Pride and Prejudice «By Jane Austen»

Activities to the novel

"Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Made by Marina Smykavchuk

Telmanovo, 2020

Guide 1

Chapters 1-2

Task 1

Match the words from the book with their synonyms

1. single a) outstanding

2. tiresome b)amazement

3. astonishment c)irritating

4. fortune d) bachelor

5. excellent e) property

Task 2

Match the words to make collocations

1. silly a) acquaintance

2. rightful b) sensible

3. sarcastic c) property

4. to neglect d) visiting

5. quick e) ladies

6. to adore f) mind

7.something g) humour

Task 3

Agree or disagree with the statements

1. Mr. Bennet was quite rich man.

2. Mrs. Bennet was eager to get her five daughters married.

3. Mr. Bingley was a desirable bachelor.

4. The Bennet family received the invitation to the ball.

5. The young ladies were rather sensible.

Task 4

Answer the questions

1. Where did Mr. Bingley come?

2. Why was Mrs. Bennet so pleased with his arrival?

3. Was Marry or Lizzy a young lady of deep reflection?

4. Who was the youngest daughter?

5. The business of Mr. Bennet's life was to get her daughters married, wasn't it?

Task 5

Discuss

1. From your point of view is it fair to get daughters married because of money?

2. As for you concerned what is more important to have a successful or happy marriage?

3. Was Mrs. Bennet a good mother?

Guide 2

Chapters 3-4

Task 1

Who said that

1. "I quite detest this man"

2. "She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to bother me..."

3. "Dance! I hate to see you standing here in this stupid manner."

4. "I did not expect such a compliment."

5. "If I can see one of my daughters happily settled at Netherfield..."

Task 2

Match the words with their opposites:

1. hate a) noise

2. agreeable b) capable

3. silence c) admire

4. stupid d) dignity

5. fault e) disagreeable

Task 3

Guess the description of which character is given

1) They were rather handsome, had been educated in one of the first private seminaries in town, had a fortune of twenty thousand pounds, and thought well of themselves, and meanly of others.

2) He was a mixture of quick mind, sarcastic humour, reserve and caprice.

3) He was good-looking and gentlemanlike; he had a pleasant look, and easy, unaffected manners.

4) She was a woman of mean understanding, little information and uncertain temper.

5) He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and everybody hoped that he would never come there again.

Task 4

Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions

1. Darcy liked the easiness, openness and ductility __________ his temper.

2. But _________ general the evening went pleasantly to the whole family.

3. Mr. Bingley had soon made himself acquainted ___________ all the people in the room.

4. Elizabeth Bennet was sitting _______ the wall.

5. Their manners are not equal _____ his.

Task 5

Name all the characters introduced by the author and say a few words about each of them.

Guide 3

Chapters 5-6

Task 1

Put the sentences into logical order

1. The ladies of Longbourn visited Netherfield.

2. The discussion about pride.

3. Miss Eliza refused to dance with Mr. Darcy.

4. Miss Lucas and Miss Bennet met to talk about the ball.

5. A large party at Sir William Lucas’s.

Task 2

Cross the odd word out

1. nice, agreeable, well-behaved, terrible, delightful.

2. pride, vanity, easiness, arrogance, ambition.

3. smile, grin, laugh, cry, smirk.

4. amazement, hope, honour, beauty, ball.

5. Jane, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Catherine, Lydia.

Task 3

Usewould or should in the following sentences.

