Chapters 3,4,5

Book 1

Chapter 1.

To resemble smb. p.9

From time to time p.9

To drag one’s feet p.10

To approach smb. p.11

To move to and from p.11

To lay the table p.12

To turn white p.12

To tell smb. of p.13

To hold back the desire to do smth. P.14

To burst into tears p.14

Assignments:

1. Describe the place. The Lecties live about.

2. Find the description of Robert’s great-grandpa’s appearance, prepare it for good reading, translate it and enlarge on it.

3. Describe Robert’s great-grandpa’s room in detail, point out where each article of furniture is placed.

Chapter 2.

A deep gulf existed p.16

To serve smb. p.16

To used to p.17

To please (or displease smb) p.17

To choke smth down p.17

Plain p.17

To shake one’s head p.18

My heart sank p.19

Assignment: 1. What do you know about Robert?

2. Describe Kate’s appearance. Complete it.

3. Speak about Robert’s relatives.

4. Describe Robert’s first day in Levenford. Don’t forget to say what is served at the dinner & of Robert enjoys it.

Chapter 3.

on the way to p.20

to get on p.21

affection for smb. p.21

to have trouble with p.22

to be in an excellent mood p.22

to disgrace p.22

to have good looks= to be good-looking p.22

retribution p.23

seemed to know p.23

to feel confused by p.24

to be crushed by p.25

spite of smth p.26

Assignment:

1. Robert’s parents

2. Robert’s first meeting with Alison.

3. Suppose Robert tells his grandfather about his meeting with the girls. Pay special attention to his feelings.

Chapter 4.

to see little (much) of smb. p.27

to take smb. out p.27

in order to do smth. P.27

to leave for p.28

to upset p.29

to mock at p.29

my heart was full of pride and admiration p.30

to be wounded p.30

to look pleased p.31

to address smb. P.31

a sweatshop p.32

to forgive p.33to be alarmed p.34

to tell the truth p.34

Assignment:

1. Tell us everything you know about Robert’s great grandfather.

2. Suppose Robert tells Alison about himself and his relatives, but she speaks mostly of

his grandfather.

3. You remember when Robert and his grandfather talked about him. Suppose you are

Robert, tell your grandmother about the events of the previous days.

4. Dramatize their conversation.

Chapter 5.

to cover smb. well = to fit p.36

to protest p.36

to be frightened p.36

to be excited p.37

to whisper p.37

to waste time p.38

a cloak-room p.38

to feel miserable p.39

I couldn’t bear it nay longer p.39

To be displeased p.39

Assignment: 1. Find the sentences that describe his feelings on his first day at school.

2. Robert tells his great-grandfather of his first day at school.

Chapter 6.

to pour out one’s heart p.40

to explain smth to smb. p.40

to make smb. do smth. p.41

to hurt p.41

to hold smb. back p.42

grown up p.42

I could hardly move p.43

Assignment:

1. Do you remember the way Robert’s grandfather taught him how to fight (p.42)

2. You remember on coming back home Robert told his grandfather about the fight. Suppose you are Robert, what would you feel your grandfather about the fight.

3. Why does Robert think he had lost the fight?

Chapter 7.

to differ p.44

to be indifferent p.45

to be of middle height p.45

to make money p.46

to see smb. to the station p.47

that is my side of the picture p.47

to long for p.47

from hand to hand p.47

to lose all hope p.49

to make progress p.50

to enjoy p.50

to smile in return p.50

Assignment: 1. How did Robert’s fight help him at the academy?

- Pretend you are Robert, what would you tell us about your best friend. Don’t forget to say how you made a friend with him.

- Don’t forget to say how glad you are to have such a companion as Gavin.

2. What the purpose of Adam’s visit to his family? (to discuss the grandpa’s policy)

- What did Adam insists on & why?

- Why couldn’t Маmа agree on Adam’s suggestion?

- Let us read the dialogue between Маmа & Adam. Will you prove that she was at a lose? I suppose, you will also tell us about G’s …

3. Adam and his side of the picture. Why did Robert think money was everything? Is money everything?

4. What was Robert’s secret wish?

Who made his dream come true?

