I. Find synonyms to the following words and word combinations:
− unassuming
− unchallenged leader
− unaffected style
− off beat style
− hot tone
− aggregation
− dough
− tribute
− extended statements
II. Translate the sentences into Russian:
1. But whatever he was called, his trumpet, his gravel-voice, and his ever-present white handkerchief endeared Louis Armstrong to millions the world over.
2. His own rhythmic language became more complex through the first decade of his career but it was never less than direct, it was never less than immediately moving.
3. There is not a jazz musician playing today who does not owe his greatest musical debt to Louis Armstrong.
III. Translate the sentences into English:
1. Она упала на колени, моля о пощаде.
2. Она была лучшим примером элегантности.
3. Она всегда вела себя очень приветливо, как и требовала ее профессия, и это стало ее отличительной чертой.
4. Почти невозможно убедить его есть овощи.
5. Успех этого года - награда за весь ваш тяжелый труд.
As you already know Louis Armstrong was a great jazz musician. Are you aware of what jazz is and where it originated from? Read this text and make sure you are. Then do the tasks below.