1. We knew that we _________ come in time.

2. I was afraid that it ________ rain.

3. He thought that I ____________ admire his picture.

4. He said that I _______ devote this poem to my mom.

5. If I were as noble as Miss Kate I _______ have a large estate.

Task 4

Say if it is T, F or NG

1. Charlotte Lucas was Elizabeth's best friend.

2. Mr. Bingley was terrible.

3. Miss Eliza was fond of dancing.

4. Jane Bennet was found to be intolerable.

5. Mr. Darcy was very rich.

Task 5

Explain words in bald

1. Miss Eliza was particularly intimatewith Miss Lucas.

2. I haven't got any intention of getting married.

3. She looked archly.

4. Lady Lucas was not too clever to be a valuable neighbour to Mrs. Bennet.

5. Mr. Darsy was found to be the most disagreeable, horrid man.

Guide 4

Chapters 7-8

Task 1

Choose the correct variant

1. What did Miss Bennet receive?

a) a gift

b) a letter

c) a card

2. Who were young sisters talking about?

a) doctors

b) Mr. Darcy

c) officers

3. What kind of weather was during Jane's trip?

a) it was hot and sunny

b) it heavily rained

c) it was frosty

4. What did happen to poor Jane?

a) she caught a cold

b) she broke her leg

c) she had a headache

5. How long was the distance to Netherfield?

a) 6 miles

b) 3 miles

c) a mile

6. What did Elizabeth prefer instead of playing cards?

a) reading

b) playing piano

c) having a cup of tea

7. What wasn't mentioned by Mr. Darcy in his speech about an educated woman?

a) modern languages

b) singing

c) riding a horse

Task 2

Change the words so that they can fit in the sentences

1. You are the ......... ladies in the world. SILLY

2. Mr. Darcy has been listening to Mrs. Bennet with perfect........DIFFERENT.

3. If I were you I would ............... have a rest before cooking.GOOD

4.She is good at medicine and pharmacy. Indeed, Mary is an ......person. EDUCATE

5. His clothes was so..... that it need to be washed. TIDY

Task 3

Change the verbs so that they fit in the sentences grammatically.

1. When she (to come) into the room young people (to play) cards.

2. Unfortunately it (to rain) while we (to walk).

3. She (not want) to abuse him, although her words (can) offence him.

4. He (to be) far from agreeing with Jane's opinion.

5. They (yet, return) home and I (to try) to find them.

Task 4

One of the best way to remember words is to try to give definitions to them. For example:

a letter - a written message from one person to another, usually put in an envelope and sent by mail

Give your own definition of the following words and use them in your own sentences

indifference

affection

drawing-room

estimation

astonishment

quarrel

Task 5

Time for discussion

1. Would you like to have such as a devoted sister as Jane Bennet does?

2. What field of science and culture should know a lady who is considered to be an educated person?

Guide 5

Chapters 9-11

Task 1

Who said it and why?

1. "She is too it to be moved."

2. "I always thought that the poetry was the food of love."

3. "When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library."

4. "I hope I never ridicule what is wise and good."

5. "If you mean Darcy... he may go to bed if he chooses..."

Task 2

Match the words to make word combinations and make 5 sentences of your own.

1. sweet a) congratulation

2. natural b) library

3. to be bewitched by c) self-consequence

4. polite d) a smile

5. excellent e) room

6. to hide f) anxiety

7. great g) a woman

Task 3

Write as many synonyms to the words as possible (at least 3)

1. charming

2. strange

3. country

4. plain

5. sincere

6. ridiculous

7.excellent

Task 4

Choose the necessary word in the sentences

1. Luckily her illness was not so (dangerous, dangerously).

2. Lazy was talking to her mother (impatient, impatiently).

3. I write rather (slow, slowly).

4. What do you (real, really) think about it?

5. You could (easy, easily) recognize him by the scar on the forehead.

Task 5

Comment on the following

1. "Vanity is a weakness."

2. "The country is far more pleasant than a city."

3. "The poetry is the food of love."

Guide 6

Chapters 12-14

Task 1

Answer the following questions:

1.Why didn't Miss Bingley like Miss Elizabeth Bennet?

2. Who did Mr. Bennet wait for their family party?

3. How old was Mr. Collins?

4. Why was Mrs. Bennet worried about her daughters' future?

5. Who did Mr. Collins mention in his conversation?

6. What kind of books had Mr. Collins never read?

Task 2

Put the words into right order

1. were, home, they, very, not, welcomed, by, cordially, mother, their.

