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Course No 2
Wolf
based on a story by Jack London
- part 1 -
This story is about a man, a woman and a dog. The mans name is Walt. The womans name is Madge.
The dogs name is Wolf.
Madge and Walt are married. They live in California, in a small house on top of a hill. One night while
Madge and Walt are sleeping, there is suddenly a loud sound. The sound wakes them up.
What was that? asked Walt.
I dont know, said Madge. Lets look outside.
They open the door. They look around. Do you see anything? asks Madge.
No, said Walt.
Suddenly Madge says, Look over there!
On the grass they see a large, brown dog. The dog looks tired and hungry. It seems to be lost. Walt and
Madge walk toward the dog. The dog growls at them. He is not a friendly dog.
The dog is hungry, says Madge. Lets give it some milk and bread.
They go back to the house and get the food. They put the food on the ground. The dog does not want to
eat the food while they are there.
Lets go back to the house, says Walt.
They go back to the house and look out the window. The dog begins to eat. The dog is starved. It eats
all the food very quickly.
That dog eats like a wolf, says Walt.
It looks like a wolf, too, says Madge. Lets call him Wolf.
The next morning they feed Wolf again. This time the dog is a little more friendly. He lets them come
near him. In the afternoon their neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, drops in.
She sees Wolf. She says to Madge and Walt, I didnt know you had a dog.
We didnt, says Madge. We found this dog last night. It was outside the house.
Mrs. Johnson is surprised. Where did this dog come from? she asks.
We dont know, says Walt. It was lost. It came here.
Mrs. Johnson says, My brother, Skiff, lives in Alaska. I visited him there last year. This dog looks like the
dogs I saw in Alaska. He looks like the big dogs that pull sleds there.
Madge and Walt look at each other. They are surprised.
Madge says, But how could Wolf get here all the way from Alaska?
Reading comprehension. Circle the correct answer.
1. Madge and Walt live in: a) California
b) Alaska
c) Texas
2. Their house is:
a) on top of a hill
b) on a busy street c) near some tall trees
3. Madge and Walt wake up because they hear: a) a radio
b) someone calling
c) a loud sound
4. Madge and Walt see a large, brown:
a) wolf
b) dog
c) sled
5. The dog is:
a) lost
b) small
c)happy
6. Mrs. Johnson says that Wolf looks like:
a) her dog
b) her brothers dog
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Adding vocabulary. On the left are 8 words from the story. Complete each sentence by adding the
correct word.
dog
1. Madge and Walt are
sleds
2. They wake up during the
neighbour
3. They open the
door
4. On the grass they see a
married
5. They put some food on the
night
6. The dog does not eat the
ground
7. Mrs. Johnson is their
food
8. In Alaska dogs pull
Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the present tense of the verb to be.
This story about a man, a woman and a dog. The man and the woman .. married. They live
in a small house. It on top of a hill. One night they hear a loud sound. They surprised.
What that? asks the man. I not sure, says the woman. They see a dog. It
hungry and tired.
Changing statements to questions.
1. The dog is tired.
.
2. The dog is hungry.
.
3. The dog is lost.
.
4. The dog is outside the house.
.
5. Madge and Walt are married.
.
6. The dog is a little more friendly.
.
7. Madge and Walt are sleeping.
.
8. Mrs. Johnson is surprised.
.
9. Mrs. Johnsons brother is in Alaska.
.
10. Madge and Walt are surprised, too.
.
Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence for each word or expression.
1. married.
2. sled.
3. neighbour.
4. starve.
5. growl.
1. Introduction: Complete the sentences below, about the countries previously discussed.
.... is in Africa.
... is in the same continent as Portugal.
... and ... share a border.
... and .... are islands.
The Atacama desert is in ...
2. Listening: Look at this radio quiz and try to answer these questions.
a. Which is the smallest ocean in the world? The Atlantic/ The Indian/ The Arctic Ocean
b. Which is the most expensive city to live in? Moscow/ Tokyo/ Geneva
c. Which continent has the most people? Asia/ Australia/ Africa
d. Where is the deepest valley in the world? In the USA/ China/ Kenya
Then listen to the quiz itself.
