REEN APPLEDRE YOU READ HI vocABULARY : Br voc A 4) wth their meaning or picture (A 7 ‘A not pretty, not beautiful (orphan B child without parents 2 ere ge anlace where a child withow! parents eg Ooesy D aeet LISTENING Listen to the first part of Chapter One and choose the correct answer ~ a, my Bore. 1 What can Mrs Lynde see from her kitchen window? 1 [horse and bugey A Surprise in Avonlea Mrs Rachel Lynde is sitting by her kitchen window. She sits there (5) yecause she can see the road very well from there. A man with a BEEN horse and a buggy comes up the road. “It’s my friend Matthew Cuthbert,” she thinks. “Where's he going at half past three in the afternoon? Why isn't he working on his farm?” Matthew Cuthbert lives with his sister, Marilla, in a big old farmhouse, ' called Green Gables. “I'm going to visit Marilla,” thinks Mrs Lynde. “I want to ask her 2 Where is Matthew going? 3 How old is Matthew? about Matthew.” Marilla Cuthbert is a tall, thin woman with eyes. She doesn't smile very much, but she has a kind heart. ay hair and blue 1. farmhouse : the main house on a farm, where the Farmer livesMarilla,” says Mrs Lynde. “Where Matthew “Good afternoon, going this afternoo! é “tH eee * says Marilla. “Matthew's going to Bright River Train Station. We're getting a little boy from an orphanage in Nova, rain Station. We're g Scotia. He’s coming here on the train. “An orphan boy!” says Mrs Lynde in surprise. “Why do you want an orphan boy : “Matthew’s sixty years old,” answers Marilla. “His heart sn’t very strong and he wants a boy to help him on the farm. “That's not a good idea, Marilla,” says Mrs Lynde. “You're bringing a strange boy into your house and you don't know anything about him. “Perhaps you're right,” says Marilla. “But Matthew needs a boy on the farm. Don't worry! When Matthew gets to the Bright River Station there is no tra There is only one little irl of eleven at the station. She is very thin and has got long red hair and big gray eyes. She is wearing an ugly dress and she is carrying an old bag. When she sees Matthew she says, “Are you Mr Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables? I'm from the orphanage.” Matthew looks at the little girl and is very surprised. “There's a mistake,” he says. “You're a girl, not a boy!” The little girl smiles and says, “I'm happy because I’m going to have a home soon! How wonderful!” Matthew looks at her and thinks, at the station. I must take her home orphanage about the mistake,” The little girl F talks alot and Maetfen othe PuBeY and Matthew drives home. She atthew listens. He's a quiet er, ote cam ens He's a quiet man but he likes listening The poor girl. I can’t leave her and then Marilla can tell theAnne of Green Ga » says the git! happily We trees but at the orphans: we only with you and your family, “Look at those beautiful trees,” and flowers. I like pretty dresses 10, dresses. I'm going to be happy we ugly eee sad is the color of my hair The only thing that makes me “Why?” asks Matthew, looking at her hair S's red. I hate red hair,” says the git! sadly. When they get to Green Gables, Marilla opens the door. “Who's this, Matthew?” asks Marilla, looking at the girl. “Where's the boy?” There isn't any boy,” says Matthew. |,” says Marilla angrily. “But we want a boy, not a “You don't want me!” cried the girl. “You don’t want me because I'm a girl! Oh, what can I do?” “Please don't cry,” says Marilla. “You can stay here tonight. What's your name?” “My name's Anne Shirley,” says the girl. “Anne is a very nice name,” says Marilla. with us.” After dinner Marilla takes Anne upstairs to bed. Anne gets into a clean, warm bed and starts to ery. “Come and have dinner Marilla goes downstairs and talks to Matthew. “I'm going to talk to Mrs Spencer tomorrow,” says Marilla. “We're going to send this girl back to the orphanage. We need a boy.” “She's a nice little girl,” says Matthew slowly, “and she’s interesting: She likes us.” “But Matthew, a girl can't help you on the farm,” says Marilla, looking at her brother. “But Marilla, perhaps we can help her,” says Matthew kindly. ‘The next morning Anne wakes up and runs to the window. It is @ beautiful sunny morning. 12 A Surprise in Avonlea “This is a beautiful place and I'm happy this morning,” Anne thinks. “But I can’t stay here...” That morning Marilla and Anne take the horse and buggy and go to Mrs Spencer's house. “Tell me your story, Anne,” says Marilla, while she drives the buggy: “It's not very interesting,” says Anne. “I'm an orphan and I live in an orphanage with a lot of other children. I'm alone in the world. No one wants me or loves me. I really want a family... Marilla suddenly feels sad and looks at Anne’s big gray eyes. They stop at Mrs Spencer's house and Marilla talks to her about the mistake. “Oh, I'm sorry,” says Mrs Spencer. “But I have an idea. My friend, Mrs Blewett, needs a girl to help her. She has a new baby and a lot of children.” “Mrs Blewett?” asks Marilla, “I know her and she’s a very unkind woman, I don't like her. No, for now Anne is going to stay with us.” Marilla and Anne leave Mrs Spencer's house and get into the buggy. “Oh, Marilla,” says Anne excitedly, “can I stay with you and Matthew? Gan I?” “Yes, you can stay at Green Gables with us,” says Marilla smiling, “but you must be good.” “Oh, thank you!” cries Anne. “I'm a good girl, Marilla and I can work hard!”UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT oe -OMPREHENSION CHECK at ie ihe these sentences “Right” (A) or “wrong a aH ete Pi information to answer “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B), (C). There is an example at the beginning (0)- nough n't say” 1s Lynde siting in the bearoom oe ‘ & © Doesn't say A Right @®wrong 1 Matthew Cuthbert is Mrs Lynde’s friend. : A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 2 Marilla Cuthbert is fifty-five years old. 3 A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 3. Matthew Cuthbert works on a farm. