Домашнее чтение на английском языке по мотивам сказки "Красавица и чудовище"

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PART I

Once there was a very rich trader who had three sons and three daughters. All the girls were beautiful, but the loveliest one of all was the youngest. She was named Beauty, and this made her sisters very jealous. They hated her kind ways and fair face. They only liked rich silly people and parties. They laughed at Beauty, who liked to read, and help at home.

Suddenly misfortune came to the trader and he lost all his money in business. He had nothing left but a small farm.

On the farm, the man and his sons worked in the fields. Beauty got up each day at dawn. She cleaned the house, and got breakfast ready. Her sisters sat around all day moping, and doing nothing.

When they had lived for a year on the farm, good news came for the trader. One of his ships, laden with cargo, had come safely to port. He made ready to go to the city to see about it. The older girls hoped to be rich again, and they asked their father to bring them lots of new clothes.

«What would you like?» the trader asked Beauty.

«Perhaps you’ll bring me a rose», said Beauty. «I can’t seem to grow them here.»

In town, the father used most of the money from the ship’s goods to pay old debts. He started home as poor as when he’d left. Halfway home, he rode into a deep forest, and lost his way.

Suddenly he saw lights shining among the trees. A castle, brightly lit, lay inside a wide park. Thankfully, the trader hurried to the gate. The courtyard was empty. He stabled his horse, and went in the open door of the castle. Inside, he saw a friendly fire. A table was set for one, with good food in plenty. He went to the fire thinking, «The owner will surely pardon me for taking refuge here. I hope he comes in soon.»

He waited for hours. No one came. He was so hungry that at last he sat down and ate. Then he walked through the other rooms. They were all beautiful and well kept, but he saw no one. When he came to a bedroom he was so tired he went to bed.

He woke late next morning. He blinked in surprise, for a fine new suit lay in place of his damp, old one he’d worn the day before.

Outside, he found his horse already saddled, and set out for home. As he rode under a trellis heavy with roses he thought of Beauty’s wish, and picked a rose for her.

Just then there was a terrible roar, and a monstrous beast rushed up. «I saved your life, and you show your thanks by stealing my precious roses. You’ll die for this. Say your prayers, for in ten minutes I’ll kill you.»

«Majesty, forgive me», begged the trader. «I took the rose for one of my daughters. She asked me to bring her one.»

«My name is not Majesty», roared the creature. «My name is Beast. I hate flattery. You say you have daughters. Go home to them. Ask if one of them will die instead of you. If they refuse, you must return yourself in three months.» The trader swore to return in three months.

«What a strange beast», thought the trader. «He’s cruel and kind at the same time.» The trader left the castle and soon was home. The sight of his children waiting for him made him weep.

He gave Beauty the rose saying, «I paid a high price for this.» Then he told the story.

«Father won’t die. Beast said I might take his place. And I shall, gladly», said Beauty quietly.

«I shan’t let her go. I’m old. I’ll soon die, anyway», said the father.

But Beauty stood firm and had her way. Her sisters were secretly glad to be rid of her.

Beauty and her father left the next day. Her brothers wept. Her sisters rubbed their eyes with onions, and wept, too.

The horse found the way to the castle by himself, and the trader led Beauty in. Beauty tried to be calm. Then Beast came in with a loud roar. Beauty was afraid, but she tried to hide her fears.

«Sir», he said to her father, «leave here tomorrow. Don’t come back. Now, good night, Beauty.» «Good night, Beast», she said.

While she slept, Beauty dreamed of a lady who said, «Beauty, your good heart will bring you great rewards.» Next day, she told her father her dream. It made him feel better. Even so, he was sad as he left her.

PART II

Beauty wandered over the castle. Each room was lovelier than the next one. At last she came to a paneled door, on which there was a sign that said, «Beauty’s Apartment.» Shyly, she opened the door. She saw the room of her dreams. On the table was a golden placard that said, «Beauty rules here. Beauty’s wish is our command.»

«My wish», sighed Beauty, «is to know what father is doing now.» A mirror on the wall shone with a clear reflection of the inside of her home. Her father looked very sad.

«How kind Beast is», thought Beauty. «I’m not afraid of him now.»

