GIR. U2. Additional texts

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Read the text and retell it in the form of a story retaining the sentences of unreal condition:

Harry: We shall be awfully late home if that No. 12 bus doesn't come soon ... Let's stand in this doorway out of the wind. (Cond I)

Nora: All right, but we must be careful not to miss the bus ... How did you enjoy the film?

Harry: I'd never have gone if I had known it was going to be so silly. (Cond III)

Nora: Why, what was silly about it?

Harry: Well, no sane man would have married that other girl so soon after he had lost his wife. (Time Clause + SubjM + The Past)

Nora: Well, the girl wouldn't have waited for him if he hadn't asked her immediately. (Cond III)

Harry: All the better for him if she hadn't! (Cond III)

Nora: Yes. Anyhow, I'd have enjoyed the film much more if Elsa Hollywood had been in it instead of Linda Spangle.(Cond III)

Harry: And I'd have enjoyed it more if we hadn't gone at all. (Cond III)

Nora: (Sharply) And I'd have enjoyed it more if you hadn't been so rude to that woman in front. (Cond III)

Harry: Well, I wouldn't have been rude to her if she had stopped chattering when I asked her. (Cond III)

Nora: I wish you'd behave in public places.

Harry: I behave better! I like that! Why, if that woman had ... (Sound of bus starting tip) But Iook, isn't that a No. 12 bus just going?

Nora: Yes, it is, and we've missed it after all. We would have seen that bus, Harry, if you hadn't been so busy quarrelling. (Cond III)

Harry: (in injured tones) Really, Nora, I think it would have been much better if I had stayed at home tonight and let you go to the cinema alone. (Cond III)

behave verb BrE /bɪˈheɪv/ ; NAmE /bɪˈheɪv/

1. [intransitive] + adv./prep. to do things in a particular way

synonym act

The doctor behaved very unprofessionally.

They behaved very badly towards their guests.

He behaved like a true gentleman.

She behaved with great dignity.

He behaved as if/though nothing had happened.

They behave differently when you're not around.

In spoken English people often use like instead of as if or as though, especially in North American English:He behaved like nothing had happened. This is not considered correct in written (British English).

2. [intransitive, transitive] to do things in a way that people think is correct or polite

Will you kids just behave!

She doesn't know how to behave in public.

The children always behave for their father.

behave yourself I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away.

opposite misbehave

3. -behaved (in adjectives) behaving in the way mentioned

well-/badly behaved children

4. [intransitive] + adv./prep. (specialist) to naturally react, move, etc. in a particular way

a study of how metals behave under pressure

2) = behave oneself вести себя хорошо

speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones

see Conditional/Time Clauses

YN. Conditionals

IS. Conditionals

IS. Conditionals p.2. Mixed ones

English conditional sentences (Wiki)

Hardly had she sat down when ... (эмфатическая инверсия) (Speech patterns)

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

On the eastern shore of the Hudson River there is a little valley, among high hills, which is one of the quietest places in the whole world. The first white people who came to live there were the Dutch settlers of the seventeenth century, and since that time the valley has been known by the name of Sleepy Hollow.

In this valley there lived a schoolmaster whose name was Ichabod Crane. He had come there from another state to teach the children of the neighbourhood to read, write and sing.

Ichabod Crane was tall and very thin, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, and hands that reached a mile out of his sleeves. His head was small and flat at the top, with big ears, large green eyes, and a long sharp nose; on his long thin neck it looked like a weather-cock.

All the women of the village believed that he was a man of great learning, for he often read aloud to them his favourite book, "The History of New England Witchcraft". It was the only book he had ever read through from cover to cover, and he firmly believed everything it said.

It was always a pleasure to Ichabod to pass the long winter evenings with the old Dutch wives as they sat spinning by the fire. He listened to their tales of ghosts, and the story of a headless horseman made a deep impression on him every time he heard it.

In the same village lived Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter and only child of a rich Dutch farmer. She was not only the richest but also the prettiest girl in the neighbourhood. She was a coquette, too, and wore lots of gold ornaments which had been handed down from mother to daughter for generations.

