2. React to the statement.

1. Twelve years passed after the Dursleys had found Harry.

2. Dudley Dursley was brunet.

3. Harry had a very bad dream he had never had before.

4. His aunt said that Harry had got his scar in a car accident.

5. They gladly took Harry to the zoo.

6. It was a sunny Saturday in the zoo.

7. The Dursleys loved Harry like their own son.

8. Uncle Vernon said “Good-bye” to Harry before the zoo.

9. The snake winked to Harry.

10. Dudley`s gang hated Harry.

11. They bought Harry a big chocolate ice-cream.

12. Harry was often punished and closed in the cupboard.

3. Answer the following questions:

1. Describe the conditions where Harry slept.

2. What and how many presents did Dudley get?

3. Describe Dudley`s and Harry`s appearance.

4. Why was the aunt afraid to leave Harry alone at home?

5. What did Harry think looking at the snake?

6. What happened to the snake in the zoo?

7. What did he remember about his parents?

8. Some strangers recognized Harry, didn`t they?

9. What were the relations between Harry and Dudley?

10. What was Harry dreaming of?

4. Look at the proverbs and recall situations where they could be used.

1. When the cat is away, the mice will play. – Без кота мышам раздолье.

2. Once bitten, twice shy. – Битому псу только плеть покажи.

3. Every dog has its day – Будет и на нашей улице праздник.

4. A stick is quickly found to beat a dog. – Была бы спина, а кнут найдется.

5. Dwell upon the idea.

1. Sometimes it`s better for children to be sent to the orphan house than to stay with their relatives.

2. Is it right to live by the principle that blood is thicker than water?

3. Why do people find fault with someone who is weaker?

6. Retell the chapter in the name of Harry Potter.

Chapter 3. The letter from no one.

1. Find the English equivalents for the following word combinations and reproduce the context in which they are used.

1. костыли

2. лучик надежды

3. бриджи

4. герб

5. пергамент

6. чтобы он не достал

7. искоренить опасный бред

8. вскакивать от малейшего шума

9. запасы

10. хибара

11. увернуться от палки

12. качаться на воде

2. Answer the following questions:

1. What schools were Dudley and Harry sent to?

2. What was Dudley`s uniform?

3. What was supposed to be Harry`s uniform?

4. What mail did they get one day? Describe Harry`s letter and his feelings.

5. Why did the Dursleys allow Harry to sleep in Dudley`s second bedroom?

6. Describe Harry`s new room.

7. How many letters did Harry receive but was not given?

8. How did Harry`s uncle deprive Harry of the letters?

9. Where did they hide from the letters?

10. What was the day like on Monday?

11. Describe the night Harry spent in the hut?

3. Why didn`t they allow Harry to read the letters? Maybe they wished him good?

4. Compare the two birthdays :Harry`s and Dudley`s. Give your commentary.

5. What can you say about Harry`s humour?

6. Retell the text as if you were

• Harry

• Dudley

• Uncle Vernon