Hometask for 20.12 

Read the text, learn the words and do task 1, task 2

Preparation

Task 1

Task 2
Choose the best answer.

1. What is Sam’s reaction to his letters? a. Uninterested
   b. Surprised c. Afraid
   d. Curious
2. Why does Sam not take holidays from work?
   a. He feels safer on the farm.
   b. Hecan’taffordit.
   c. He hasn’t finished repairing the fences.
   d. Hedoesn’tknowwheretochoose.
3. What can we guess about Mr Carter?
   a. He works hard.
   b. He’srich.
   c. He has tanned skin.
   d. Heloveshorses.
4. What does Sam think Carter’s son might do during his stay at the farm?
   a. He might leave on foot.
   b. He might do something dangerous while riding.
   c. He might break the fences.
   d. Hemightgetintotroublewiththeneighbours.
5. How does Mr Carter feel while he’s talking to Sam in this scene? a. Angry
   b. Impatient c. Nervous d. Excited
6. Why has Mr Carter come to his house?
   a. Because he wants to give Sam his mail.
   b. Becauseheneedstocheckontheworkonthefences.
   c. Because his son has had problems at school.
   d. Becausehissonneedsaholiday.
   Discussion
   Why do you think Mr Carter has brought his son to the farm?