IV Write sentences about your future plans using to be going to or will. Explain your choice.
DISCUSSION TASKS
I Describe the living room in Tommy’s house.
II Answer the following questions.
1. What did the family usually do in the room?
2. Why did Tommy try to keep order in the house?
3. What incident happened in the living room?
4. What was Tommy’s reaction when he broke the vase?
5. What was his mother’s reaction?
6. How did Lilly act in that situation?
7. Why did Tommy’s mum take his toy cars from him?
8. What did the incident with the broken vase lead to?
9. What aspects of Tommy’s life did his parents control?
10. What new subjects was Tommy supposed to take up?
11. Why did his mum want her son to study so hard?
12. Did Tommy have the same intentions?
13. Did the child want to spend much time studying?
14. What would Tommy like to do instead?
15. What was his mother’s attitude to his own interests?
16. Why were Tommy’s parents strict with the boy?
17. Did Tommy follow all his parents’ rules? Why?
18. What was the living room associated with?
III Analyse the following:
1. Lilly’s behaviour in the situation with the broken vase;
How does it characterise the girl?
2. Conversation between Tommy and his mother; How does it characterise the boy, and his mum?
TALKING POINTS
I Tell about the room that you associate with your family place. Describe it.
II Answer the following questions.
1. Is there a tradition in your family? Tell about it.
2. Are you accustomed to keeping order in your room?
3. Do you have to follow a lot of rules at home? What are they?
III Tell about your parents. Are they strict or mild?
CHAPTER 6
The Game room
The game room presented a great variety of things for entertainment.
There were some board games, toys, stationery and everything you can imagine for a kid to play. Tin soldiers, small planes, toy cars of different models and colours were on the shelf and on the floor. The railroad on the carpet was an object of the boy’s pride. Playing it, he passed a lot of stations as an engine driver in his fantasy travelling.
Tommy usually put on a record. When he was listening to music, he went on dreaming. The magic sounds aroused in his soul strange unknown feelings, they were unclear to him. He couldn’t explain why one liquid melody evoked melancholy while another beautiful piece of music made him smile.
Tommy really liked drawing. He took his sketchbook, coloured pencils, markers, crayons, then he placed himself on the floоr and started to express his ideas on paper. The child drew everything that came into his head. His fantasy revealed some incredible images, and he often was astonished at his own pictures. They looked as if somebody else depicted the amazing stories.
Lilly visited the room as often as possible. She knew every object in the room in detail. A toy or game, pen or pencil, marker or eraser – the girl could tell a story about any subject.
When Tommy was in a good mood and ready to play with her, she chose costumes for them to play some roles in their home theatre.
“Tommy, I will be a Princess and you’ll play a pirate.. no, you’ll be a hero who will save me! …or you’ll free me from an evil wizard’s castle! Here is my sparkling gown! Where is your prince’s suit?”
“Lill, we have already played this game. Let’s make another one for a change! Maybe lotto? Or the sea battle?”
“It is very complicated and boring for me. Tommy, please!”
“Oh, my building kit is here, I haven’t finished construction of the airport yet. Will you help me?”
“I don’t know… I can only help with decoration… Do you want your airport to be luxurious?”
“What?! Are you kidding? Lilly, this is the airport! Have you ever seen a luxurious airport?”
“Why not create it right now?”
“No. I’ll build the best airport myself, without your silly decoration.”
“You won’t! And it’s not silly!
What makes you think that your airport will be the best?!”
“I know for sure, because I’m the best constructor!”
“Ahahaha! Who said it?”
“My mum! She says that I’m the best! Don’t dare to laugh! And don’t speak to me like that.”
“Ok. Tommy, will we play today?”
“Lill, let’s make your theatre performance.
Put on your dress, and I will find my sword.”
“And fetch my crown, please!”
“Have you ever seen anybody hidden in the wizard’s castle as a prisoner, still wearing a crown?!”
“You are too down-to-earth!
Have you ever seen a princess without a golden or at least silver crown?!!”
