeted Andrew without enthusiasm, then melted into adoration before Llewellyn. (p. 129)
- The old man passed, in the town, as a character. (p. 146)
- “You want to tear down the walls of Babylon I was young myself once.” (p. 146)
- Answer the following questions:
- What was Andrews house in Aberalaw like?
- Who did he receive the first telephone call from?
- Why did the doctors have to pay part of their income to Dr.Llewellyn?
- With what feelings did Andrew start his work in Aberalaw?
- What did the miners who came to the surgery want Andrew to do?
- What did Dr. Urquhart warn Andrew against?
- Why did Andrew refuse to give a certificate to Ben Chenkin?
- How did workers in Aberalaw choose a doctor for themselves?
- What did the fact that miners took cards from him mean to Andrew?
- Why did Andrew think that “he made an awfully bad start”?
- Speaking points:
- Describe the party at the Llewellyns and the conversation between two doctors.
- Speak about the first days of Andrews work in Aberalaw.
- Dwell on Andrews attempts to save Evans arm.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on pp. 120-121 (beginning with the words: “Vale View was, indeed, …” and ending with “ …Vale View was the result.”).
Assignment V
(Book 2, chapters 6-10)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. to restore (p. 151) 13. conspicuous (p. 162)
- to rave about (p.153) 14. (to be) at a disadvantage (p. 163)
- to delude (oneself) (p. 153) 15. repentance (p. 167)
- to be positive (about) (p.153) 16. ignorant (p. 167)
- to drag off (p.154) 17. to tease (p. 168)
- ominous (p.155) 18. inspiration (p. 170)
- overwhelming (p. 155) 19. to bring smb together (p. 172)
- to have smth at ones finger-ends (p. 157) 20. to be fascinated (p. 176)
- to mock smb (p. 161) 21. to be hard up (p. 177)
- grudgingly (p. 162) 22. (to be) in store (p. 178)
- docility (p. 162) 23. auspicious (p. 181)
- to take stock of smth (p. 162)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- “He knows his work inside-out, mind you; hes an absolute topnotch man.” (p. 153)
- While the wives of Doctors Medley and Oxborrow of the East Surgery the former a faded white rabbit of a woman… (p. 158)
- “Probably wont let us in, seeing I havent got on a fish-and-soup.” (p. 162)
- He heard mentioned the names of Tolstoy, Chekhov, Turgenev, Pushkin with his teeth on edge. (p. 164)
- “Hes got a finger in everything!” (p. 184)
- Answer the following questions:
- Why was Andrews work in Aberalaw hard?
- Why couldnt he treat his patients in the Aberalaw hospital?
- Why did Owen come to Andrews place one evening?
- What problems did the two men discuss during the evening?
- Why did Andrew think that Owen was his friend?
- What progress did Andrew make in his work?
- Why did the system of paying Dr. Llewellyn make Andrew indignant?
- Why did Andrew decide to invite the doctors to his place?
- Why didnt the doctors come to any decision?
- What qualifications did Christine want Andrew to have and why did she believe it was important for his future?
- What examinations did Andrew have to pass to get the degree of the M.R.C.P.?
- How did Christine help him in his preparation for the exams?
- Did Andrew pass the exams? How did Professor Abbey evaluate his knowledge?
- Who was the first to learn the wonderful news?
- Speaking points:
- Speak about Owens visit to Andrew and Christine.
- Dwell on Andrews attempts to bring all the doctors together to resist Doctor Llewellyn.
- Describe Andrews acquaintance with Con Boland and his family.
- Tell about Andrews preparations for the examinations and the result of his efforts.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 151 (beginning with the words: “Though they were poor,…” and ending with “…she would have a hot meal on the table which quickly restored him.”).
