9 grade apropiación

Read and answer the following question:

'Miss Morstan entered the room with a firm step and an outward composure of manner. She was a blonde young lady, small, dainty, well gloved, and dressed in the most perfect taste. There was, however, a plainness and simplicity about her costume which bore with it a suggestion of limited means. The dress was a sombre grayish beige, untrimmed and unbraided, and she wore a small turban of the same dull hue, relieved only by a suspicion of white feather in the side. Her face had neither regularity of feature nor beauty of complexion, but her expression was sweet and amiable, and her large blue eyes were singularly spiritual and sympathetic. In an experience of women which extends over many nations and three separate continents, I have never looked upon a face which gave a clearer promise of a refined and sensitive nature. I could not but observe that as she took the seat which Sherlock Holmes placed for her, her lip trembled, her hand quivered, and she showed every sign of intense inward agitation.'

1. Whose impression of Miss Morstan are we presented with in this extract?

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What might her clothing suggest about her?

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How does Conan Doyle reveal her state of mind?

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'Pshaw, my dear boy! It was simplicity itself. I don't wish to be theatrical. It is all patent and above-board. Two officers who are in command of a convict-guard learn an important secret as to buried treasure. A map is drawn for them by an Englishman named Jonathan Small. You remember that we saw the name upon the chart in Captain Morstan's possession. He had signed it on behalf of himself and his associates — the sign of the four, as he somewhat dramatically called it. Aided by this chart, the officers—or one of them—gets the treasure and brings it to England, leaving, we will suppose, some condition under which he received it unfulfilled. Now, then, why did not Jonathan Small get the treasure himself? The answer is obvious. The chart is dated at a time when Morstan was brought into close association with convicts. Jonathan Small did not get the treasure because he and his associates were themselves convicts and could not get away.'

Who is speaking in this extract?

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How does Conan Doyle show that Holmes thinks understanding this crime is easy?

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What do we learn about the relationship between Holmes and Watson from this extract?

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'The aborigines of the Andaman Islands may perhaps claim the distinction of being the smallest race upon this earth, though some anthropologists prefer the Bushmen of Africa, the Digger Indians of America, and the Terra del Fuegians. The average height is rather below four feet, although many full-grown adults may be found who are very much smaller than this. They are a fierce, morose, and intractable people, though capable of forming most devoted friendships when their confidence has once been gained.' Mark that, Watson. Now, then, listen to this. 'They are naturally hideous, having large, misshapen heads, small, fierce eyes, and distorted features. Their feet and hands, however, are remarkably small. So intractable and fierce are they that all the efforts of the British official have failed to win them over in any degree. They have always been a terror to shipwrecked crews, braining the survivors with their stone-headed clubs, or shooting them with their poisoned arrows. These massacres are invariably concluded by a cannibal feast.' Nice, amiable people, Watson!'

What impression are we given of the Andaman Island aborigines?

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How does Doyle emphasise the nature of these people?

According to Holmes' source, how have the Andaman islanders treated survivors of shipwrecks?

How does Holmes express his feelings on the book's description of the Andaman people?

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 1)
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

1 I can [taste / smell / see] burning! Quick! It's coming from the kitchen!
2 Don't [touch / feel / watch] anything electrical with wet hands. You might get a shock.
3 It's very important to [listen / see / hear] to these instructions.
4 Jacques' [sound / listening / hearing] was damaged and now he can't enjoy music.
5 I don't mind if you [watch / see / look] television but please don't do it for hours.

Answer for 1: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 1)
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

1 I can [taste / smell / see] burning! Quick! It's coming from the kitchen!
2 Don't [touch / feel / watch] anything electrical with wet hands. You might get a shock.
3 It's very important to [listen / see / hear] to these instructions.
4 Jacques' [sound / listening / hearing] was damaged and now he can't enjoy music.
5 I don't mind if you [watch / see / look] television but please don't do it for hours.

Answer for 2: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 1)
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

1 I can [taste / smell / see] burning! Quick! It's coming from the kitchen!
2 Don't [touch / feel / watch] anything electrical with wet hands. You might get a shock.
3 It's very important to [listen / see / hear] to these instructions.
4 Jacques' [sound / listening / hearing] was damaged and now he can't enjoy music.
5 I don't mind if you [watch / see / look] television but please don't do it for hours.

Answer for 3: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 1)
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

1 I can [taste / smell / see] burning! Quick! It's coming from the kitchen!
2 Don't [touch / feel / watch] anything electrical with wet hands. You might get a shock.
3 It's very important to [listen / see / hear] to these instructions.
4 Jacques' [sound / listening / hearing] was damaged and now he can't enjoy music.
5 I don't mind if you [watch / see / look] television but please don't do it for hours.

Answer for 4: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 1)
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

1 I can [taste / smell / see] burning! Quick! It's coming from the kitchen!
2 Don't [touch / feel / watch] anything electrical with wet hands. You might get a shock.
3 It's very important to [listen / see / hear] to these instructions.
4 Jacques' [sound / listening / hearing] was damaged and now he can't enjoy music.
5 I don't mind if you [watch / see / look] television but please don't do it for hours.