Comparative
Superlative
Small
Wet
The busiest
Expensive
Good
The best
worse
The worst
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Russian
Portuguese
French
Nationality
Country
Course No 4
Course No 4
Wolf
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Madge and Walt fed Wolf every day. They took long walks with him. They liked to play with
Wolf. Wolf still was not too friendly.
One afternoon Madge came out of the house. She walked down the steps and looked
around. She saw Walt. He had a hammer in his hand; he was fixing the fence.
Where is Wolf? she asked.
I dont know, Walt answered. He was here a minute ago. Maybe he ran after a rabbit.
I dont see him now, said Madge. Here, Wolf, she called.
They walked down the road and through the tall grass.
There he is! said Walt. He pointed ahead.
Wolf was sitting on top of a large rock. The dog was watching them.
Good dog, shouted Walt. Come here.
The dog opened his mouth. He looked at Madge and Walt and ran toward them. He stopped
about twenty feet away. Madge and Walt continued to walk. Wolf ran into the tall grass. Soon
they did not see him.
Wolf will catch up with us later, said Madge.
Suddenly they heard something. The sound was coming from the woods. They saw a man.
He came out of the woods and walked toward them.
Madge and Walt did not know the man. He was very tall and he looked very strong. He had
wide shoulders. He had long hair and a thick, black beard. He was holding his hat in his hand.
Good afternoon, said Walt. Today is a very warm day.
Yes, said the man. Its very warm. Im not used to warm weather. I like cold weather.
Madge smiled. She said, Its never cold here.
No, said the man. He took a red handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his face with it.
The man said, Im looking for my sister. Her name is Pat Johnson. She lives somewhere
around here.
Madge said, You must be her brother from Alaska.
Yes, said the man. My name is Skiff Miller. This visit is a surprise. My sister doesnt know
Im here.
She lives nearby, said Walt. Do you see that big tree over there? Theres a little path near
the tree. Walk up the path. Her house is the first one on the right.
Thank you, Miller said.
The man started to leave. Madge said, Wed like to visit you while youre here. Wed like to
hear about Alaska.
Walt said, Maybe you can have dinner with us some day.
Thanks again, Skiff Miller said. But I will be here for just one day. Im leaving tomorrow. I
have important business in Alaska.
Just then Wolf ran across the grass. Miller stared at the dog. He kept staring.
I dont believe it, he said softly.
b) a door
b) a rabbit
b) tall
b) black
b) cold weather
b) five days
c) a window
c) another dog
c) thin
c) brown
c) hot weather
c) two weeks
Vocabulary
7. Miller took a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his face with it. What is a handkerchief?:
a) a piece of cloth
b) a piece of wood
c) a paper bag
8. Walt told Miller to walk up the path. A path is a:
a) rock b) house
c) road
Idioms
9. Madge and Walt took long walks with Wolf. The idiom take a walk means:
a) look for a place to walk b) go for a walk
c) to be tired from walking
10. Madge said that Wolf would catch up with them later. To catch up with means:
a) make fun
b) play a game
c) meet someone
Understanding the story. Answer each question by writing a complete sentence.
1. How often did Madge and Walt feed Wolf?
Adding vocabulary. On the left are 6 words from the story. Complete each sentence by adding the
correct word.
nearby
1. The dog opened his
mouth
2. Skiff Millers were wide.
hammer
3. Their neighbour, Mrs. Johnson, lived
shoulders
4. Walt used a to fix the fence.
dinner
5. Madge and Waltto walk.
continued
6. They asked Mr. Miller to havewith them.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb TO HAVE.
Skiff Miller ..wide shoulders.
He ..long hair.
He also ..a beard.
Walt told Miller, Maybe you can ..dinner with us.
Miller said, I ..important business in Alaska.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb TO BE.