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 4. Anne doesn't lke the color of her hair. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 5 Anne is very sad and does not have dinner. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 6 Marilla wants to send Anne back to the orphanage. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 7 Marilla and Anne go to Mrs Spencer's house. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 8 Mrs Blewett has five children. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 9 Mrs Blewett is Marilla’s good friend. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 10 Anne is very happy because she can stay at Green Gables. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say OPPosiTEs Match the opposites below. 1 Quay A short 2 Othin Bivona) 3 Dor © beautitul 4 Gra ree 5 [happy E bad © Fg00d F fat 1“ VOCABULARY Now complete the following sentences with some of the opposites. The first is already done for you. © Matthew Cuthbert is sixty years ...24...... 1 “Look at those . trees,” says Anne happily. 2 Anne is not fat, she is 3 Inwinter the days are p 4 Anne starts to cry because she is 5 6 “I'm going to be ... with you and your family," says Anne. girl, Maritla, and | can work hard!" says Anne. WHERE'S HE GOING? WHY ISN’T HE WORKING ON HIS FARM? Where and why are question words. Here are some words we often use to make questions. What Whoo ...? (for people) When ...? (for time) Where ...? (for places) .2 (for things) Why ...? (for a reason) QUESTION WORDS Read the sentences below and write the correct question word. There is an example at the beginning (0). 0 ..Wht.... is Green Gables? Green Gables is a big old farmhouse. 1 crcnmnnee COlOF is Anne's hair? Anne's hair is red. is the Bright River Train Station? ‘The Bright River Train Station is near the river. ‘ is Anne Shirley? She is an orphan. 4 ceesesesnns IS Anne crying? She is crying because no one loves her. sus does the bookshop open? ‘The bookshop opens at nine o'clock in the morning. T:GRADE2 SPEAKING: ROOMS IN THE HOUSE Mrs Rachel Lynde likes sitting in the kitchen near the window. Talk about your house with a partner. Use these questions to help you. How many rooms are there in your house? Can you name them? What is your favorite room? Describe your bedroom, noneBEFORE YOU READ oe HI LISTENING (Zp) bisten to Chapter wo. For questions 1-5, tick (7) A, B or C. Mrs Lynde visits Anne and Marila ‘8 [Jin the morning 8 LJ inthe evening c Linthe afternoon. 2 Anne's hair looks like A LJ anapple. 8 Lacarot ¢ FJatomato. 3. Mrs Lynde says Anne is A CJ thin and ugly, 8 [tall and pretty. © short and fat 4. On Sunday Anne goes A. [J to play inthe garden B [l]to church. © [ito see her friends. 5 Diana Barry has got A [1 blonde hair and blue eyes. 5 [] black hair and brown eyes. © [red hair and gray eyes. B READING PICTURES Look at the picture on page 19 and answer these questions. 1 Describe Anne's room. 2 Why do you think Anne is crying? 3 What do you think Marilla is saying to Anne? Mrs Lynde One afternoon Mrs Lynde wants to visit Marilla and meet Anne. ((})) When Mrs Lynde arrives, Anne is outside in the garden. She is EEG Tooking at the beautiful flowers. “Mirs Spencer says you want to keep Anne in your home,” says Mrs Lynde, Yes, she’s a nice girl and Matthew and I like her,” says Marilla. “But you don’t know anything about children,” says Mrs Lynde. “{ can learn,” says Marilla. “I like children.” Suddenly Anne runs into the kitchen and sees Mrs Lynde. “Well,” says Mrs Lynde, looking at Anne, “you're certainly very thin and your hair is red — like a carrot! And you haven't got a pretty face.” ‘Anne's face is red and she is angry. She looks at Mrs Lynde and cries, “I hate you! I hate you! You're very unkind and you're fat!” a7anne! Go to your room! Maria is surprised and says, i ane rans upstairs 10 her rooT! and starts to cry. Mrs Ly” le says, Otte orphan is a bed girl and youre :0ing to “['m going home! Your have big problems with her” Marilla goes upstairs to Annes Mrs Lynde is going to tell everybody in Avo “she's very unkind,” says Anne, cryin ugly and she doesn't like my red hain” “You must say ‘sorry’ to Mrs Lynde, “No, never!” says Anne: Marilla tells Matthew ab Lynde never thinks before she speaks. Don't be angi Matthew goes to Anne's room the next morning and says, “Please to Mrs Lynde. She's not a bad woman, but she room and says, “Oh Anne, now wnlea about you.” “She thinks I'm thin and » says Marilla. ‘out Mrs Lynde. He smiles and says, “Mrs ry with Anne.” go and say ‘sorry’ never thinks before she speaks.” “Alright, Matthew,” says Anne. “Today I'm going to say Mrs Lynde.” In the afternoon Marilla and Anne go to Mrs Lynde’s house. “Mins Lynde, I'm very sorry,” says Anne, “I am thin and ugly. And ‘sorry’ to you're right about my red hair.” “I'm sorry too,” says Mrs Lynde, smiling. “I never think before 1 speak. But don't worry about your red hair, because hair sometimes changes color when you grow up.” Oh, good!” says Anne. “That's kind of you. Can I go outside and play in your garden?” "Yes, of course,” says Mrs Lynde. Then she looks at Marilla and says, “You know, I like that gi On the w ce a eas that afternoon, Anne puts her little hand int Ma and says, “I’ Eval i aaa ys; ‘I'm happy, Marilla! I love my new familyOne day Marilla says, “Anne, I'm going £0 buy you ane» hat and ‘make you three new dresses.” “Thank you!” says Anne. girls have them.” But Anne doesn't like # . “Why don’t you like the new dresses?” asks Marilla, “They're not pretty, but I can wear them,” says Anne. “And I can "like pretty dresses because the other he new hat or the dresses. put some flowers on my hat.” When