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 Tommys 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 cousins 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 Lillys 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 couldnt explain why _______________
3. Tommy took his sketchbook, coloured pencils, markers, crayons, _______________
4. The boys 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 childrens 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 persons 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 wasnt their regular practice, as Tommys dad rarely had free time. Nevertheless, the boys father wanted to improve his sons 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, Im a bit tired.
Tommy, youre 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, Ill be able to go!
Well see, boy.
If I dont have to leave for Strasbourg on a business trip, well 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 lets 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 ones ankle [twɪst] [æŋkl] вывихнуть лодыжку, подвернуть ногу
to stretch ones 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