- •Roald Dahl. Matilda.
- •The Reader of Books 1
- •Explain the meaning of the following phrases from the text:
- •Vocabulary
- •Complete the table below with the nouns that have the same root as the given verbs and adjectives:
- •Explain the difference between:
- •In the text find the English equivalents to the following words and expressions. Which of them are phrasal verbs?
- •Comment on the following saying: “a person all wrapped up in themselves makes for a mighty small package.” Reading Guide 2 The Reader of Books 2
- •Vocabulary
- •Paraphrase the following sentences using the words in brackets:
- •Match the definitions with the right words from the right column.
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Chapter 1 or their derivatives. One and the same word should fit the sentences under one number:
- •Give the English equivalents to the following words and expressions. Remember where they were used in the text:
- •Complete the sentences with the necessary prepositions:
- •What evidence do we have that suggests Matilda might be a child-genius?
- •Give several examples to support the idea that Mr. And Mrs. Wormwood “looked upon Matilda in particular as nothing more than a scab." Reading Guide 3 Miss Honey
- •Interpret the following sentences from the chapter.
- •Vocabulary
- •2. Complete the sentences from the chapter with the right prepositions and adverbs:
- •Match the definition with the right phrasal verb from exercise 2.
- •Complete the questions with the right phrasal verb or its form, ask and answer the questions in pairs:
- •Reading Guide 4 The First Miracle. The Second Miracle.
- •Interpret the following sentences from the chapter into Russian. Comment on the grammar of the sentences.
- •Vocabulary
- •Explain the difference between the following:
- •Which of these verbs can you show?
- •3. Match the expressions with their definitions. Reproduce the situations where they were used. There are more definitions than you need:
- •4. Complete the statements with necessary prepositions. Say if they are true or false:
- •Reading Guide 5 Miss Honey’s Cottage
- •1. Comment on the following sentences from the chapter:
- •2. Answer the following questions:
- •3. Make up 3 questions of yours. Ask them to your partner and answer theirs:
- •Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the derivatives of the words from the right-hand column.
- •Complete the sentences with the right preposition:
- •Reading Guide 6 The Practice. The Third Miracle.
- •Vocabulary
- •Paraphrase the following sentences using the words in parenthesis():
- •Complete the sentences with the derivatives of the words from the right-hand column.
- •Explain the difference between the expressions:
- •Match the words from a) with their synonyms in b):
- •Match the definitions with the right words from the right-hand column.
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Ex. 4. Ask and answer the questions in pairs.
- •Complete the sentences with the verbs from Ex. 6 in the proper form.
- •Reading Guide 7 a New Home
- •1. Mark the following statements as true or false. Develop them:
- •2. Answer the following questions using the words in parenthesis:
- •Vocabulary
- •Match the definitions with the right words from the right-hand column. There are more words than you need. Give one derivative to these words if possible.
- •Give synonyms to the following words
- •Give the Russian equivalents to the following phrases from the text. Remember when they were used:
- •Complete the sentences with the right preposition. Think of the meanings that it may have:
Match the following words to make phrases from the story. Reproduce the situations where they were used:
go
perfect
show interest
to tell
manage
end-of-term
doting
in their children
the truth
report
to convince
parents
speech
further
In the text find the English equivalents to the following words and expressions. Which of them are phrasal verbs?
судя по
как будто
прежде всего
несомненно
страдать от ч-л
сообразительный
глупый, недалёкий
ядовитый
продолжать, идти дальше
черта (характера)
появляться, возникать
замечать
мириться с ч-л
смотреть на к-л сверху вниз и наоборот
случайно встретить, наткнуться
отвратительный, противный (2)
Speaking
Discuss with a partner: What “types” of parents described are more “dangerous” to their children?
Comment on the following saying: “a person all wrapped up in themselves makes for a mighty small package.” Reading Guide 2 The Reader of Books 2
Vocabulary
Paraphrase the following sentences using the words in brackets:
Though Mrs Phelps thought about how safe Matilda was on her way home she didn’t take any action (concerned; to interfere)
“I would be glad to try it.” (love)
“Taking into consideration her progress in studies, Vanessa has no hearing organs at all.” (to judge, to learn)
“I wouldn’t like to do it.” (rather)
Mrs Phelps didn’t let herself get too excites and lose control over herself while making a list (to allow, to carry away).
Matilda’s mother was too interested in bingo (to hook).
Complete the sentences with the derivatives of the words from column B.
|
A |
B |
1 |
Mr Wormwood __________ to buy his daughter a book. |
excite |
2 |
Matilda would go to the library __________ (alone). |
transportation |
3 |
Mrs Phelps was __________ to see such an extraordinary child. |
move |
4 |
The only _______ from the reader was the lifting of the hand. |
compassion |
5 |
Matilda thought that The Secret Garden had a very _________ plot. |
companion |
6 |
Under Mrs Phelp’s __________ eye Matilda read great stories. |
mystery |
7 |
The librarian was filled with ________ when she was making the list for Matilda. |
refusal |
8 |
The books _________ Matilda into new worlds. |
fascination |
Match the definitions with the right words from the right column.
1 |
used as a polite way of asking a question or asking smb to do smth; to think about smth and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do, etc. |
household |
2 |
the outside or top layer of smth |
wonder |
3 |
all the people living together in a house |
sensitive |
4 |
(of the mind) able to think and understand quickly |
to wonder |
5 |
having or showing an understanding of people’s needs, a situation, etc. that is not based on old-fashioned attitudes and prejudice |
surface |
6 |
aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings |
nimble |
7 |
a feeling of surprise and admiration that you have when you see or experience smth beautiful, unusual or unexpected SYN awe |
enlightened |