Anne goes to church on Sunday the other girls laugh at her funny hat with flowers. One day Anne comes home and is very excited. “Marilla, there’s a big party next week. Can I go?” “Yes, Anne, you can go,” says Marilla, smiling. Anne has a wonderful time at the party and makes new friends. Diana Barry is now Anne’s best friend, She has got black hair and brown eyes, and she is pretty. She likes pretty dresses. She is the same age as Anne and lives at Orchard Slope, across the river. Anne and Diana play together every day, Sometimes they play in the garden and other times they play in the woods. On rainy days they read books and tell stories. They also like to draw pictures. On cold winter days it often snows. Anne and Diana sit near the window and watch the snow fall. Diana's mother brings them hot tea and biscuits, They are always happy together. )ERSTANDING THE TEXT )MPREHENSION CHECK or questions 1-5, choose the best answer - A, B or C. There is an xample at the beginning (0). ) Marilla does not know anything about AL flowers and gardens: children. ¢ [J the farm. 1 Anne is very angry A [| and her face is red. BL] and she runs to the garden C [_] but she does not say anything. 2. Anne says that Mrs Lynde is A [Jold and ualy. 8 EJ tall and thin © FJ unkind and fat. 3. Anne must go to Mrs Lynde’s house and A LJ say ‘sory’ 5 Ey say ‘hate you’ © [bring her some flowers. 4 Marilla wants to ‘A [_] buy some new shoes for Anne 8 ] make three new dresses for Anne © [give Anne anew book to read. 5. Anne goes to a party A. [_] but she does not have fun. BF Jonarainy day. ¢ [and she meets Diana Barry. VOCABULARY - ODD ONE OUT! Circle the word in each group that is different from the others. 1 A tall B thin © fat D happy 2 A flowers —_B trees © farm D garden 3 A horse B train © car D boat 4 A hair B nose © eyes D ears 5 A party B lunch © dinner D breakfast 6 A dress B jacket © coat D shoesPREPOSITIONS Vv Complete the sentences with the correct preposition in the bo. selow, under in between for on at _. Tuesday morning, 1 Maria. 9068 10 tOWA onsen P. The. Guthber farnily hes lunch wenarees re noon 3. itis very cold “January. 4 “These flowers are "you, Marita," says Anne. 5 Diana and Anne play the big tee 6 Anne sits Maria and Matthew at the dinner table + | CONVERSATION Complete the five conversations. For questions 1-5, mark A, B or C. There is an example at the beginning (0). 0 What time is breakfast? A later @®atseveno'ciock C early 4. Whereis the schoo!? A don't know. B There fsn't any. © Ten minutes. 2 Can you speak French? A Yes, | can B Yes, speak, Yes, | know. 3 Pass me the butter, please. A Thank you. B Here youare. You're welcome. 4. How much money do you have? A many 8 any © none 5 Do you lke school? A No, Pm not B No, can't. © No, I don't. 3EFORE YOU READ. j J VOCABULARY Match the words (A-D) with each picture (1-4). Aslate B fall strawberries D cherries Time for School! In Avonlea school starts in the fall, ‘in the month of September. On ((b) the first day everyone is excited. Lessons start at half-past eight. EES Anne likes school and makes friends with the other girls. But she doesn't like the teacher, Mr Phillips. He is an old man with white hair and glasses. He is not friendly. One day a new boy comes to school. He is tall and has got brown hair and brown eyes. All the girls like him. “Who's the new boy?” Anne asks Diana. “He's Gilbert Blythe and he’s from Avonlea,” says Diana. friendly boy.” ‘Anne's desk is near Gilbert's. He often looks at Anne but she doesn't look at him. Anne is not interested in Gilbert, One day he takes her long hair in his hand and says, “Carrots! Carrots!" Then he laughs loudly: esa 1, fall ; American word for autumn.looks at Gilbert and she is very angry. “I hate you, Gilbery ‘ad hits Gilbert on the head with it. The slates es fall on the floor. Everyone in class is surprised, “Anne Shirley, what are you doing? » says Gilbert, but he can't finish his Anne She takes her slate breaks and the piec Mr Phillips crie “Anne's a bit angry because... sentence. “Anne, go and stand in front of the class and don't say a word!” says Mr Phillips angrily ‘Anne stands in front of the class all afternoon. Everyone looks at her, but she doesn't look at anyone. J don't want to talk to Gilbert again,” she thinks. “He's a terrible boy!” After school Gilbert tries to talk to Anne. “I'm sorry, Anne, really!” But Anne doesn't look at him and goes home with Diana. “Don't be angry with Gilbert,” says Diana. “He's not a bad boy. He always laughs at my hair because it’s black.” I can’t forget those words about my hair,” says Anne sadly. Anne and Gilbert don't talk to each other but they are the best? students of the class. z One Saturday Marilla says, “I have to go to town this afternoon. You can invite Diana here for tea and cake. There are some strawberries and cherries on the table. And there's a bottle of fruit juice in the kitchen,” “Are there any chocolate biscuits?” asks Ai ‘A iscuits?” asks Anne. No, there aren't any »" says Marilla. “But there's a big chocolate “That's great!” s, : " “a a acer’ happily. “Thanks, Marilla! I love you! We YOU t00, Anne,” sa f ginn 211'00Anne,” says Marilla, smiling at her. “You're a £004 2. best: superla Perlative Form of good.