TASKS 2

1. Explain the meaning of the word or words combinations, translate into Ukrainian and
make up your own sentences
I. meed – награда (a fitting reward)
Miss Temple is full of goodness; it pains her to be severe to anyone, even the worst in the
school: she sees my errors, and tells me of them gently; and, if I do anything worthy of
praise, she gives me my meed liberally.
II. assiduity – исправность (great and constant diligence and attention)
when I should be listening to Miss Scatcherd, and collecting all she says with assiduity,
often I lose the very sound of her voice; I fall into a sort of dream.
III. expostulation – попытка разубедить (an exclamation of protest, opposition, or
criticism)
One strong proof of my wretchedly defective nature is, that even her
expostulations, so mild, so rational, have not influence to cure me of my faults;
and even her praise, though I value it most highly, cannot stimulate me to
continued care and foresight.
IV. habituate – приучать, часто посещать (familiarize psychologically or physically)
My first quarter at Lowood seemed an age; and not the golden age either; it
comprised an irksome struggle with difficulties in habituating myself to new
rules and unwonted tasks.
V. render – оказывать (cause to become)
You are aware that my plan in bringing up these girls is, not to accustom them
to habits of luxury and indulgence, but to render them hardy, patient, self-
denying.
VI. bewilder – смушать (cause to be confused emotionally)
At first, being little accustomed to learn by heart, the lessons appeared to me both long
and difficult; the frequent change from task to task, too, bewildered me
VII. forbearance – воздержанность (good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence)
I could not comprehend this doctrine of endurance; and still less could I
understand or sympathise with the forbearance she expressed for her chastiser.
VIII. Stalwart – рослый (having rugged physical strength
I can remember Miss Temple walking lightly and rapidly along our drooping line, her
plaid cloak, which the frosty wind fluttered, gathered close about her, and encouraging
us, by precept and example, to keep up our spirits, and march forward, as she said, “like
stalwart soldiers.”
IX. Judicious – рассудительный (marked by the exercise of good judgment in practical
matters)
A brief address on those occasions would not be mistimed, wherein a judicious instructor
would take the opportunity of referring to the sufferings of the primitive Christians; to
the torments of martyrs; to the exhortations of our blessed Lord Himself, calling upon
His disciples to take up their cross and follow Him
X. Shun – избегать, остерегаться, гнушаться (avoid and stay away from deliberately)
You must be on your guard against her; you must shun her example; if necessary, avoid
her company, exclude her from your sports, and shut her out from your converse.
2. Read an excerpt from the text and translate it.
(CHAPTER 6 «Jumping over forms……. Miss Scatcherd, is so cruel to you?»)
3. Answer the questions:
1) What did Bessie give Jane when she was going to leave home?
Bessie wrapped up some biscuits in a paper and put them into Jane`s bag
2) How far from Gateshead was the school where Jane was to study?
The school was 50 miles from Mrs. Reed
3) How many upper teachers were in a girls' school?
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4) What was the first lesson in school for girls and who was the teacher?
 Miss Temple was giving a lesson of geography
5) How and for what one of the students by the name of Burns was punished
The teacher struck the girl with rods on the bare neck for a sloppy look
6) What was the name of the girl named Burns and where did she come to school
from?
Her name was Helen and she came from a place wich was quite on the borders of Scotland.
7) What book did Helen Burns recommend to read Jane?
Helen advised her to read the New Testament
8) What day of the week was the most boring for pupils of the school and why?
Sundays were dreary days in the wintry season because they had to walk two miles to
Brocklebridge Church
9) Which teacher was Jane's friend?
Miss Temple became a good friend and mentor for Jane
10) What Solomon`s quote was used in chapter eight?
Solomon said — “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred
therewith.”

