Before you read Ch 4 02 - How the Whale Got His Throat

Listen to the first part of the story. Are these sentences true or false? The Little Fish eats lots of big and small fish. He hides behind the Whale’s ear. The Whale often eats men. The Little Fish…

Comprehension (I) (PET)

For each question, choose the correct answer. Gulliver stops in Barbados because Gulliver makes a mistake because Gulliver thinks the island is wonderful because Gulliver is shocked because The master…

Detective work - At the Museum

What do you think will happen next? Choose one answer and explain why. The three friends and Rover will find an important clue in the museum. They will get into trouble for bringing a dog inside the…

Internet project

To find out more about schools in Victorian England, connect to the Internet and go to www.blackcat.vicensvives.net. Insert the title or part of the title of the book into our search engine (buscador).…

Build your grammar – Questions with the Past Simple (II)

In pairs, write five questions to ask other students about what has happened in the story so far. Now change partner and ask your new partner your questions.

Listening (PET) - Mary Visits the Gardens

Listen to the beginning of Chapter Two. For each question, put a tick in the correct answer. Mary woke up when the housemaid came into her room to In India, Mary spoke to her servants only to How many…

Introduction - The Rich and Poor in Victorian Times

We have seen from The Secret Garden that there were many differences in Victorian times between the lives of rich people and the lives of poor people. Now, you are going to read about two children who…

Writing - Sara's Story

Write two biographies about a rich child and a poor child who live now. They can live in your country or you can choose another place. Write about 100 words for each child.

Comprehension Check (I)

These statements about Part One are wrong. Rewrite them correctly. Mr Utterson and Mr Enfield talked about many things during their walks. Mr Utterson and Mr Enfield didn’t say much to each other…

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