No wonder Ichabod lost his heart to Katrina especially after he had visited her father's farm. Everything on his farm was comfortable, happy and in good order. Ichabod was delighted to see the fat meadow lands, the rich fields of rye, of buckwheat, and Indian corn and the orchards full of ripe fruit. His mouth watered when he thought of roast pig with apples, goose in gravy, duck with onion sauce - all his favourite dishes, not to mention ham and bacon, which he loved most of all. From the moment that he saw all these riches, he began to make plans and invent ways for winning the heart of the farmer's daughter. However, he had a whole army of rivals.

Ichabod's most serious rival was a young man Brom Van Brunt by name, the hero of Sleepy Hollow and the surrounding villages. Brom was famous for his skill as a horseman. He was foremost at all races and cock-fights, and he attended all the public gatherings near and far. He was also a constant visitor at Van Tassel's mansion, and it was whispered that Katrina was not quite indifferent to him.

Ichabod Crane was clever enough to understand that he could not fight the battle openly, he, therefore, made his advances in a quiet and gentle manner. Being Katrina's singing teacher, he was able to visit Van Tassel's farmhouse as often as he liked. Brom had fewer chances of seeing the girl.

On a fine afternoon in autumn, Ichabod was sitting on his high stool, like a king on his throne, watching over his pupils as they repeated their lessons.

The stillness of the schoolroom was suddenly interrupted by the entrance of a messenger boy who had brought Ichabod an invitation to come to a party at Van Tassel's.

As soon as the boy went away, Ichabod told the pupils to be quick and finish their lessons, and the whole school was let out an hour before the usual time. The boys ran out shouting at the top of their voices.

Ichabod stayed behind and spent half an hour brushing his best and only suit and combing his hair before a broken looking-glass which hung in the school-room. Then he went to his neighbour, borrowed a horse and rode out like a knight in search of adventures. His horse was an old plough-horse with a long thin neck and a head like a hammer. It was blind in one eye and, strange as it may seem, was called Gunpowder.

It was late in the afternoon when he arrived at Van Tassel's farmhouse, which was already crowded with friends and neighbours. As usual, Brom Van Brunt was the hero of the scene.

A world of wonders met the eye of Ichabod Crane as he entered the parlour. On the table there stood plates full of cakes and gingerbread; there were honey cakes and apple pies and pumpkin pies. Big slices of ham and smoked beef made his head swim. Ichabod did not hurry; he tasted every dish in turn and went on eating and drinking long after the others had finished.

And then the music from the hall called the guests to dance. Ichabod was happy beyond words, because Katrina agreed to be his partner. During the dance Brom Van Brunt sat by himself in a corner, jealously looking on.

When the dance was over, Ichabod joined a group of older people who sat smoking at one end of the verandah. They were talking about old times and telling long stories and tales of ghosts and witches. Most of the stories, however, were about the favourite ghost of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, who, as they said, had lately been seen again in the valley.

After the party broke up Ichabod stayed behind. He wanted to have a little private talk with Katrina before going home. It is difficult to say what happened during this interview, but in a few minutes Ichabod ran out of the house, and without looking to left or right, went straight to the stable. With a kick of his boot, he woke up his horse Gunpowder. Then he jumped on its back and rode off.

Sad and heavy-hearted, Ichabod rode home. The night was dark: there was no moon. All the stories of ghosts and witches he had heard that evening were fresh in his memory. He felt very lonely. Suddenly he heard a groan: his teeth clattered and his heart began to beat fast. He wished he could get home as soon as possible. He kicked his old horse, and the animal dashed forward. But just by a small brook it stopped so suddenly that Ichabod nearly fell over his horse's head. In the dark shadows of the trees he saw something big and black. The hair on the teacher's head stood on end. To run and fly was out of the question. So, with a show of courage he asked in a shaky voice, "Who are you?" Receiving no reply, he repeated his question in a still shaky voice. Again there was no answer. Just then the black thing moved forward, and though the night was dark Ichabod could see a tall man sitting on a black horse, but the rider was headless! Ichabod's fears increased when he saw that the rider was carrying his head on the front part of the saddle. The horror-stricken teacher kicked Gunpowder fiercely, hoping to leave the other horse behind. But it was too late. The rider on the black horse rose in his saddle and threw his head straight at Ichabod. The big round head struck him and the poor teacher fell headlong into the dust. Gunpowder, the black horse and its rider passed by like a whirlwind.

