Warm Up: Did You Know..

BOOK: FRANKENSTEIN - graded reader
SESSION 1 WARM UP
WARM UP
1. Watch a film extract. Then, answer the questions.
a) What is the name of the film? Have you ever watched it?
b) Name the main characters that you have just seen.
c) What is happening in this scene? What will happen after?
d) Guess the year when this movie was made.
Did You Know...

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 Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein in 1818 (19 century) when she was 19.
 Frankenstein was the name of the creator of the monster and not the monster's name itself. In
the story, the monster is never given a name. Words like monster and creature were used to
refer to the monster.
 The full title of the novel is "Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus".
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 Many films about Frankenstein have been released, but most of them have not followed the
original plot.
SURF THE NET
1. Complete the table with information of the book.
BOOK INFORMATION
TITLE:
AUTHOR:
YEAR:
EDITORIAL:
PLACE OF PUBLICATION:
2. Look for four different definitions of FRANKENSTEIN in the dictionary or on

Internet.
Definition 1:
Definition 2:
Definition 3:
Definition 4:
3. Complete the table with information about the author.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
BIOGRAPHY:
Nationality:
Date of birth:
Date of death:
Parents:
Husband:
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RELEVANT FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR RELATED TO FRANKENSTEIN
Place where it was written:
OTHER RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS:
SESSION 1 PRESENTATION / PRACTICE
VOCABULARY
A lot of inventions took place in the 19th century. Here some of them are showed.
1. Match the pictures with their name. Search who was the inventor and when
they were invented.
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Boneshaker Bicycle Pram (baby buggy) Typewriter
Sewing Machine Photography The Gramophone
The airplane The Automobile The telephone
a)………………... b)………………… c)………………… d)………………………
e)………………... f)………………… g)…………………
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h)………………... i)………………… j)…………………
SESSION 1 PRODUCTION
DEBATE
2. Debate with your classmate the following questions.
a) What qualities make us human beings?
b) Which of these qualities does a monster have?
c) Which of these qualities doesn’t a monster have?
Let’s play TABOO GAME!
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SESSION 1 HOMEWORK
1. Read from chapter 1-4 and do the following activities.
Chapters 1–2
1. Match the name and the description.
Robert Walton Elizabeth Mrs Frankenstein Mr Waldman

Victor Frankenstein Henry Clerval
a …………………… went to live with the Frankenstein family because both her
parents died.
b …………………… was the son of a businessman from Geneva and Frankenstein’s
closest friend.
c …………………… wanted to find out about the secrets of the world and went to
study science at university.
d …………………… wanted Elizabeth to look after her younger children after her
death.
e …………………… doesn’t want to return home to England until he has found the
North Pole.
f …………………… showed Victor Frankenstein his laboratory and his experiments.
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2. Underline the wrong word and put the right one.
a The Frankenstein family had a town house at Belrive. ………………

b Frankenstein thought that history was the most interesting subject. ………………
c Mr Waldman was a terrible teacher. ………………
d Henry Clerval wanted to study chemistry at Ingoldstadt University too. ……………
e Frankenstein studied the bodies of dead animals. ………………
f After creating the monster, Frankenstein was ill for a short time. ………………
Chapters 3–4
3. Complete the sentences with the right word.

Punishment - arrested - misery - lightning – glacier- guilty
a The police …………… Justine Moritz for William’s murder.
b Elizabeth believed that Justine was not …………… of the murder.
c Frankenstein saw the monster clearly when the …………… lit up the sky.
d Frankenstein spent two hours crossing a …………… in the mountains near
Chamonix.
e The court decided that Justine’s …………… was death.
f The monster told Frankenstein about his …………… .
4. Answer the questions.

a How did Frankenstein find out about his brother’s death?
………………………………………………
b What did William have in his pocket when he was murdered?
………………………………………………
c Who did Frankenstein see behind a tree near lake Geneva?
………………………………………………
d Who defended Justine at the trial?
………………………………………………
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e What did Frankenstein want to do to the monster after William’s death?