Assignment VI
(Book 2, chapters 11-16)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. disaster (p. 205) 13. unperturbed (p. 215)
- effusively (p.205) 14. decent (p. 220)
- a gift (p. 208) 15. facetiously (p. 225)
- to eliminate (p.209) 16. to console smb (p. 227)
- to pawn (p.210) 17. to sympathize with (p. 228)
- a cripple (p.210) 18. bereavement (p. 228)
- to be startled (p. 210) 19. to absorb smb (p. 229)
- lamely (p. 211) 20. worn-out (p. 232)
- to strive (for) (p. 211) 21. to accomplish (p. 232)
- to broach (p. 212) 22. to get in touch with (p. 234)
- to crow over (p. 212) 23. a complaint (p. 238)
- to keep up-to-date (p. 213) 24. hostility (p. 242)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- “Trying to put my eye out?” (p. 206)
- “Theres a section of the Committee are tryin to play you up pretty bad over this!” (p. 235)
- “… theres a section here thats dying to put a knife in you.” (p. 235)
- He asked himself fretfully if he was to spend all his life running his head into stone walls. (p. 238)
- “That was the last straw.” (p. 247)
- Answer the following questions:
- What happened in Aberalaw and why was Andrews help needed urgently?
- What made the situation in the mine extremely dangerous?
- In what conditions did Andrew make an operation on Sam Bevan?
- What effect did the operation in the mine have on Andrews reputation in Aberalaw?
- What was the doctors response to Andrews success at the examinations?
- Why did Andrew have high hopes for his further investigation of tuberculosis?
- How did Chris and Andrew celebrate Christmas Day?
- What news did Christine tell him after the guests had left?
- How did Andrew and Christine spend time when they had a chance to be together?
- Whom did Andrew ask to take the case? How did his attitude to Dr. Llewellyn change?
- Why was Andrew worried about the old bridge in the garden?
- What happened to Christine when she was going over the bridge?
- Why did Andrew “had an unusual reputation” in Aberalaw?
- With what purpose did a delegation from the Committee visit Andrews house?
- What did the members of the Committee accuse Andrew of?
- How did Andrew explain the importance of his experiments to the people?
- What letter did Dr. Manson present to the Committee? How did it impress the people?
- What was the Committees final decision?
- Why did Andrew decide to leave Aberalaw?
- What appointment was offered to Andrew?
- Speaking points:
- Tell about Christine and Andrews celebration of Christmas Day.
- Speak about the way Andrew carries out his investigation and the result of his work.
- Dwell on the Committees accusations against Andrew and the way he tries to defend himself.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 207 (beginning with the words: “On Christmas Eve he returned…” and ending with “…he saw at once an extra excitement upon her face.”).
Assignment VII
(Book 3, chapters 1-2)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. vigour (p. 251) 11. to back smb up (p. 261)
- bewildered (p.252) 12. desperately (p. 261)
- to entreat smb (p.253) 13. to intervene (p. 262)
- in a maze (p. 253) 14. impertinence (p. 263)
- to confine smth to smb (p.253) 15. imbecile (p. 264)
- vulgar, vulgarity (p. 255) 16. efficiency (p. 266)
- to be engrossed (p.256) 17. to dishearten (p. 267)
- to be endowed with (p. 257) 18. envious(ly) (p. 267)
- temptation (p. 259) 19. flustered (p. 268)
- benevolently (p. 259) 20. to endure (p. 269)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- “Were bits and pieces of all departments …” (p. 251)
- They were going to give him a free hand, back him up with their immense authority, turn him loose on clinical research. (p. 261)
- “I shouldnt have let the cat out.” (p. 266)
- Answer the following questions:
- How did Andrew start his work with the C.M.M.F.B.?
- With whom did he make friends at the C.M.M.F.B.?
- What was Hope like?
- What instructions was Andrew given at the Board meeting? Why did he try to protest?
- How much time did the work take? How was it fulfilled?
- Why couldnt Andrew continue his research after the work had been finished?
- Why did Andrew look enviously at the name plates on the doctors houses?
- Why did he give notice to the Board?
- Speaking points:
- Tell about Andrews experience in working with the Coal and Metalliferous Mines Fatigue Board.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 257 (beginning with the words: “Occasionally Gill came to lunch …” and ending with “… was quite fatuously devoted to the penguins in the zoo.”).