“Wear whatever you want, Lill!”
“Hurry up! I’ve already dressed up!”
“I’m not going to save you without my sword! Wait a minute!”
Ten minutes later they prepared decorations made of chairs, blankets, and some stuff from the room, and started their play. It was quite exciting.
Tommy was surprised with Lilly’s creativity and her ability to invent new scenarios. She was free to express her feelings.
HELPFUL WORDS AND NOTES
entertainment [_entəteɪnmənt] – развлечение, веселье
stationery [steɪʃ(ə)n(ə)rɪ] – канцелярские принадлежности
liquid melody [lɪkwɪd] [melədɪ] – плавная мелодия
to evoke [ɪvəuk] – пробуждать, вызывать
sketchbook [skeʧbuk] – альбом для
рисования
crayons [kreɪɔnz] – цветные карандаши, мелки
to reveal [rɪvi_l] – открывать, показывать, обнаруживать
to be astonished at smth [əstɔnɪʃt] – поражаться, крайне удивляться чему-либо
to depict [dɪpɪkt] – изображать, рисовать, описывать
evil wizard’s castle [i_v(ə)l] [wɪzədz] [kɑ_sl] – замок злого волшебника, колдуна
sparkling gown [spɑ_klɪŋ] [gaun] – блестящее платье
building kit [bɪldɪŋ] [kɪt] – конструктор
luxurious [lʌgʒu(ə)rɪəs] – роскошный
sword [sɔ d] – меч, шпага
to fetch [feʧ] – принести, сходить за чем-либо
down-to-earth [_dauntuɜθ] – приземлённый, практичный
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR TASKS
I Here are several expressions from the text. Give Russian equivalents to them.
An object of one’s pride; to arouse some feelings; to make somebody smile/cry; to place oneself; to express somebody’s ideas, feelings; to come into one’s head; to be astonished at something; to know something in detail; to be in a good/bad mood; dare (not) do something.
II Make up sentences of your own with the expressions from exercise I.
III Complete the crossword puzzle.
Across
1. Paper, envelopes, and other materials or equipment used for writing. (noun)
4. A pad or book of drawing paper for sketching on. (noun)
6. A dress, usually a long one, which women wear on formal occasions. (noun)
7. The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment. (noun)
10. A pencil or stick of coloured chalk or wax, used for drawing. (noun)
Down
2. To bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind. (verb)
3. To cause or allow (something) to be seen. (verb)
5. Extremely comfortable or elegant, especially when involving great expense. (adj)
8. To go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone. (verb)
9. A weapon with a handle and a long sharp blade. (noun)
11. A man who has magical power, especially in legends and fairy tales. (noun)
12. To show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. (verb)
IV Translate the sentences paying attention to Present Perfect Tense.
1. Дети уже удобно устроились на полу в игровой, они ждут начала их любимого мультфильма.
2. Дэвид еще не играл со своими друзьями в прятки в этом просторном доме. Здесь полно потайных мест, где его будет трудно найти.
3. Люси никогда раньше не слышала такой красивой плавной мелодии, которая пробуждает неуловимое чувство грусти в её юной душе.
4. Ты когда-нибудь играл в детском домашнем спектакле? Присоединяйся к нам! Мы уже распределили роли, но у нас есть для тебя что-то особенное!
5. Кевин уже нарисовал целый зоопарк, а его родители всё ещё разговаривают с учителем о его поведении в классе.
6. Лилли ещё не выбрала маскарадный костюм, который она наденет на новогодний бал.
7. Она только что дала этому юному художнику задание изобразить улицу, на которой он живёт. Он уже нарисовал здание театра, который находится недалеко от его дома.
8. “Ты уже нашёл вещи для декораций нашего шоу?” – спросила его младшая сестра. “Ещё нет. Но я уже приготовил чудесные костюмы.”
9. – Тебе когда-нибудь говорили родители, что ты лучший во всём? – Мама недавно сказала, что я непременно достигну самых высоких целей в жизни.
