Friday 30 May 2014

BLOG TV. This week´s Gossip by Aiora and Magda!




The Borrowers


A Complete the sentences according to the story.
1. The Borrowers live under the ................................................................................................  .
2. Uncle Hendreary and his family live in.................................................................................. .
3. The boy lived in .....................................................................................................................  .
4. The boy takes a ......................................................................................  to Uncle Hendreary.
5. The boy gives the Borrowers a sofa and a bed from the .......................................................  .
 10 points (2 points each) 
B  Number the sentences in the order they happen in the story.
      ...... a.  The boy opens the grating.
      ...... b. Arietty goes upstairs with Pod.
      ...... c.  Mrs Driver sees the Borrowers.
      ...... d. Pod and Homily tell Arietty the truth.
      ...... e.  The Borrowers leave the house.
      ...... f.  Arietty meets the boy.
      ...... g. A boy sees Pod.
 14 points (2 points each) 
C Who is speaking? Write the name next to each sentence. You can use the same name more than once.
Pod     Homily     Arietty     the boy     Mrs Driver
1. There was a boy in the bedroom, and he surprised me.             .....................................
2. Wait here, I want to bring a book.                                             .....................................
3. I can’t go outside. I can’t play with other children.                  .....................................
4. You mustn’t speak to the boy again.                                         .....................................
5. Look! There’s an emerald watch! We must call the police.       .....................................
6. Here are some things for you.                                                    .....................................
 12 points (2 points each) 


D Answer the questions about the story.
1. Why is the family called “Clock”?
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2. Why did Uncle Hendreary’s family leave their home?
          ..................................................................................................................................................         
3. What does the boy ask Arietty to do?
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4. Why does Mrs Driver lock the boy in his bedroom?
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5. How does the policeman react to Mrs Driver’s story?
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6. Where do the family plan to go?
          ..................................................................................................................................................         
 12 points (2 points each) 
E  What does Arietty want to change about her life?
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 2 points 

Nurse Matilda


A  Write T (true) or F (false) next to each sentence.
......  1.   Nannies don’t want to work for the Brown family.
......  2.   Nurse Matilda plays darts.
......  3.   Nurse Matilda gives the children medicine.
......  4.   The children have a party in the garden.
......  5.   Mary doesn’t want to live with Aunt Adelaide.
......  6.   Mrs Blackstone’s children are very good.
......  7.   The Brown children are happy because Nurse Matilda is leaving.
......  8.   Nurse Matilda’s tooth falls on the floor.
.8 points (1 point each).
B  Correct the false sentences in A.
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.4 points (1 point each).
C  Number the sentences in the correct order.
......  a.   Nurse Matilda teaches the Brown children to behave.
......  b.   Aunt Adelaide comes to visit.
......  c.   The Browns go to the agency but the agency can’t help them.
......  d.  Nurse Matilda gives the Brown children lots of wonderful toys.
......  e.   The Browns come home and find Nurse Matilda at the door.
......  f.   Mrs Blackstone tells Mrs Brown about her children.
......  g.   Mr and Mrs Brown need a new nanny.
......  h.   Nurse Matilda is sad because she must leave.
......  i.    Evelyn goes to live with Aunt Adelaide.
......  j.    The Brown children’s nanny, Miss Hopkins, leaves.
.10 points (1 point each).

D  Complete the sentences with the correct name. You can use the same name more
than once.
Nurse Matilda      Peter       Suzie      Aunt Adelaide       Simon
1. ................................ likes painting.
2. ................................ has got a magic stick.
3. ................................ can’t see very well.
4. ................................ cuts the dolls’ heads.
5. ................................ makes the children stay in bed.
6. ................................ is the first child to love Nurse Matilda.
7. ................................ has got a lovely face at the end.
.7 points (1 point each).
E  Answer the questions.
      1.  Why don’t nannies want to stay with the Brown family?
           .....................................................................................................................................................
      2.  Why does Mrs Brown say to Nurse Matilda, “I’m not sure we really need a nanny right now”?
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      3.  Why are the Brown children naughty?
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      4.  Why are the children hungry after breakfast?
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      5.  Why doesn’t Peter show Nurse Matilda his other paintings?
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      6.  Why are Mr and Mrs Brown afraid to make Aunt Adelaide angry?
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      7.  Why does Nurse Matilda leave?
           .....................................................................................................................................................
.21 points (3 points each).