Walt said, Wolf ..here a minute ago.
The dog ..not very friendly.
Madge and Walt ..surprised.
The man ..very tall.
He ..very strong.
His sister ..their neighbour.
They ..sorry he could not stay for dinner.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Adding an adjective. Complete the sentences below by writing the correct adjective.
tall
warm
black
large
important
Miller did not wear a hat because it was a very ..day.
They could not see the dog because he ran into the ..grass.
Skiff Miller had ..business in Alaska.
The man had long hair and a thick, ..beard.
The dog sat on a ..rock.
nearby.
Shoulders
continued.
handkerchief.
path.
take a walk.
catch up .
AUSTRALIA
Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. It is the largest island in the
world and the smallest continent. Australia is situated in the south-west of the Pacific Ocean.
The Australian continent is washed by the Arafura and Timor Seas in the north, by the Tasman
and Coral Seas in the east and by the Indian Ocean in the south.
The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia. The country has an area of about
8 million square kilometers. It consists of Australia, Tasmania and a number of smaller islands (Cocos
Islands, Kangaroo Island and others).
Australia is situated in the Southern Hemisphere and that is why it has summer when we have winter
and winter when we have summer.
Australia has several different climatic regions, from tropical (hot and wet) in the North, to
cool temperate in the south-east where it even often snows in winter. In the centre the climate
is very dry. It never rains, there are no large rivers and no water there.
Australia is the flattest continent of all. But it has some mountains. Its main mountain
chain is the Great Dividing Range which is known as the Australian Alps.
History of Australia
Australias first settlers were the Aboriginal.
Because of its position Australia was the last continent discovered by the Europeans. The continent
was discovered by the Dutch in 1606, who called it New Holland. In 1770 the English captain James Cook
discovered the East Coast of Australia.
The name of the country comes from the Latin word australis which means southern. Captain
Matthew Flinders in 1804 proposed the name of Australia, but the term did not come into general use
until the 1820s.
While America was a British colony the British convicts were transported there. But in 1776 the
American colonies declared themselves independent. Thats why the British needed the new territories
to transport criminals. At first convicts and their guards landed in Australia on January 26, 1788. It was
the so-called First Fleet. Australia became a part of the British Empire. Now January 26 is Australia Day
in honour of the First Fleet arrival.
Firstly Australia was the big colony for prisoners. The early settlers were very cruel to the aborigines.
They were killed or driven away from their lands. The discovery of gold in 1851 brought many people to
Australia and the character of the colony began to change.
The capital of the country is Canberra. It is the heart of Australians Capital Territory and the seat of
Federal Government. It is situated in the south-east of the State of New South Wales.
The city was specially planned as a capital. The lay-out of the city was suggested by the architect
Griffin. The building of the city was started in 1913. In 1927 Canberra became the capital of Australia.
The population of Canberra is about 300,000 people.
Canberra is a quiet capital, even in rush hours. There are no industrial plants in the city. All the
government buildings are situated in the city. Federal government works in Canberra in the government
buildings.
The biggest city of Australia is Sydney. It is the capital of the State of New South Wales and a big
industrial centre. About 3 million people live in the city. Sydney was founded in 1788. It was the first city
founded in Australia by British colonists. The discovery of gold in 1851 stimulated its development.
There are some places of interest in Sydney such as Town Hall, Sydney Opera House, the Australian
Museum, the University of Sydney and others.
The Australian Museum was founded in 1836. It is the oldest institution of the kind in Australia. It
contains a very large botanical garden, a technological exhibit and a library.
The isolated geographical position of Australia had great influence on its fauna and flora.
That is why many animals and plants developed differently from those on other continents.
Australia is a land of birds and animals which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
The most peculiar feature of Australian animals is the pouch (a kind of a pocket) in which
the female carried her young. Such animals are called marsupials. The best-known of them are
the kangaroo, the koala bear, the wallaby and the possum.
