- •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:
Complete the sentences with the words from Chapter 1 or their derivatives. One and the same word should fit the sentences under one number:
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Give the English equivalents to the following words and expressions. Remember where they were used in the text:
ради всего святого
отправиться, начать что-либо
крошечный
тем не менее, всё же
справиться с ч-л
позволять, давать
делать что-либо не спеша
“Дай мне знать”
оторваться (оторвать взгляд от)
время от времени
наблюдать, быть свидетелем
стоит (что-то сделать)
бдительный, настороженный
на протяжении
содержать
Complete the sentences with the necessary prepositions:
The books introduced Matilda _____ wonderful new worlds.
Mrs Phelps preferred to mind ________ her own business and not to interfere.
The woman couldn’t take her eyes ______ the small girl.
Matilda would be sitting for hour ______ after hour in the chair devouring books.
______ some reason Mrs Phelps gave Matilda fine books instead ____ teenager’s romances.
The books were so heavy that Matilda had to put them ______ her lap and she had to lean over _____ order to read.
Mrs Phelps thought it was better not to interfere ______ other people’s children.
After reading all the children’s book in the library Matilda started wandering around ____ search of something else.
Mrs Phelps looked ______ at Matilde and the girl looked right back _____ at her.
Matilda was used to be ____ herself.
Grammar
Can you interpret the following sentences from the text into Russian? What grammar do you see here?
“I think you’d better ask her,” – “I’d rather not.”
Almost everyone would have been tempted to make a great fuss over it.
“A fine writer will always make you feel that”.
From then on Matilda would visit the library and would sit and read there.
Comprehension
Make up 5 questions to ask your partner.
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What are your favourite sentences from Chapter 1. Explain why.
What differences between the text and the script of the film (the part you have watched in class) have you spotted? (Don’t take into consideration the absence of some words or ideas).
Write a summary of the chapter using the given words and expressions:
The Reader of Books
The chapter begins with the author’s idea that some parents ………………………………………… while others ……………………………………………….. in theirs.
Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood belong ………………………………………
They are parents who …………………………………………..
Their daughter, Matilda, is described as ……………………………………….., but above all, brilliant.
Her abilities are wasted away in a home that values ………………………………….
Matilda seems not to belong to this family. She ……………………………………....
Matilda truly begins to thrive when she makes friends with the local librarian. Mrs. Phelps introduces Matilda to classical literature meant for readers far beyond her 4 1/2 years of age.
The girl …………………………………………………
The books……………………………………………….