Wimbledon

   The main characters are Peter Colt (Paul Bettany) and Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst).
   Watch this film and be ready to do the following exercises.

   1. Read the following words and think over their Russian equivalents:
   lob
(sport) to hit or kick a ball in a high curve through the air, especially so that it lands behind the person you are playing against;
   smash
to move with a lot of force against smth solid;
   fella
1. an informal way of referring to a man
2. an informal way of referring to smb’s boyfriend
   Occupational hazard
smth. connected with a person’s job or profession
a thing that can be dangerous or cause damage
   hybrid
something that is the product of mixing two or more different things
   mushy
1. soft and thick, like mush;
2. (informal, disapproving) too emotional in a way that is embarrassing SYN sentimental;
   Gaunt
1. (of a person) very thin, usually because of illness, not having enough food, or worry;
2. a gaunt face (of a building) not attractive and without any decoration;
   Wanker
an offensive word used to insult smb, especially a man, and to show anger or dislike;
   harsh
1. cruel, severe and unkind;
2. (of weather or living conditions) very difficult and unpleasant to live in;
3. too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look at;
4. too strong and rough and likely to damage smth;
   Workout
a period of physical exercise that you do to keep fit;
   bugger
1. an offensive word used to insult smb, especially a man, and to show anger or dislike:
2. used to refer to a person, especially a man, that you like or feel sympathy for

   2. Fill in the necessary words:
1) A dream for a tennis player is being in the …, of the Grand Slam – center court, a high …, a smash.
2) Peter Colt was given the key to room № ….
3) Lizzie: - I mean, I just want to … … my game, you know? Unfortunately – I have to agree with … … on this one – all that other stuff just gets in the way.
4) Since this may well be my … Wimbledon press conference, I’d like to take the opportunity to announce my … from tennis.
5) Well, that’s the spirit, … …!

   3. Choose the best alternative according to the contents of this film:
1) The best result that Peter Colt ranked in the world was …
    a) 11th                          b) 12th                     c) 15th
2) Peter’s practice partner’s name is …
     a) Bob                         b) Dieter                   c) James
3) Welcome to the … hotel, Mr. Colt?!
     a) Manchester              b) Doprister              c) Dorchester
4) Lizzie’s father is convinced if there is a guy around, her first serve gets ….
     a) splashy                     b) mudy                    c) mushy
5) The name of Lizzie’s former boyfriend is …
     a) Jake Hammond         b) Tommy Haas        c) Sam Brown

   4. Try to find out whose words are these?
You could have used the workout.
Watch out for his back hand.
Bugger, he was doing so well. I wouldn’t write him off just yet.
I don’t want her to have any distractions.
I’m laughing at you, not with you.

   5. Answer the questions:
How does the main hero describe himself at the beginning of the film?
What was he afraid of?
What makes one tennis player different from another?
Describe the first meeting of Lizzie and Peter.
Why did Dieter Proh lose his game with Peter?
How did Peter Colt lose his game at the previous Wimbledon championship?
What does the comet with the little tail symbolize (your version)?

   6. Express your ideas about the continuation of this film.
After watching this film up to the end try to convey your ideas in the form of an essay on the topic “the key to success in sport competition?”