Chapter 17. Home work.

1. Translate and remember the following word combinations. Write out the sentences with them from the text. Make up your own sentences with the following words.

To be a failure (167) without a murmur (167) to abound in (168)
to have nothing to do with (168) conscientious (171) to put smb. at a disadvantage (171)
to spare (172) to sip (172) solemn-looking (174)
in one’s turn (175) to slip (176)  

2. Write down all the names of fish you come across in the text.

1. What qualities should a perfect anglers have? Make a list and tell in detail.

2. Have you ever heard or read any fishermen’s stories? Tell any you like.

3. Translate the part of the chapter 17 : pp.174 - 175. « Five minutes afterwards ... Ha! Ha!»

Chapter 17. Class work

Who and under what circumstances made the following statements:

a. We were strangers in the neighbourhood.

b. It wasn’t like washing, it was like excavating.

c. Why! Who told you I caught that trout!

d. It took me half an hour to land this fish.

e. Good-sizes trout, that.

f. You haven’t injured the fish, have you?

Why did the three friends have to pay extra money to the woman who washed their clothes?

How many people said that they had caught the fish in the glass case?