The kangaroo is the largest marsupial in the world. An animal
carries babies in the pouch for 8 months. It can weigh 85 kilograms.
Why a kangaroo? When European explorers first saw these
strange animals they asked a native Australian Aborigine about their
name. He answered kangaroo to say I dont understand your
question. The explorers thought this was the animals name. That is
how the kangaroo got its name.
The koala is a small bear-like animal which lives in the eucalyptus trees. Most of its time the
koala spends in these trees sleeping. They eat only some kinds of eucalyptus trees that grow in
Australia. The name koala is the Aboriginal name for no water. Koala has a black nose and
thick furry coat. It can weigh 10 kilograms. Though it looks very funny it has very sharp teeth
and very sharp claws. The koalas nickname is a native bear. Many people think that koala is a
bear but it is related to the kangaroo and the wombat.
The echidna and the platypus are the only two egg-laying
mammals in the world. The echidna is a toothless ant-eater and is an
egg-laying mammal. The platypus is a small animal with a beak of a
duck and it also lays eggs.
The emu is the most interesting bird in Australia. It is big and cant
fly. The emu and the kangaroo are represented on the
Australian coat-of-arms.
There are also such animals as the Tasmanian Devil and the opossum.
The rabbit and all the domestic animals were introduced into Australia by the settlers less than two
hundred years ago.
The Great Barrier Reef is a unique phenomenon of nature of Australia. It stretches about 2000 km.
There are more than 350 species of corals, which make the Great Barrier Reef one of the natural
wonders of the world.
Vocabulary exercises
Writing practice
Speaking practice
Course No 6
Wolf
based on a story by Jack London
-
part 3 -
Skiff Miller sat down on a log. He looked at the dog. Miller shook his head. I dont believe it, he said
again. Wolf heard Skiff Millers words. The dog ran to the man and looked at the mans hands. He licked
them with his tongue. Miller reached out and patted the dogs head.
Miller looked up at Madge and Walt. I had to sit down, Miller said. I was very surprised.
Were surprised, too, said Walt. Wolf isnt very friendly. But he was friendly to you.
Is that what you call him Wolf? asked Skiff.
Yes, said Madge. I wonder why hes friendly to you. She thought for a moment. Then she said,
Maybe its because youre from Alaska. Wolf is from Alaska, too, you know.
Yes, said Miller. I know.
Miller reached out again and touched one of Wolfs paws. The dogs paw feels soft, Miller said. He
hasnt pulled a sled for a long time.
Thats true, said Walt.
No one spoke for a moment. Then Madge said, Im surprised that Wolf let you touch him.
Skiff Miller stood up suddenly. He said, How long have you had this dog?
Before anyone could answer Wolf barked. Madge and Walt were shocked. They never heard Wolf
bark before. The dog barked again.
Wolf never barked before, said Madge.
Miller smiled. I have heard him bark before.
Madge stared at Miller. What do you mean? she said. Suddenly she felt scared. You just met Wolf.
Miller looked closely at Madge. Youre wrong about that, he said. His voice sounded angry. This is
my dog. I thought you could see that from the way he acted. Hes my dog. His name is not Wolf. His
name is Brown.
How do you know hes your dog? Walt asked loudly.
He is! was the answer.
Walt looked at Miller. You cant prove that, said Walt.
Miller said, The dog is mine. I guess I should know my own dog. This dog is mine. I can prove it!
Watch!
Skiff Miller turned to the dog. Brown! shouted Miller.
The dog turned around and looked at Miller. Turn! shouted Miller. Turn! Get ready!
The dog turned at once. It stared ahead and waited.
He knows my voice, Miller explained. He listens to me. Turn again! said Miller. The dog turned
again.
Walt looked unhappy.
He was my best dog, said Miller. He was the best dog in my team of dogs.
But youre not going to take him with you? said Madge.
Yes, said Miller. Im taking him back to Alaska.
To Alaska? said Walt. To that cold, cold world? Hell suffer there.
