Snow and Skates

Word combinations

(1) to snow steadily, (2) nourishing, (3) t o be swept by snowstorms

Tasks

1. What were the winter troubles Miss Read had to deal with?

2. Why did the children feel excited?

3. Describe the lesson of geography. How did Miss Read help the pupils to understand how the world goes?

4. How did the inhabitants of Fairacre enjoy themselves during the frosty days?

Sad Affair of the Eggs

Word combinations

(1) t o master the problem, (2) to miss, (3) to sob

Tasks

4. Speak about the case of stealing eggs. What do you think of Joe Coggs?

5. What would you do if you were Miss Read?

6. What lodging problems did Miss Gray face?

Spring Walk

Word combinations

(1) to feel devil-may-care, (2) to keep an eye open for, (3) to welcome the idea, (4) to talk some

thing over, (5) mutual

Tasks

1. Describe the spring morning when Miss Read was tempted to go for a walk with the children.

2. How did the children spend that blissful half an hour in the open air?

3. Speak about Nurse Barham’s visit to Fairacre school.

4. How was the problem of Miss Gray’s lodgings solved?

April Joys

Word combinations

(1) t o be much admired, (2) to be delighted, (3) to misspell, (4) to put right, (5) to express one

self, (5) to take for granted, (6) paraphernalia, (7) a violation of the rules, (8) to maintain discipline, (9) mode of life

Tasks

1. Speak about April joys of Fairacre children.

2. What paper did Cathy write, and how had Miss Read helped Cathy to prepare for the test?

3. Speak about the way Miss Clare celebrated her birthday.

4. What three methods of marking compositions are described in the chapter? What method did Miss Read accept?

5. What method would you stick to if you were a teacher? What is the purpose of writing do you think?

6. What atmosphere did Miss Gray create for the children?

7. What was the last day of term like?

8. What were Miss Read’s observations of Fairacre children, their characters and activities?

Part III

Ancient History, Doctor and the Films

Word combinations

(1) an account of, (2) poignant, (3) audacity, (3) impudence, (4) to go all to pieces, (5) to link up

with, (6) to widen the outlook, (7) to give a fillip to

Tasks

1. What was the first headmistress’ account? What were the widow and daughter’s opinion of the school conditions? What were Mr. Hope’s entries?

2. Describe Dr. Ruth Curtis’ visit to Fairacre school.

3. Speak about the visits from the film unit.

The Musical Festival

Word combinations

(1) to do one’s best, (2) to look bright-eyed, (3) to detach oneself from, (4) vexations of life, (5

) to scan, (6) with a superhuman effort, (7) to regain one’s composure

Tasks

1. When and why was the Caxley Musical Festival held?

2. What did the children and teachers feel like at the concert?

3. How did the children entertain themselves in the park during the lunch break?

4. What was the best moment of the day for Miss Read? Why?

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