10. Томми дважды заходил в игровую этим утром, но не увидел там новый конструктор, который вчера вечером принесли родители.
DISCUSSION TASKS
I Say true or false. Correct the false statements.
1. There were a lot of different toys in Tommy’s game room.
2. A toy plane was an object of his pride.
3. When Tommy put on a record, he started dancing.
4. The boy really liked to express his ideas on paper.
5. He drew only some incredible images.
6. Tommy was often astonished at his cousin’s pictures.
7. When Lilly visited the house, they often played in their home theatre.
8. Lilly decided to play a princess in their performance.
9. Tommy was supposed to be a pirate in the game.
10. Lilly helped him to build a luxurious toy airport.
11. Lilly believed that Tommy was the best constructor.
12. Tommy was surprised with Lilly’s creativity.
13. Tommy was free to express his feelings.
II Act out a dialog between Tommy and Lilly.
III Complete the following sentences.
1. When Tommy was listening to music, _______________
2. He couldn’t explain why _______________
3. Tommy took his sketchbook, coloured pencils, markers, crayons, _______________
4. The boy’s pictures looked as if _______________
5. When Tommy was in a good mood, _______________
6. Tommy was sure that he was the best constructor, because _______________
7. The children built decorations of _______________
8. Tommy was surprised with _______________
TALKING POINTS
I Answer the following questions.
1. What toys and games do you have in your room?
2. Which toy is your favourite one?
3. Which game do you like to play?
4. Who do you usually play with?
5. Have you ever acted in a play or taken part in a concert? (at school, at a children’s holiday, etc.) Tell about it.
6. What role would you like to play in a performance? Why?
7. Do you like listening to music? What kind of music do you prefer?
8. Do you like drawing? What would you like to draw? What would you prefer to use to make your picture? Pencils, watercolours, gouache?
II Give your opinion on the following:
1. What kind of person do you consider to be creative? Give an example. Explain your choice.
2. Is it possible to develop a talent? If yes, tell what a person should do to cultivate it.
III Tell about a person who, in your opinion, is free to express his/her feelings. Describe the person’s behaviour.
CHAPTER 7
The Sports ground
Almost every day Tommy went to the sports ground.
It was situated behind the house. Tommy loved to run, jump and play with a ball. There was a basketball hoop, the boy tried to jump up higher and higher to throw the ball right into it.
He also trained his football skills hard. The kid tried to take every chance to play football with his father. Tommy was well-developed physically – he had a good reaction, so he moved very quickly with ease. The boy played so recklessly and felt confident with the ball.
He also played tennis with dad. Unfortunately, playing together wasn’t their regular practice, as Tommy’s dad rarely had free time. Nevertheless, the boy’s father wanted to improve his son’s tennis skills. He followed each movement of Tom carefully. He gave his comments and short instructions in a commanding tone:
“Faster! Move! Right! Again!”
“Daddy, I’m a bit tired.”
“Tommy, you’re a good tennis player, you can become the world champion if you train harder.”
“Can we continue later? Frankly speaking, I like playing football more.”
“You have more chances in tennis. We must improve your skills.”
“But we play so seldom…
Dad, will we go to the football match in august? Mum said if I do all my Maths, I’ll be able to go!”
“We’ll see, boy.
If I don’t have to leave for Strasbourg on a business trip, we’ll surely watch the match!
Come on, Tom, move faster!”
Suddenly, making an awkward movement, Tommy twisted his ankle and fell on the ground with a short cry, touching his leg.
“Dad, it seems to me, I have just stretched my ankle…”
“Oh, are you kidding?! Come on, boy, get up!
You are a man, you should be strong and calm in any situation.
Control yourself!”
“It hurts…”
“Then let’s go to the doctor.”