2. Mr. Collins, from, nothing, can, the, prevent, Longbourn, inheriting.

3. young, to be, the, he, and, man, seems, most, conscientious, polite.

4. expectations, fully, Mr. Bennet's, answered, were.

5. the, of, heard, master, the, real, they, house, with, that, sorrow, were, to, so, leave, soon, going.

Task 3

Report the statements

1. "It is not Mr. Bingley", said her husband.

2. Mr. Bennet said, "About a month ago I received this letter."

3. "There is something very pompous in his style. » said Elizabeth.

4. Mr. Collins said, "She has only one daughter, the heiress of Rosings, and of very extensive property".

5. Mrs. Bennet asked, "And what sort of young lady is she? Is she pretty?"

Task 4

Comment on the use of the words in italics:

1. "How dare you ask me?"

2. "If you don't help me, I will send the letter."

3. "I willhave nothing to do with the matter."

4. "But I can'thelp myself."

5. "Alan, they will have to interest you."

Task 5

Topics for discussion

1. What traits of character shouldn't have a real gentleman? From your personal view, who among our characters of the novel is considered to be a real one?

2. Have you got a devoted friend? Could you describe him or her? What does it mean a false friend?

Guide 7

Chapters 15-16

Task 1

Match the words to make word combinations and make 5 sentences of your own.

Task 2

Say if it is T, F or NG

1. Mr. Wickham was Mr. Darcy's cousin.

2. Mr. Bingley was a sweet-tempered man.

3. Mr. Darcy had a bride.

4. Miss Darcy was twenty years old.

5. Miss Bennet was disappointed of story about Mr. Darcy.

Task 3

Fill in the blank with the appropriate prepositions:

1. Elizabeth honoured him ______ such feelings, and thought him handsomer than ever.

2. Everybody is disgusted __________ his pride.

3. The next morning, however, he was interested _______ Jane very much.

4. I never heard ______ her existence till the day before yesterday.

5. The eyes _____ the younger girls were wandering _____ in the street in quest of the officers.

Task 4

Say who the words in bald refer to

1. She decided to ask Mr. Wickham about Mr. Darcy.

2. He wasn't a sensible man.

3.She will have a large fortune.

4.He wanted to give Mr. Wickham the best living in his gift.

5.Her intention of walking to Meryton was not forgotten.

Task 5

Think

Why did Mr. Wickham try to blackmail Mr. Darcy? In your strong opinion, was he convincing?

Guide 8

Chapters 17-19

Task 1

Match the words with their opposites

Task 2

Answer the following questions:

1. When was the ball fixed?

2. Did Elizabeth accept Mr. Collins's proposal to dance willingly?

3. Why did Mrs. Bennet want one of her daughters to marry Mr. Collins?

4. What kind of proposals did Elizabeth decline?

5. Was Mr. Collins shocked by her refusal?

Task 3

Change the words so that they can fit in the sentences

1. This year winter is rather mild ......... with the last one when temperatures fell below thirty degrees. COMPARE

2. I have always admired her great.............. and skill in handing he most intricate problems. WISE

3. I wouldn't assume that he would help in case of trouble. He isn't so ......... person as you may think him to be. RELY

4.Unfortunately, the chemist couldn't offer any affective medicine for my temporary................ SICK

5. It is common ................... that dolphins can communicate with each other by means of ultrasounds. KNOW

Task 4

Replace each italicized phrase or word with a synonymous one

1. Elizabeth was in a very good mood.

2.They stood for some time without speaking a word.

3. The next day Mr. Collins made his declaration in form.

4. "I desire you to stay where you are."

5. " To money I'm perfectly indifferent."