Will you prove that Grandpa loved Robert dearly?

Chapter 8,9.

to prepare sorrows for someone p.53

a blow p.53

my heart filled with terror p.53

to admire someone p.54

to take care of p.54

curiosity p.54

to smell p.54

1) How did Robert spend the spring?

2) Will you say how Robert managed to find the egg of the golden planer?

3) Why did Robert give the egg to Gavin? What did Gavin give to Robert in return?

4) What pastime did Robert find out?

5) Do you remember how Robert and Gavin spent their summer holidays?

6) What sorrous was the future preparing for Robert?

Assignment:

1. Why did Robert suffer much?

2. You remember Robert ran to his great grandfather with tears. What do you think, id he pour out his heart to him? What did he tell him about?

Chapter 10.

to do smb. good p.57

to bring smb. comfort p.57

Assignment:

1. What did Robert’s great grandfather advise him?

2. Why didn’t Robert follow his advice?

3. Why was grandfather pleased with Robert’s decision?

Chapter 11

to be disappointed p.60

to shake hands with p.60

to introduce smb. to p.60

to stroke p.60

to stagger p.61

to press smb. to do smth. = to make smb. do smth. p.59

to walk up and down smth.

use the expressions:

- It goes without saying

- One can’t help doing smth

- to make up one’s mind

Assignment:

1. How can you prove that Grandpa loved Robert dearly? Will you prove that Antonellis were glad to have such a wise friend for Angelo?

2. What do you know about the Antonelli’s?

3. - You remember when the boys sat down at the table, Robert couldn’t help admiring those wonderful dishes, the table was covered with. Will you speak about the way the table was laid.

- You remember the boys couldn’t help laughing looking at Nicolo. Will you speak about the tickets he showed to the boys?

4. Robert’s great grandfather told Mr. Antonelli that had visited many important people. Did he tell the truth? Why did he do that?

Chapter 12

at the seaside p.62

to take exams p.62

to pass exams p.62

a report card p.62

to read smb’s thoughts p.63

with an offered air p.63

at times p.63

to feel ashamed of p.63

Assignment:

1. How did Robert’s papa realize that Robert was at the top of the class? Why was Robert’s father not pleased with his marks?

2. Robert felt ashamed of Angelo being his friend. Why? Why did he carry on playing with him then?

3. Compare Gavin and Angelo.

Chapter 13.

with contempt p.66

my heart was breaking p.66

obstinate p.66

quarrel p.66

to get soaked to the skin p.67

have luck p.67

to take temperature p.68

to write out a prescription p.68

accidentally

to be wet to the skin

to be paralysed with fear (surprise)

Assignment:

1. Describe Gavin and Robert’s meeting. Why did Gavin speak of the Antonelli’s with contempt?

2. Nicole was sick. Why were the Antonellis upset?

3. What presents did Antonellis and Robert get?

4. Make up a dialogue between Robert and his grandfather.

- Why are you so gloomy?

- You know last night I got soaked to the skin.

- Why, what happened? (about Nicole)

5. Suppose Robert tells everything to Gavin.

Chapter 14.

to brush p.72

to be held = to take place p.72

to borrow from p.73

to make signs p.73

to commit suicide p.74

to fail p.74

to catch sight of p.74

to be jealous

in particular

Assignment:

1. You remember Murdoch wanted to commit suicide. Why? What had happened?

2. Did he really want to become a post office clerk? Who made him study?

3. Gavin and Robert’s friendship was restored. How?

4. Imagine Gavin and Robert’s conversation at the fair.

Key-words (about Angello and their friendship)

Chapter 15.

to watch smb. do smth. p.76

to be troubled p.76

to doubt p.76

a cause for anxiety p.78

on the seashore

betrayal p.78

to be at smb’s throat p.78

to teach smb. a lesson p.78

by the back door p.78

to grin at p.79

to stand= to bear p.80

Assignment:

1. Why did Robert tremble when he saw great grandmother go upstairs?

2. Will you tell us how taught great grandmother a lesson.

3. Prove by the facts that Robert’s great grandfather and great grandmother despised each other.

4. Imagine Miss Minn’s conversation with Robert’s great grandmother. “Tibbie, I had such an exciting night.”

BOOK 2

Chapters 1,2

To be ambitious p.82

To pass through smb’s hands p.82

To encourage p.83

To regard one’s interest in smth. p.82

To have not a penny in one’s pocket p.85

To do well p.85

On the outskirts p.86

Tender and juicy p.86

To have smth on one’s mind p.87

To put an end to smth. p.87

Assignment:

1. Prepare the extract beginning with the words “It was again spring” and finishing with “There is smth I want to propose” for g.r.

