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Match the definitions with the right words from the right-hand column. Give one derivative to these words if possible.
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| a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood; a person or thing that is very successful or impressive | ceiling conceit device hearth lo and behold neat peculiar phenomenon precocious rough | |
| (disapproving) too much pride in yourself and what you do | ||
| strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying SYN odd | ||
| an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job | ||
| the floor at the bottom of a fireplace; (literary) home and family life | ||
| the top inside surface of a room; the highest limit or amount of smth | ||
| having a surface that is not even or regular; OPP smooth; not exact; not including all details SYN approximate; not gentle or careful, violent; simply made and not finished in every detail; plain or basic. | ||
| small, with a pleasing shape or appearance | ||
| (sometimes disapproving) (of a child) having developed particular abilities and ways of behaving at a much younger age than usual | ||
| (humorous) used for calling attention to a surprising or annoying thing |
10. Complete the sentences with the right preposition:
a. Matilda was so animated and excited that Miss honey asked her to calm ______.
b. Miss Honey tried to explain to Matilda that they were dealing _____ the unknown.
c. Miss Honey marveled ____ the child’s lack of conceit and self-conscious.
d. The teacher wondered if the girl’s ability to move objects had anything to do _____ her being precocious.
e. Miss Honey was walking slowly so the small child could keep _____ _____ her.
f. Miss Honey taught Matilda how to recognize trees ____ the shape of their leaves.
g. They walked ________ the narrow lane.
h. Matilda used to regard Miss Honey purely ____ a teacher.
i. They walked ____ the path to the house.
j. When Matilda rubbed her palm _______ walls, white powder came ______ on to her skin.
k. Help yourself ____ bread.
l. Matilda took a slice of bread more ____ ____ politeness than anything else.
m. Matilda appeared to be not in the least ill ____ ease sitting on an upturned box.
11. Match the words from the columns to make collocations and reproduce the situations where they have been used:
| 1. to explore 2. to change 3. to twist 4. to reveal 5. to light 6. to spread | n.a secret o.an ankle p.margarine q.the phenomenon r.the primus s.the subject |
Writing
Write either Miss Honey’s or Matilda’s diary entry for that day describing their feelings. Make use of the words and expressions for feelings and psychological states used in the chapter. Use up to 15 sentences.
Reading Guide 6