Exercises to Chapter 1
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Chapter 1
1. Comprehension
Are the following statements true or false? Correct them if they are false.
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1. “The Hound of the Baskervilles” is narrated by Doctor Watson. |
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2. It is clear from the very beginning of the book that Holmes possesses great powers of deduction. |
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3. Holmes liked to work early in the morning. |
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4. Holmes preferred eating fast. |
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5. Dr Mortimer was a punctual man. |
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6. Dr Mortimer had a mastiff. |
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7. Dr Watson was taking part in the conversation. |
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8. Dr Mortimer took a box from his pocket. |
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9. James Mortimer said that something terrible had been happening. |
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10. Holmes managed to solve Dr Mortimer’s problem. |
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2. Vocabulary
1) посетитель ____________________________
2) не торопиться ____________________________
3) заинтересовать ____________________________
4) стук в дверь ____________________________
5) проводить в комнату ____________________________
6) поздороваться ____________________________
7) очень сильно ____________________________
8) с Вашего позволения ____________________________
9) жуткий ____________________________
10) дело ____________________________
3. Word Portrait
1) Describe Dr James Mortimer. What was so unusual about his appearance?
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2) How can you characterise Holmes? Pick out the words and sentences that help to characterise him.
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4. Who’s the author?
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‘Well, Watson. I’m afraid that a doctor from Devonshire won’t bring us anything of real interest.’ __________
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‘I think you must be Sherlock Holmes.’ ____________
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‘How do you do, Dr Mortimer?’ ___________
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‘I need your help very badly.’ ____________
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‘Something very strange and frightening has been happening.’ _____________
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‘I’ll help you if I can.’ ______________
5. What did they say?
Put the sentences in ex. 4 into the reported speech.
6. Baker Street Club
Can you match the detectives on the left with their creators on the right?
1. Hercule Poirot a) E.S. Gardner
2. Auguste Dupin b) R. Stout
3. Father Brown c) A. Christie
4. Nero Wolfe d) G. Simenon
5. Perry Mason e) G.K. Chesterton
6. Commissaire Maigret f) E.A. Poe
7. Retelling
Retell the chapter highlighting the most important facts and using the words from ex.2.
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