4. Write a short summery from 5-8 chapters (10-12 sentences)

In Chapter 5, Jane leaves Gateshead and heads to Lowood. She is somewhat confused with the new
environment and tries to accommodate to new living conditions. Lowood is described as a gloomy,
crowded place with strict rules. Long, cold rooms are packed with beds, food is tasteless and scarce, and
girls seem deprived of joy. Jane follows their daily routine and soon meets her first friend.
Chapters 6, 7 and 8 still cover Jane's life in Lowood. Mr. Brocklehurst is especially irritated with
her clumsiness and immediately places her in the center of the classroom to expose her to curious eyes
and make her feel uncomfortable. Helen Burns calms her down, assuring her that nobody hates her just
because Mr. Brocklehurst labeled her as a liar. Miss Temple approaches them and summons them into
her room, where she asks Jane to tell her side of the story. Jane then tell her all about humiliation and
abuse from the Reeds, as well as about the incident in the red room.
The end of this chapter shows how little this child needs in order to thrives. Accustomed to abuse of
every kind, even a little reinforcement motivated her to prove her worth.
5. Describe how the girls from the girls' school looked like.
All girls were with plain locks combed from their faces, not a curl visible; in brown dresses, made high
and surrounded by a narrow tucker about the throat, with little pockets of holland (shaped something like
a Highlander’s purse) tied in front of their frocks, and destined to serve the purpose of a work-bag: all,
too, wearing woollen stockings and country-made shoes, fastened with brass buckles. Such clothes were
not to their liking and gave them a ridiculous look.

Jumping over forms, and creeping under tables, I made my way to one of the fire-places; there, kneeling by the high
wire fender, I found Burns, absorbed, silent, abstracted from all round her by the companionship of a book, which
she read by the dim glare of the embers.
“Is it still ‘Rasselas’?” I asked, coming behind her.
“Yes,” she said, “and I have just finished it.”
And in five minutes more she shut it up. I was glad of this. “Now,” thought I, “I can perhaps get her to talk.” I sat
down by her on the floor.
“What is your name besides Burns?”
“Helen.”
“Do you come a long way from here?”
“I come from a place farther north, quite on the borders of Scotland.”
“Will you ever go back?”
“I hope so; but nobody can be sure of the future.”
“You must wish to leave Lowood?”
“No! why should I? I was sent to Lowood to get an education; and it would be of no use going away until I have
attained that object.”
“But that teacher, Miss Scatcherd, is so cruel to you?

Перепрыгивая через скамьи и проползая под столами, я добралась до одного из каминов; там я увидела
Бернс, она стояла на коленях возле высокой каминной решетки, молча, не замечая ничего, что происходит
вокруг, погруженная в книгу, которую она читала при тусклом свете углей.
- Это все еще "Расселас"? - спросила я, остановившись подле нее.
- Да, - сказала она, - я сейчас кончаю.
Через пять минут она захлопнула книгу. Я обрадовалась.
"Теперь, - подумала я, - мне, может быть, удастся вызвать ее на разговор"; и я опустилась рядом с ней на
пол. - Как тебя зовут? - Элен.
- Ты издалека сюда приехала?
- Я приехала с севера, это почти на границе Шотландии.
- Ты когда-нибудь вернешься туда?
- Надеюсь, хотя трудно загадывать вперед.
- Тебе, наверно, хочется уехать из Ловуда?
- Нет! Отчего же? Меня прислали в Ловуд, чтобы здесь получить образование; какой смысл уезжать, не
добившись этой цели?
- Но ведь эта учительница - мисс Скетчерд - так несправедлива к тебе.
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В главе 5 Джейн покидает Гейтсхед и направляется в Ловуд. Она несколько смущена новой средой и
пытается приспособиться к новым условиям жизни. Lowood описывается как мрачное, многолюдное место
со строгими правилами. Длинные, холодные комнаты заполнены кроватями, еда безвкусна и скудна, а
девушки кажутся лишенными радости. Джейн следует их распорядку дня и вскоре встречает своего первого
друга.Главы 6, 7 и 8 по-прежнему рассказывают о жизни Джейн в Ловуде. Мистера Броклхерста особенно
раздражает ее неуклюжесть, и он сразу же ставит ее в центр класса, чтобы ее любопытные глаза могли
почувствовать себя неуютно. Хелен Бернс успокаивает ее, уверяя, что никто не ненавидит ее только потому,
что мистер Броклхерст назвал ее лжецом. Мисс Темпл подходит к ним и вызывает их в свою комнату, где
она просит Джейн рассказать свою сторону истории. Затем Джейн расскажет ей все об унижении и
издевательствах со стороны Ридса, а также об инциденте в красной комнате.
     Конец этой главы показывает, как мало нужно этому ребенку, чтобы процветать. Привыкнув к всякому
оскорблению, даже небольшое подкрепление побудило ее доказать свою ценность.