REVIEW OF BOOK.  FOR 8a form.

     The Philosopher’s Stone is the first in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series of seven novels that have made her the most successful literary author of all time, selling in excess of 400 million copies world-wide. The books are read and enjoyed by children and adults alike and have also been made into hugely popular films.

When I first began reading the Philosopher’s stone I was immediately struck by how good – and laugh-out-loud funny – the humour was. Rowling has managed to infuse this book with a lovely wit and charm that will both amuse and delight adults and children.

There are characters in this book that will remind us of all the people we have met. Everybody knows or knew a spoilt, overweight boy like Dudley or a bossy and interfering (yet kind-hearted) ... Читать дальше »

Раздел 2 (задания по чтению)    

FOR 8a form HOMEWORK. PREPARING TO EXAM

Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами и их заголовками: к каждому тексту, обозначенному буквами А–G, подберите соответствующий заголовок, обозначенный цифрами 1–8. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.    

 1.  The scientific explanation  

5.  Places without rainbows 

 2.  The real shape  

6.  A personal vision  

3.  A lucky sign 

 7.  A bridge between worlds 

 4.  Some tips  

8.  Impossible to catch 

  A.  Two people never see the same rainbow. Each person sees a different one. It happens because the raindrops are constantly moving so the rainbow is always changing too. Each t ... Читать дальше »