Оригинал на английском:
27 A. In the text "Homecoming'' you came across the word "muse". See how many verbs which denote thinking you know.
1. ponder on/upon sth (formal : to think carefully about sth for a long time before reaching a decision.
2. reflect on/upon sth: to think about sth carefully and seriously
3. consider sth/doing sth: to think about sth carefully before making a decision or developing an opinion
4. meditate on/upon sth: to think about sth carefully for a long time
5. contemplate sth: to think about sth very carefully for a long time
6. muse on/upon/about/over sth: to think about sth in a careful slow way
7. brood about/over sth: to think and worry about sth a lot
B. Of all the verbs connected with thinking say which denote:
1. thinking for a long time
2. thinking carefully
3. thinking seriously
4. thinking slowly
5. thinking for the sake of making a decision
6. thinking about sth unpleasant
C. Complete the sentences with the right words where necessary.
I. During the holiday I mused _ the advantages of living in the country. 2. It’s silly to go on brooding _ what happened. 3. He was meditating _ his troubles. 4. She contemplated her future gloomily. 5. I’ll consider _ your suggestion. 6. Give me a minute to reflect _ your words. 7. Mary pondered bitterly _ the meaning of life. 8. Always consider _ other people’s feelings. 9. I wanted to ponder quietly _ what decision to take. 10. Are you contemplating _ marriage? 11. Spend some more time meditating _ the problem. 12. It’s exciting to contemplate _ how many new ideas are lying dormant in people’s minds.
1. ponder on/upon sth (formal : to think carefully about sth for a long time before reaching a decision.
2. reflect on/upon sth: to think about sth carefully and seriously
3. consider sth/doing sth: to think about sth carefully before making a decision or developing an opinion
4. meditate on/upon sth: to think about sth carefully for a long time
5. contemplate sth: to think about sth very carefully for a long time
6. muse on/upon/about/over sth: to think about sth in a careful slow way
7. brood about/over sth: to think and worry about sth a lot
B. Of all the verbs connected with thinking say which denote:
1. thinking for a long time
2. thinking carefully
3. thinking seriously
4. thinking slowly
5. thinking for the sake of making a decision
6. thinking about sth unpleasant
C. Complete the sentences with the right words where necessary.
I. During the holiday I mused _ the advantages of living in the country. 2. It’s silly to go on brooding _ what happened. 3. He was meditating _ his troubles. 4. She contemplated her future gloomily. 5. I’ll consider _ your suggestion. 6. Give me a minute to reflect _ your words. 7. Mary pondered bitterly _ the meaning of life. 8. Always consider _ other people’s feelings. 9. I wanted to ponder quietly _ what decision to take. 10. Are you contemplating _ marriage? 11. Spend some more time meditating _ the problem. 12. It’s exciting to contemplate _ how many new ideas are lying dormant in people’s minds.