‘Anne and Diana play i wonderful time. “ym thirsty,” says Diana. “and I'm hungry,” says Anne. tea and cake. There are strawberni ave tea in the sitting room. is ee of fruit juice. There are two bottles on the table. Anne takes the big bottle of cold apple juice. Diana is very thirsty and drinks three glasses of cold apple juice very quickly. After the third glass Diana says, “Oh dear, I'm not feeling well. I want to go home.” “What's wrong, Diana?” asks Anne, worried. { don't know, Anne,” says Diana. “I'm sorry, but I have to go home... ‘On Monday Anne goes to Mrs Lynde’s house to bring her a book. But Anne comes back erying. “Why are you crying, Anne?” asks Marilla. “Please tell me.” “Oh, Marilla, it's something terrible,” says Anne, crying. “Diana's mother is very angry with me, She says Diana was? ill on Saturday!” TIP” says Marilla, She thinks for a minute and says, “Oh no, now | “onebe my mistake! The two bottles on the kitchen table — one egestas and the other was fruit juice! Cold apple juice you ill on a hot day. I'm ver » Marilla puts on her coat and har asa os at Mrs Barry. She tries to explain listen to her. “Anne is a bad girl,” girl,” sé Diana anymore!” oe When Marilla gets home sh ‘because she likes Diana n the garden in the sun and they have a ‘They both laugh. “Let's go inside for ies and cherries too.” ‘Anne goes to the kitchen to get and goes to see Diana’s mother, verything, but Mrs Barry does not and she must not play with UND So ING THE TEXT cow 1SION CHECK Read the summary of Chapter Three. Choose the best word (A, B or €) for each space to say what happened in this chapter. There is an ‘example at the beginning. (0). School starts (0) ....@.... September in Avonlea. On the first day of school (4) . is excited. Mr Phillips is the teacher, but Anne does not like 2) He is not friendly. Gilbert Blythe sits (3) Anne. One day he takes (4) ......... long red hair and says “Carrots! Carrots!”. Then he laughs and Anne is very angry. She hits Gilbert (6) .......... the head with her slate. Anne doesn’t talk to Gilbert anymore. ‘Anne invites Diana to tea (6) Saturday. There are (7) good things to eat. They play in the garden and then have tea. Diana drinks three glasses of cold apple juice. Then she wants to go home (8) she is not feeling well. Diana’s mother is angry because Diana is ill. Marilla ‘explains (9) to Mrs Barry, but she says, “Anne is a bad girl. Diana must not play with her anymore!” 0 Aat Bin con 1 A everyone B anyone © every 2 Ahe Bit him 3 Ato Bat near 4 A her B she C its 5 Ain B above c on 6 A on Bin ¢ for 7 A alotof B lots © alot 8 A why B but C because 9A anything B everything G nothing T:GRADE2 ‘SPEAKING: MONTHS OF THE YEAR ‘School starts in September in Avonlea. Talk to a partner about the months of the year. Use the questions below to help you. 4. When does school start in your country? 2 What is your favorite month? Why? 3 What month is your birthday?Ey WHAT TIME IS IT? r times in numbers and w‘ beginning (0). fords. There is an examp i the B_ Now answer the following questions. What time do you. get up in the morning? have breakfast? leave the house in the morning? have lunch? do your homework? 0 to bed? oanen+ © Now compare your times with a partner, “THERE ARE SOME STRAWBERRIES A TABLE,” SAYS MARILLA. ugphesrditbarie? We use some in positive sentences and any sentences. in questions and negative “Are there any chocolate biscuits?” asks Anne. “No, there aren't any,” says Marilla, There are some yellow flowers in Marila's garden, Anne is drinking some milk. 4 VIE OR ANY? 2omplete the following sentences with some or any. Have you got estes MONEY? Gilbert gives Anne flowers for her birthday. Marilla puts cx fruit juice on the table. Are there .. Books in your room? friends? 5 Has Gilbert got ... 6 Diana must do homework this evening, 7 Anne doesn't want .. . sweets, 8 Mrs Lynde hasn't got children. B writing Diana invites Anne to a party in her garden. Complete the invitation. Write one word for each space. Dear Anne, I'm going to have a party (0) . ‘Saturday afternoon (1) «. my garden. All (2) “girls in my class (8) ........-. coming to the party. Gan you come? ‘The party starts (4) half-past three. My mother is going (6) make a big chocolate cake for everyone. There (6) a lot of games we can play. ive (7) sss: Orchard Slope in the big white house by the river, There } } a tall green tree in front (®) my house. } Your friend, Diana Barry | T:@RADE2 1 SPEAKING: FRIENDS “ee Diana Barry is Anne's best friend. Talk about your best friend with a partner. Use the following questions to help you. What is your best friend’s name? How old is he/she? Where does he/she come from? ‘What do you do together? What are his/her hobbies? enoneBEFORE YOU READ ie LISTENING (Zp) Listen to Chapter Four an ol FD, no goes to Charlottetown? snoose the correct answer — A, B ‘A [J Anne and Minnie May 8 [-] Mrs Lynde, Marila and Diana’s pal © [J Diana's parents and Marilla 2. What time do Anne and Matthew have dinner? A [Jat sixo'clock B [Jat quarter past six c [Jathat past six 3 Where does Anne do her homework? A LJinthe kitchen 8 LJather desk © [Jin the sitting room rents 4 Why is Diana afraid? A [1] because her parents are away B [_] because her ite sister isi © [_] because there is a storm outside 5 Where is Matthew going? A [to Charlottetown B [J to get some medicine © [to call the doctor 1 READING PicTURES ook atthe picture on page 35 and answer these questions. Where is Diana's sister? How old do you think she is? What is Anne doing? How do you think Diana feels? ao 32 CHAPTER FOUR Minnie May A few weeks later Marilla, Mrs Lynde and Diana's Parents go to an rp) important meeting in Charlottetown. They alll sleep in Charlottetown [EENH that night. Anne stays home with Matthew. They have dinner at half past six and then Anne does her homework in the kitchen. It is a cold winter evening, Suddenly there is a noise outside and Diana runs into the kitchen. Her face is white and she is afraid. “Anne, Matthew, please help me!” she says. “Minnie May is very ill. She has a high temperature and she can't speak! My parents are away in Charlottetown. Perhaps my little sister’s going to die! Please come with me.” “Oh, Diana, I'm very sorry,” says Anne. “But don’t worry, I can help you. Marilla has some good medicine for high temperatures. I'm going to get it.” Anne runs upstairs and gets the bottle of medicine. ‘Matthew puts on his coat and says, “I'm going to call the doctor.” “Please hurry, Matthew,” says Anne. ‘Anne puts on her coat and says, “Let’s go, Diana. I have Marilla’s icine in my pocket.”