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DISCUSSION TASKS
I Say true or false. Correct the false statements.
1. There were a lot of different toys in Tommy’s game room.
2. A toy plane was an object of his pride.
3. When Tommy put on a record, he started dancing.
4. The boy really liked to express his ideas on paper.
5. He drew only some incredible images.
6. Tommy was often astonished at his cousin’s pictures.
7. When Lilly visited the house, they often played in their home theatre.
8. Lilly decided to play a princess in their performance.
9. Tommy was supposed to be a pirate in the game.
10. Lilly helped him to build a luxurious toy airport.
11. Lilly believed that Tommy was the best constructor.
12. Tommy was surprised with Lilly’s creativity.
13. Tommy was free to express his feelings.
II Act out a dialog between Tommy and Lilly.
III Complete the following sentences.
1. When Tommy was listening to music, _______________
2. He couldn’t explain why _______________
3. Tommy took his sketchbook, coloured pencils, markers, crayons, _______________
4. The boy’s pictures looked as if _______________
5. When Tommy was in a good mood, _______________
6. Tommy was sure that he was the best constructor, because _______________
7. The children built decorations of _______________
8. Tommy was surprised with _______________
TALKING POINTS
I Answer the following questions.
1. What toys and games do you have in your room?
2. Which toy is your favourite one?
3. Which game do you like to play?
4. Who do you usually play with?
5. Have you ever acted in a play or taken part in a concert? (at school, at a children’s holiday, etc.) Tell about it.
6. What role would you like to play in a performance? Why?
7. Do you like listening to music? What kind of music do you prefer?
8. Do you like drawing? What would you like to draw? What would you prefer to use to make your picture? Pencils, watercolours, gouache?
II Give your opinion on the following:
1. What kind of person do you consider to be creative? Give an example. Explain your choice.
2. Is it possible to develop a talent? If yes, tell what a person should do to cultivate it.
III Tell about a person who, in your opinion, is free to express his/her feelings. Describe the person’s behaviour.
CHAPTER 7
The Sports ground
Almost every day Tommy went to the sports ground.
It was situated behind the house. Tommy loved to run, jump and play with a ball. There was a basketball hoop, the boy tried to jump up higher and higher to throw the ball right into it.
He also trained his football skills hard. The kid tried to take every chance to play football with his father. Tommy was well-developed physically – he had a good reaction, so he moved very quickly with ease. The boy played so recklessly and felt confident with the ball.
He also played tennis with dad. Unfortunately, playing together wasn’t their regular practice, as Tommy’s dad rarely had free time. Nevertheless, the boy’s father wanted to improve his son’s tennis skills. He followed each movement of Tom carefully. He gave his comments and short instructions in a commanding tone:
“Faster! Move! Right! Again!”
“Daddy, I’m a bit tired.”
“Tommy, you’re a good tennis player, you can become the world champion if you train harder.”
“Can we continue later? Frankly speaking, I like playing football more.”
“You have more chances in tennis. We must improve your skills.”
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