Task 5

Topics for discussions

1. Do you believe that Mr. Collins really love Elizabeth?

2. Prove that Elizabeth didn't want to dance with Mr. Collins?

3. Why did Mrs. Bennet insist on Elizabeth's staying and hearing Mr. Collins?

Guide 9

Chapters 20-22

Task 1

Say if it is T, F or NG

1. Mr. Bennet insisted on the marriage of Mr. Collins and Elizabeth.

2. Charlotte Lucas visited the Bennet Family.

3. Miss Bennet was looking forward to getting a letter.

4. Miss Lucas was engaged with Mr. Collins.

5. Elizabeth was glad to hear about their marriage.

Task 2

Give your own summary of the chapters.

Task 3

Arrange the sentences into logical succession

1. Janet received a letter from Caroline Bingley.

2. Elizabeth denied Mr. Collins proposal.

3. Mrs. Bennet insisted on the marriage.

4. Elizabeth found out about Charlotte's wedding.

5. The Bennets were engaged to dine with the Lucasses.

Task 4

Match the words with their synonyms

Task 5

Agree or disagree with the following statements

1. The marriage of Mr. Collins and Elizabeth Bennet was obvious.

2. Charlotte Lucas will die an old maid.

3. Mr. Collins didn't care who did he marry.

Guide 10

Chapters 23-25

Task 1

Answer the following questions

1. What was the reason of Jane's great distress?

2. Whose tradition was to spend Christmas in Longbourn?

3. When did the Bingley family settle for winter?

4. Why was Mr. Darcy condemned as the worst of men?

5. What did Janet accept with great pleasure?

Task 2

Cross the odd word out

1. regret, sorry, pity, wish;

2. fond of, crazy about, hate, keen on;

3. amiable, friendly, aggressive, sociable, kind;

4. aunt, niece, brother, wife, sister;

5. foolish, dull, clever, unwise, stupid.

Task 3

Enumerate all secondary characters and give a short characteristic of them.

Task 4

Fill in the sentences with the phrasal verbs in the correct form

1.This washing machine is too old. We need to _________________ it.

2. What time does your plane _______________?

3. You should _______ this old sweatshirt ________.It's completely threadbare.

4. He has ___________ a lot of weight since he gave up smoking.

5. I think the toaster is broken. It won't ___________

Task 5

Time for discussion

1. Who is your favourite character and why?

2. Miss Bennet is an envious woman. Do you agree?

3. Elizabeth Bennet is a devoted friend, isn't she?

Guide 11

Chapters 26-28

Task 1

Who said that

1. "Lady Catherine is a very respectable, sensible woman indeed."

2."We dine at Rosings twice every week."

3."Elizabeth, you are not serious now."

4. "Make haste, and come down this moment."

5."She looks sickly and cross."

Task 2

Match the words with their definitions

Task 3

Choose the correct variant

1. What or who was the subject of the conversation between Mrs. Gardiner and Elizabeth?

a) Mr. Wickham b) Mr. Collins c) Charlotte's wedding

2. When did Elizabeth decide to visit Hunsford?

a) in summer b) in spring c) in winter

3. Where did Mr. Collins invite his guests?

a) to the forest b) to the meadow c) to the garden

4. Who got married?

a) Jane and Mr. Bingley b) Charlotte and Mr. Collins c) Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy

5. What kind of house has Mr. Collins got?

a) shabby b) modern c) out of date

6. How often did the Collins dine at Rosings?

a) once a month b) twice a year c) twice a week

Task 4

Give a summary of the chapters. Use your own outline of the text.