Yes, said Madge. Why dont you leave him here? He likes it here! He gets plenty of food. And he
wont have to pull a sled through the snow.
He doesnt mind pulling a sled, said Miller. Hes strong, you know.
But hes happy here. What can you give him in Alaska? asked Walt.
Work. He likes work. And hell have the cold and the snow which he likes, too. He knows that life. He
was born in Alaska and he grew up there. He may be happy here. But hell be happier in Alaska.
Well, I wont let you take the dog! Walt said suddenly. I dont want to talk about it. He is not
going!
Reading comprehension. Circle the correct answer.
1. The dog: a) ran away from Skiff Miller b) jumped up at Skiff Miller c) licked Skiff Millers hands
2. Skiff Miller said that the dogs paw felt: a) soft
b) hard
c) thin
3. Madge and Walt were surprised that Wolf:
a) tried to bite Miller
b) was afraid of Miller
c) was friendly to Miller
4. Miller said that the dogs name was:
a) Wolf
b) Brown
c) Spot
5. Miller told Walt and Madge that he would:
a) take him to Alaska
b) leave the dog with them
c) sell the dog to someone
6. Miller said he would give the dog:
a) good food b) a warm house
c) work
Vocabulary
7. Walt and Madge never heard Wolf bark before. They were shocked. Shocked means:
a) worried
b) sad
c) surprised
8. Miller said, This dog is mine. I can prove it! When you prove something, you:
a) show that you like it b) help it
c) show that it is true
9. Madge said that Wolf got plenty of food. The word plenty means:
a) a little bit
b) a lot
c) the same kind
Idioms
10. When Miller told the dog to turn, the dog turned at once. The idiom at once means:
a) very soon
b) after a long time
c) after a week
Understanding the story. Answer each question by writing a complete sentence.
1. What did Skiff Miller sit down on?
A-Jack London
B-Samuel Clemens
C-John Grisham
9 Which street in New York is called the home of theatres?
A-The 5th Avenue
B-Broadway
C-Fleet Street
10 What is the traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day?
A-Fish
B-Pudding
C-Turkey
CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS DINNER
PARTY
WITH
TRADITIONAL
GINGERBREAD, NUTS, ETC. IT IS ALSO TRADITIONAL TO SEND CHRISTMAS CARDS TO RELATIVES AND
FRIENDS AND TO GIVE TO CHARITY. GREETING: MERRY
CHRISTMAS! RESPONSE: THE SAME TO YOU!
NEW YEARS DAY.
NEW YEAR'S EVE IS THE LAST EVENING OF THE OLD
YEAR. NEW YEAR'S DAY IS JANUARY,
1. PEOPLE OFTEN
GATHER AT THE PLACE WHERE THERE'S A TOWER WITH
A BIG CLOCK TO SAY GOOD-BYE TO THE OLD YEAR AND WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR. MANY PEOPLE
MAKE A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION TO QUIT DOING SOMETHING (E.G. SMOKING) OR START SOMETHING
NEW (E.G. SWIMMING). NEW YEAR'S DAY IS USUALLY CELEBRATED WITH FRIENDS AT HOME OR IN A
RESTAURANT.
GREETING:
HAPPY
NEW
YEAR!
DAY
HOLIDAY
IS
THE
FOR
MOST
IMPORTANT
AMERICANS.
IT
IS
1776
AND THE
THROUGHOUT
THE
COUNTRY
WITH
PARADES, FIREWORKS, PUBLIC CEREMONIES AND SPEECHES, POPULAR AMUSEMENTS, CONCERTS, SHOWS,
PARTIES AND PICNICS. THE AMERICAN FLAG IS DISPLAYED IN MANY PLACES AND ITS COLORS ARE USED
FOR DECORATION. GREETING: HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY! RESPONSE: THE SAME TO YOU!
HALLOWEEN.
