Задания к книге Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
методическая разработка по английскому языку (9 класс)

1 THE BOY WHO LIVED

TASK 1.  Match the words to form phrases. Learn them by heart. 

tawny

have a

 a trick of

to drum

little

weirdo

to dash

no point

a nasty common

to rummage

to look distinctly

a sharp, sideways

half

half

to flatter

a low rumbling

back

sound

Somebody

admiring

ruffled

exasperated

glance

angrily

in his cloak

name

in something

swooping past

owl

the light

fingers

standing quite close by

TASK 2.  Present the plot of the chapter, 10 sentences is maximum.

TASK 3. What is the atmosphere of the chapter? Prove your answer with the sentences or phrases from the text.

TASK 4.  Answer the following questions: Prove your answers with the help of the examples from the chapter and using emotionally coloured words and phrases.

1. Give the description of the Dursleys. (each member) What is their secret?
2. What was Mr Dursley reaction to the seen and heard on the way to his work?
3. What is Mrs Dursley’s reaction to the mention of her sister?
4. What was the reaction of the news of Voldemort’s death? Why?
5. Compare Albus and professor McGonagall. What was the difference? Why?
6. Why did they decide to leave Harry at the Dursleys?