Chapters 1, 2. Mr. Sherlock Holmes. The Curse of the Baskervilles
Task I. Decide if the sentences are true or false
- Sherlock Holmes is telling the story.
- Once Dr. Mortimer came to Piccadilly Circus 221 B to see Sherlock Holmes.
- The man explained that he was a doctor and that he worked and lived in London.
- He also added that he was Sir Charles Baskerville’s son and that Sir Charles had died .
- Dr Mortimer told a funny story about the Curse of the Baskervilles.
- In 1645 the owner of Baskerville Hall was Sir Charles.
- He was a pleasant man who fell in love with a farmer’s daughter and took her to his place by force (силой).
- The girl was afraid but did nothing.
- Sir Hugo and his men followed the girl but all of them were killed by a huge dog.
- Since then all members of Baskerville family had lived happily.
- The owner of the house, Sir Charles, didn’t believe the story.
- Sir Charles died of hunger some time ago.
- Dr Mortimer reported that he had been amused by something.
- He also remarked that tooth prints of a gigantic dog had been found on Sir Charles’s body.
Task II. Change the words in capitals so that they are correct in the sentence
1. Sir Baskerville died a strange …. DIE
2. The girl was … TERROR
3. The price of … is often high. FAMOUS
4. The men from his gang were … DRINK
5. The rich can’t do without … SERVE
Chapter 3. The Problem
Task I. Say if the sentence are true or false; give your reasons if not
- Dr Watson believed the story about the curse.
- Dr Mortimer was the only man who saw the footprints.
- Dr Mortimer guessed what Sir Charles was doing that night by the footprints.
- Dr Mortimer proved to be a bad detective.
- Dr Mortimer was meeting Sir Charles’s brother at the station.
- Now Baskerville Hall belonged to Sir Henry.
- Dr Mortimer was sure that Sir Charles was in danger.
Task II. You are Sh. Holmes. You received a letter from Inspector Lestrade. Write a reply to his letter, ask 3 questions of your own
Scotland Yard
London
July, 17 1889
… I’ve heard you’ve got some clues of this murder case on Dartmoor. What are the clues? Who might be involved in this case? Were there any witnesses? Report me as soon as possible. Give me all the details if possible. Tell me in case you need my help.
Chapters 4.Sir Henry Baskerville
I. Listen and fill in the gaps with not more than 2 words
Next day Dr. Mortimer brought … to Baker Street. Sir Henry was very strong and looked like a … Sir Henry reported that … strange things had happened to him. First, he received a letter with … cut from a newspaper. The letter said that his life was … and warned him to … from the moor. And then Sir Henry said that someone had stolen one of his … boots. When Sir Henry with doctor left, Watson and Holmes … them, because some other man was following them. It was a man with a … and when he saw Holmes he …
Task II. Choose the correct option
1. Sir Henry Baskerville was
a) in his mid forties
b) middle-aged
c) in his early thirties
2. In the letter that SH had received
a) all letters were cut from a newspaper
b) one word wasn’t cut from a newspaper
c) few words were cut from a newspaper
3. Sir Henry invited Holmes
a) for dinner
b) for lunch
c) for breakfast
4. The strange man with a beard escaped
a)in a train
b)on a bicycle
c) in a cab
5. At the end of this chapter
a) at least one mystery became clear
b) the case became even more unclear
c) the crime was solved completely
Chapter 5. The Stolen Boot
I. Fill in the correct prepositions
We arrived … The Northumberland Hotel … ten minutes … two.
Sir Henry was talking … the hotel manager.
He was angry … his stolen boots.
He was angry … the person who had stolen them.
There are not as many people … London as … Dartmoor.
Dr Watson will go … Dartmoor with Sir Henry.
You will be very welcome … Baskerville Hall.
Welcome … Dartmoor!
Sir Charles left me a fortune … one million pounds.
II. Change the words in capitals so that they are grammatically correct and complete the summary
Holmes and Watson arrived at the Northumberland Hotel and saw Sir Henry talking to the manager.
Sir Henry was angry that somebody … another boot of his. STEAL
The manager promised … his stolen boots. FIND
Later at lunch Dr Mortimer wondered if it … safe for Sir Henry to go to Baskerville Hall. BE
Holmes answered that it was … than staying in London. SAFE
He also added that a man with a black beard had followed … that morning. THEY
Dr Mortimer was shocked to hear that and he recognized the … from the Baskerville Hall. SERVE
He thought it was safer for Sir Henry … in London. STAY
But Holmes disagreed and explained that they … watch all people in London. CAN
Holmes also suggested Dr Watson … to Baskerville Hall too. GO
Watson agreed.
After that Holmes inquired who would become the owner of the manor if Sir Henry … DIE
And Sir Henry explained that Sir Charles … any living relatives but for him. NOT HAVE
And he also confessed that he had left … a fortune of one million pounds. HE
Holmes remarked that many … would murder their friends for such money. MAN
So it was clear that Sir Henry was in great danger.
