be made? Why? 11. What is I.Bergman's reaction to criticism? Can critics influence cinema production? directors? 12. I. Bergman

thinks that actors can change a film for better or worse. Can you explain in what way? 13. Why does the director use less and less

music in his films? Does his explanation sound convincing? What is the place of music in cinema production as you see it? 14. Would

you agree with the director's opinion that shooting in black and white is preferable. Do you think that colour films produce a more

powerful effect upon the audience? Justify your point of view. 15. What, in your opinion, is the role of dialogue in a film? Should

camera-work or dialogues predominate in films? Does it depend upon the genre? 16. Why do you think I.Bergman felt technically

insecure when he began his job as a film director? 17. Do you think that experience and skill are of great importance in the field of

acting? directing? other professions? Do you think it natural for a person to have doubts as to his own proficiency, skill or do you

think people usually know what to do and how to do it from the first moment? 18. Do you really think that a day comes to each per -

son when he suddenly feels that he knows his profession? Explain what usually helps people to achieve this.

11. Retell Text Two a) in indirect speech; b) as if you were I.Bergman or Ch.Samuels.

12. Give a summary of Text Two.

13. Make up and act out conversations between:

1. Two cinema critics about I.Bergman's films.

2. Two cinema-goers about I.Bergman's film which they didn't understand.

3. I.Bergman and one of his colleagues discussing the interview.

VOCABULARY EXERCISES

1. Study the Vocabulary Notes and translate the illustrative examples into Russian.

2. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Pay attention to the words and word combinations in bold type:

A. 1. They had no sooner sat down to table, that he went straight to the point. 2. Myra watched us both tensely, but I knew that

however hard she listened, she was bound to miss the point. 3. I have made a point of travelling with a large sack filled to the brim

with books to suit every possible occasion and every mood. 4. "There is no point in carrying your troubles home with you. You're

supposed to leave them in the office," said Tom. 5. What one would do theoretically is not always what one will do when it comes to

the point. 6. I woke up to find the hands of my clock pointing to eight o'clock. 7. There are some dreams, known to most people, in

which every action slows down, and each movement takes place as though the dreamer's feet were stuck in treacle. 8. The ship was

to be built at last. The dream was to be realized. 9. Strickland lived in a dream and reality meant nothing to him. 10. Dressed in

white, with her golden hair streaming over her shoulders she looked a perfect dream. 11. A dreamy look came into the mother's eyes.

12. Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again. 13. I am not sure however that the news inspires me with feelings of unmixed