VII. Answer the following questions. Use conversational phrases. Work in pairs and enlarge the dialogue

Model: - Could you possibly tell me why Robert invited Jean to the theatre?

- I 'm not sure but I believe he wanted to give her a treat.

- Then why on earth did he take her to a melodrama and not to a comedy or something?

- To my mind he was afraid she would refuse to come if she knew it was a comedy. Don't you remember her religious scruples?, etc.

1. I wonder what made Robert doubt if Jean would come to the theatre? 2. Do you happen to know anything about Jean's religion? 3. Could you tell me what made Jean throw off her scruples? 4. Do you happen to know anything about Charles Dickens? 5. I'd like to know why Jean was so impressed by the play and the actors? 6. My question may be personal but is it really so frightful to love and not be loved in return? 7. Why did Robert say gravely that friendship was a wonderful thing? 8. Could you tell me why Robert was ironical when he spoke about the leading actress? 9. I wonder if that visit to the theatre was a real treat to Jean? 10. I wonder why Jean had used Shannon's Christian name for the first time?

VIII. Choose the correct word:

to rise - to raise

1. He... his head when he heard a slight noise. 2. When we started the sun had already.... 3. There was a storm of applause when he curtain.... 4. He... his hat to greet us. 5. Ann slowly... to her feet. 6. It was very noisy and the reporter had to... his voice. 7. The curtain wouldn't... and we had to... it.

stage - scene

1. The... was so touching that Jean began to cry. 2. Carrie was told to come onto the... in the second act. 3. The play consists of two acts and four.... 4. When the actor appeared on the... the audience began to applaud. 5. I don't quite like the final... in this play. 6. Our seats were in the orchestra stalls and we saw the...well.

IX. Fill in the missing words:

1. Jean looked... when she came to the theatre (взволнованный). 2. I... the invitation with joy (принимать). 3. The play consists of three... and four... (акт; картина). 4. He... our help and said he could do everything himself (отказываться). 5. When the... rose and the audience saw the... everybody began to... (занавес; декорации; аплодировать). 6. When Alison appeared on the... she was... (сцена; взволнованный). 7. Our... were in the... and we could see the... very well without the... (места; ложа; сцена; бинокль). 8. The play made such an... upon me that I would never forget it (впечатление). 9. I never expected that you would... our suggestion (поддерживать). 10. We made up our minds to... a party in English (устраивать). 11. I don't remember the name of the... who played the... part in the play (актер; главный). 12. Seats in the boxes and in the stalls are... and seats in the gallery are... (дорогой; дешевый). 13. She said she was telling the truth, but we... her words (сомневаться).

X. Fill in prepositions or adverbs wherever necessary:

1. We enjoyed... the performance greatly. 2. He decided to reserve a seat... phone. 3. It's rather easy to get tickets... this theatre, but it is difficult to get tickets... this play. 4. She refused... our help. 5. She took care... her little brother. 6. Will you go to the football match tomorrow? - No, I don't care... football. 7.... my way... the theatre I met a friend of mine. 8. I don't like seats... the balcony or... the gallery, I prefer them... the stalls or... the dress-circle. 9. The scene is laid... Verona. 10. This is a play... Dickens' novel. 11. I'm so sorry...Ann. She has fallen ill. 12. Fleur Forsyte fell... love... Jon... first sight. 13. The attendant will show you... your seats. 14. There is no doubt... it. 15. When the lights went... and the curtain rose there was a storm... applause.

XI. Fill in articles wherever necessary. Retell the text:

... theatres are very much... same in London as anywhere else;... main theatres, music-halls and cinemas are in... West End. If you are staying in London for... few days, you will have no difficulty whatever in finding somewhere to spend... evening. You will find... opera,... comedy,... drama,... variety,... cinema performances start at about eight or... half past, and finish about eleven,

... best seats are those in... stalls, in... dress-circle and... upper circle. Then comes... pit and... last of all... gallery.... boxes, of course, are more expensive.... most theatres and music-halls have... good orchestras with... popular conductors.

The opera house is at Covent Garden. There you get... best of everything:... first rate orchestra,... famous singers and celebrated conductors. But, of course, if you are not fond of... music, this won't interest you. At... West End theatres you can see... most of... famous English actors and actresses.... plays are staged well. Choose... good play, and you'll enjoy yourself from... moment... curtain goes up, to... end of... last act. Get your seat beforehand either at... box-office of... theatre itself or at one of... agencies.

(Abridged from ELC)

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