Part 6. Baskerville Hall
1. Fill in the correct prepositions
We looked … the window.
We got … the train … the station.
We drove … the narrow country road.
I spoke … the driver.
We stopped … Baskerville Hall.
My wife is waiting … me … home.
Shall I show you … the house?
I hope you’ll come … dinner.
If you need me, send … me at any time.
The Barrymores looked … the house well.
2. Say if the statements are true or false
- Holmes asked Watson not to let Sir Henry sleep alone.
- Watson took his sword as the business was dangerous.
- As they reached Dartmoor, the countryside changed.
- They got to Baskerville Hall in a carriage.
- The soldier was guarding the road because the dog had killed some people.
- Watson was scared of that place.
- Barrymore was a man with a black beard and rosy cheeks.
- The house was clean and pleasant –looking.
- That night Watson saw a woman crying.
3. Change the words in capitals so that they are correct
1. Selden had committed a lot of … MURDERER
2. Watson looked … at Barrymore. CARE
3. Mrs. Barrymore was … so she cried at nights. HAPPY
4. Watson felt that the place was really … DANGER
5. The place was filled with … LONELY
Part 7. The Stapletons of Merripit House
1. Choose the correct option:
1. Sir Henry heard some sounds the previous night but thought it was:
a) a baby
b) the wind
c) a woman
2. Walking on the moor Dr. Watson met:
a) Mr. Holmes
b) Barrymore
c) Mr. Stapleton
3. Mr. Stapleton advised Watson to keep to the path as off the path there was:
a) a mire
b) a tore
c) grass
4. When they were on the moor, the heard:
a) the barking
b) the screaming
c) the howling
5. Miss Stapleton was Mr. Stapleton’s:
a) daughter
b) niece
c) sister
6. Mr and Miss Stapleton looked:
a) very much alike
b) very different
c) like twins
7. When Watson asked Miss Stapleton about the howling, in her eyes there was:
a) love
b) surprise
c) fear
2. Watson got a letter from Holmes where he asked him some questions.Write his questions for watson’s answers
1.………………………………………………………………………….
“I heard a sound like crying.”
2…………………………………………………………………………..
“I went for a walk on the moor.”
3…………………………………………………………………………
“Stapleton is a naturalist.”
4…………………………………………………………………………
“Yes, I heard a frightening howling.”
5…………………………………………………………………………
“He is fair-haired, clean-shaven and short.”
6…………………………………………………………………………
“No, Miss and Mr. Stapleton looked very different.”
7……………………………………………………………………….
“Miss Stapleton advised me to leave this scary place”.
8……………………………………………………………………….
“No, I’m not going to leave until I check everything out.”
3. Here is a conversation between Holmes and Stapleton. Write a letter in which Watson reports it to Holmes
Mr. S: How do you do, Mr. Watson.
W: How do you do.
Mr. S: My name is Stapleton. Dr. Mortimer told me that you are staying at Baskerville Hall. Are you here with the famous Mr. Holmes?
W: No, Mr. Holmes is in London.
Mr. S: I see, come and see my house, please. I live near here with my sister.
W: I’ll be glad to visit you.
Mr. S: Be careful, Doctor, stay on the path. There is a dangerous mire all around you.
W: Thanks. But why do you live here?
Mr. S: I’m a naturalist and there are lots of interesting insects, animals and plants on the Grimpen mire.
W: Oh, dear! Is this a dog howling?
Mr. S: No, it is the wind that makes such strange sounds.
Part 8. Dr Watson’s First Report
I. Fill in the prepositions
a) The gate opens … the moor.
b) Mr. Frankland has looked … the moor.
c) He is looking … strangers.
d) Sir Henry thinks the prisoner may break … their house.
e) A large window looks … the moor.
f) He held the candle … the window and moved it … and …
g) It was a signal … something.
II. Paraphrase the sentences using the words in brackets
- I walk to the village and I post letters there. (to)
……………………………………………………………….
- There is an avenue from the Hall to the summer-house.(lead)
………………………………………………………………………….
- Dr Mortimer lives not far from Grimpen villages and Coombe Tracey. (half-way)
…………………………………………………………………………………
- He takes an interest in astronomy. (interested)
………………………………………………………………………………..
- It was pleasant for Barrymore to get some Sir Henry’s clothes. (pleased)
……………………………………………………………………………………
III. Open the brackets .Mind that if the beginning of the sentence is in the present, there is no tenses change!
- Watson reports that the Hall (to be)… a scary and lonely place.
- Watson confessed that he (to hear)… a woman crying the previous night.
- The police warn that the prisoner (to escape) … the prison.
- Mr. Frankland explained that he (to be watching ) the moor because the prisoner (to be)… there.
- Sir Henry believed that murderers (may) … break into the house.
- Mr. Stapleton remarks that he (not to like) … Sir Henry visiting his sister.
- Watson doesn’t think that Selden (to be hiding) … on the moor.
- Sir Henry asked Barrymore if he (to be) … in London some days before.
- Barrymore is angry and he wonders if Sir Henry (to want)… him to leave the Hall.