………………………………………………
f What did the monster think about people?
………………………………………………
SESSION 2 WARM UP
WARM UP
1. Watch the following extract of the film “FRANKENSTEIN” and answer the
following questions.
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a) Does this scene happen before or after the extract we saw the last time when
Victor Frankenstein is preparing his creature for life?
b) Who are the main characters in this extract?
c) What are they doing? What for?
d) Have you ever heard about grave robbers in your country?
SESSION 2 PRESENTATION
1. Match the main characters of the book (I) with their descriptions (II).
(I)
- Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein

- Henry Clerval
- The "Monster" / “Creature”
- Victor Frankenstein
(II)
- The young scientist, around whose creation the story revolves. He can be said to be
an example, or role-model, for Robert.
- The "more than sister" of Victor Frankenstein. She is an adopted child, and she later
marries Victor. The monster murders her after her marriage.
- The son of a merchant and a dear friend of Victor's. He is often Victor's protector,
and he becomes one of the victims of the "monster."
-The result of Victor's ambition. He is an enormous creature and a misfit in society.

He is feared by all because of his appearance, and he learns to despise humankind.
His goal is to destroy his creator, Victor Frankenstein.
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2. Add more details (physical and psychological description) in the following

table of the main characters.
Physical description Psychological description

The "Monster" /
“Creature”
Victor Frankenstein
Elizabeth Lavenza
Frankenstein
Henry Clerval
SESSION 2 PRACTICE
GRAMMAR REVIEW
(Units: 6 & 7)
COMPARATIVES
1. Complete the blanks with the comparative that better suits each sentence.
handsome strong tall sweet fast
1. Frankenstein is……………………………..Victor.
2. Victor is …………………….. Frankenstein.
3. Frankenstein is…………..than the rest of the characters.
4. The little girl was …………………….. Frankenstein.
5. Frankenstein walks…………than the rest of people.
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SUPERLATIVES
2. Complete the blanks with the comparative that suits better every sentence.
Dangerous Intelligent Ugly Funny Good
1. Frankenstein is…………………………being.
2. Victor is…………………………..character of the book.
3. Frankenstein is…………………………. creature.
4. The hermit scene is the …………………………
5. ……………….scenes in horror films are in black and white colour.
COMPARATIVES and SUPERLATIVES
3. Complete the following dialogue using the comparative and the superlative
form.
Jane: Why do you like Dracula so much?

Mark: It is ___________ (good) novel in the world.
Ann: No, it isn’t. It is rubbish.
Mark: No, it is not. You just don’t like it. But its plot is ______________
(interesting) than Frankenstein.
Ann: Well, its theme is much __________ (dark) than Dracula.
Mark: Both novels are dark!
Ann: What about Jane Eyre? It is ___________(boring) novel I have
ever read.
Mark: Have you actually read that book?
Ann: Well….. not exactly, I have just watched the film.
Jane: I like the three of them, but Frankenstein and Dracula are
___________ (appropriate) for our age.
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Ann: Well, I think Dracula is _____________ (cool) than Frankenstein

and Jane Eyre. But the three novels are _____________
(famous).
Jane: They’re all different. Everybody has got his or her own preferences.
SIMPLE FUTURE (WILL) and BE+GOING TO
4. Choose the correct alternative (will or be + going to)

1- I’ve lost my map. Don’t worry, I will / am going to help you find your way.
2- The train has been delayed, so I will / am going to be late for the concert.
3- Victor Frankenstein hasn’t decided where to go. Perhaps he will go / is going to
Geneve.
4- When he gets home, he will / is going to need your loving care.
5- He won’t / is not going to tell me what it is.
SIMPLE FUTURE - PRESENT SIMPLE - PRESENT CONTINOUS
5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. Use the
present simple, the present continuous or will.
start help finish vote visit
1- I can’t do this: I………….you.