Assignment VIII
(Book 4, chapters 1-5)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. to vindicate (p. 270) 14. to make light of smth (p. 278)
- dismay(p. 273) 15. to threaten, threat (p. 292)
- to obtrude upon (p.277) 16. conviction (p. 301)
- scarce (p. 277) 17. sensible (p. 302)
- agreeable (p. 278) 18. to run down (p. 304)
- to restrain smb (p. 280) 19. self-conscious (p. 305)
- well-groomed (p. 282) 20. to be accustomed to (p. 306)
- a celebrity (p. 284) 21. compunction (p. 30)
- expansive(ly) (p. 287) 22. vanity (p. 307)
- to repulse smb (p. 288) 23. to have a fit (p. 308)
- to retire within oneself (p. 289) 24. to take ones breath away (p. 310)
- to make inquiries (about) (p. 291) 25. exasperation (p. 313)
- to turn up (p. 291)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- “The way these old fellows hang on with their back teeth.” (p. 271)
- Yet he was so set upon a London practice… (p. 272)
- Yet here he was, taking barely enough three and sixpences to keep them in bread. (p. 276)
- Andrew went home treading the clouds. (p. 291)
- Answer the following questions:
- Why did Andrew have to buy an old house and a poor practice?
- What did Andrew feel when he got his first fee?
- Did the practice bring him much money?
- What did Andrew think about the situation? Did he see any way out?
- Who was Mrs. Schmidt? How did she promise to help Andrew?
- What invitation Andrew receive one day?
- Why didnt Christine want to see Hampton?
- Whom was Andrew introduced to?
- What did the doctors speak about during the dinner?
- Why did Christine call Freddies party “a hateful evening”?
- What did Andrew learn from the Medical Directory about his new friends?
- Why was he sure that he could be a success?
- What patient came to his surgery one evening? What problem did she have?
- How did Andrew diagnose her disease and what was the cure for it?
- Why did Andrew agree to give Miss Everett injections though he knew they were useless?
- Why wasnt Christine happy to learn about the money Andrew earned?
- How was Andrews attitude to his profession changing?
- Did the number of Andrews rich patients increase?
- Why was Andrew called to Lauriers shop?
- Speaking points:
- Speak about Andrews new practice.
- Describe the party at the Hamptons. Depict the hosts and the guests through Andrews and Christines eyes.
- Tell about Martha Crambs visit to Andrew and the effect it has on his practice.
- Dwell on Andrews acquaintance with Mrs. Lawrence.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 298 (beginning with the words: “She was the daughter of a …” and ending with “… He was almost as great an institution as Lauriers.”)
Assignment IX
(Book 4, chapters 6-10)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. hostile, hostility (p. 316)
- (to be) beyond ones expectation (p. 317) 12. an accomplishment (p. 336)
- to revive oneself (p. 318) 13. discreet, indiscreet (p. 337)
- cordial, cordiality (p. 319) 14. to take over (p. 339)
- to convince (oneself) (p. 322) 15. derisive (p. 342)
- a scruple (p. 322) 16. complacent (p. 349)
- to drop off (p. 323) 17. indignation (p. 350)
- injustice (p. 326) 18. to drag away (p. 353)
- to regain ones assurance (p. 328) 19. to nag smb (p. 354)
- misgiving (p. 331) 20. to abandon (p. 356)
- deference (p. 336)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- “Youve no idea what a gold mine that old woman has been to us. Weve taken nuggets out of her.” (p. 321)
- “Why should he be such a stickler?” (p.322)
- “And and what a lout I am!” (p. 334)
- “Strange as it may seem, Im going to set to and get a real pull on the collar.” (p. 340)
- “But we must try, mustnt we, to get him back to Blaenelly standards?” (p. 346)
- Answer the following questions:
- Did Miss Roy become Andrews regular patient?
- Why did Andrew decide to buy a car?
- Why did Freddie invite Andrew to examine the patient at Mrs. Sherringtons Home?
- Did Andrew hesitate to get a cheque for five guineas or not? Did he work hard to get money now?
- How did Andrew organize his practice? Did he make any difference between the poor and rich patients?
