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her mother. The magic car, which appears in one of her books, belonged to a friend who encouraged her to write and believed that she would one day be a great success. Yet, the most likely reason for the success of the Harry Potter books is that they are good stories that let children’s and adult’s imaginations wander through a world we would like to be real, but we know isn’t.
2. Read the text about J. K. Rowling. Are the statements true or false? If the statement is false, say why it is and correct it.
1.People are still buying Harry Potter books.
2.She wrote the story on a train.
3.She finished the first book straight away.
4.The publishers wanted her full name on the cover.
5.Her mother never read her books.
6.She writes about an imaginary world we would like to live in.
3. Complete the summary with words from the first text.
JK Rowling
JK Rowling ……….. a lot of money from her books and a fortune from the characters she has ………. . Her childhood was spent …………………
stories. The idea for her first book came to her on a train journey. She spent six years writing it. When the book was published, she made her name sound more ……… .
Her books are successful because they free our ……….. .
4. Translate these words into Russian:
Rumours, a wizard, a witch, a snake, an owl, a broom, a scar, a wand, a spell, a feast, a staircase.
5. Translate these words into English:
Дракон, оборотень, арфа, единорог, метла, шахматы, зло, заклинание.
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6. Match the words and expressions with their definitions:
codswallop |
разгадка, ключ |
invisibility Cloak |
кубок школы |
clue |
чепуха, ерунда |
to rid off |
лжец |
detention |
избавиться |
liar |
задержание, арест |
house Cup |
мантия-невидимка |
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While-watching activities: |
Episode 1. Harry Potter in the human world
7. Underline the correct word:
1.Professor Dumbledore left a baby / a pet on the porch of Dursley’s house.
2.Dudley was satisfied / dissatisfied with his presents.
3.Harry let the snake / lizard go and placed his cousin / brother into a terrarium cage.
4.All Dursleys had to go away from their home because they were afraid that Harry would find and read the book / the letter.
5.Professor Dumbledore / Hagrid found Harry and brought him sweets /
a letter.
6.Harry Potter bought a wand / an owl for his studies.
7.Hagrid / Ron’s mother helped Harry to get to the platform 9 ¾.
Episode 2. At Hogwarts
8. Find the appropriate answer:
1. Who was the first classmate whom Harry met?
A) Hermione. |
C) Draco. |
B) Neville. |
D) Ron. |
2. Which house did the sorting hat want to offer for Harry?
A) Rawenclaw. |
C) Slytherin. |
B) Hufflepuff. |
D) Gryffindor. |
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3. |
What teacher did constantly pick on Harry Potter? |
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A) Dumbledore. |
C) Quirrel. |
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B) Snape. |
D) McGonagall. |
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4. |
What role did Harry’s father play in the quidditch game? |
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A) Keeper. |
C) Seeker. |
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B) Beater. |
D) Chaser. |
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5. |
Why was Hermione crying in the bathroom? |
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A) Because she was scared. |
C) Because she got a bad mark. |
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B) Because she was offended. |
D) Because she was expelled. |
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6. |
What creature was found in the dungeon by professor Quirrell? |
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A) A goblin. |
C) A troll. |
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B) A fearful three headed dog. |
D) A dragon. |
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Episode 3. Quidditch match
9. Explain the rules of the game using these words:
A chaser |
A quaffle |
A seeker |
A bludger |
A beater |
A snitch |
A keeper
A hoop
10. Answer the questions:
1. What teams played in this game?
2. What happened with Harry during the match?
3. Who helped Harry to capture his broomstick?
4. Why Harry’s team won in this game?
5. Who was responsible for accident with Harry’s broomstick according Hermione’s words?
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Episode 4. Merry Christmas
11. Find the appropriate answer:
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Who was the owner of Fluffy? |
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A) Dumbledore. |
C) Hagrid. |
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B) Nicholas Flamel. |
D) Snape. |
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2. |
What was Harry’s Christmas present from unknown person? |
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A) Sweater. |
C) Dragon. |
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B) Invisibility Cloak. |
D) Spell book. |
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3. |
What did Harry see in the Mirror of Erised at first? |
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A) He won the Quidditch Cup. |
С) He saw his parents. |
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B) He conquered Voldemort. |
D) He owned the philosopher’s stone. |
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4. What did the Mirror of Erised show to people?
A)It showed the future.
B)It showed the past.
C)It showed the truth of life.
D)It showed the dreams.
5. What was for the Philosopher’s Stone?
A) For making silver; |
C) For getting immortality; |
B) For getting more money; |
D) For making Elixir to get everlasting |
glory. |
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6. How did Hagrid get the dragon’s egg? |
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A) He won it. |
C) He bought it. |
B) It was presented to him. |
D) He found it in the Dark Forest. |
7. What for was Draco Malfoy punished?
A) For his misconduct. |
C) For his cowardice. |
B) For his lie. |
D) For his dishonest intentions. |
8. What did children do with Hagrid in the Dark Forest?
A)They walked in the Forest.
B)They found traces of centaur.
C)They looked for injured unicorn.
D)They searched for Voldemort.
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Episode 5. Searching the philosopher’s stone
12. Restore the sequence of events.
1.Three friends come along the corridor under the Invisibility cloak.
2.Hermione stays with Ron to help him.
3.Harry and Hermione go through the magical plants.
4.Neville tries to stop Harry and his friends.
5.Quirrell’s body turns into ash as Harry touches him.
6.Harry sees professor Quirrell and the Mirror of Erised in the dungeon.
7.Harry finds the right key and the friends open the door.
8.Voldemort tries to convince Harry to give the stone to him.
9.The harp stops playing and the dog is awaken.
10.Ron sacrifices his figure to checkmate.
Post-watching activities:
13. Who said this? Describe the situation.
1.What happened down in the dungeons between you andProfessorQuirrellis acompletesecret,so,naturally,thewholeschoolknows.
2.This boy will be famous. There won’t be a child in our world who doesn't know his name.
3.I remember every wand I've ever sold, Mr. Potter. It just so happens that the phoenix, whose tail feather resides in your wand gave one other feather, just one. It is curious that you should be destined for this wand when its brother gave you that scar.
4.Ah! Another Weasley. I know just where to put you...Gryffindor!!
5.Nothing, I repeat, nothing gives a student the right to walk about the school at night. Therefore, as punishment for your actions, 50 points will be taken.
6.You'll be okay, Harry. You're a great wizard, you really are.
7.Snape was trying to...save me?
8.There is no good and evil. There is only power, and those too weak to seek it. Together, we'll do extraordinary things. Just give me the stone!
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