Task 5

Time for discussion

1. Was Mr. Collins a good husband?

2. Why did Charlotte accept the proposal to get married?

3. What was the reason of Elizabeth's arrival to Hunsford?

Guide 12

Chapters 29-31

Task 1

Say if it is T, F or NG

1. Lady Catherine was a short , large woman

2. Elizabeth was glad to see Mr. Darcy.

3. Sisters Bennet had a governess.

4. Elizabeth saw Colonel Fitzwilliam for the first time.

5. Miss Bennet could play the guitar.

6. Mr. Darcy met Jennet in London.

Task 2

Fill in the blank with the appropriate prepositions:

1. She reminded Jane _________ her promising to go shopping together.

2. When the ladies returned _________ the concert hall, the performance had been over.

3. Five daughters were brought up _________ a governess.

4. Lady Catherine was talking of his coming _______ great satisfaction.

5. Elizabeth was waiting for him ________ vain.

6. The weather was quite fine ______ walking in the garden.

Task 3

Match the words with their antonyms

Task 4

Guess the description of which character is given

1. She was pale and sickly; her features were insignificant ; and she spoke very little.

2. He was about thirty , not handsome , but in person and address most truly the gentleman.

3. She was a tall , large woman, with strongly-marked features, which might once have been handsome.

4. She was interested in music, when she was a child she was encouraged to read and she never had a governess.

5. He was really dependent on view of society.

Task 5

Topics for discussion

1. What is your attitude to music? What is your favourite kind of music?

2. Is it easy for you to make friends? Could you remember how did you meet your best friend?

3. What do you think about Mr. Darcy?

Guide 13

Chapters 32-34

Task 1

Put these events into the correct order

1. Elizabeth met Colonel Fitzwilliam in the garden.

2. Mr. Darcy made a proposal Elizabeth to get married.

3. Elizabeth found out that Mr. Darcy had separated Jane and Mr. Bingley.

4. Elizabeth wrote a letter to her sister.

5. Elizabeth reread Jane's letters.

Task 2

Change the words so that they can fit in the sentences

1. My teacher is very __________ with my English . PLEASANT

2. They were walking and ____________ the rain started. EXPECT

3. Jane's ____________ towards his husband was intolerant . BEHAVE

4. Her ___________ towards my dog was unpredictable. CRUEL

5. You have to be ____________ with this young lady. CARE

Task 3

Say who the words in bald refer to

1.Elizabeth received an offer of marriage fromhim.

2.She is an excellent wife.

3. Mr. Darcy is uncommonly kind to him.

4. It was difficult to understand why hecame sp often to Parsonage.

5. Elizabeth was writing letters to her.

Task 4

Give a summary of the chapters.

Task 5

Topics for discussion

1. Do you believe in love at first sight?

2. Why did Mr. Darcy separate Mr. Bingley and Jane? Is it fair?

3. From your strong opinion , why Elizabeth refused the proposal of Mr. Darcy?

Guide 14

Chapters 35-37

Task 1

Answer the following questions

1. When did Mr. Darcy's farther die?

2. Why was Mr. Wickham in fortune of Mr. Darcy's sister?

3. How much time was Elizabeth wandering along the lane?

4. Who will send servants for Elizabeth?

5. Why did Elizabeth leave Hunsford?

Task 2

Match the words to make word combinations and try to remember the usage of them in the novel

Task 3

Cross the odd word out

1. walk, stroll, wander, come

2.excuse, pardon, regret, apology

3. debt, fortune, income, salary

4. respect, love, honor, appreciate

5. whisper, talk, smile, mutter

6. letter, book, film, story

Task 4

Complete the sentences

1. Mr. Wickham had evil intentions__________________________

2. Mr. Bingley preferred Jane Bennet _____________________

3. When they parted, Lady Catherine_________________________

4. Mr. Darcy made a terrible error___________________________

5. When Elizabeth was reading about Mr. Wickham _______ _________________________

Task 5

Time for discussion

1. How often do you write and receive letter? Is it popular with teenager to write letter?

2. What was the key event in this abstract?

3. Did Elizabeth believe Mr. Darcy's words?

Guide 15

Chapters 38-40

Task 1

Say if it is T, F or NG

1. Elizabeth wanted to share her impressions about visiting Charlotte Collins.

2. Jane had bought a new hat.

3. Jane is in her early twenties.

4. Mr. Bingley is going to Netherfield next summer.

5. The Collins often talked of having Longbourn after Mr. Bennet's death.

Task 2

Change the sentences from direct into reported speech

1. Elizabeth repeated ,"Can you deny that you have done it?"

2. He said, "I have been walking in the park in the hope of meeting you."

3. Lady Catherine said, "Mrs. Collins will be very glad of your company, I'm sure."

4. She cried, "How despicably I have acted!"

5. He answered, " I think I know the delights of freedom."

Task 3

Read the abstract . There is an error in almost every line. Find the mistake and correct it.

