N. Zabolotsky and M. Sholokhov
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Learn «Не позволяй душе лениться» by heart and make a plan of “inner work” for the soul (3 items).
Check: memorisation; the plan depends on the student's view.
2
Write explanations of three figurative phrases from the poem: «в чёрном теле», «мучай дотемна», «последнюю рубашку сорвёт».
to keep strictly; to teach without stopping; to deprive of everything.
3
Write a 6-sentence report on Sholokhov's life (birthplace, studies, works, Nobel).
1905, Kruzhilin, 1923, «Тихий Дон», 1965.
4
Retell the excerpt from «Судьба человека» in 8–10 sentences: the meeting, the decision, the new life, the anxiety.
The answer depends on the student's text; the order of events must be right.
5
Describe Sokolov's character in 5 words and give evidence from the text for each.
For example: kind, brave, self-controlled, hard-working, loyal.