«outside and the ground is covered in snow, evening outside and the g Ie is a windy arry’s house. When they get a walk ly to the B Anne and Diana walk quickly ee igus pene ee Anne goes to see Minnie May. She is very ill and her face is red, “Minnie May must go to bed,” says Anne. She and Diana take off Minnie Mays clothes and put her to bed. Then Anne takes the bottle ‘of medicine out of her coat pocket and gives some to Minnie May, [Anne and Diana sit near her bed all night. They are worried. Anne gives Minnie May more medicine during the long night. “Where's the doctor?” asks Diana, looking at the clock on the wall. “I don't know,” says Anne. “I'm very worried.” Early in the morning Matthew comes with the doctor. “I'm sorry we're late,” says the doctor. me because a lot of people are ill.” The doctor looks at Minnie May carefully and then smiles at Anne. “Minnie May is feeling well now, thanks to you, Anne! You're a clever gil.” ‘Winter is a busy season for “Oh, thank you, Anne,” says Diana. “You're a wonderful friend! Vm going to tell my parents when they get home.” ‘iim glad because Minnie May is feeling well,” says Anne, sm at her friend, ‘Anne and Matthew go home early, tired and goes to bed. She wakes in the morning. Anne is very a up in the afternoon and Marilla says, “Mrs Barry w; today ANARRU ena. thank youl Minnie Maye) eel teerel =o went S898 YOU can play with Diana again.” » that’s wonderfull” sq pei friend. Can I go and see her pcan Oe ae “Yes, you ean,” sa ila: "x ,” says Marilla, “I'm proud Jour wa SC aac ee “ of you, Anne. Now put 0” outside and!is@ Very happy gj Use it's 5 HL.) Sowing outside.” Anne runs ‘+ Proud : happy about someth; 8. PB Person docs, re ae 3.JNDERSTANDING THE TEXT rr NSION CHECK a et ee 3 aa Sane “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)? i Npeaeenoe ‘ say” information to answer “Right” (A) or nike (8), (C). There is an example at the beginning (0)- B ICES ch notice (A-H) says this (1-5 sinning (0). )? There is an example at the 0 Mrs Lynde, Marila and Diana's parents go to the theater in Bi lie voce, i Charlottetown. A Right — @)Wrong © Doesn't say We only sell cats Office ; Closed on § 1 Diana needs help because Minnie May is very ill. sed on Sunday A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 2 Diana’s little sister is five years old. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 3 Matthew has some medicine for Minnie May. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say The Nova eel otia 4 Matthew wants to call the doctor. Hotel Open mornings A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say We never closet only 9 am to noon 5 Diana and Anne put Minnie May to bed at eight o'clock — A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 6 Anne gives Minnie May some medicine. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 7 Anne and Diana sit near Minnie May's bed all night. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 8 Matthew and the doctor arrive at seven in the morning. onto A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say oy 9 Mrs Barry is happy because Minnie May is feeling well. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 10 Anne and Diana can play together again. © [| Don’t make any noise. Aupiony B Wrong © Doesn't say 1 [5] You can buy stamps here from Monday to Saturday. ‘11 Anne goes to bed early in the morning and wakes up in the afternoon. 2 [7] You can't buy flowers here in the afternoon. a A on a Bi Seis he © Doesn't say 3 [J You can always come here. A Bie \alf past three, 4 [J You can't buy a bird here. © Doesn't say 5 [[] You can't bring your dog here. ageCHARACTERS a Look at the characters in the pictures i using the words in the box below to help you- in the book. Describe ©: -h one thin loves trees and flowers blueeyes tall gray eyes orphan tall grayhair kind blackhair_ likes pretty dresses white hair not friendly lives at Orchard Slope pretty friendly brownhair old wears glasses brown eyes e E] CONVERSATION ‘Complete the conversation. What does Anne say to Diana? Write the correct letter next to the number. There is an example at the beginning (0). Diana: Do you want to visit the 200? Anne: (0) . Diana: When can we go? Anne: (1) . Diana: At what time? Anne: (2)... Diana: Can Gilbert come with us? Anne: (3) .. Diana: Alright. Where can we meet? Anne: (4)... Diana: How much are tickets? ae Anne: (5) A Yes, | can. D On Sunday afternoon. G In front of the park. Anne Makes a Cake F Athalf past two. ‘The long summer vacation starts at the end of June. Mr Phillips (71: leaves the Avonlea school and the old minister' leaves the church, [RE too. A new minister comes to Avonlea and his name is Mr Allan. He BEFORE YOU READ or @ UsTENING p) Listen to Chapter Five and di cide if the sentences are true (1) or false (FI- is a young man and has a pretty wife. Marilla and Matthew want to meet the new minister and his young wile “I'm going to invite Mr and Mrs Allan to tea on Wednesday,” says Marilla. “Can I make a cake for them?” asks Anne. Philips “Yes, that’s a good idea,” says Marilla 4 Morus reams at Avonlea schoo} On Wednesday morning Anne gets up early and starts to make a «Mate ao coi d cake for Mr and Mrs Allan,” she thinks. 