2.Robert ‘s teacher, Mr. Reid. Prove that Mr. Reid showed concern for Robert.

3. Prove that Robert was worried about his future.

4. Render the chapter in short.

5. Robert’s visit to Kate.

Chapters 3,4,5

an hour of practicing p.88

to hold one’s breath p.88

to let smb. in p.88

to be weak in p.89

to be good at p.89

regularly p.89

to open one’s secret

side by side p.94

a fishing hut p.94

to sit the Marshall p.94

to adore smb. p.94

to compete p.95

for someone’s sake p.95

to have a better chance p.95

Assignment:

1. Prepare the paragraph beginning with the words “Mrs. … was a tall, thin woman” for g.r. (p.98)

2. Render the chapter.

3. Why did he open his secret to Alison?

4.Could he pass his exams successfully? Recall his report card, his interests.

5. Speak of Robert’s friends.

6. Render the chapter in three-four sentences.

7. What happened one morning?

8. Prove that Gavin and Robert were real friends.

Chapter 6,7

to divide smth in p.96

at least p.96

to try p.98

in smb’s interest p.98

to pay back p.98

beggars can’t be choosers p.98

to talk things over p.99

to keep apart from p.100

to have nothing in common p.100

to cut short p.102

to go over every question p.103

Assignments:

1. Prove that Robert’s papa was disappointed.

2. What kind of person was he?

3. Speak of Robert’s feelings.

4. Why did Robert’s grandfather change his mind?

5. Speak of Mr. Reid.

6. Why was Mr. Reid Robert’s beloved teacher?

Prepare the extract beginning with the words “That even the thought of them made me tremble” for g.r.

Chapter 8-9

to whisper a world to smb. p.104

to fall to pieces p.104

appear to be p.105

to have a deep respect for p.105

ordinary things

Assignment:

1. What do you think: had Robert’s great grandfather spoken to his grandmother about Robert’s examinations? Prove it.

2. Describe Robert’s day.

3. Robert was better, but why was he upset?

4. You know Gavin’s father was bankrupt. Explain why was this worse than the loss of the Marshall for Gavin?

5. Speak of Gavin’s death.

6. Imagine what Robert felt after Gavin’s death.

Chapter 10,11

to be calm p.108

to seem impressive p.108

my eyes fill with tears p.108

horribly difficult p.109

to feel tired, depressed and cold p.109

to be caught in the train p.110

to be exhausted p.110

to shake with cold p.110

to burn p.111

acute inflammation p.112

diphtheria p.112

to give an average mark p.112

to win p.113

prodigy p.113

to break the rule p.113

to be clever enough p.114

to be wrapped up in the pain (thoughts)

Assignment:

1. Describe the weather in the morning on the day Robert took his exams.

2. Speak of Robert’s examinations.

3. Tell us how and why Robert fell ill.

BOOK 3

Chapter 1

To be deep in thought= to be wrapped up in one’s thoughts p.117

To show signs of respect for smb. = to respect smb. p.118

To be gone = to die p.118

To control the pain p.118

To lose consciousness p.118

To be in a state of indifference = to be indifferent p.119

Assignment:

1. Changes in Robert’s life

a) his work

b) his grandmother’s death

c) his grandfather’s attitude to him

2. Changes in Robert’s character.

Chapter 2

to fix = to state p.120

applause p.121

the applause refuse to die p.121

to win a victory p.121

to catch smb. by the arm p.121

to take smb. by the hand p.123

to be a fool to do smth. p.123

Assignment:

1) At the concert. Speak about Robert’s feelings before the concert and when Alison appeared on the stage.

2) After the concert. Why was Robert excited, sad and miserable?

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