CHAPTERS 11,12, 13

I. Read the chapters and find the following words and word combinations:

1. WORDS TO BE STUDIED: framework of the roof 73, slovenly 74, eiderdown 75, chilblained fingers 75, a moisturizer 79, to fondle smb’s ears 80, to beckon 81, cherubs 81, reports (like pistol shots) 81, allegations 83, to say chidingly 86, a motley crowd 86, to acknowledge smb. 87, to rejoice 87, catkins 87, crocuses 87, moth-ball 89, smb.’s faux pas 91, a baby-sitter 91.

2. WORD COMBINATIONS TO BE FUNCTIONALIZED: to mimic smb’s tones 74, to sponge on smb. 78, to be battened on by smb. 79, to have food for thought 79, a stray cat 80, an infernal bedlam 81, to report bad behaviour 81, to disgrace oneself 81, to rack one’s conscience for smth. 82, to make allegations of smth. 84, to jeopardize one’s hopes 84, to back up smb. or smth. 86, to ensconce oneself in a seat 86, to feed smb. by bottle 87, to put smb. on one’s guard 88, the vagaries of human nature 88, to leave much to be desired 88, to live within one’s income 92, to aspire to do smth. 92, to envy smb. from the bottom of one’s heart 92, to make one’s farewells 92, it would be amusing if it were not so pathetic 92, to tell smth. with a wealth of mirthful detail 93, what beats me is … 93, to get the knack of smth. 93, to chuck smb. under the chin 94.

II. Answer the following questions:

1. How did the members of the school staff accept the future appointment of Miss Enderby?

2. What problems arose due to the cold that settled at Elm Hill?

3. What did Anna get to know during her visit to Joan Berry?

4. What did the conversation with Maurice center around?

5. What does Anna come to know about Joan Berry in connection with the Youth Club?

6. What do you get to know about Maurice?

7. What impressions of Joan Berry had Anna got after visiting her?

8. What was the purpose of Miss Enderby’s visit to Anna’s class?

9. What features of Miss Enderby’s character do you get to know of from the investigation made by her? How does the author describe the whole scene?

10. How did Anna feel after the encounter with Mrs. Bond?

11. What were the relations between Tom and Anna?

12. What more do we get to know of Mrs. Flynn? How does the author describe the tea- party? Is the description done by the author or through Anna’s eyes?

13. What did the conversation at table hover around?

14. What did Mrs. Adam’s faux pas consist in?

15. How can you characterize the conversation at table and the ladies from whatever is described about the tea-party?

16. What were the viewpoints of Anna and Tom on happiness?

17. Had the relations between Anna and Tom changed?