3 te gam he Mana a, T want to make a good cal 6 C28 of cake, is Everyone likes the cake,ts in the kitchen all morning. She puts the cake in the She works in oven and after forty minutes it is ready ae “The cake looks good,” says Anne to Marilla. putsome tea cups and dishes onthe table. And we need some flowers jn the table, too.” Mr and Mrs Allan come at four o’clock in the Now I'm going to afternoon. f “Welcome to our home!” says Marilla, smiling. She and Matthew are wearing their new clothes. “Thank you,” says Mr Allan. “What a lovely table with flower: ys Mrs Allan. Anne sits at the table with Marilla, Matthew, and Mr and Mrs Allan, Everyone talks and laughs. Then Anne asks, “Would you like some cake, Mrs Allan?” “Yes, please,” says Mrs Allan. “I like cake.” Anne cuts some cake for Mrs Allan. She puts a piece of cake in her mouth, but she doesn’t like it. “Is something wrong with the cake? piece of cake too. “Anne, Marilla thinks. She eats @ something's wrong with this cake!” Oh" says Anne. “I put some vanilla? in the cake.” She runs to the kitchen and gets the little bottle of vanilla Pena Snilatentreas of vanilla. On the bottle Marilla opens the bottle and sa his isn’t vani 's medici ill the bottle and says, “This isn't vanilla! It’s medicine! Sometimes I use old bottles and edi ome put mi s e in them. I’m very Anne looks at Marilla nol” She runs to her room After a few minutes the and Mrs Allan and says, “Medicine! Ob» and starts to cry, re is someone ovvingaadeandcetheinego. yo in Anne’s room, but she ® on.“Oh, Marilla,” says Anne, “everyone in Avonlea is Boing to hear about my cake. They're going to laugh at me. 1 coe look at Mrs ‘Allan again... 'm very sorry. Please tell Mrs Allan. “You can tell Mrs Allan,” says a voice. ‘Anne turns around and sees Mrs Allan! “Please don't ery, Anne,” says Mrs Allan, smiling at Anne. “The medicine in the cake is a funny mistake.” “Oh, Mrs Allan!” says Anne surprised. “ cakes but this time. “Don't worry!” says Mrs Allan. “My husband and I are glad to meet. you and your family, Come downstairs and show me the flowers in your garden. I love flowers and gardens. One day you can come and 'm very sorry, I like making see mine.” ‘Anne and Mrs Allan go downstairs and walk in the lovely garden. About a week later Anne runs into the kitchen with a letter in her hand, She is excited. “Look, Marilla!” she cries. “Here's a letter for me. There’s my name on the envelope.” She opens it quickly and reads it. “There's a tea at Mrs Allan’s house tomorrow afternoon, and I'm invited!” says Anne happily. “I can wear my new dress and new shoes!” During the tea, Mrs Allan says, “A new teacher is coming t0 bodes in September. Her name is Miss Muriel Stacy and she’s very nice.’ : “Oh, that’s wonderfull” name. School is g says Anne happily. “I like the new te: be fun in September.” i UND ‘STANDING THE TEXT COMPREHENSION CHECK Read these sentences about Chapter Five. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C). There is an example at the beginning (0). 0 Whois the new minister in Avonlea? ‘Mr Allan B [_] Mr Phillips c []MrBary 4 Who puts flowers on the table? A [ Marilla B [_] Matthew c [Anne 2. What does Marilla sometimes put in old bottles? A [J tnuit juice B [| medicine ¢ Ei vanitia 3. Who loves gardens and flowers? A [Mrs allan 8 [] Malian c [Diana 4 Who invites Anne to tea? A () Mrs Lynde 8 [] Diana © [Mrs allan 5 Who is new teacher at Avonlea school? A (] Mrs Allan B [] Miss Muriel Stacy © [] Me Phillips When does school rt in Avoyrist guide gIv"™S Liston to the ipoose the correct as + Bus Tour. Then cl 2 + what time does the tour start 4 What can you buy with $6.50? a “4 ‘What animal does not lve at the 200? Bf cH ERS ae shat? Match the sentences (1-10) with the Sh . You ¢ 2 each character more than once, ea nee at © Marilla E Gilbert G Mrs Lyn B Mrs ‘vlan D Diana F Matthew ed 1 [| “His heart isn't very strong and he wants a boy to help him on the farm." [J “I'm happy because I'm going to have a home soon!” [[] “But you don't know anything about children,” [5] “carrots! Carrots!" [D “Anne, Matthew please help mel” [5] “The medicine in the cake is a funny mistake.” [5] “This isn’t vanilla It's medicine’ [5] “I'm going to call the doctor.” [LJ “Diana's mother is very angry with me.” 10 [1] “'m going to tell my parents when they get home.” earoasen SHE PUTS A PIECE OF CAKE IN HER MOUTH, BUT SHE DOESN'T LIKE IT. Look at this negative sentence: Anne doesn’t live in London, she lives in Avonlea. We form the negative of the Present Simple of most verbs by using don’t (do not) or doesn't (does not). Vyou/we/they don’t live He/she/it doesn’t live PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE Complete these sentences using the verb in brackets. Decide it the sentence is positive or negative and add don’t or doesn’t when Necessary. There is an example at the beginning (0). See ike) Gilbert es (nave) any children & Diana and Anne, (play) together. 3 Mrs Allan . (invite) Anne to tea. ip) Pisa and ane (0) to schoo! in July. ae Matthey (talk) a lot. aeons (make) a cake for the new minister.CHAPTER SIX Summer Adventures During the hot summer months, the girls in Avonlea have parties in their gardens. One day Diana has a big party. She invites all the girls in her class. Diana’s mother makes a lot of good things to eat and drink. After lunch they play outside and have a lot of fun. Everyone is talking and laughing, “Let's do something exciting!” says Diana. “Alright,” says her friend, Josie. “I can climb the tall tree in front of your house, Diana,” “Be careful, Josie,” say Mary and Sally. Josie starts to climb the tall tree and “Now let's play a very excitin to the top of my house?” “The top of your house...” says Josie, “No, it's not dangerous,” says Anne. soing to climb to the top of your house “Stop, Anne!” says Sally. Bets to the top. She is very happy: 8 game,” says Diana. “Who can climb “But that’s dangerous.” “Vm brave." 