Asterix and the English Language 1. Asterix and Son

65 Pages·2016·6.19 MB·English

by  Hart C.

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Asterix and Son
Original material written and illustrated by Uderzo
Translated by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
ELT adaptation and original exercises by Christopher Hart
Edward Arnold
A division of Hodder & Stoughton
LONDON MELBOURNE AUCKLAND
INTRODUCTION
This book uses authentic, unedited extracts from
Asterix and Son. It has been organised tp provide
practice in reading skills for students of English at
intermediate level. It also contains a number of
integrated tasks that revise various aspects of
vocabulary and grammar, and that provide practice
in writing skills. It can be used by students working on
their own or by groups.
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How to use this book
It is important to follow these points to gain the most
frpm this book:
1 Follow the page order.
2 Do not use a dictionary.
(There is a word list on page 66, but don't turn
to it automatically. Complete the tasks before
looking at it. If you are working in a group,
discuss the problem areas with your partner
first.)
3 The tasks are designed to help you. They are
not a test.
(You will find most of the answers on pages
60-64.)
When you have completed this book, you might like
to look at the original Asterix and Son. You will find
that this book has only used part of the original story.
You might also like to look at Asterix and the English
Language 2: Asterix and The Magic Carpet.
1 The place names on this map are written in Latin.
Can you translate them into English?
GAULISH VILLAGE
COMPENDIUM
AQUARIUM
TOTORUM
LUTETTA
GAUL
(roman CONQUEST
V 50 B.C.
2 Can you think of any place names that are still in Latin (e.g. Africa)?
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1 Here are three characters. Can you match the pictures to the descriptions?
Finally, Vitalstatistix, the chief of the
tribe. Majestic, brave and hot-
tempered, the old warrior is respec­
ted by his men and feared by his
enemies. Vitalstatistix himself has
only one fear, he is afraid the sky
• may fall on his head tomorrow. But
as he always says, 'Tomorrow never
comes.'
Getafix, the venerable village druid. Gathers mistletoe
and brews magic potions. His speciality is the potion which
gives the drinker superhuman strength. But Getafix also
has other recipes up his sleeve...
Cacofonix, the bard. Opinion is divided as to his musical
gifts. Cacofonix thinks he's a genius. Everyone else thinks
he's unspeakable. But so long as he doesn't speak, let
alone sing, everybody likes him...
2 How much do you know about Asterix and Obelix? Can you complete their descriptions?
If you have never read Asterix cartoons before, don't worry. Read the book and note down any information
it gives you about these two characters. When you have finished the book, come back to this task.
clever ?
job ?
food ?
fighting ?
magic potion ?
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SECTION 1
THE SUN ISM SING OVER ASTERDVILLAGE/ AS USUAL
THE SCENE IS ONE OF PEACE AND SERENITY...
You are now going to read the first four pages of Asterix and Son. As
you read, see if you can answer these questions:
1 Where does this adventure take place?
2 How many characters are involved?
3 Can you name them?
Note:
There may be some words or expressions you don't understand. Don't
worry about them. The important thing is to complete the tasks before
looking at the word lists at the end of the book.
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THE SUN IS.RIS/NG OVER ASTERIX'S VtUAGe, AS USUAL. . DISTURBED/DESPITE THE FACT
WE SC ENGI S ONE OF PEACE AND SERENITY.. . THAT DAY IS DAWNING, BY THE
SNORES OF THE ONLY GAULISH
ROOSTER WHO HA S ADENOIDS
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IT'S
COCKCROW,
you goose.:
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TURKEY.
: COM E
YOU’RE IN GET UP.' IT'S
A FOWL AAOOD THIS GOING TO BE
M.ORNING.’ A LOVELY
TAP'- ) DAY!
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' WH,
I DREAMED THE STORKS
VISITED OUR VILLAGE, BRINGING
THE BABIES PEOPLE HAD ORDERED,
AND ONE OFTHEM LEFT A
BABY HERE BY MISTAKE!
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OUT THAT FOUNDLINGS ARE
USUALLY DUMPED ON TEMPLE
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PUBLIC PLACES ...
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