- •Little Women Part I, chapter II
- •Look up the meaning of the following words before listening.
- •Vocabulary notes. Study before listening
- •I. Answer the following questions
- •II. Say whether the statements are true or false
- •III. Fill in the gaps
- •Part I, chapter III
- •Look up the meaning of the following words before listening.
- •Vocabulary notes. Study before listening
- •I. Answer the following questions
- •II. Say whether the statements are true or false
- •III. Fill in the gaps
- •Part I, chapter iy
- •Look up the meaning of the following words before listening.
- •Vocabulary notes. Study before listening
- •I. Answer the following questions
- •II. Say whether the statements are true or false
- •III. Fill in the gaps
Little Women Part I, chapter II
(“Jo was the first to wake in the gray dawn of Christmas morning.” …“Beth whispered softly “I wish I could send my bunch to Father. I'm afraid he isn't having such a merry Christmas as we are.”)
Look up the meaning of the following words before listening.
flask n humble adj stately adj huddle v impetuously adv muffin n queer adj ragged adj wail v cuddle v quilt n pane n |
gruel n prance v scent v charity n outlay n whisk v chintz n shrub n baize n clothes horse furnace n villain n |
stalk v slouched hat russet boots pace to and fro cavern n staff n gorgeous array lattice n train n tumultuous adj cot bed |
Vocabulary notes. Study before listening
vittles = victuals - supplies of food ; provisions
rummage - search for something you want by moving things around in a careless or hurried way
look abashed - look confused
on the spot - at that exact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving
pronounce smb `a trump' - to announce smb a helpful or admired person
stop up - to block, close smth (i.e. holes)
set out - arrange or display things somewhere
perfect fit - be of the right shape and size
to one’s heart's content - to the extent of one's wishes; one's complete satisfaction
take several parts apiece - if people have a particular number of things apiece, they have that number each
in full blast - in full swing
come forth – appear, step forward
thwart plans - prevent smb from doing or getting what they want
capital fellow – excellent person
mix - if you mix with other people, you meet them and talk to them, syn. socialize
I. Answer the following questions
Why was Jo disappointed as she woke up on Christmas morning?
What was Meg’s reaction after the girls found their presents?
Why was Mrs. March absent on Christmas morning?
Why was Amy absent while the rest of the girls were waiting for the mother to come?
Why didn’t the girls have their breakfast in the morning?
What did they do at the Hummels’?
How did the girls occupy themselves on Christmas night?
How was the stage decorated?
What was the play about?
What happened at the end of act II?
What kind of surprise expected the girls in the evening?
What was the girls’ attitude to Mr. Laurence’s present?
II. Say whether the statements are true or false
Meg was the first to wake in the gray dawn of Christmas morning.
Amy changed the little bottle of cologne for a big one.
The gloves were a bit big for Mrs. March.
Hugo, the villain was eager to kill Roderigo and win Zara, according to the plot of the play.
The part of Hagar was played by Jo.
Roderigo was wearing a plumed cap, black cloak, and russet boots.
The play consisted of four acts.
The delicious surprise consisted of ice cream, a cake, fruit and French bonbons.