Before you read SHI, Grammar 1 Read this dialogue and complete the questions and answers with ‘did’ or ‘didn’t’. When ou. Lucy Maud Montgomery write Anne of Green Gables?’ ‘In 1908! oo 1 ‘How .. people travel at that time?’ 2 ‘People .. travel by car. They often walked, 3. people have telephones?’ 4 ‘No they ’ 5 ‘Where people buy food?’ 6 ‘They .. .. go to supermarkets. They went to shops.’ ua 7 ‘What . people do in their free time?’ ‘They visited their friends for tea’ 2 Complete the sentences with is, are, do or does. is doesn’t _are- is aren’t doesn't haven't is Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert ..2@f€.. brother and sister. They live in a town called Avonlea, which (1) ......... in Canada. They live and work on their farm. They (2) _. Married and (3) «...... got any children. They want someone to help on their farm. a friend of Matthew and Marilla’s _ know that Matthew their farm. Rachel Lynde (4) She also lives in Avonlea. She (5) ..... and Marilla are looking for a boy to help on to live with . She is going .. eleven years old Ss matthew and Anne (6) .... .. know that Matthew and Marilla. She (7) - Marilla want a boy and not a girl.Vocabulary 3 Match the adjectives that mean the opposite. 1 CU bad a last 20 big b late 30) early ¢ little 4U first d good 5 happy A€ strange 6 [e] normal f unhappy 7 right g wrong 4 Complete the sentences, using some of the adjectives from exercise 3. first. happy good early little steantge Marilla thinks that Anne is strange, because she talks too much. 1 Matthew always gets up ... to work on his farm. 2 Matthew is a............ person. He is always kind to Anne. 3 Anne is very .......... to come to Green Gables. 4 Mathew and Marilla live in & 1... town called Avonlea. 5 Matthew sees Anne for the ........... time at the station. Grammar 5 Put the verbs in brackets ( ) into the contracted form. ‘t.. got a brother or sister. (has not) 1 Anne ‘emember her parents. (does not) 2 Anne has a big imagination. And she ..... intelligent. is) 3 Matthew old. (is not, is) 4 Matthew and Marilla 5 Matthew and Marilla Canada. (are not, are) . 50 years old. He .. .. go out very much. (do not) .. American. They fromChapter 1 Anne Arrives at Green Gables »)2 Matthew Cuthbert lived with his sister Marilla. The name of their house was Green Gables. It was ina little town called Avonlea. Matthew was a farmer, He worked hard on his farm every day. One afternoon, Matthew went out in his buggy*. He had to do something important. His friend Rachel Lynde, was very surprised to see him go out, “That's strange*,’ she said. ‘Matthew never goes out.’ Rachel went to speak to Marilla about this. When Rachel arrived at Green Gables, she asked Marilla, “Where’s Matthew going?’ ‘He’s going to Bright River Station,’ said Marilla. He’s meeting a little boy. The boy doesn’t have a mother or a father. He’s an orphan*. The orphan boy is going to live with us. Our friend, Mrs. Spencer, helped us to find him. Matthew is 60 years old now and he needs some help on the farm.’ Rachel was not happy to hear this. ‘Why vom t they tell me about this before,’ she thought*. | 7 father buggy a type oftransport.Youneeda —_orphana child with no pies nh ik horse, See the picture on page 13 thought the pat form 9 strange not normal~ Anne of Green, Gables ~ a pat idea to invite a stranger to their house.’ Station. iol ee as Bright River iful road with lots of apple ea When he arrived, he didn’t see a boy at the station. There was just a girl. There was a man there. The man said, “That little girl is waiting for you. She’s from the orphanage*.’ ‘But that’s not possible!’ said Matthew. ‘I have to meet a little boy, not a girl.’ Matthew didn’t like speaking to people. But he had to speak to the little girl. He did not speak first because the little girl spoke first. Her name was Anne Shirley. She had lots of red hair and lots of freckles* on her face. She was very happy to see Matthew. She talked a lot. ‘Are you Matthew of Green Gables?’ she asked. ‘I’m so happy to meet you. My name is Anne Shirley. But you can call me Anne.’ At first, Matthew didn’t know what to do. Then he decided to take Anne home.‘Marilla will decide what to do,’ thought Matthew. On the way home, Anne chatted* all the time. ‘I don’t like my red hair and freckles. I want to have freckles Anne has some of these on her face. They are brown spots on your face and body to chat to talk Journey you go on a journey when you travel from one place to another place orphanage a place for children who have no ‘mother or father 11~ Lucy Maud Montgomery ~ black hair. But it’s red and I can't change the colour,’ Anne enjoyed the journey. She thought the ide was very beautiful. She saw a road counu’y: called The Avenue. Anne had a lot of imagination She called it, “The White Way of Delight*.’ ‘Then she saw a pond”. It was just a normal pond. But ‘Anne used her imagination again. She called it “The Lake of Shining Waters*.’ Matthew was silent. He enjoyed listening to Anne. He didn’t have to say anything because Anne talked all the time. When they were very near Green Gables, Anne saw a house and said, “That’s it! That's Green Gables.’ And she was right. ‘They arrived at Green Gables and Marilla opened the door, When she saw Anne, she said, “Where's the boy? There must be a boy! We asked for a boy!’ Anne listened in silence. Then she cried, ‘You don’t want me because I’m not a boy. Nobody wants me!’ Marilla and Matthew didn’t know what to do. They decided to wait until the morning. It was late. They couldn't do anything today. delight sorniething that makes you very happy _ shining waters water that has pond a small lake many different colours 49~ Lacy Mand. Montgomery ~ They had dinner, but Anne couldn't cat. She was very sad. Anne went to bed. Anne's bedroom was very empty. There was only a bed, a small table and a little mirror. Near the table, there was a window. Later, Marilla spoke to Matthew about Anne. “We have to send her back to the orphanage. I want to take her to Mrs. Spencer's house tomorrow. Matthew didn’t agree. ‘Why?’ asked Marilla. ‘How can she be good for us?” “We can be good for her,’ replied* Matthew. Early in the morning, Anne woke up. At first, she didn’t remember anything, “Where am I’ she thought. Then she remembered. This was Green Gables and they didn’t want her here. She wasn't a boy! Anne opened the bedroom window. It was a beautiful morning. There was a lovely garden and lots of trees. But Anne had to leave. Just then, Marilla came in, “We have to go soon,’ she said. ‘After breakfast, Anne and Marilla went to Mrs. Spencer's house. They went in the buggy. Anne was very unhappy, but she wanted to enjoy the to reply you do this when you answer a question~ Anne of Green, Gables ~ journey. Anne chatted a lot and Marilla said, ‘You enjoy talking. So, ... talk to me about your life.’ So Anne told Marilla her story. ‘I was eleven years old in March. I was born in Bolingbroke in Nova Scotia. My mother and father died when I was only three months old. Then I lived with different families. One day, I had to go to the orphanage. I was at the orphanage for four months, and now I’m here with you.’ Marilla listened to Anne’s sad story. For the first time, she thought, ‘Maybe I’m wrong. Can she stay with us?” Soon they arrived at Mrs. Spencer's big yellow house. Mrs. Spencer apologised* to Marilla, ‘I'm sorry, I didn’t know you wanted a boy, and nota girl.’ ‘Can Anne go back to the orphanage?’ asked Marilla. "Yes,’ said Mrs. Spencer, but Mrs. Blewett is looking for a little girl. Anne can live with her.’ Marilla didn’t like this idea. She knew that Mrs. Blewett was unkind* to children. And then, Mrs. Blewett arrived. ‘Mrs. Blewett, do you want to take this little girl home with you?’ said Mrs. Spencer. to apologise to say that you cafe Sorry unkind not kind 15~ Lucy Maud Montgomery ~ Mrs. Blewett looked at Anne. Anne was frightened of her. “How old are you and what's your name?’ asked Mrs. Blewett. ‘My name...My name’s Anne and I’m,...’m eleven years old,’ said Anne. “Well, I can take her home now,’ said Mrs. Blewett. ‘I don’t know,’ said Marilla, ‘I want to take her home again. I need to talk to Matthew about this.’ Then there was a big smile on Anne’s face. “Oh Miss Cuthbert, can I stay?’ said Anne. “We have to decide,’ said Marilla. Anne and Marilla returned to Green Gables. Marilla didn’t say anything to Matthew at first. When they were alone, Marilla told Matthew, ‘Anne can stay. We'll tell her tomorrow.’ Matthew was very happy. That evening Marilla told Anne to say a prayer™. In her bedroom Anne said the prayer. Marilla listened to her. Anne thanked God for the ‘White Way of Delight’, and the ‘Lake of Shining Waters’. And then she said, ‘Please can! stay at Green Gables?’ rayer when you talk to God, you Say a prayerSSS the order that they happen in . one day asks Marilla where girl is waiting forChapter 2 Anne Finds a Friend > 3 Inthe afternoon, Marilla spoke to Anne. “You can stay at Green Gables,’ said Marilla. Anne was very happy. ‘Can I call you aunt?” asked Anne. ‘No, because I’m not really your aunt,’ said Marilla. “But can you imagine that you're my aunt?’ ‘No I can’t,’ said Marilla. don’t like imagining things.’ ‘Oh Marilla, it’s so sad not to have an imagination.’ Then Marilla told Anne some more good news*. ‘There’s a young girl, Diana. She lives near Green Gables. One day, you can meet her. Maybe you can be friends.’ ‘A real friend,’ thought Anne. Anne wanted a friend very much. She went to her bedroom and looked in the mirror and said, ‘You're only Anne of Green Gables, but it’s good to be Anne of Green Gables!’ For the next two weeks, Anne helped Marilla toimagine to think something is real when it isn’t News new information® ~ Anne of Green Gables ~ y tree in the area. She visited every pond and every lake. Matthew loved listening to Anne. Marilla also enjoyed listening to Anne. But she didn’t tell Anne this, One morning, Rachel Lynde arrived. She wanted to see Anne. When Rachel arrived, she asked Marilla, ‘Why didn’t Anne go back to the orphanage?’ “We quite like her,’ said Marilla. ‘Of course, she has to learn many things. Everything is new for her. We need to teach her these things.’ At that moment, Anne ran into the house. “Well,” said Rachel. “You look very skinny* and plain*,...and with your red hair,...well, you look like a carrot.” ‘I HATE YOU!’ cried* Anne. You are a very rude* woman!’ ® Anne went to her bedroom. Marilla was angry with Anne. It was rude to speak to an adult* in that way. Marilla was also angry with Rachel. “You were very unkind to Anne,” said Marilla to Rachel. i Kind skinny very thin tude not plain ordinary, nothing special adult when you are over 18 years of to cry (here) to say something ina ‘age you are an adult loud voice, often when you are angry 21= Lucy Mand Montgomery ~ “pon't forget.” ‘Anne doesn't: know what's hat’s wron, as also angry and she went home, | », She needs to learn,” right, and w 8 Rachel w: : Now Marilla had to make a decision. She had to punish* Anne. Soon, she decided what to do. She went to Anne’s bedroom and said, ‘Anne, you must apologise to Rachel.” ‘| can never apologise to that rude woman,’ said Anne. “Then you will stay in your room, said Marilla. The next day, breakfast, lunch and dinner passed. ‘Anne wasn't there. It was very quiet at the table. Anne ate in her room. She didn’t eat very much. That evening, Marilla went out. Matthew went to Anne’s room. Anne smiled when she saw Matthew. But she was very sad. ‘Anne,’ said Matthew. ‘It’s better to say sorry to Rachel. You'll have to say sorry one day. Why not say sorry now?’ ‘Tl do it for you, to make you happy,’ said Anne. The next day, Anne and Marilla went [© Rachel’s house to apologise. When they arrived, to:punish Marila does this, She tells Anne to do something, because Anne Was tude to Rachel, 920fucy anaud Mantgemery ~ “yim so sorty Mrs Rachel y to Marilla and Matthew. Thanks to them, Tan stay me! also w4 ad tome Jes. Please forgive’ with Anne's apology rin that way. rhey te sok jab was happy wrong to speak to you e colour of your hair avGreen ¢ Rachel “Maybe Twas ‘And maybe, 17 v will be better.” On the way Marilla had a strange for this little girl. One day, Anne went to Sunday School*, Marilla made a dress for her. Anne didn’t like it. It was dark and plain. On the way to Sunday School, she saw some flowers. She put them on her hat. ‘At the school, there were some girls. They had beautiful pink and blue dresses. The girls looked at Anne. She was strange, with her plain dress he future, th home, Anne chatted to Marilla. feeling. Maybe it was love, and flowers in her hat. When Anne came home, she spoke to Marilla about Sunday School. Ammen ie Suey School very much,’ said arilla. ‘I don’t think it’s very interesting: ee 0 accept an apology Y School a schoo! to learn about feligion 24Lgemery ~ — tacy Mand Mor qall the teacher's questions. But Foften Lansweres fthe wi Jooked out © waters.” must think more a! ndow. Lcould see the Lake of shining “You Marilla. On Friday, e, Anne was excites me,’ she thought. d at Diana’s house. Diana was dark hair and black eyes. She bout your lessons,’ said Anne and Marilla went to Diana's hous d but also worried. ‘I hope that Diana like: They arrive beautiful. She had had a happy expression. “This is Anne,’ said Marilla. ‘Diana, take Anne to the garden to look at the flowers.’ Anne and Diana went into the garden. “Oh Diana,’ said Anne, ‘do you think we can be best friends forever?’ ‘I think so,’ said Diana. ‘It will be nice to have a friend to play with.’ Anne and Diana promised* to be best friends They made a special promise. They looked at each other and said, ‘I will be your special friend forever.’ Diana thought that Anne was very strange. But she was very happy to have this new friend. Anne to promise to agree to do something always 26~ Anne of Green, Gables ~ was different from other girls. ‘You're girl Anne, but 1 like you,’ she said a strange / aN eee she had a real Later, Matthew came = ie y ome. He gave Anne a box of sweets. Anne was so happy. ‘I'll give some of the sweets to Diana,’ she thought. On Sunday, Anne had some exciting news for Marilla. ‘Oh Marilla,’ she said, ‘there’s going to be a Sunday School picnic next week. There will be real ice-cream. Just imagine, real ice-cream! Can I go? Please can I go?’ Marilla agreed. “You can go to the picnic,’ she said. ‘But,’ said Anne, ‘everybody must take a picnic basket* of things to eat. How can! go without one?’ ‘Don’t worry, I'll make some food for you,’ said Marilla. So, for the rest of the week, Anne was very excited, She talked about the picnic. She thought about the picnic. And she dreamed about the picnic. basket you put things ina basket, like fruit and food 27SSS 88 88888 59° E¢ . "» \ d tick (/) the ones that are true. she can stay at Green Gables. e time to play outside. e listening to Anne. nne is very skinny: Rachel. nday School dress. k that Sunday School is very a at Green Gables. JOU)\day School today. | saw her this lool. Her name's Anne. She sles with the Cuthbert family. years old. She's got 3S Was plain and (6) . er hat. That was very strange. 'S to see if you are right. 1 letter? SSG 990099 0 lt” B50, " "™"E . Listen toChapter 3 Anne Sta rts School Anne and Marilla were at home. ‘Where's mnie a 4 | can't find it.’ said Marilla. our bedroom,’ said Anne, One day. my brooch " layed with it, in y' only in your bedroom. oe aril couldn't find the brooch in her room, “pid you lose it?’ asked Marilla. ‘No, I didn’t lose it,” replied Anne. Marilla didn’t believe her. ‘But I didn’t do anything,’ said Anne. ‘Well, you aren't going to the picnic on Wednesday afternoon,’ said Marilla. Wednesday morning arrived. It was the day of the picnic. Anne decided to apologise to Marilla. She really wanted to go to the picnic. ‘I took the brooch!’ said Anne to Marilla. ‘I played with it near the Lake of Shining Waters. I lost it there.” Anne asked for her punishment. She wanted her punishment before the picnic. But the punishment was... that she couldn’t go to the picnic. Anne was very unhappy. At lunch she didn’t > ‘| pl brooch a piece of jewellery, usually put On a jacket or jumper 30~ Anne of Green Gables. eat anything. But after lunch the TC Was a pre ore AS a great Marilla found the brooct ' 1 Tt was on he s! Anne's story about the old dres brooch wi sn ‘T'm sorry that I didn’t believe you,’ said Marilla ‘But I'm also angry about your story. You didn’t lose the brooch at the Lake of Shining Waters, Listen, I'll say I’m Sorry if you say you're sorry. Marilla and Anne apologised. ‘So now Anne you can go to the picnic,’ said Marilla. And so Anne went to the picnic. She enjoyed it very much. When she returned from the picnic, she was very happy, and very tired. ‘Oh Marilla, the picnic was wonderful. We had tea and then we went on a boat on the Lake of Shining Waters. The ice-cream was delicious. I can’t describe that ice-cream in words.’ Anne was happy again. On the first day of September, Anne started school. She enjoyed her first day. ® Mr. Phillips, the teacher, was strange. He wes tall and skinny. He didn’t listen to Anne. Another 31cacy Mand Montgomery ~ seal Brissy Andrews a8 his favourite savas happy because she sat next cat, Bue ANNE . weeks Jater, Anne and Diana walked to o school was called Gilbert Blythe. Gilbert at school liked him, beautiful. Diana a boy class. Evet ybody ad brown hair and green eyes. . nne didn’t look at Gilbert. She at the Lake of Shining Waters. Gilbert Anne to Jook at him. So later that day, he bad. He laughed at* Anne’s was in theit At school A looked wanted did something very hair and shouted: “Carrots, Carrots!’ «you horrible boy!’ shouted Anne. And she hit Gilbert on the head with her book. Mr. Phillips decided to punish Anne, and not Gilbert. Anne had to stand in front of the blackboard’ all afternoon. ‘I was wrong, not Anne,’ said Gilbert. “You must punish me and not Anne.’ But Mr. Phillips only punished Anne. Mr. Phillips wrote something 0” the blackboard: ae to laugh ina negative way rd the place where the teacher writes in front of the cass 32Montgomery ~ fucy TN y has very bad temper*. Anne Shirley ley has ) ¢ Shirl a control he y bad temper. Gilbert apolois But that wasn One day Anne arrived late for school, e's classmates* also arrived late Mr. Phillips did not punish the other students. He only punished Anne. And her punishment was ... to sit next to Gilbert Blythe! Gilbert wanted to give Anne some sweets. But ‘Anne didn’t want to talk to Gilbert. On that day Anne made an important decision. +] will never go to school again!’ said Anne. Athome Anne told Marilla about her decision. Marilla didn’t know what to do. Then Marilla decided to ask Rachel for some advice*. ‘Don't do ; “tthe end of Anne's anything: problems. Twelve of Ann for school. But anything. Don’t say anything,’ said Rachel. ‘’m sure after a few days she will return to school.’ Marilla agreed with Rachel. She decided not to say anything to Anne. Anne was sad because she didn’t see Diana at school. But she played with Diana after school. ‘I like playing with Diana s° bad temper someone with a bad temper gets anary very auily classmates students, just like Anne advice a helpful suggestion 34~ Anne of Green, Gables ~ much,’ she told Marilla, ‘Tl hope Dian me. ‘a Never leaves When Anne said this, Marill Matthew was surprised. It Marilla laugh like that. Soon, it was October. She enjoyed the beautiful colours of autumn. ‘Tam so happy to live in a world where there are Octobers,’ she said. ‘I don't want to live in a world where, after September, it’s November.’ Anne was happy. But soon, there were more problems. fa laughed so much, Was strange to hear One day, Marilla had to go out. ‘Anne, you can invite Diana to tea,’ said Marilla. ‘Here’s a bottle of fruit juice. You can give some to Diana,’ she said. Anne was very excited about this. Tea time soon arrived and Anne and Diana were together. They had a wonderful time, having tea, and chatting like adults. Then Anne gave Diana some fruit juice. Diana drank not one, not two, but three glasses of fruit juice. Anne chatted a lot, as usual, But soon Diana didn’t feel very well. Diana had to go home. 35Lucy Maud Montgomery ~ s. ‘Poor Diana,’ she gad about this. ‘Poor a," she vas very sad ‘Anne was eae Jay, Anne understood the problem, the next ¢ ‘o talk to Anne. angry. Diana returned on Manilla w anted ¢ : a's mother is very “Dian. ; , Di day and she wasn t very well. What did ome J . er you give Diana to drink? asked Marilla. ‘Only fruit juice,’ said Anne. Manila looked in the kitchen. She saw a bottle, But it wasn't a bottle of fruit juice. It was a bottle of medicine*. A bottle of red medicine. The fruit juice was in a different place. Marilla and Anne tried to explain everything to Diana’s mother, Mrs. Barry. Mrs. Barry was tall, with black hair, and black eyes, like Diana. . ‘It was a mistake*. We're sorry,’ they both said. But Mrs. Barry didn’t forgive Anne. She didn’t believe Anne. And she didn’t want Diana to play with Anne any more. ‘What can I do?’ thought Anne. The next afternoon, Diana came to say goodbye. “Oh Diana, please think of me sometimes.’ »9 > 10 “Of course,’ replied Diana. medicine Something a doctor gives you to make you better Mistake én erro, Something you do wrong 36~ Anne of Green, Gabtes 7 The following morning, school books. Tm going back to school, T can’ Diana. But I can see her,’ Anne Prepared her t speak to a 37activities ww vee F109 LSS sSOSAERNENINE NNN NR AGG, WOA$>$>°$W Reading d the sentences and put the names of the people 1 Rea inthe 9APS a el a Mr. Phillips Re Tanne_Diana Gilbert Maritfa Mr iillips Rachel og played with the prooch in aril.» bedroorn anne player und her brooch on her old dress 1 z and. apologised to each other, _ went to the picnic and enjoyed the ice: anne gat next tO wr" at school. said ‘carrots!’ to Anne. punished Anne, but not Gilbert. hool again. _ decided not to go to scl la some advice. ... had tea together. ine instead of fruit juice. _ gave Marill _ drank medic SPervauaun Grammar 2 Complete this Barry. Use the [ being forgive have new dialogue between Anne and Mrs. words in the box. ‘e know play 2G want say...... that I'm to give Diana Anne ‘Oh Mrs. Barry, | would like to sorry. Please forgive me. | didn’t @) . medicine. I’m only a little orphan girl, and | only one friend in the world. That friend is Diane _... that it was medicine, and not fruit _ with Dian? (2) we | didn’t (3) juice. Please don’t say that | can’t (4) anymore. | enjoy (5) with her so much. ae Barry ‘| am not going to (6) ..... with my daughter again. Now go home 38vocabulary 3 Look at these words and circle the odd on @ out, a shirt b hat - 1 a water b fruit juice dross, 2 ablackboard b teacher © studeny 4 eran a picnic : 2 Classmate ; ; ann . nck © breaklast d beara E © bedroom 5 aexcited bunhappy ¢ angry g een Before-reading Activities WV BVP Bg Brrr -:*F*EXQ Wr 4 Look at these statements about what might happen next in the story. Write yes, no, or maybe next to each statement. Anne will do well at school - Yes a Anne and Diana will talk to each other again b Anne and Gilbert will be friends ¢ Anne will find a new friend d Marilla will be angry with Anne Listening > 15 Listen to the first part of Chapter 4 and complete these sentences with the right name. Diana wrote .... ... a letter. : 1 Anne and _. were always the best in the class at school. , 2 Anne and were alone at home that evening: came to Green Gables. is Minnie May’s sister. un. wasn't well. uw went to find a doctor. ana 39Chapter 4 Anne and her Adventures 1 Atschool Diana wrote 2 letter to Anne : pe ty with you. But Pll always be your special friend. lll always love you, Your true friend, Diana ad. But she was happy to read the Anne was S! da lot at school. Soon, Anne letter. Anne studies and Gilbert were the be e best. And sometimes Gilbert was st in the class. Sometimes Anne was th the best. Anne wanted to learn a lot of things. One day, Marilla had to go out. ‘Tl be back tomorrow,’ said Marilla. ‘So it’s just you and Matthew at home tonight.’ Anne had lots of things to do. She studied for school. It was important to study hard. She wanted to be better than Gilbert. In the evening, Diana came to Green Gables. She was very worried. 40