HALLOWEEN IS ONE OF THE FAVORITE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAYS. IT IS
CELEBRATED ON THE THIRTY-FIRST OF OCTOBER. HOLIDAY
ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE A JACK-O'-LANTERN
PUMPKIN WITH HOLES INSTEAD
MOUTH
AND
BURNING
(AN EMPTY
OF THE EYES, NOSE AND
CANDLE INSIDE) AND
TH
AN
KSG
IVI
NG.
THE
CEL
LOCAL INDIANS, THEY HAD THEIR FIRST GOOD CROP AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HARDSHIP IN NORTH
AMERICA. FOR AMERICANS, THIS DAY IS THE DAY OF THANKS FOR THE BLESSINGS THEY HAVE RECEIVED.
THANKSGIVING IS A FAMILY HOLIDAY. GOING HOME TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING DAY WITH THE
FAMILY IS A WIDELY SPREAD TRADITION. IT IS ALSO A TRADITION TO GIVE TO CHARITY, AND MANY
PEOPLE PREPARE GIFTS AND FOOD FOR THE NEEDY FAMILIES. THE HOLIDAY IS CELEBRATED WITH A BIG
DINNER: ROAST TURKEY, CRANBERRY SAUCE, PUMPKIN PIE, INDIAN PUDDING, CORN, VEGETABLES,
FRUIT, NUTS, ETC. GREETING: HAVE A NICE THANKSGIVING! RESPONSE: THE SAME TO YOU!
VOCABULARY:
EVE - THE DAY OR PERIOD OF TIME IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AN EVENT OR OCCASION;
CHRISTMAS CAROL - A RELIGIOUS FOLK SONG;
HOLLY, MISTLETOE PLANTS USED FOR DECORATING PEOPLES HOMES FOR CHRISTMAS;
TINSEL - A FORM OF DECORATION CONSISTING OF THIN STRIPS OF SHINY METAL FOIL;
Course No. 8
Wolf
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2. When Miller took a step toward Walt, what did Madge do?
7. What did the dog do while Miller and Madge were speaking?
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Adding vocabulary. On the left are 8 words from the story. Complete each sentence by adding the
correct word.
choose
1. When he couldnt find Brown, Miller felt ..
leader
2. Madge said, Let the dog ..where he wants to live.
understands
3. Brown was the ..of a team of dogs.
sick
4. The dog is so smart that he ..you when you talk to him.
lazy
5. Wolf was probably ..a lot of money.
worth
6. She said that Miller didnt ..about the dog.
earned
7. The dog worked hard he was never ..
care
8. Miller said, The dog has ..the right to choose.
Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb in brackets.
1. Walt said, Maybe he a sled for you once. (pull)
2. The dog to Skiff Miller. (listen)
3. Miller his fist and took a step toward Walt. (raise)
4. Madge between the two men. (step)
5. She to Miller and began to speak. (turn)
6. Would you sell the dog to us? she (ask)
7. Brown hard because he was not lazy. (work)
8. The dog at Skiff Miller and Madge. (look)
Picking a pronoun. Fill in the blanks by adding the correct pronoun.
1. Miller opened his mouth, but didnt say anything.
2. Madge was afraid the men would fight, so stepped between them.
3. Miller said, When saw the dog, I thought I was dreaming.
4. Walt told Miller, You say the dog is yours, but cant prove it.
5. Madge and Walt loved Wolf, so tried to buy the dog from Miller.
6. Madge said, If you will sell the dog to us, would like to buy him.
7. Madge told Miller, dont care about the dog.
8. Keep reading this story to see if has a happy ending.
Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence for each word or expression.
1. obey ________________________________________________________________
2. stolen ________________________________________________________________
3. worth ________________________________________________________________
4. earned ________________________________________________________________
Course No 9 I am an Englishman in New York UK Lifestyle
BRITISH SUPERSTITIONS
GOOD LUCK
Lucky to meet a black cat. Black Cats are featured on many good
BAD LUCK
Unlucky to spill salt. If you do, you must throw it over your
shoulder to counteract the bad luck.
Unlucky to open an umbrella in doors.
