ROALD DAHL

Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story author and screenwriter. He was born in Llandaff, South Wales. During the second world war, he fought as a fighter pilot, and was badly injured when his plane crashed. As a result, he spent sixteen weeks in a German hospital. After the war, he worked in America, and soon started writing stories. He was famous as a writer for both children and adults. However, some critics considered his work too violent for children.

His most popular books include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches and The BFG, The Gremlins

Roald Dahl Quotes

And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.
Some children are spoiled and it is not their fault, it is their parents.

Watch this video and answer the questions.
(Elementary)


1. Do Matilda's parents love her?
2. Is her father a good driver?
3. Do they pay attention to her?
4. What does her father do?
5. What can she cook?
6. What does she want?
7. Matilda’s father doesn’t want her to read books. What does he like?
8. Where does Matilda go every day?

Answers:

1. No, they don’t.
2. No, he isn’t.
3. No, they don’t.
4. He buys and sells cars.
5. She can cook pancakes.
6. She wants a book.
7. He likes watching TV.
8. She goes to the library.


Read the following story and answer the questions.
(Upper intermediate students)Lamb to the Slaughter

Was Mrs Maloney happily married? Why (not)?
What was Mr Maloney’s routine in the evening?
What did Mr Maloney announce?
Why did he say “it’s a bad time to be telling you”?
Was Mrs Maloney afraid of what would happen to her?
How does Mary Maloney create the alibi?
Do you think the murder was a crime of passion or premeditated?
Did she react in a normal way? Why (not)?