That night, as she sat at supper, she heard Beast coming.

«Beauty», he said, «Tell me, do you find me very ugly?»

«Yes», said Beauty. «I can’t lie. But I believe you are also very good.»

«I am grateful for your good opinion» Beast growled.

Beauty had almost forgotten to be afraid of the monster, when he said, «Beauty, will you marry me?»

Beauty was silent. At last she said, honestly and simply, «No, Beast. I’m truly your friend. But I don’t think I shall ever be able to marry you.»

«You’re my only joy», said Beast. «I’d die without you. Promise, at least, that you’ll never leave.»

Beauty blushed, for that day her mirror had shown her the father lying ill.

«I promise never to leave you for good», she said. «But I want to see my father. I’ll die if I can’t go to him.»

«I can’t let you suffer», said Beast. «You may go home. You’ll stay there, and I’ll die of grief.»

«No», said Beauty. «We’re friends. I promise I’ll be back. The mirror tells me that my sisters are married. My brothers are in the army. Father’s alone. Give me a week with him.»

«You’ll wake at home tomorrow», said Beast. «When you want to come back here, just put your ring on the table as you go to bed. Good night, Beauty.»

Beauty awoke next day in her own home. A gold and diamond gown lay ready to wear. She put it on, inwardly thanking Beast for his kindness, and went downstairs.

Her father hugged her, and laughed, and cried for joy, all at the same time. Servants were sent to tell her sisters that Beauty had returned. They came, hoping for the worst. They were disappointed. Beauty, dressed like a queen, was lovely as the daystar.

The two jealous sisters went off, gossiping. «We’ll have to spoil her game», whined one.

«Suppose we keep her here more than a week? She’d break her promise to Beast. Then maybe he’d eat her, at last», said the other.

On the tenth night, Beauty dreamed. She thought she saw Beast lying on the grass, dying of despair. She woke up, regretting her cruelty. «He can’t help being ugly», she thought. «He’s good, and that is worth more than anything. I’m sorry I’ve hurt him.»

She put her ring on the table, and went to sleep. Next morning, she was in Beast’s castle again. She put on his favourite dress to please him, and waited impatiently for the evening. At last it was suppertime, time for Beast to appear.

But he didn’t come. She looked everywhere for Beast. Then she ran into the garden, remembering her dream. There lay Beast, quiet still. Beauty bent over him, quiet forgetting his ugliness. Beast opened his eyes. He whispered, «I couldn’t live without you. I’ll die happily, now that you’re here.»

«No, Beast. You mustn’t die. Live, let me be your wife. I thought we were only friends. But I love you, Beast.»

At Beauty’s words, the castle sprang into light. Fireworks and music filled the air. Beast disappeared, and in his place stood a handsome prince.

«But where is Beast?» cried Beauty.

«I am here», said the prince. «I was enchanted by a powerful witch and became a monstrous beast. I had to stay that way until a beautiful girl should love me, and love me for my goodness alone. I beg you to be my queen.»

Beauty gave the prince her hand. And he led her into the castle. There, to Beauty’s joy, she found all her family.

The Prince and Beauty got married. They lived long and happily. Their joy was great, for it grew out of great goodness.

PART I

I. Arrange the pairs of synonyms:

II. Say what part of speech the following words are:

III. Complete the sentences:

1. Once there was a … who had …
2. Beauty’s sisters only liked to …
3. Suddenly … came to the trader and he …
4. The trader’s family had to …
5. When they had lived for … on the farm, …
6. The older daughters hoped …
7. The merchant saw … in the forest.
8. In the morning he thought of Beauty’s wish and …
9. The monster told him to …
10. The trader swore to …
11. When he came home and told his story the older girls …
12. Beauty decided to …
13. Her sisters were secretly glad …

IV. Ask:

1. how many children the trader had
2. if he was rich or poor
3. if the older girls liked the youngest one
4. what happened to the trader’s family one day
5. who was industrious in the family and who was lazy
6. how long the family lived on the farm
7. what the merchant went to the city one day for
8. what the girls wanted the father to buy for them there
9. where the trader found himself halfway home
10. who was the owner of the castle
11. where he got a rose for his youngest daughter
12. whether the beast liked it
13. whether he forgave the merchant
14. what the monster wanted the trader to do
15. who took the father’s place and returned to the castle in 3 months

