The birthday of the Infanta (part 2)

LEXICAL EXERCISES

Match the words and expressions with their synonyms or definition.

A

B

1) uncouth 2) pensive 3) to intrude 4) to be taken aback 5) to restrain 6) to make merry 7) to dawn upon smb 8) to make a great difference 9) ridiculous 10) change of air 11) loathsome 12) disdain 13) to frown 14) to saunter 15) capital

a) contempt b) to be shocked or surprised c) to stop sb from doing sth d) excellent e) to make an angry expression by bringing your eyebrows closer together f) to be somewhere where you are not wanted g) vulgar, socially unacceptable h) to enjoy yourself by singing, laughing, drinking, etc i) very silly or unreasonable j) to walk in a slow relaxed way k) thinking deeply about sth l) to have an important effect on sb/sth m)extremely unpleasant, disgusting n) the fact of a place or an experience being different from what is usual o) to begin to realise sth for the first time

Rephrase the sentences using the words from the text in place of the words in bold.

1. The guests were shocked by the host’s vanity and contempt.

2. On entering the room we saw an impressive portrait, of a man’s height, presumably of the owner of the estate.

3. It was a magnificent salon decorated in a very complicated way.

4. Sorry for my being where I’m not supposed to be but I need to talk to you.

5. The little bear attracted everyone’s attention moving in a very awkward way.

6. She didn’t like her husband’s obsession with music.

7. His face, very silly and disgusting, stopped us from asking our questions. (3words)

8. The performance was capital and the critics highly appreciated it.

9. The clown’s face was twisted with pain and he moved as if being controlled by someone.

10. He started to realise that the very atmosphere of the castle had a very important effect on him.

DISCUSSING THE STORY

Say whose utterances these are and what caused them.

1. 'He should drink poppy-juice, and go to sleep for a thousand years,'

2. 'Really he makes me feel prickly all over…'

3. 'He should certainly be kept indoors for the rest of his natural life,'

4. '…You must get up and dance, for you are as clever as the Barbary apes, and much more ridiculous.'

5. 'Mi bella Princesa, your funny little dwarf will never dance again.’

Agree or disagree with the following statements. Prove your opinion.

1. The little Dwarf was very proud that the Infanta wanted him to dance before her again.

2. The Flowers, the Birds, the Lizards – all laughed at the Dwarf’s joy and happiness.

3. The Dwarf admired the beauty of the Infanta but was too shy to show her round the forest he lived in.

4. When he saw his appearance in the mirror it made no difference to the little Dwarf, he was glad to stay with the Infanta and amuse her.

5. The Infanta felt deep sorrow over the death of the poor Dwarf and burst into tears.

3. Think of 5 adjectives to describe the Infanta’s

a) appearance _ ______________________________________________________

b) personality _ ______________________________________________________

4. How do the words below characterize the Infanta?

“For the future let those who come to play with me have no hearts”

5. Which of the statements do you think expresses the main idea of the story best?

Explain the meaning of each.

1. Appearances are deceptive.

2. All is not gold that glitters.

3. Beauty is but skin deep.

4. A fair face, but a foul heart.

5. All are not saints that go to church.

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