2- Ok, Ok! We…………...for in the school elections.
3- This story is boring. What time……………..it……………?
4- You’re early! The meeting……..……..after lunch.
5- A relative of a suffragette………..……our school tomorrow.
SIMPLE FUTURE - BE+GOING TO - PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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6. Complete with the correct verb from the box in the correct tense (will, be
going to, present continuous.)
Lend Watch show have do take
1- What is this book for? – I ____________ a course on Romantic writers next week.
2- Why are you turning on the TV? – I ____________ a documentary about Mary
Shelley.
3- Oh! I’ve just realised I haven’t got any money. – Haven’t you? Well, don’t worry. I
_____________ some money.
4- I don’t know how to use this camera. – It’s very easy; I _________ you.
5- Has Victor Frankenstein decided what to do when he leaves the university? – Oh
yes, everything’s planned. He _______________ a holiday for a few weeks and then
he ________________ a biology course.
DEBATE
1. Work in pairs. Compare Victor Frankenstein with the monster he created.
a) In what ways are their life experiences similar?

b) In what ways are they different?
2. Victor Frankenstein: hero or Villain?

Work in pairs. Choose opinion A or B and read it. Then, argue about your
position with your classmate.
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STUDENT A STUDENT B
I cannot agree that Victor Frankenstein was a good
I think Victor Frankenstein was a good man who
man. He was a bad scientist because he crated life
should have our sympathy. He tried to crate life
without thinking of what would happen. Then, he
because he wanted to help people. He was a brilliant
ran away from his creation and left it alone in a
scientist and, with hard work, he was successful in
world where people were frightened of it. The
creating life. To make a better world, scientists must
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experiment. Sadly, for Victor, his creation was an evil
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monster was not born bad and dangerous but he
came evil because of Victor’s actions. Victor did not
monster. We should feel sorry for Victor because the
love his creation and he never realised that this
monster destroyed everything he loved. Victor tried to
Let’s play BINGO MINGLE!
SESSION 2 HOMEWORK
1. Read from chapter 5-10 and do the following activities.

Chapters 5–6
1. Match the words with the opposites.

cruel soft
ugly kind
evil wet
light good
dry handsome
hard dark
2. Finish the sentences.
a When Frankenstein heard the monster’s words he felt………………………………….

….………………………………………..………………………………………………………
b When the monster arrived in a village, the children ran away and the men…………..
…..……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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c Every day, Felix de Lacey went to the forest to…………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………...…
d When Felix saw the monster with Mr de Lacey, he……………………………………...
………………….…………………………………………………………………………….….
e The monster wanted Frankenstein to……………………………………………………..
…………..………………………………………………………………………….……………
Chapters 7-8
3. Put the underlined letters in the write order to make a word.

a Frankenstein thought that Elizabeth was the oievltsle …………… woman he knew.
b Frankenstein and Clerval thought that London was a fwunoredl …………… place.
c The monster said he would be with Frankenstein on his nedigwd ……………night.
d Frankenstein went to England to do some more pxesternime ……………
e Frankenstein couldn’t enjoy his holiday with Henry because he thought about the
rrrhoo …………… of the monster and the work he had to do.
f The monster wanted gerneve …………… when Frankenstein destroyed the female
monster.
4. Are these sentences right (R), wrong (X) or it doesn’t say (?).
a Frankenstein was happy about the promise he made to the monster. 
b Frankenstein’s father thought that marriage between Victor and Elizabeth was a
bad idea. 
c Henry knew that Frankenstein was very worried when they were in London. 
d Frankenstein wanted to meet lots of people in Scotland. 
e Frankenstein still loves his laboratory and his chemistry equipment. 
f When Frankenstein arrives in Ireland, the people are very rude to him. 
Chapters 9–10
1. Write questions for these answers.

a Where ……………………………………….On the beach.
b Who …………………………………………The local judge.
c What ………………………………………..He threw himself on the body and cried.
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d Why …………………………………………Because they needed to rest.

e When ………………………………………..The day after his marriage.
2. Find words in Chapters 9 and 10 for the following definitions.

a Moving your body because you are cold or afraid. (p. 55) …………………
b An unhappy feeling. (p. 56) …………………
c The thing that happens in court to decide if somebody is guilty. (p. 56) ……………
d To decide if you want one thing or another. (p. 57) …………………
e To say that you will surely do something. (p. 58) …………………
SESSION 3 WARM UP
WARM UP
1. Look at the following pictures and answer the questions.
a) Do you know them? What are their names?

b) Are they famous? What do they do?
c) Are they considered good-looking or not? Are they happy as they are?
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SESSION 3 PRACTICE
GRAMMAR REVIEW
(Units 8 & 9)
1st conditional
1. Check your grammar: complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs
in brackets (1st conditional)
1. If you_______________ (hurry) you_________(not/be) late.
2. I____________ (telephone) you if I _________ (see) Robert.
3. When you_____________(arrive), I_____________ (pick) you up at the station.
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4. Unless you______________ (help) me I_____________(not/finish) the work today.
2. Complete the sentences with if, when or unless.