V. Say if the following statements are right or wrong. Correct the wrong ones:

1. The youngest daughter of the trader was not as beautiful as his other ones.
2. Beauty’s sisters liked her kind ways and fairy face.
3. Beauty’s sisters liked to read and help at home.
4. Just to see Beauty doing nothing made them cross.
5. They had lived for many years on the farm.
6. The merchant went to the city to go sailing.
7. The youngest daughter wanted her father to bring her a rose.
8. In town the merchant spent most of his money to buy new clothes for his children.
9. He started home poor again.
10. On his way home the trader found himself in a deep forest and lost his way.
11. In the castle he was met by its owner.
12. There were masses of flowers growing in the garden.
13. The merchant picked up a rose for his daughter.
14. The beast who owned the castle was very glad to give this rose to the merchant’s daughter.
15. Beauty couldn’t have her way.

VI. Make up the summary of the first part of the tale using the following words and phrases:

PART II

I. Arrange the pairs of synonyms:

II. Say what part of speech the following words are:

III. Translate the story from English into Russian:

1. His fair look was false.
2. In fact he was a real monster with a rotten heart.
3. He couldn’t help thinking of getting rid of them for good.
4. He hadn’t been used to blush or suffer so the only feeling he had at that moment was disappointment.
5. He preferred to disappear for some time for he thought stupid folk would stop gossiping after some time.
6. His older brother owned a little house not far from the place he lived in and he took refuge there.
7. But misfortune came to him soon.
8. He fell into despair regretting his ruined life.
9. The life seemed to pass.
10. Are you upset about him?

IV. Complete the sentences:

1. Next morning Beauty …
2. Her father cried for joy and her sisters …
3. They wanted to …
4. «The Beast will eat her up if she …» they thought.
5. When the week was up the sisters …
6. On the 10th night Beauty …
7. Next morning she …
8. She found the Beast …
9. Beauty declared her love to …
10. At once the Beast disappeared and …
11. He turned to be …
12. The enchantment could end only if …
13. He and Beauty …

V. Put the following sentences in the correct order:

1. Suddenly misfortune came to the trader and he lost all his money in business.
2. On the farm the trader and his sons worked in the fields and Beauty did all the meanest household tasks.
3. Once there lived a very rich trader who had 3 sons and 3 daughters.
4. The prince and Beauty got married and lived long and happily.
5. On the 10th night at home in her dream Beauty saw the Beast lying on the grass dying in despair.
6. In the city the father paid old debts and started home as poor as when he had left.
7. Every evening the Beast came to Beauty and asked her to marry him but she refused.
8. In the morning the trader picked a rose for his daughter heard roar and noticed a monstrous beast who was the owner of this castle.
9. The loveliest daughter was the youngest.
10. Halfway home he lost his way and found himself in a deep forest.
11. One day the Beast let Beauty visit her family because her father was ill.
12. The Beast disappeared and in his place stood a handsome prince who was enchanted by a powerful witch.
13. Next morning with the help of a magic ring she was brought to the castle and found the beast in the garden dying but still alive.
14. When Beauty saw the Beast she was greatly afraid of him but he was very good and kind and soon the girl got used to him.
15. The trader came in and had a good rest but he didn’t find the owner.
16. Her sisters did nothing.
17. The older girls liked only rich silly people and parties and Beauty liked to read and help at home.
18. He had nothing left but a small farm so his family had to move to live in the county.
19. Beauty promised to return in a week but her sisters did their best to keep Beauty at home more than a week.
20. Beauty said she loved him and asked him to let her to be his wife.
21. But Beauty decided to go to the Beast.
22. She was named Beauty and this made her sisters very jealous.
23. One of the ships came safely to port and the trader went to the city to see about it.
24. The older girls asked their father to bring them lots of new clothes and Beauty wanted him to bring a red rose.
25. One day good news came to the trader.
26. The trader had no idea of letting his girls die for him, he only wanted to say «good-buy» to his family.
27. First the Beast wanted to kill the trader but then he let him go home and send one of his daughters instead of him.

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