Unlucky to pass someone on the stairs.
FOOD SUPERSTITIONS
When finished eating a boiled egg, push the spoon through
the bottom of the empty shell to let the devil out.
TABLE SUPERSTITIONS
If you drop a table knife expect a male visitor, if you drop a fork
a female visitor.
Crossed cutlery on your plate and expect a quarrel.
WEDDING SUPERSTITIONS
The bride should never wear her complete wedding clothes
before the day.
For good luck the bride should wear something
borrowed, something blue, something old and something
new.
BRITISH SUPERSTITIONS
QUIZ
Course No 10
Wolf
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Yes, Skiff Miller said again. The dog has earned the right to choose. Ill do whatever he
wants.
Madge smiled. I think thats fair, she said.
Skiff Miller shook his head. Then he said, Dont move. Stay where you are. Ill say good-bye,
then Ill walk away. If the dog wants to stay here, he can stay. But if he wants to go with me, let
him go. I wont call him; I wont say a word. Dont call him either. Dont say a word to him. Lets
see what he does.
All right, said Madge. Walt nodded yes.
Im leaving now, Skiff Miller said loudly. Good-bye. He walked up to Madge and Walt. He
shook hands with them. Then he began to walk away.
The dog was lying on his side. He watched the three people. He saw them shake hands. He
heard Skiff Miller say good-bye. Wolf lifted his head. He stood up. He watched Miller walk
away. He waited for Miller to come back. But Miller kept walking.
Wolf ran down the road. He stopped in front of Miller. He tried to stand in Millers way.
Miller said nothing. He walked around the dog.
Wolf ran back to Walt. The dog grabbed Walts pant leg with his teeth. He tried to drag Walt
toward Skiff Miller. But Walt did not move.
Wolf let go of Walts leg. He ran down the road toward Miller. Then he ran back to Walt and
Madge. He ran up to Madge. She did not speak. She did not touch him.
The dog backed away. He turned around and looked at Miller. The man was still walking. He
was moving further away.
Wolf ran down the road. Suddenly he stopped. He raised his head. He barked. He barked
again. But Skiff Miller kept walking.
Wolf ran back to Walt and Madge. He barked at them. They did not move.
Wolf looked back at Miller. He watched the man. The man was at the curve at the end of the
road. Wolf kept watching. Then Miller was gone. Wolf could not see him.
Wolf lay down on his side. He did not move. He was waiting for Skiff Miller to come back.
Wolf lay on his side and waited. He waited and waited.
Hes staying, said Madge. Hes staying!
Suddenly Wolf got up. He did not look at the woman and the man. He was looking at the
road. Wolf had made up his mind. He had chosen.
Wolf began to run. He ran down the road. He ran faster and faster. He did not look back. He
ran straight ahead. A minute later, Wolf was gone.
The End
3.
Adding vocabulary. On the left are 8 words from the story. Complete each sentence by adding the
correct word.
straight
1. A .later, Wolf was gone.
teeth
2. Wolf ..stopped running & raised his head.
minute
3. Walt ..yes.
suddenly
4. The dog grabbed the pant leg with his ..
nodded
5. The dog ran .ahead.
Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb in brackets.
1. The dog down the road. (run)
2. Wolf ....the man say good-bye. (hear)
3. He ..Skiff Miller leave. (see)
4. Suddenly the dog..up. (get)
5. I think thats fair, Madge.. (say)
6. Wolf lifted his head and up. (stand)
Putting words in the correct order. Make sentences with the following words.
1. Lifted / head / his / Wolf
..
2. Ran / the / road / Wolf / down
..
3. Not / Walt / move / did
..
4. Hands / shook / Miller / them / with
..
5. Him / Miller / to / not / speak / did
Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence of your own for each word or expression.
1. grabbed ________________________________________________________
2. drag ___________________________________________________________
3. nodded _________________________________________________________
4. all right _________________________________________________________
5. shake hands _____________________________________________________
6. make up his/her mind ______________________________________________