1 can do it! I'm ) » Diana,” | That's very dangerous,” 1, brave : not afraid ii: Summer Adventures ne gots a ladder? and starts to climb to the top of the house. She vly but it is very difficult. Suddenly she falls to the ground. the girls. They run to her and say, “Anne, Anne, are y something!” climbs s' “Oh, no!” ci you dead? 8; Anne’s face is white and she doesn't speak. She slowly opens her eyes. “I'm not dead, but my leg hurts a lot. I can’t walk.” Diana's father carries Anne home to Green Gables, When Marilla sees Anne she is afraid, because she loves her very much. “What's wrong?” asks Marilla. “Don't worry, Marilla,” says Mr Barry. He tells her about the game and explains everything to her. After a few weeks Anne feels well and goes back to school. She likes Miss Stacy because she is a friendly teacher. Her lessons are always interesting and Anne likes doing her homework. One spring afternoon Marilla gets home but she can't find Anne. She looks everywhere. “Where is she?” she thinks. “Is she playing with Diana ag: is worried. Before dinner Marilla goes upstairs to Anne's room. It is dark n?” She inside the room and she sees Anne on her bed: “What's wrong, Anne?” she asks. “Are you ill? ¥ “Oh, Marilla,” says Anne sadly “look at my hair!” “It’s green!” cries Marilla, surprised. “Why isit green’) “There's a new man at the market. He ae hair dye. I like black e rts to cry. hair so.. ,” Anne can't finish her sentence an‘ starts a fa “My poor girl!” says Marilla, “Black hair dye aistelly es hair turn green!” Let's wash your hair,” says Marills color does not go away. a a” rou this when you 3 a ng the colar of our hai_ “The ‘ ; 1 can't go back to schoo says Anne. “The and boy “{ can't go be hat can | do?” lla. “I have an idea: let’s cut your hair shor, hair. When Anne's fri S are going to laugh at me. Wh “fet me think,” says Mari Marilla cuts her long green surprised. short hair they are s : “You look nice with short hair, Anne,” says Diana. nds see her “Yee, you do,’ says Josie. “Ilike it. I'm going to cut my hair short, too After some weeks Anne's hair becomes red again. One summer day Anne and her friends sit by the river. They see an old boat there ‘Let's play a game with the boat,” says A\ ne. “One of us gets into the boat and goes down the river to the big bridge. * The other girls can walk to the bridge and we can meet there.” Anne climbs into the boat and the river carries her down to the bridge. But the boat is old and suddenly water comes into the boat. Anne is afraid because she cannot swim. The boat starts to go under water. Anne is in danger. “What can I do?” she thinks, Then she sees abig tree and she catches a branch * with her hands: Anne is cold and wet and she can't move. “Help! Help me!” she cries loudly, Suddenly she sees.a boat and there i “Anne, what are about the old boat but there is no one on the river s a boy in it. It is Gilbert Blythe you doing here>” he asks, surprised. She tells him oat and he pulls her into his boat. : 5” says Anne coldly, Let’ be friends,” says a very pretty now,” f pa not your friend!” ‘All right,” looks smiling at Anne. “Your hair K says Ghee Ane angrily says Gil “py i Bie cr t'm not going to ask youl se Es Sb. neUNDERSTANDING THE TEXT El COMPREHENSION CHECK ‘are these sentences “Right” (A) 0 information to answer “Right” (A) or {C), There is an example at the beginning . “wrong” (B)? If there is not enough sswrong” (B), choose “Doesn't say” 1s her friends to a party in her garden. A [J] Right B[]Wong © (Doesn't say + Manila makes a lot of good things to eat for the party A aon B L]Wrong © [_] Doesn't say 2. Diana's party starts at eleven o'clock in the morning. a [J Right BL] Wrong © [_] Doesn't say 3. Josie does not want to climb the tall tree. » [Right B []Wrong ¢ [_] Doesn't say 4, Anne falls from the ladder and hurts her leg. a CJ Right B []wrong ¢ [_] Doesn't say 5 Matthew carries Anne home because she cannot walk. ‘a LI Riont BL]weng ¢ [_] Doesn't say 6 Miss Stacy is tall and is very pretty. A (Right B [wrong _¢ [_] Doesn't say 7 Anne is very sad because her hair is black. 0 Diana invite A [J Right B[] Wrong C [] Doesn't say 8 Noone likes Anne's short hair 5 fre 8 [Wrong c [[] Doesn't say fone incaner esas water comes the bot Right BC] Wrong c " 10 Anne and Gilbert become. nae Bd A DRI Ci rion 8 []wiong ¢ [1] Doesn't say VOCABULARY Match the adjectives (A-F) with th example atthe beginning (), Situations ‘orrect situation (1-5). There is an ‘When you want to eat, you're 1 [enna onan 38 weg Z 90 to the library, you're ” c naa ee re summer ends, you're ... D oa ae a want to drink, you're os —E ae eusteamenstenyoure., © Sat ee pg wHar | WEATHER LIKE? Match th *scriptions (A-F) to the pictures (1-6) A. It's cloudy. © It’s raining Z E Its wingy B it's sunny, D It's foggy. F it’s snowing uM NOT DEAD, BUT MY LEG HURTS A LOT,” SAYS ANNE. in this sentence but is a conjunction. Conjunctions join different ideas in a sentence. CONJUNCTIONS Complete each of the following sentences with one of the conjunctions from the box. You can use the conjunctions more than once. because and but or 1 Anne cannot walk .. her leg hurts. 2 Is Josie happy sad? 3 Miss Stacy is a good teacher _ everyone likes her. 4 Gilbert talks to Anne, __ she does not like him. 5 Minnie May is in bed .. _ she is ill. 6 Do you want some water some milk? EVERYONE IS TALKING AND LAUGHING: We use everyone when we talk about all people: We use everywhere when we talk about all placeS: We use everything when we talk about all things EVERYONE, EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, oe Fillin the gape with everyone, everything oF averrner ot find her Marilla looks for Anne, but she ann’ There is a lot of snow ‘Anne makes friends with ts in the shop ii “We can play . oosonCHAPTER SEVEN A New Life One November evening it's raining. Marilla and Anne are sitting in front of the fireplace. ' Marilla looks at Anne and smiles. Anne is almost fifteen. She is a tall, pretty girl and Marilla loves her very much, But Marilla has a problem, She cannot see well because her eyes are tired and weak “My