1. I’m going to Geneve next week. _________ I’m there, I’ll go and see Frankenstein museum.
2. _________ it rains tomorrow, we won’t go to the beach,
3. I’m going out now, I’ll see you___________ I get back.
4. This cold weather will make you ill ________ you wear warm clothing.
5. I’ll make some coffee ____________ I finish this chapter of Mary Shelly’s novel.
6. Today I’ll buy a new book ___________ I see one I like.
7. __________ you hurry, you’ll be late.
2nd conditional
3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. If it ______________ (got) very foggy and I __________ (lose) my way, I

_________________ (wait) until the fog clears.
2. If my plane ___________ (crash), I _________________(put) my head on my knees.
3. If I __________ (be) in a crowded place and the lights _________(go) out, I
______________(stand) still and try not to panic.
4. If the creature _____________ (ask) me for my bag and they ___________ (have) a
knife, I _____________ (give) them it.
5. If suddenly a storm ___________ (break out) and ____________ (there be) a lot of
lightning, I ________________ (get) inside a house.
Contrast: 1st and 2nd conditional
4. Put the verbs into the correct form.
1. If I was offered the book I _____________ (take) it.

2. I’m sure he will lend you the novel. I’d be very surprised if he ______________
(refuse)
3. Will you go to the party if they ____________ (invite) you?
4. I’m sure Victor would understand the situation if you ________ (explain) it to her.
5. It is very cloudy. If it rains we ___________ (go) inside.
5. Complete the sentences.
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1. Liz is tired all the time. She shouldn’t go to bed so late.

If Liz…
2. It’s rather late. I don’t think Ann will come to see us now.
I’d be surprised if Ann…
3. It’s getting late. Your teacher gets angry when you arrive late.
If you…
4. Let’s go to the beach! – No, it’s too cold yet.

If it…
5. We may be late for school again. The bus is late.

If the bus…
MODAL VERBS
6. Correct the errors.

a) It’s so dark I may not see a thing.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) He can be tired after working all night.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c) We mustn’t go to work tomorrow. It’s Sunday.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Should I have another cup of coffee, please?

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
e) Take a sweater. You ought to need it later.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Fill in the blanks with any of the modal verbs you have studied.
1- How do you mean you’re hungry? You’ve just had lunch, you __________ be hungry
again so soon.
2- What’s the weather like in Geneva? – Well, it isn’t raining right now, but it
__________ rain later on.
3- When I was younger I ____________ invent scary stories very fast
4- If you are angry with the coach, you __________ tell him. That’s my advice.
5- We __________ help you now; it’s too late.
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1. Watch the following extracts of the film “FRANKENSTEIN” and answer the
questions.
a) What are the differences between both extracts?

b) Did you expect scenes of humour in the film of Frankenstein?
c) What extract did you like more? Why?
Let’s play SHAKE THE DICE!
SESSION 3 HOMEWORK
1. Read from chapter 11-15 and do the activities.
Chapters 11–12
3. Circle the extra word in the sentences.
a Elizabeth and Frankenstein planned to have having a quiet holiday.
b At the beginning of their journey, Frankenstein and Elizabeth enjoyed with the
beautiful country.
c Frankenstein could not run away of from the monster.
d Elizabeth’s skin was cold and she hasn’t wasn’t breathing.
e Frankenstein was not strong enough to get in out of bed.
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4. Write the names next to the sentences.

Mr Walton Elizabeth Frankenstein
The monster Frankenstein’s father
The people at the hotel
a ‘I think my son is very happy now he is marrying Elizabeth.’ …………………
b ‘I’m going to carry a gun to protect myself.’ …………………
c ‘I know my husband is afraid of something.’ …………………
d ‘We haven’t seen a monster. Frankenstein is imagining it.’ …………………
e ‘This man’s story is the saddest and most frightening I’ve ever heard.’………………
f ‘I must go and die in the ice.’…………………
Chapters 13–15
1. Did you expect what has happened in the last chapters?

