Ex. 5. Find synonyms to the given words in the list of words from exercise 3.

To encourage; to joke; to dare; penetrating; enough; impolite, imprudent; to protect, to care; painful; persistently; to distribute, to provide.

Ex. 6. Whom or what do we call:

A shrew, the righteous, a prayer, a token, assassination, heresy, affection.

Ex. 7. Paraphrase using the active vocabulary.

1 Elizabeth decided to give a ring to her beloved as a symbol of her love.

2 The Duke is unwell and can’t speak to you today.

3 The Queen has very close relations with Lord Robert.

4 His Holiness has published the Bull that strips Elizabeth of the right for the throne.

5 The Lords are surprised that Robert has shown his face at the party.

6 Lord Dudley can’t be easily convinced to act against his conscience and his love.

7 Prayers may not be enough, I’ll ask for the leadership in this matter. But do notlose hope.

8 The world is filled with talks (gossip) that His Grace has made contact with Mary of Scots to realize his dreams.

9 It goes without saying that the attempt on Elizabeth’s life was planned.

10 You joke with me. – No, I don’t.

Ex. 8. Explain how you understand the following word combinations and phrases.

To pray ceaselessly; the righteous will inherit the earth; to play the shrew; to be in league with smb.; to renounce heresy; to act against one’s conscience; the time is close at hand; to be indisposed; to reclaim smb.’s affections; to undertake the assassination; to live in the open.

Ex. 9. Report the following statements and questions.

1 Elizabeth murmured: "Does not a Queen sit under the same stars as any other woman?”

2 The Spanish Ambassador added with regret: “Alas, in this matter I can be of no help to you”

3 The boy exclaimed: “This was devised. There is reason behind it”.

4 Elizabeth asked with surprise: ”Will the Duke not come to dance today?”

5 Lord Robert whispered in despair: ”Have I not suffered enough already for loving her and showing it?”

6 “Give these letters of blessing and hope to our friends in England” was the Bishop’s order.

7 The Duke of Anjou exclaimed: ”Yes, I’m wearing a dress. I wear a dress like this, my mother and you. But I only dress like this when I’m alone, in private, with my friends.”

8 ”The one cannot be separated from the other. Have I not told you?” Sir William admitted.

9 Robert cried out: “I was afraid of losing you because I was not free! “

10 Elizabeth said: “The Duke can not love me so much if he demands my answer so precipitously”.

11The Spanish Ambassador warned: “The king, my master, has become impatient for Your Grace to act. If you will not then others may”.

12 De Foix tried to explain the situation: “Madam, His Grace is indisposed. He has some pain of the stomach”.

13 Elizabeth cried out emotionally: “I will have one mistress here and no master!”

Ex. 10. While watching the film:

a) Find out what country Norfolk was in league with.

b)Try to understand what made Norfolk so ambitious.

c) Make notes of the succession of the events in the episode.

Comprehension Check

Ex. 1. Say whether the sentences given below correspond to those given in the video film.

1 Master Elyot stayed close to the Duke to protect him.

2 Elizabeth was sick of discussing the question of her marriage.

3 Her Majesty’s heart was already set upon the Duke of Anjou.

4 Elizabeth could narrowly escape with her life and was badly injured.

5 Norfolk lived his life in the open.

6 Everyone was amazed as Lord Dudley did not show his face at Court.

7 Mary of Guise wanted Norfolk to act precipitously.

8 Elizabeth wished to present the Duke with a chain as a token of her love.

9 Robert was afraid of losing Elizabeth as he loved her and had always loved her.

10 Elizabeth would be forced to marry Norfolk, if Robert didn’t help her in this matter.

11 His Holiness issued the Bull depriving Norfolk of his power and wealth.

Ex. 2. Make up sentences by matching two parts.

1 They pray ceaselessly that England may be …	a) the secrets of my heart.
2 Prayers may not …	b) hope to our friends in England.
3 Was it not truly said that…	c) recovered from heresy.
4 Her life depends on…	d) He is already married.
5 Does not a Queen sit under…	e) my answer so precipitously.
6 Madam, you can’t marry him...	f) the feelings of my heart.
7 The Duke cannot love me so much if he demands…	g) the righteous shall inherit the earth.
8 Do not presume to know…	h) be sufficient.
9 For she will be dead soon enough perhaps...	i) ill-timed.
10 This entire conversation is …	j) even at Norfolk’s hand.
11 Give these letters of blessing and…	k) the same stars as any other woman.