The next morning the old horse was found without its saddle, eating grass near its master's gate. But Ichabod did not appear. The boys assembled at the schoolhouse, but the schoolmaster was not there. The village people went out to look for him. The tracks of horses' hoofs led them to the small brook where Ichabod's old black hat was found, and close beside it a shattered pumpkin. The place was searched but the body of the schoolmaster was not to be discovered.

Shortly after Ichabod disappeared, Brom Van Brunt married Katrina; and whenever the story of the unfortunate schoolmaster was related, he always burst into a hearty laugh at the mention of the pumpkin, which led some people to suspect that he knew more about the matter than he chose to tell.

sharp (nose)

1) острый, остроконечный; отточенный

spinning

1) прядение

ornament noun BrE /ˈɔːnəmənt/ ; NAmE /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

1. [countable] (especially British English) an object that is used as decoration in a room, garden/yard, etc. rather than for a particular purpose

a china/glass ornament

(British English, North American English) Christmas tree ornaments

There were a few china ornaments on the shelf above the fireplace.

2. [countable] (formal) an object that is worn as jewellery

Archaeologists have uncovered necklaces, pendants and other personal ornaments from the third century.

3. [uncountable] (formal) the use of objects, designs, etc. as decoration

The clock is simply for ornament; it doesn't work any more.

4. ornament to something (North American English) a person or thing whose good qualities improve something

The building is an ornament to the city.

5. ornaments [plural] (music) features that are added when playing individual notes to make them more beautiful or interesting

ornaments such as trills and mordents

Ornaments are a crucial part of the baroque style.

gravy noun BrE /ˈɡreɪvi/ ; NAmE /ˈɡreɪvi/ [uncountable]

1. a brown sauce made by adding flour to the juices that come out of meat while it is cooking - подливка

2. (North American English, informal) something, especially money, that is obtained when you do not expect it

Anything on top of eight percent profit is just gravy for the industry.

riches noun BrE /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ ; NAmE /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ [plural] - large amounts of money and valuable or beautiful possessions

a career that brought him fame and riches

material riches

She was a famous model whose looks were her riches.

all the riches of the world’s oceans

Idioms

an embarrassment of riches - so many good things that it is difficult to choose just one

Stratford has an embarrassment of riches, really, what with three theatres and lovely countryside, too.

(from) rags to riches - from being extremely poor to being very rich

a rags-to-riches story

Hers was a classic tale of rags to riches.

attend verb BrE /əˈtend/ ; NAmE /əˈtend/

1. [intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to be present at an event - присутствовать, принять участие

We'd like as many people as possible to attend.

attend something The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders.

to attend a wedding/funeral

2. [transitive, intransitive] attend something (formal) to go regularly to a place - посещать

Our children attend the same school.

How many people attend church every Sunday?

Your dentist will ask you to attend for regular check-ups.

The child was failing to attend regularly at the school.

3. [intransitive] attend (to somebody/something) (formal) to pay attention to what somebody is saying or to what you are doing - уделять внимание, следить

She hadn't been attending during the lesson.

4. [transitive] attend something (formal) to happen at the same time as something - сопровождать

She dislikes the loss of privacy that attends TV celebrity.

5. [transitive] attend somebody (formal) to be with somebody and help them - сопровождать-обслуживать

The President was attended by several members of his staff.

plough-horse - тягловая лошадь

plough noun (North American English plow) BrE /plaʊ/ ; NAmE /plaʊ/

1. [countable] a large piece of farming equipment with one or several curved blades, pulled by a tractor or by animals. It is used for digging and turning over soil, especially before seeds are planted.

the demise of the horse-drawn plough