2. Did you like the end? Write some lines with your opinion.
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SESSION 4 WARM UP
WARM UP
1. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
a) What is plastic surgery? Would you pay to have it done? Is it dangerous? Do you
support it?
b) Would you support it when it is required?
c) Does the monster of Frankenstein need facial surgery? Could its face be the result
of facial surgery?
d) Are these pictures taken before of after plastic surgery?
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SESSION 4 PRESENTATIO / PRACTICE
LISTENING
1. Listen to a detailed summary of the book and raise your hand every time
that you listen to a mistake.
MISTAKES RIGHT ANSWER

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
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6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.
9. 9.
10. 10.
2. Draw on the following map symbols to show where the important things
happened to Frankenstein. Listen and check.
a) Where did he live and study?

b) Where did he travel with Henry?
c) Where did he begin to create the female monster?
d) Where did he go when he was chasing the monster?
LET’S PRONOUNCE
Depending on what we are saying, intonation falls or rises.
What does Jane like? Does Jane like fiction novels?
I haven’t read Dracula
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I have read Frankenstein
1. Listen carefully and repeat
My son is very happy now he is marrying Elizabeth.

I’m going to carry a gun to protect myself.
I don’t know where the monster is?
We haven’t seen a monster.
This man’s story is the saddest and the most frightening I’ve ever heard!
I must go and die in the ice.
Have you watched Frankenstein?
Did you like the novel?
When did you read Mary Shelley’s book?
2. Classify the sentences depending on the intonation.
Rising intonation Falling intonation
SESSION 4 PRESENTATION / PRACTICE
1. In groups discuss the following themes in order to present them orally.
GROUP 1
- Is Frankenstein a Gothic novel? Why or why not? What elements of the Gothic does
it contain?
- Frankenstein has many elements of a horror story, what are they?
GROUP 2
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- What is the meaning of ice, winter, wind, Northern locations, darkness, etc. in the
book?
GROUP 3
- Why does the author begin with a letter and ends with a letter?
GROUP 4
-What do these terms mean: lovely, beautiful, beauty, pleasure, delight, joy,
delighted, gay and happy? Contrast them with terms such as ugly, disconsolate,
melancholy. Look for them in a dictionary or on the Internet.
GROUP 5
-What do these terms mean: day, light, sunlight, sun, radiant, bright? Contrast them
with terms related to darkness, such as dark, darkness, night, black, darkened,
gloom. Look for them in a dictionary or on the Internet.
2. Present your topic and take notes from the other oral presentations.
GROUP 1 Theme:
Relevant information:
GROUP 2 Theme:
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GROUP 3 Theme:
GROUP 4 Theme:
GROUP 5 Theme:
SESSION 4 HOMEWORK
WRITING
1. Imagine that the monster doesn’t die and decides to be better in the future.
Write about where he goes and what happens to him.
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SESSION 5 WARM UP
WARM UP
1. Watch an extract of the last film of Frankenstein produced in 1994. Contrast
it with the films extracts produced in 1931 that you watched in the previous
sessions. Then, answer the questions.
a) Do you prefer to watch the film in colour or in black and white?
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b) Films are more realistic in colour or in black and white?
"Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" (Kenneth Branagh, 1994)
DEBATE
1. Work in groups.
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a) Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of watching the film and

reading the book.
Advantages Disadvantages
Film
Book
b) Comment the differences and similarities of watching a film and reading a

book.
Differences Similarities
c) Relate Frankenstein to a modern story or series. Explain it.
Modern story Series
REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
1. Complete the following dialogue with the words below. Use the comparative
or superlative form.
Namibia: Why do you like The Tribe so much?