Task 4

Choose the correct variant

1.Elizabeth had spent .............. with great enjoyment

a) a month b) six weeks c) a year

2. Who is going to Brighton?

a) Mr. Darcy b) officers c) The Collins

3. Who did still love Jane?

a) her godfather b) Mr. Bingley c) Mr. Collins

4. What did Elizabeth get rid of?

a) old hat b) secret c) money

5. What kind of good new did Lydia have?

a) there is no need to leave Netherfield

b)There is no danger of Wickham’s marrying Mary King

c) there is no danger of Jane's loneliness

Task 5

Topic for discussion

1. What does it mean "politeness"? Who was the most impolite among the Bennets daughters?

2. How did Jane and Elizabeth differ? What did they have in common?

Guide 16

Chapters 41-43

Task 1

Match the words with their opposites

Task 2

Give the answers to the following questions

1. What kind of invitation did Lydia receive?

2. Who was against Lydia's leaving?

3. How many children were there in the Gardiners Family?

4. Whose portrait did Elizabeth see?

5. Mr. Darcy is perfectly well-behaved and polite, isn't he?

Task 3

Who said that and why?

1. "His behaviour to us more than civil, it was really attentive."

2. "I am sure I shall break my heart."

3. "Does that young lady know Mr. Darcy?"

4. "We shall have no peace at Longbourn if Lydia does not go to Brighton."

5."If we could go to Brighton"

Task 4

Use the appropriate article where necessary

Elizabeth’s father, captivated by ___1_____youth and beauty, had married ___2__ woman whose illiberal mind had very early in their marriage put __3____ end to all real affection for her. Respect, esteem, and ___4___confidence had vanished for ever; and all his views of domestic happiness were overthrown. But Mr. Bennet was fond of ___5___ country and of books; and these were his principal enjoyments. _____6_____ true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

Task 5

Time for discussion

1. Did Mr. Darcy change a lot?

2. What do you think about Mr. Wickham?

3. Is there any feeling between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth?

Guide 17

Chapters 44-46

Task 1

Choose the correct variant

1. The manners of Mrs. Darcy were...

a) rude b) gentle c) bad

2. What was Elizabeth eager to know?

a) the age of Mrs. Darcy b) Mrs. Darcy's view on her c) Mrs. Gardiner's opinion of Mr. Darcy

3. What kind of news was waiting for Elizabeth ?

a) Jane's marriage b) Kitty's illness c) Lydia's leaving

4. When did go Lydia?

a) to London b) to Scotland c) to Wales

5. Who did Elizabeth ask for help?

a) Mr. Collins b) Mr. Darcy c) Mr. Gardiner

Task 2

Write outlines of the chapters. Suggest a title to each chapter

Task 3

Rewrite the following sentences in the passive voice

1. People use credit cards to make shopping easier.

2. You wrote a long letter yesterday.

4. He has sent a Christmas card.

5. Wealthy countries should support the poor ones.

6. We didn't see the advertisement.

Task 4

Agree or disagree with the statements

1. Elizabeth had changed her opinion about Mr. Darcy.

2. Lydia fall in love with Mr. Collins.

3. Mr. Darcy had an elder sister.

4. Mr. Darcy was eager to help Elizabeth to find her sister.

5. Elizabeth was delighted when she found out about her sister's escape.

Task 5

Let's discuss

1. Have you ever escaped from home? If yes, what was the reason? Do you support Lydia's decision?

2. Do you agree with the expression "The first opinion can be wrong"?

3. Why didn't Mrs. Darcy like Lizzy? Could she change her brother's opinion?

Guide 18

Chapters 47-49

Task 1

Match the words to make word combinations

Task 2

Guess, the description of which character is given:

1. She fall in love dishonest man, who wasn't going to marry her as she wasn't rich.

2. He is so reliable relative who tried to safe his nice from disgrace.

3. She was so happy to find out about upcoming marriage of her younger daughter.

Task 3

Give the summary of the chapters.

Task 4

Write questions using the words provided and the superlative form of the adjective.

Ex. what/ big mistake/ ever made What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?

1 what /beautiful place to visit/ your country.

2 who/ kind person/ you know.

3 what/ good movie/ ever seen.

4 what/ happy day/ in your life.

5 what/ crazy thing/ ever done.

Task 5

Topics for discussion

1. Do you get along with your family? Is the Bennets Family unite?

2. Do you believe that Mr. Wickham could marry Lydia willingly?

3. Who is your favoutite Bennet sister and why?

Guide 19

Chapters 50-52

Task 1

Match the words with their synonyms

Task 2

Say if it is T, F or NG

1. Mr. Bennet received a letter from his younger daughter.

2. Lydia was eager to share the news about her marriage.

3. Mr. Darcy preferred being in the shadow in the deal with Lydia's marriage.

4. Elizabeth was stunned with Mr. Darcy's action.

5. All the members of the family were pleased with the marriage of the youngest daughter.

Task 3

Fill the sentences with the appropriate preposition

1. Instead _______ greeting the guests, she goes to bed.

2. The bad news spread quickly _______ the town.

3. This morning I was _____ such a hurry.

4. I'm burning _________ curiosity to find out the news.

5. This piece of cake was offered ________ my mum.

Task 4

Give a written translation of the passage beginning with the words:"The contents of this letter.... up to the end of the paragraph"

Task 5

Let's discuss

1. Are you a boastful person? Is it politely to boast? Who is considered to be boastful?

2. What was the reason of Mr. Darcy help?

Guide 20

Chapters 53-55

Task 1

Choose the correct variant

1. What for did married women never have time?

a) for reading b) for writing letters c) for walking in the garden

2. When did the Bennets Family invite the guests?

a) on Thursday b) on Tuesday c) on Saturday

3. Why was Mrs. Bennet the happiest woman in the world?

a) she won the lottery b) her daughter was engaged c) her husband got heritage

4. Who left for London?

a) Mr. Bingley b) Mr. Darcy c) Mr. Bennet

5. Who was sure that the love between Mr. Bingley and Jane was mutual?

a) Kitty b) Elizabeth c) Mrs. Bennet

Task 2

Put sentences into logical order

1. The arrival of Mr. Bingley.

2. The dinner at the Bennets Family.

3. The leaving of Lydia

4. The news about soon marriage was spread immediately.

5. Conversation between Jane and her farther.

Task 3

Write as many synonyms to the words as possible (at least 3)

1. happiness

2. speedily

3. beauty

4.teasing

5. to declare

Task 4

Add-ed or -ing to the words below and complete the sentences

1.tire

a) Taking care of a little boy is ..................

b) Emily felt so ................ after working in the garden.

2.bore

a) Tom was ............ today at school.

b) Life on the farm must be immensely .............. for him.

3.disappoint

a) His test score was ........... for everyone.

b) I'm ................. as I didn't win the contest.

4. embarrass

a) He felt ............... because he made a fool of himself at the party.

b) It was .................. to see the man crying like a baby.

5. relax

a) The bath she took was so.................

b) Rachel felt .............. after having a nap.