- Was Dr. Manson betraying his professional principles in his practical work?
- Why didnt he pay any attention to Christines feelings?
- Why did Andrew accept Frances Lawrences invitation to lunch?
- Why did Prof. Abbeys telephone call make Christine happy?
- What plans did Andrew have for further research of tuberculosis cases?
- Why did Christine decide to arrange Andrews meeting with his old friends?
- What problems did the three friends discuss?
- What shows that Denny noticed some changes in Andrew?
- How did Christine try to convince Andrew that his attitude to his profession had changed?
- How did he try to justify himself? Could they understand each other?
- What advice did Mrs. Lawrence give to Andrew? Did he follow it?
- Speaking points:
- Comment on the changes that have taken place in Andrews work and life and Christines attitude to them.
- Speak about Andrews work in the Victoria Hospital.
- Dwell on the conversation between Andrew and Christine about the changes in Andrews attitude to his work.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 320 (beginning with the words: “Yet Ida Sherringtons nursing home …” and ending with “… and often she felt it was she who was being bled.”)
Assignment X
(Book 4, chapters 11-15)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
- to obtrude oneself (p. 357) 13. insignificant (p. 367)
- vivacious (p. 357) 14. to fascinate (p. 368)
- envious, enviously (p. 358) 15. disparagement (p. 369)
- to drive at (p. 358) 16.a martyr (to) (p. 371)
- rebuke (p. 360) 17. to cease (p. 373)
- strife (p. 361) 18. oblivious (p. 377)
- to make up with smb (p. 362) 19. reverence (p. 377)
- at smbs service (p. 362) 20. salvation (p.386)
- to neglect (p. 364) 21. to be enraptured (p. 387)
- discrepancy (p. 365) 22.to keep an eye on (p. 389)
- intolerable (p. 366) 23. calamity (p. 401)
- to divert smb from (p. 366) 24. to torture (p. 402)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
- “I must go, old fellow, simply rushed off my legs.” (p. 358)
- Their growing estrangement depressed and irritated him, it was the one dark cloud in the bright sky of his success. (p. 361)
- His history, which Andrew knew in outline, was in itself unique. (p. 368)
- “They want someone younger, with more drive, on the board, shall I use the cliché? a coming man.” (p. 379)
- “Shes been poorly lately not up to the mark at all.” (p. 384)
- “If youre too busy yeve only got to say so and I can easy sling my hook.”
- And then, out of high heaven, the bolt fell. (p. 392)
- Answer the following questions:
- How did Andrews work in the new consulting room start?
- Why did Andrew decide to make it up with Christine?
- What present did he buy for her? Was she pleased with the present?
- Was their visit to the restaurant a success or not? Why?
- What was Richard Stillman famous for?
- How did his career as a doctor start? In what field of medicine did he manage to achieve a great success?
- Why was Andrew glad to approach Stillman as a successful consultant?
- How did Andrew spend time after Christine had gone to her aunts?
- Who arrived in London to see Andrew? Why did he ask him for help?
- What first steps did Andrew take to help Mary?
- How did Andrew diagnose Mr. Vidlers case and whom did he ask to perform an operation?
- Why was Andrew shocked to watch Ivory during the operation?
- How did Andrew feel and behave after the operation?
- Could he answer the question “Where am I going”?
- Why did he throw the bag with the money away?
- Speaking points:
- Speak about the way Andrew tries to make up with Christine and the result of his efforts.
- Tell about Richard Stillman and his meeting with Andrew.
- Dwell upon Andrews meeting with Con Boland.
- Tell about Vidlers case, the operation and the way it affects Andrew.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 392 (beginning with the words: “One evening the wife of a neighboring petty tradesman …” and ending with “… if work in the other department was urgent.”)
