EXERCISE 1. Translate the following sentences and pick out words that betray their foreign origin

Translate the following sentences and pick out words that betray their foreign origin.

1. I’m an ignoramus in this sphere but in spite of it I want to enlarge my knowledge.

2. Cactus is an exotic plant which grows in subtropical and tropical countries, especially in deserts.

3. Egypt is famous for pyramids, Moslem temples and headstones.

4. My elder brother likes drinking only red and white vine. He prefers only dry drinkings because they are useful for our health.

5. Nowadays many big cities suffer from traffic jams. It is a very important problem which creates much discomfort for drivers and passers-by.

6. When we came to the restaurant we ordered strong black coffee, cherry pie and two glasses of champaigne.

7. Luckily the court pleaded our friend innocent of robbery and released him.

8. Many well-known painters liked to portray battles.

9. We are going to visit butcher’s shop and to buy half a kilo of pork, a kilo of mutton and one little chicken.

10. My little nephew’s hobby is collecting colourful festive cards and stamps.

11. Tourist ship called at a port. Everybody was struck by its magnificent beauty.

12. Ann is a shy person by nature. That’s why it is rather difficult for her to set friendly terms with people.

13. I like jewels very much. So I’d like to buy sapphire earrings.

14. Passengers were standing on the deck and enjoying fresh breeze.

15. Peter lit his lantern and put it into his rucksack.

EXERCISE 2

Translate the following sentences, discuss the words in bold type and point out their origin.

1. The coastline of Greece is regular in outline according to the map.

2. I don’t like students cheating in exams.

3. Many people like drinking green tea. But I prefer black one.

4. Many people were standing at the station and shuffling from foot to foot.

5. The colonnade of the Royal Palace enchanted us with its splendour.

6. It’s out of doubt this student will get only red diploma.

7. This young boy turned out to be a very brave person.

8. Many foreign tourists prefer putting up at bungalows.

9. Greece is a real mystery for all people owing to its ancient mythology.

10. The terrace of the mansion looked on to the sea which attracted everybody’s attention.

11. An awful earthquake destroyed buildings and many people turned out to be homeless.

12. A pupil made a very rude mistake in his dictation and got a satisfactory mark.

13. Gulls were flying above the sea-waves and screaming.

14. A little girl took a lump of cheese and ate its with milk.

15. Palm and olive-trees stood out on the background of the sea.

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