poor eyes! I need new glasses,” she t them tomorrow.” inks. “I’m going to buy “Anne,” says Marilla, “you're a big girl now. It’s time to think about your future. Miss ‘acy says you're a very good student, Do you want to study at Queen's College in Charlotte 4 teacher?” “Oh, yes!” Anne says happily. College is expensive...” » sorte TT town? Do you want to be a Twant to be a teacher! But Queen's ANew Life “Don’t worry about that,” says Marilla kindly. “Matthew going to pay for the college.” oer x other students from Avonlea want to g0 to Queens College too. They study after school in a class called the Queen's Collece class, They must study for the big exam before they can enter Queen’ College. Anne and Gilbert Blythe are the best students In June, Anne and the other students are ready for the big exam at Queen’s College. They go to Charlottetown and stay there fora week. When Anne returns to Green Gables she tells Marilla and Diana about the difficult exam. One beautiful summer evening Diana comes to see Anne. She has a newspaper in her hand and she is excited. “Anne!” Diana cries happily. “Look, your name's in the newspaper! You're the best student at the Queen's College exam! You... and Gilbert Blythe.” “What!” cries Anne. “Give me the newspaper!” There are two hundred — her name and Gilbert’! mes in the paper and her name is at the top : Anne runs to tell Marilla and Matthew. They are very proud of Anne Anne leaves Green Gables and goes 10 Queens Colles 1 Charlottetown. She is in the same class a Gilbert but they €1° Speak. Anne studies a lot and in June there a Passes the exams and wins a free place at Red spends the summer at Green Gables: Diana comes to visit Anne and says, College, because his father can't pay 0 teach in the Avonlea school.” “Oh!” says Anne. She is suddenly sed: Some days later Matthew is not fests he falls to the ground and dies. Anne and) they cry a lot. ‘are more €x mond College. Anne n't go to Redmond joing to Gilbert can't 801° + the college: He’ & ell His heart axilla are Ve)That night Marilla goes to Anne's room and says, “Don't ery, dear, You have me and I have you, Anne. I love you very much One day Marilla is sitting in the lot. I can’t see well and I can’t work. something else: | must sell this house. The Abbey Bank here in Avonlea has big itchen and says, “My eyes hurt a nd there's problems and my money is in that bank. Now I don’t have any more money!” Then she starts to cry. “Oh, Marilla, please don't cry, ays Anne, putting her arms around Marilla “'m going to help you in every way. I can take you to a good eye doctor. And you don't have to sell the house. I'm not going to Redmond College. I'm going to stay near you. I can teach at on Prince Edward Island,” ‘That afternoon Mrs 1; a school nde comes to visit and says, “I have news for you, Anne. You can teach in Avonlea school!” “No, I can't,” says Anne sadly, “ find another school, but I w ilbert is going to teach here. I must ant to live at Green Gables with Marilla.” Mrs Lynde smiles at Anne and says, “Gilbert knows about Marilla Problems. He's going to the White Sands school, The Avi is yours.” onlea school KOM that ironderilfeny@anne aC cine nne, surprised. “And it's very n A few days later Anne Ta “a later Anne meet t. She stops and puts out her eas hs *> “thank you for the job at the Avonlea school. It's very kind of you, I'm 4 Iiends now please 1™ SOM about everything. Let's be ts Gilber Gilbert smiles and t friends!” And they a long time,UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT COMPREHENSION ‘CHECK : Oe ee nicl crip comes ee a) foc cach space. There is an example at the beginning (0). a Mariiefereretting in front) (@)eeseate cepts Me nea Anne Sl oy or ayes none new lerees, Mala tl ‘Anne about (2) future, Anne wants to be a teacher. Other students from Avonlea want fo be teachers too. They study together (3) the big exam at Queen's College. Anne and the other students go to Chartatotewn (4) ....». June. They stay there for a week and take the ‘exam at Queen's College. ‘Anne returns to Green Gables (6) ....-. Diana shows her a newspaper. Her name is (6) ....... the newspaper, because she and Gilbert are the best students at the exam. In the fall Anne goes back to Queen's College and studies (7) When Matthew dies, Anne and Marilla are very sad. Marilla doesn’t have {@) ....... money and she has a lot of problems. Anne wants to stay near Maria and help (9)... . She doesn’t want to go to Redmond College. Mrs Lynde (10) ‘Anne that she can teach in Avonlea school, because Gilbert is going to teach at another school. Anne is (11) ... happy and thanks Gilbert when she sees (12) They become friends. OBA @ot © 1 Aa Ban CC the 2 A she B its © her 3A for Bat on 4 Aon Bin as 5 A and B or pe. @ Aon Bat oid 7A there B their © theyre 8 A many 5 any, os 9 A her B she aaa 10 Aiea B tells Cs 11 A much B many i ol 12 Abe a cam ) PUZZLE cross! Complete orosswordis. ‘Across 3 Achild » no parents ~~ g Acnid with no parents fives here B Oo 10 Not afraid. 41 Opposite of beautiful. Down 6 Anne lives here 7 Opposite of weak. 10Anne of Green Gables Matthew and Marilla Cuthberth want a boy from the orphanage to help them on their farm, but the orphanage sends them Anne, a funny little girl with long red hair who gets up to alll kinds of adventures. What can Matthew and Marilla do? Find out how Anne makes their lives happier, and wins their hearts... This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains: * Awide range of activities practicing the four skills * Dossiers: Nova Scotia, Canada and its Wildlife, The Maple Tree * KET-style activities and Trinity-style activities (Grade 2) * Full recording of the text © Exit test with answer key at blackcat-cideb.com Answer keys downloadable at blackcat-cideb.com Step! CEFRA2 Step 2 CEFR A2/BI Word count: 4,899