How to Discuss a Story. Бунеева И.М - 5 стр.

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                                 THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
                                   by O’Henry

   I.       BEFORE LISTENING TASKS

         a. Have you heard about O’Henry? What do you know about this
            writer? (Use a dictionary)

         b. Read carefully the following proper names, words and expressions.
            Make sure you know what they mean

Proper names
Magi [mei`dzai]
       [mei`gai] dialectal
Della
James Dillingham Young (Jim)
Mme Sofranie

Words and expressions
shabby little cottage                         began repairing the ravages made by
had been saving every penny                   generosity added to love
pulled down her hair                          a Coney Island chorus girl
did it (hair) up again                        she turned white
two hours passed by on rosy wings             with an air almost of idiocy
curling irons                                 set of combs
                                              pure tortoise shell

   II.      After listening tasks. Comprehension check

            GENERAL COMPREHENSION

         a. Listen to the story once to answer the following questions
   1.    How much money did Della have to buy a present for Jim?
   2.    Why was she so short of money?
   3.    What were the two treasures of the James Dillingham Youngs?
   4.    What idea did Della have to get the money?
   5.    What was her hair like?
   6.    What present did she buy for Jim?
   7.    How was Della getting ready to meet her husband?
   8.    How old was Jim and how did he look?