Tommy’s house

D to comfort

E chandelier

F to achieve a goal

G insignificant matters

H embarrassment

I eye contact

J on purpose

1. a large, decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs

2. to make someone feel less unhappy; to console

3. the act of looking directly into one another’s eyes

4. a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

5. expressing disapproval or disappointment

6. intentionally, deliberately

7. decided by previous events or by people rather than by chance

8. something of little importance or value

9. to reach a desired objective or result by effort, skill, or courage

10. to prevail, predominate

II Replace the italicized words and word combinations with synonyms from the list below in the appropriate form.

to be accustomed to smth; permission; in embarrassment; to reign;

absorbedly; to make efforts; predetermined; to comfort; loud crash; reproachful glance; insignificant matters; on purpose

1. The guy makes no attempt to conceal his indifferent attitude to the critical situation at work. Has he found a new job? I will ask him about his intentions.

2. Alex was used to doing only what his mum wanted. He had no choice, as all his plans and prospects were decided in advance by his parents.

3. The Head of the laboratory says that she is going to give the green light to conduct the experiment and implement the new project.

4. Everybody is sure that when the art director joins the company, a rare genius will rule in this studio.

5. Jane will not even notice you if you enter the room, she is completely involved in drawing.

6. The shy girl blushed in confusion when she read the sincere message of her schoolmate.

7. She knows for sure that her son is not going to waste time on trifles. He promised her to do all his best to become a great scientist.

8. Katty won’t go to the party so late, because she doesn’t want to provoke her father’s negative reaction and catch his disapproving look on herself.

9. If you drop this sculpture here now, a huge bang will wake up the whole house.

10. Her overcritical stare won’t influence my self-evaluation.

11. It’s not a good idea to tell him jokes and entertain now, nothing will console him, until he gets over the critical moment by himself.

12. Betty didn’t believe that her brother could hurt somebody deliberately.

III Complete the sentences, using will or be going to in the appropriate form.

1. They _________________ give their son a broad education, so they _______________ hire several tutors to teach him sciences and languages.

2. Andrew _________________ play with his friends in the yard later, he _____________do sums first.

3. Look out! I _________________ collect the fragments of the broken glass.

4. The guy _____________ enter the University, that is why he studies so hard.

5. She __________________ bring the presents tomorrow before our cousin’s birthday party.

6. Your teacher hopes that you __________________ write the essay about modern art in time.

7. “I expect you __________________ tidy the game room up and keep it in order”, Tommy’s mother said in a quiet voice.

8. Robert says that he (not) ________________ listen to his aunt and obey her orders when she visits their house.

9. On Friday the family __________________get together in this light spacious living room around the table under the splendid fine glass chandelier to celebrate granny’s anniversary.

10. “I ________________hide from mum behind the cream curtains! Don’t give me away!” Tommy whispered into Lilly’s ear.

IV Write sentences about your future plans, using to be going to or will. Explain your choice.

DISCUSSION TASKS

I Describe the living room in Tommy’s house.

II Answer the following questions.

1. What did the family usually do in the room?

2. Why did Tommy try to keep order in the house?

3. What incident happened in the living room?