III. Explain why the Russian words similar in form cannot be used as substitutes for the English words

Exercises

I. Make a careful study of the following groups of words. Note the difference in the meaning in English and in Russian and suggest the appropriate equivalents.

1. actual // актуальный; 2. appellation // апелляция; 3. aspirant // аспирант; 4. balloon // баллон; 5. billet //билет; 6. compositor // композитор; 7. concern // концерн; 8. depot // депо; 9. direction // дирекция; 10. fabric // фабрика; 11. genial // гениальный; 12. motion // моцион; 13. motorist // моторист; 14. physique // физик; 15. probe // проба; 16. protection // протекция.

II. Note the meanings of the English international words and translate them in the examples cited below.

1. We mustn't buy roses -- it is too extravagant in winter.

2. Mr. Prower was a politician with catholic tastes and interests.

3. How would you account for such dramatic changes in the situation?

4. Frequent inspections were a matter of routine in the office.

5. Before entering on his literary career Mark Twain was employed as pilot on vessels going up and down the Mississippi river.

6. The recently published work of the world-known ornithologist will be interesting to any student of bird-life.

III. Explain why the Russian words similar in form cannot be used as substitutes for the English words.

1. Tolstoy devoted the remainder of his life to writing little pamphlets, preaching peace and love and the abolition of poverty.

2. The navigator on an aircraft must have a good eye for spotting the slightest error in case the robot pilot goes out of control.

3. The student is quick and accurate at figures.

4. He kept that TV going from noon till long past midnight. Away from it for any length of time he actually became confused and disoriented.

5. We met at the academy, roomed together and immediately felt that rare and wonderful rapport that lights up when two people get along beautifully.

6. It was largely due to his father's sympathy and understanding that Chopin was able to evolve a personal style of writing almost from the very beginning of his creative career.

Exercises

I. Make a careful study of the following groups of words. Note the difference in the meaning in English and in Russian and suggest the appropriate equivalents.

1. actual // актуальный; 2. appellation // апелляция; 3. aspirant // аспирант; 4. balloon // баллон; 5. billet //билет; 6. compositor // композитор; 7. concern // концерн; 8. depot // депо; 9. direction // дирекция; 10. fabric // фабрика; 11. genial // гениальный; 12. motion // моцион; 13. motorist // моторист; 14. physique // физик; 15. probe // проба; 16. protection // протекция.

II. Note the meanings of the English international words and translate them in the examples cited below.

1. We mustn't buy roses -- it is too extravagant in winter.

2. Mr. Prower was a politician with catholic tastes and interests.

3. How would you account for such dramatic changes in the situation?

4. Frequent inspections were a matter of routine in the office.

5. Before entering on his literary career Mark Twain was employed as pilot on vessels going up and down the Mississippi river.

6. The recently published work of the world-known ornithologist will be interesting to any student of bird-life.

III. Explain why the Russian words similar in form cannot be used as substitutes for the English words.

1. Tolstoy devoted the remainder of his life to writing little pamphlets, preaching peace and love and the abolition of poverty.

2. The navigator on an aircraft must have a good eye for spotting the slightest error in case the robot pilot goes out of control.

3. The student is quick and accurate at figures.

4. He kept that TV going from noon till long past midnight. Away from it for any length of time he actually became confused and disoriented.

5. We met at the academy, roomed together and immediately felt that rare and wonderful rapport that lights up when two people get along beautifully.

6. It was largely due to his father's sympathy and understanding that Chopin was able to evolve a personal style of writing almost from the very beginning of his creative career.

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