HELPFUL WORDS AND NOTES
basketball hoop [bɑskɪtbɔl] [hu p] – баскетбольная корзина, кольцо
well-developed physically [wel-dɪveləpt] [fɪzɪk(ə)lɪ] – физически развит
to move with ease [mu v] [wɪð] [i z] – двигаться с лёгкостью, непринуждённо
to play recklessly [pleɪ] [rekləslı] —
двигаться с лёгкостью, непринуждённо
nevertheless [_nevəðəles] – тем не менее, однако, всё-таки
in a commanding tone [ɪn] [ə] [kəmɑ_ndin] [təun] – командным, приказным тоном
frankly speaking [fræŋklɪ] [spi_kɪŋ] – честно говоря
awkward movement [ɔkwəd] [mu vmənt] — неловкое движение
to twist one’s ankle [twɪst] [æŋkl] – вывихнуть лодыжку, подвернуть ногу
to stretch one’s leg [streʧ] [leg] — растянуть ногу
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR TASKS
I Find in the text the antonyms for the following words:
Lower; feeble; slowly; discreetly; uncertain; occasional; to deteriorate; heedlessly; more sluggish; easier; dishonestly; skillful; weak; wild.
II Here are several expressions from the text (A – I). Match the definition of each of them from the list below (1 – 9).
A to control yourself
B regular practice
C to take chance
D to move with ease
E frankly speaking
F to give instructions
G to play recklessly
H in a commanding tone
I an awkward movement
1. a settled tendency
2. to tell what should be done
3. in an imperious manner of speaking
4. to act rashly, headlong, hastily
5. to take an opportunity
6. an uncomfortable or clumsy motion
7. to utter in an open, direct, honest manner
8. to stir without difficulty or effort
9. to make yourself behave calmly even though you are feeling angry, excited, or upset.
III Make up sentences of your own with the expressions from exercise II.
IV Complete the sentences with modal verbs in the appropriate form.
1. Dad thinks that you _____________ train harder to win the national championship. He is sure that only in this case you___________________ become a champion next year!
2. You __________________ speak to your friends in such a commanding tone. It sounds offensive.
3. Unfortunately, Max ______________________ replace the goalkeeper in the match on Tuesday. He has injured his foot.
4. The boy _________________ improve his tennis skills, although, frankly speaking, he doesn’t feel like playing it. But he promised his parents to achieve the highest result in the competition.
5. Mr. Grin ______________________ take his son to the hospital, because the scratch on his leg is superficial. Tommy’s mum _____________ disinfect it herself.
6. The head coach said that Benjamin ________________ practice regularly at the sport ground, then he ______________________ take his chance on the stadium soon.
7. “A boy ______________ cry”, said dad, bandaging his son’s knee after his fall on the hockey rink.
8. Tom _______________ explain why he missed the ball. It wasn’t very hard to catch it, nevertheless, the ball rebounded into the gate.
9. On the one hand, his parents say that he ________________ always control himself, and that he__________________ express his emotions. On the other hand, his teacher says that it ____________ be harmful to his mental health to suppress his feelings.
10. The girl isn’t tall and strong enough, but she moves with ease and feels confident with the ball, so she ____________________ throw the ball into the basketball hoop in the game next week.
V Make a list of rules for a sportsman using modal verbs should/shouldn’t, must mustn’t, have to/don’t have to, can/can’t in the appropriate form.
DISCUSSION TASKS
I Answer the following questions.
1. Where was the sports ground situated?
2. What kinds of sports did Tommy do there?
3. Did he play at the sports ground alone?
4. Why was playing tennis with his father not their regular practice?
5. Which game did Tommy like to play more?
6. Why did Tommy’s father want the boy to play more tennis?
7. Did Tommy share his dad’s views? Did the boy want the same?
8. Under what circumstances would Tommy be allowed to go to the football match?
9. Under what circumstances would Tommy’s father be able to go to the match with Tommy?
10. Why did they have to interrupt the game?
11. What hurt Tommy?
12. What was his father’s first reaction to his son’s complaint?
13. What did Tommy’s dad say about a man’s behaviour? What should he do?
14. Where did they have to go in the end?