Worksheet for Text 3: Montys method

Explain in your own words He looks the part.

[1]

It means that he is the person who looks very familiar of horses and he knows the horses really
well. It means that he plays his part with the horses.
2

Explain the meaning of In the horse world hes a bit of a god.

It means that Monty knows exactly how to handle horses and so he can train to do what he wants
them to do like God can do anything, Therefore Manty can do anything with the Horses.

Why does Monty say that no horses have read or heard about him?

[2]

He said that because it means that no horse has actually knows him from inside out and so they
are not familiar with his magical skills which he can do with the Horses.
4

Explain, using your own words, what the writer means by:

[1 mark each: 3]

a so magical as to beggar belief

It means that the actions that he does are more magical and fascinating than what an poor person
can think or imagine of. It means that not even a beggar may have thought of this act or these
magical skills.

b Its second nature to him.

It means it is his habit. He can do his magic without and facing any complications. It means that
he is used to this and finds it very easy.

c it is only a sideshow
It means that this is only an ordinary show that isnt broadcasted worldwide. Its only a small
screen show.
5

Give another word for each of the following words.

[1 mark each: 8]

a techniques
Methods

b credited with
Qualified with
c acknowledges
Admits

d collusion
Conspiracy

e imitating
Copying

f scurries
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g revolutionise
Transform

h charismatic
Fascinating
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Explain in your own words:

[2 marks each: 4]

a our predatory ancestry means we put up with a lot more abuse before we run.
It means that Monty does get abused before playing his magical skills, as the horse
do not know him and struggle to recognise him. Therefore they attack on him assuming
that they are in danger.
b positive actions reap positive consequences; negative actions incur negative
consequences.
It means that its logical if you do something positive, the outcome will be positive.
However if the negative action is done then the response will be given in a negative
way. And so its best to take the action in a positive way.
7

What does Monty mean when he says Theres not a bad kid born. Theres not a bad
[2]
horse born?
He means that Horses are not an evil animal and so they only behave badly if they
think that something is wrong. He means that every horse should be treated equally and
kindly.

Quote the phrase which shows that the writer is impressed by the personality of Monty.
[1]

Gaining something of a reputation

9

Quote two words or phrases which show that the writer is impressed by the achievement
[2]
of Monty.
Second nature

10 By using details from paragraphs 4 and 5, write a summary of the process Monty uses

for taming a wild horse. Write a paragraph of between 50 and 70 words.

[6]

Monty throws a line softly on the back and kicks the sawdust and then socks runs
around and feel anxious. Socks feels that he is not in danger and so then he listen to
Monty as he told him to chew and lick. Monty walks slowly towards Socks and then
moves away from him. Socks follows Monty and starts to believe in him. Within 10
minutes he succeeded.

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