- Watson noted that he (to see) … Barrymore the previous night.
- He is sure Barrymore (to show) … some signals to somebody.
Chapter 9.The Light On the Moor
Say if the sentences are true or false
- Sir Henry wasn’t indifferent to Miss Stapleton.
- Stapleton was pleased to hear Sir Henry asking to marry his sister.
- Sir Henry and Watson saw Barrymore checking the window one night.
- Mrs. Barrymore and the murderer Selden turned out to be relatives.
- On the moor Watson and SH heard a howling sound.
- The dead man was wearing new expensive clothes.
- When Watson looked up he saw nothing at the top of the Tor.
Part 10. The Man on the Moor
1. Listen and write who did it. Write SH, DW or S = Stapleton or ShH
a) Who told the Barrymores about Selden’s death?
b) Who met Stapleton on the way?
c) Who was to dine with Sir Henry the next day?
d) Who had nearly caught the prisoner?
e) Who saw the boy carrying food out on the moor?
f) Who greeted Watson in the farmhouse?
2. Choose the correct option
1. After Selden’s death Watson felt quite
a) enthusiastic
b) frightened
c) relieved
2. Stapleton
a) was eager to hear the story about the murderer
b) wasn’t aware of what had happened
c) wasn’t interested in any details
3. Watson decided to pay Mr. Frankland a visit as the latter had
a) a microscope
b) a telescope
c) a magnifying glass
4. With the help of this device Mr. Frankland saw a boy bringing someone
a) clothes
b) weapons
c) food and letters
5. The man hiding in the old farmhouse was
a) was his enemy
b) was his companion
c) was a stranger
Chapter 11.High Tor Farm
I. Listen to the chapter and identify who said it. Put ShH if you think it’s Holmes and W if it’s Watson.
1. The speaker was sure that the murderer would want to kill him.
2. The speaker was horrified to hear the howling sound.
3. The speaker warned somebody about possible danger.
4. The speaker had come in advance to carry out investigation.
II. Choose the correct option
1. Why was Holmes hiding on the farm?
a) He was waiting for the hound to appear.
b) He was there to protect Watson.
c) He was waiting for the murderer.
2. How was Holmes informed about the details of the case being on the farm?
a) he received Watson’s reports from London
b) the boy brought him Watson’s letters
c) he spied after Watson
3. Why were Holmes and Watson to walk carefully through the Mire?
a) there was open sea on both sides
b) there was deep mud beside them
c) there was high grass beneath their feet
4. Why did Holmes tell him to stay alert while walking through the Mire?
a) they could be attacked by the ghost of Sir Baskerville
b) they could be killed by a strange murderer
c) they could be attacked by the hound
Chapter 12. Setting the Trap
Listen to the chapter and identify who said it. Put ShH if you think it’s Holmes and W if it’s Watson, SH if it’s Sir Henry, B for Barrymore.
1. The speaker was upset with Sir Henry’s disobedience.
2. The speaker was about to propose to a woman.
3. The speaker knew some more facts about the day when Sir Charles B. died.
4. The speaker supposed Sir Charles had known his murderer.
5. The speaker had a good memory for faces.
Chapter 13 The Hound of the Baskervilles
I. Listen and say which speaker said it. Put 1 for ShHolmes,2 for Watson,3 for Sir Henry and 4 for Miss Stapleton.
a) The speaker insisted on waiting to make things clear.
b) The speaker suggested going upwards to see better.
c) The speaker supposed the huge dog could have done harm to Sir Henry.
d) The speaker revealed the truth about itself.
e) The speaker delivered the news about the murderer’s death.
II. Say whether these statements are true or false
- Inspector Lestrade was to wait for the news in London.
- Holmes insisted on waiting till tonight to make sure they were right.
- Sir Henry was at the Stapletons’ as he had been kidnapped by Mr Stapleton.
- As soon as Sir Henry left the Stapletons’, the huge dog was set free.
- The dog was huge and it was as if on fire.
- The dog had been set on fire to scare people more.
- Miss Stapleton confessed that Mr. Stapleton was sir Henry’s brother.
- Roger Baskerville was killed by his own monstrous dog.
Chapter 14.Back in Baker Street
I. Choose the correct option
1. Roger Baskerville turned out to be
a) Sir Charles’s illegitimate son
b) the illegitimate son of Sir Charles’ brother
c) the cousin of Sir Charles
2. Miss Stapleton wasn’t as evil as her husband as
a) she had tried to warn both Baskervilles
b) she helped her husband
c) she didn’t want to kill the Baskervilles for money
3. The boots of Sir Henry had been stolen as
a) Stapleton was poor
b) Stapleton anted to play a trick on Sir Henry
c) they were given to the dog to get the smell
4. Holmes suggested Watson writing a story about these events that
a) would be called The Hound of the Baskervilles
b) would have the title different from the book’s
c) would have no title
II. Watson is back in Baker Street, writing a letter to a friend of his. Enumerate the most important facts of this case in the letter. Write 100-120 words