Task 5

Comment on the following

1. It is better to be happy than rich.

2. Good news travels fast.

3. When you are unhappy it's hard to share someone's joy.

Guide 21

Chapters 56-57

Task 1

Cross the odd word out

1. trip, journey, voyage, conversation

2. promise, effort, shopping, mistake

3.stunned, confused, astonished, surprised

4.true, falsehood, lie, fiction

5. ungracious, rude, impolite, kind

Task 2

Answer the following questions

1. What was the reason of Lady Catherine's arrival?

2. Why was Lady Catherine unpleased with the news of engagement of his nephew.

3. Who did Elizabeth receive the letter from?

4. Was Elizabeth in a good mood?

5. What kind of answer did Elizabeth give her farther?

Task 3

Change the words so that they can fit in the sentences

1. I had to do everything myself, your brother was extremely ...................HELP

2.Come on, be ................ .You can never win against him. REASON

3. He is so .............. . He always breaks things and never picks them up. CARE

4.It's rather ................. to go out in the wild on your own. DANGEROUS

5. His behaviour was very ............... , so the police arrested him.SUSPECT

Task 4

Give you summary of the chapters.

Task 5

Topics for discussion

1. What was the key event in this abstract?

2. What is your attitude to rumors? Do you believe them?

3. Do you share the joy of Mrs. Bennet?

Guide 22

Chapters 58-59

Task 1

Say if it is T, F or NG

1. Mrs. Gardiner revealed Mr. Darcy's secret.

2. Elizabeth admitted that Mr. Bingley was a good friend.

3. The walk of Mr. Bingley and Elizabeth was quite long.

4. Jane wasn't glad for Elizabeth.

5. Mr. Bingley is considered to be the favorite son-in-law.

Task 2

Put the words into right order

1. her, night, to, Elizabeth, at, heart, opened, Jane

2. in, walked, they, knowing, on, what, without, direction

3. a, Elizabeth, embarrassed, to, was, much, say, too, word

4. the, never, she, slightest, had, suspicion, had

5. tried, heard, she, to, what, she, comprehend

Task 3

Match the words to make collocations

Task 4

Change the sentences from direct into reported speech

1.“Where are Mr. Bingley and Jane?” asked Elizabeth.

2.“You are joking, Lizzy." , said Janet.

3.She asked , “Miss Bennet, do you know who I am?

4.“If you believed it impossible to be true,” said Elizabeth,

5.“Why did he come?” said she.

Task 5

Discuss

1. What does luxury mean for you? Whose wedding will be more luxurious?

2. What is your dearest wish? Did the wish of Mrs. Bennet come true?

3. Is it important to get married successfully? Whose marriage is considered to be the most successful among three daughters?

Final Text

Task 1

Match the events with the chapter

Task 2

Who said and why

1.“I have heard much of your master”

2.“My uncle will send a servant for us.”

3.“I admire all my three sons-in-law highly”

4.“My dear, Eliza, he must be in love with you.”

5.“This is a most unfortunate affair. We must do something.”

6.“I am glad you are come back, Lizzy.”

Task 3

Mark the following statements as T, F or NG

1. The Bennets family had 4 daughters .

2. The events didn't take place in London.

3. Mr. Bennets daughters didn't inherit the estate of their farther.

4. Charlotte Lucas didn't except the proposal of Mr. Collins the first time

5. Jane fall in love with Mr. Bingley .

6. Mr. Darcy made Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia.

Task 4

Give a written translation of the passage beginning with the words:

"My beloved father died ....." up to the end of the paragraph. (Chapter 35)

Task 5

Discuss

1. Have you ever read the book of similar plot? By the way, are you fond of reading books of such plot?
2. Could you describe the brightest event of the book? Would you like to experience it?

3. Who is your favourite heroine and why?

4. What is the most important thing for Mrs. Bennet?

5. Was it clear from the very beginning about the affection between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy?

6. Was the final of the book predictable? Did you like it?

7. Imagine you have got a chance to change three things (events, characters ect.) in the plot? What would it be?

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