Answer for 5: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 2)
Complete each sentence with one word related to the senses. More than one answer is sometimes possible.

6 Your painting __________ fantastic. How long did it take you to do it?
7 Only €50 for a laptop, you say? That __________ too good to be true!
8 Do you fancy coming to __________ a film with me at the weekend?
9 If you want to know how to do it properly, __________ me!
10 __________ carefully! I think it's raining outside.

Answer for 6: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 2)
Complete each sentence with one word related to the senses. More than one answer is sometimes possible.

6 Your painting __________ fantastic. How long did it take you to do it?
7 Only €50 for a laptop, you say? That __________ too good to be true!
8 Do you fancy coming to __________ a film with me at the weekend?
9 If you want to know how to do it properly, __________ me!
10 __________ carefully! I think it's raining outside.

Answer for 7: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 2)
Complete each sentence with one word related to the senses. More than one answer is sometimes possible.

6 Your painting __________ fantastic. How long did it take you to do it?
7 Only €50 for a laptop, you say? That __________ too good to be true!
8 Do you fancy coming to __________ a film with me at the weekend?
9 If you want to know how to do it properly, __________ me!
10 __________ carefully! I think it's raining outside.

Answer for 8: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 2)
Complete each sentence with one word related to the senses. More than one answer is sometimes possible.

6 Your painting __________ fantastic. How long did it take you to do it?
7 Only €50 for a laptop, you say? That __________ too good to be true!
8 Do you fancy coming to __________ a film with me at the weekend?
9 If you want to know how to do it properly, __________ me!
10 __________ carefully! I think it's raining outside.

Answer for 9: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Vocabulary set 1: The senses / Sense verbs (difficulty level 2)
Complete each sentence with one word related to the senses. More than one answer is sometimes possible.

6 Your painting __________ fantastic. How long did it take you to do it?
7 Only €50 for a laptop, you say? That __________ too good to be true!
8 Do you fancy coming to __________ a film with me at the weekend?
9 If you want to know how to do it properly, __________ me!
10 __________ carefully! I think it's raining outside.

Answer for 10: Write the word, do not use capital letters

Grammar point 2: (In order) to … , so (that) … (difficulty level 1)
Complete the sentences with in order to or so that.

16 Jared bought the ingredients _________________________ cook for the dinner party but they had to cancel.
17 I gave him $50 _________________________ he would have some money in an emergency.
18 We took a taxi _________________________ we wouldn't be late.
19 Chin-hung is blind and he uses a stick _________________________ help him walk along the street.
20 _________________________ I can get to know your names, can you write them on this piece of paper, please?

Answer for 16: Write the word do not use capital letter

Grammar point 2: (In order) to … , so (that) … (difficulty level 1)
Complete the sentences with in order to or so that.

16 Jared bought the ingredients _________________________ cook for the dinner party but they had to cancel.
17 I gave him $50 _________________________ he would have some money in an emergency.
18 We took a taxi _________________________ we wouldn't be late.
19 Chin-hung is blind and he uses a stick _________________________ help him walk along the street.
20 _________________________ I can get to know your names, can you write them on this piece of paper, please?

Answer for 17: Write the word do not use capital letter

Grammar point 2: (In order) to … , so (that) … (difficulty level 1)
Complete the sentences with in order to or so that.

16 Jared bought the ingredients _________________________ cook for the dinner party but they had to cancel.
17 I gave him $50 _________________________ he would have some money in an emergency.
18 We took a taxi _________________________ we wouldn't be late.
19 Chin-hung is blind and he uses a stick _________________________ help him walk along the street.
20 _________________________ I can get to know your names, can you write them on this piece of paper, please?

Answer for 18: Write the word do not use capital letter

Grammar point 2: (In order) to … , so (that) … (difficulty level 1)
Complete the sentences with in order to or so that.

16 Jared bought the ingredients _________________________ cook for the dinner party but they had to cancel.
17 I gave him $50 _________________________ he would have some money in an emergency.
18 We took a taxi _________________________ we wouldn't be late.
19 Chin-hung is blind and he uses a stick _________________________ help him walk along the street.
20 _________________________ I can get to know your names, can you write them on this piece of paper, please?

Answer for 19: Write the word do not use capital letter

Grammar point 2: (In order) to … , so (that) … (difficulty level 1)
Complete the sentences with in order to or so that.

16 Jared bought the ingredients _________________________ cook for the dinner party but they had to cancel.
17 I gave him $50 _________________________ he would have some money in an emergency.
18 We took a taxi _________________________ we wouldn't be late.
19 Chin-hung is blind and he uses a stick _________________________ help him walk along the street.
20 _________________________ I can get to know your names, can you write them on this piece of paper, please?

Answer for 20: Write the word do not use capital letter

Speaking

Oral interpretations from the Sherlock Holmes Book

Writing

You are Msr Mary and you have a personal diary where you write down all the events occurred daily. Today Tadeus Sholton was arrested, write down about it

Include
Where were you
what happened
How it happened
Details of it