Assignment XI
(Book 4, chapters 16-19)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. breakdown (p. 404) 11. serenity (p. 417)
- obstinacy (p. 406) 12. to take in a case (p. 418)
- immobile (p. 406) 13. affection (p. 424)
- to fumble for smth (p. 407) 14. to run after smb (p. 424)
- to pander to (p. 408) 15. to submit to smth (p. 429)
- to throw smb over (p. 410) 16. to pervade (p. 430)
- to long for (p. 412) 17. to be conscious of (p. 434)
- reconciliation (p. 412) 18. commotion (p.434)
- to make up for (p. 415) 19. loom up (p. 435)
- to recover (from) (p. 416)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
1. He felt spent, physically and morally, unable to pursue an argument which must be fruitless. (p. 406)
- “And then wed be in Klondike.” (p. 410)
- “Have you gone off your rocker, or what?” (p. 411)
- … feeling that he was beginning to clear up the mess into which his life had fallen. (p. 422)
- “Philips as keen as mustard.” (p. 426)
- Answer the following questions:
- Why did Andrew drive to the Victoria Hospital in the morning?
- Why didnt Andrew take any money from a young man with a heart disease? Why did he recommend a rich lady no to visit him again?
- What did Freddie tell Andrew about their colleagues Ivory and Freedman?
- Why didnt Andrew want to have anything to do with Freddie in the future? Why did he call some people in medical profession “jackals”?
- What did Andrew feel when he cried out his wifes name?
- What idea did Andrew have about his future cooperation with Denny, Hope and Bolland?
- What kind of clinic did Stillman open near London?
- Why was the clinic full up though Stillman was “a fake healer” in GB?
- How did Andrew try to make Chris happy?
- What decision did Stillman take after examining Mary?
- What good news did Christine tell Andrew when he arrived home?
- Why was Christine happy?
- Why did she hurry to Mrs. Schmidts shop?
- What happened when she ran out of the shop?
- Speaking points:
- Dwell upon the changes that take place in Andrews attitude to the patients.
- Comment on Andrews conversation with Freddie Hampton.
- Speak about the reconciliation between Andrew and Christine.
- Read and translate in writing the passage on p. 416 (beginning with the words: “The journey, despite the emotional tension …” and ending with “… have destroyed him.”)
Assignment XII
(Book 4, chapters 20-22)
- Explain the following words and expressions in English, find the situations in which they are used in the text:
1. to break down (p. 435) 12. condemnation (p. 454)
2. anguish(p. 435) 13. evidence (p. 458)
3. to be to blame for (p. 436) 14. vindictive(ly) (p. 460)
- deserted (p. 437) 15. to carry out (p. 463)
- to treasure (p. 437) 16. to coincide (p. 464)
- fatigue (p. 439) 17. infamous (p. 464)
- to stare at (p. 443) 18. to do away with (p. 468)
- malice (p. 445) 19. to regret smth (p.469)
- rancour (p. 447) 20. to cast out (p. 470)
- to take an action (p. 448) 21. to bring the charge against smb (p. 471)
- to stand for (p. 448)
- Make up your own sentences using the recommended vocabulary.
- Explain in English and find the Russian equivalents of the following:
1. That night in the stark torture of his neurosis he tried to drink himself insensible. (p. 436)
2. Now they began to talk in earnest… (p. 440)
3. “Just let me pop in to leave my things.” (p. 444)
4. “Gadsby is pretty hot about it all.” (p. 446)
- “… Id actually done something fine and that thats what theyre having me up for.” (p. 451)
- Now Denny and Hope must man the Trojan horse alone. (p. 470)
- Answer the following questions:
- What did Andrew feel after Christines death?
- What place did Denny take him to? What did he make Andrew do there every day?
- When did Andrew start thinking about future work?
- What letters did Andrew receive from London?
- Why did Freddie and his friends decide to teach Andrew a lesson?
- What charge was brought against Andrew?
- Who was present at the meeting of the Committee?
- What examples did Andrew give to prove that some scientists had done a lot for the mankind though they were not doctors by education?
- Why did Mary Bollands case speak in his favour?
- How did Andrew react to the decision of the Committee not to strike him off?
- What did Andrew do before he left London?
- What does the word “Citadel” mean in connection with the contents of the book? Can it explain the idea of the book?
- Speaking points:
- Dwell on Dennys attempts to get Andrew back to life.
- Speak about Andrews case held by the Committee and the result of it.