Flashback
•The narrator dreams of Manderley
•Maxim proposes marriage
Read and find the meanings of the following words and word
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Mullioned windows inviolate |
tranquility |
gaucherie |
lack of poise |
colt to engender a great appetite |
lorgnette |
a snapshot |
to endue a |
tangled fringe of gossip to prattle on a suite (in a hotel) |
despondency |
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pomposity. |
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II Listening Activities
1.Find a word, a word combination or a sentence which has the similar meaning
1.1I stood my heart beating in my breast.
1.2An unpleasant feeling of coming disaster.
1.3Shyness and self-consciousness.
1.4She would go to her usual table in the corner of the restaurant, close to the window.
1.5A straight introduction without ceremony.
1.6A secret look.
1.7A very close friend.
1.8An awful tragedy.
2.Complete the following sentences.
2.1The terrace sloped to the lawns…
2.2“I’m very different from that self who…”
2.3She would precede me into lunch…
2.4“I shall tell the management …”
2.5The Metrodotel with a particular bow…
2.6And before she could trap him into resurrection of their first meeting…
2.7“You have taken me out of myself…”
2.8My only enemy was…
3.Explain or comment on.
3.1This newcomer would not welcome intrusion.
3.2Her tone was just casual enough to warn him of my footing.
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3.3 “You’ve blotted out the past for me far more effectively than all the bright lights of Monte-Carlo.”
III PostListening Activities
Speak on
1.The narrator in the beginning. Background, appearance, character.
2.Mrs. Van Hopper. Background, character, manners. Why does the narrator call her “a snob” ?
3.Maximilian de Winter. Background, character, manners. Comment on his words “An empty house may be as lonely as a full hotel.”
4.The narrator and Max de Winter. First meeting. Close acquaintance. New-born love.
5.Proposal of marriage. What did Max de Winter think of the narrator’s idea of proposal? How did he implement this idea? What reaction did the narrator show?
The Housekeeper
•Reception at Manderley
•Mrs. Danvers shows her disapproval
I Pre-Listening Activities
Read and find the meanings of the words and word combinations in the dictionary.
Gaunt parchment white alteration to give full marks overbearing to speak one’s mind to say something humbly a scrolling pointed hand palpable
IIListening Activities
1.Find a word, a word combination or a sentence which has the similar meaning
1.1I cannot remember her words now but I know she gave me welcome to Manderley.
1.2“I suppose, you have been at Manderley for many years”, I said making another effort.
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1.3“I always thought it was the most attractive room. You’ve made a good job of it.”
1.4“After all, it’s natural that she would hate me a bit at first.”
1.5“Today?”, I said getting sad.
1.6I stayed at table longer having my first breakfast.
1.7I turned away into the hall again humming a little tune to look more confident.
2.Complete the sentences.
2.1Maxim and I went up the steps…
2.2Someone advanced from the sea of faces…
2.3And her voice was harsh now… III PostListening Activities
Speak on
1.The arrival of the newly-wed couple at Maxim’s home.
2.Mrs. Danvers. Appearance. Character.
3.The narrator’s first morning at Manderley. Confusion and fear.
Dark Secret
•Discovery of Rebecca's cottage
•Arrival of Mr. Favell
I Pre-Listening Activities
Read and find the meanings of the words and word combinations in the
dictionary. |
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Maliciously a perfect wreck ally |
to scramble over the rock morbid |
cheeky astounded a hefty fellow |
gloat ingratiating malevolent a |
distorted face. |
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IIListening Activities
1.Find a word, a word combination or a sentence which has the similar meaning
1.1“I thought you nearly fell seriously ill.”
1.2…and I felt my cheeks blush.
1.3We went for a walk together.
1.4“Sometimes I feel I’m in an unfavorable situation.”
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1.5I thought to remain undiscovered but it was Jasper who betrayed my presence.
1.6I saw her give him a look of warning.
2.Complete the sentences.
2.1She was looking me up and down…
2.2It was his contribution…
2.3His face was white…
2.4I shall never forget the expression on her face…
2.5“Let me show you everything”, she said, her voice… III PostListening Activities
1.Guests at Manderley: Beatrice, Giles and Frank Crawley.
2.The mystery of Rebecca’s cottage.
3.Comment on Crawley’s words “Kindness, sincerity and modesty are worth far more to a man, to a husband than all the beauty in the world.”
4.Arrival of Mr. Favell.
5.The narrator and Mrs. Danvers in Rebecca’s room. Why do you think Mrs.Danvers’ tone turned from harsh and scornful into sweet and fawning? What was the point of her showing Rebecca’s room to the narrator?
SECTION IV
The Lady in White
•A fancy dress ball is arranged
I Pre-Listening Activities
Read and find the meanings of the words and word combinations in the dictionary.
Tiresome minstrels gallery ashen white dummy a haunted thing loathsome vile hideous joke clammy
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IIListening activities
1.Find a word, a word combination or a sentence which has the similar meaning.
1.1It was one Sunday I remember when we had a lot of boring visitors during the afternoon.
1.2I didn’t want him to think that I could disappoint him.
1.3We’ll keep this in secret.
1.4I began to panic about my dress ball costume.
1.5The great day began, misty and overcast.
1.6“You’ll never take her place. She’s still mistress here.”
2.Complete the sentences.
2.1Why do they all stand…
2.2I looked about me…
2.3I shall never forget the expression on her face…
2.4Last night had shown me too well…
2.5As I relaxed my hand and sighed…
III PostListening Activities
Speak on.
1.Preparations for a fancy dress ball.
2.The Manderley ball is a high moment of tension.
3.Comment on the narrator’s words “This was her (Mrs. Danvers’) triumph and Rebecca’s”.
4.Mrs. Danvers’ effort to drive the narrator to the point of suicide. Jump is a major turning point in the story.
•Rebecca’s body is discovered
I Pre-Listening Activities
Read and find the meanings of the words and word combinations in the dictionary.
Something unforeseen the stranded ship to be intact to be dissolved (about the body) the loss of a limb to be aloof vicious damnable rotten through and through precipice bargain leg-pull
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