Thebo: They are ___________ (good) group in the world.
Mariènne: No, they aren’t. They’re rubbish.
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Thebo: No, they are not. You just don’t like them. But their lyrics are
______________ (interesting) than Black Eyed Peas.
Mariènne: Well, their music is much __________ (funky) than The Tribe.
Thebo: They aren’t meant to be funky. They play jazz.
Mariènne: Jazz is ___________(boring) music I have ever heard.
Theo: Have you actually listened to jazz?
Mariènne: Yes. I have listened to Goldfish. Now, they’re a bit _________
(good) than The Tribe, because they mix jazz and dance music.
Namibia: I like the three of them, but Goldfish is ___________ (hot) thing
in South Africa.
Mariènne: Well, I think Black Eyed Peas are _____________ (cool) than
them. They are _____________ (famous).
Namibia: They’re all different. Everybody has got their preferences.
2. Choose the correct alternative.
- I’ve lost my natural disaster guide “A to Z”. Don’t worry, I will / am going to help you
find your way.
- The train has been delayed, so I will / am going to be late for the concert.
- Steve hasn’t decided where to go on Holiday. Perhaps he will go / is going to
China.
- Michelle is leaving / will leave for Wales tomorrow. She already has the ticket.
- Emma has bought the natural disasters guide because she will / is going to travel
to South America next summer.
- In the future, visitors to the UK from eastern Europe won’t / aren’t going to need a
visa.
- Have you decided where to stay when you are in Colombia? – Yes, I am going to/ will
stay at a Bed & Breakfast.
3. Use the first and second conditional type to fill the gaps.
- If I was offered the job I _____________ (take) it.
- I’m sure Amy will lend you the money. I’d be very surprised if she ______________
(refuse)
- Will you go to the party if they ____________ (invite) you?
- I’m sure Susan would understand the situation if you ________ (explain) it to her.
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- It is very cloudy. If it rains we ___________ (go) inside.

- If we caught the 5.30 train we ___________ (arrive) too late.
- The students __________ (go) on an excursion if their parents agree.
4. Complete the sentences with must, could, might, may and can’t.
- She __________be an athlete if she trains every single day.

- It __________ be right. This year Easter break is in April.
- Good students also __________forget their routines if they don’t follow them
- I______________ bring my parents to my boyfriend’s Easter dinner.
- The competition______________ take place tomorrow if it doesn’t rain.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
1. Read the text and answer the questions.

WORK FOR A GREAT INTERNATIONAL COMPANY THIS EASTER BREAK!
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The International Earth Company is seeking a geologist to help do research on

the Earth’s plate tectonics. The geologist will be responsible for collecting data that
explains how the Earth moves over time. The geologist will also be expected to utilize
plate tectonics to explain why some events such as earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions occur, and how they change the surface of the Earth.
We are especially interested in a geologist who will use empirical evidence to

support Wegener’s theory of continental drift. The evidence should support the theory
that the continents are located on tectonic plates.
The applicant must have 5-10 years experience as a geologist. The starting salary is
$75,000 per year. If you are interested, follow the instructions and fill out the
application on the International Earth Company’s website, http://earthcompany.com.
We need to fill the job in two weeks. The company will get back to you in five days.
1. What is the name of the company looking for a geologist?

a) International Planet Company
b) International Earth Company
c) The Earth Tectonics Company
d) The Geologist Network Company
2. A geologist
a) designs buildings
b) studies weather
c) studies the Earth
d) studies gems
3. This advertisement tries to interest you in applying for this job by

a) asking for work experience
b) asking for your references
c) telling you your job responsibilities
d) telling you that you can work for a great company
4. Based on this job application, the International Earth Company wants to fill the
job
a) in one week
b) in two weeks
c) in three days
d) in three weeks
5. How long will it take to receive a response to your application?
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a) two days
b) three days
c) four days
d) five days
6. The main job of the geologist requested in this ad will be to

a) get evidence to support Wegener’s theory of continental drift.
b) Collect rocks from the centre of the Earth
c) Write Earth reports
d) Use the Internet to get evidence.
7. How much education and work experience do you think you need to get the job?
a) sixth-grade education and no experience
b) high school education and no experience
c) some college and four ears of experience
d) college graduate and ten years of experience
8. The company has received hundreds of applications for one position. Which
application do you think the company would reject immediately?
a) and application that is typed on a typewriter
b) an application that has misspellings
c) an application sent to the company through e-mail
d) an application sent to the company via overnight mail
 TAPESCRIPT
BOOK SUMMARY
The novel begins with Swiss scientist, Victor Frankenstein, being rescued by a ship
at the North Pole. He tells the story of how he tried to create life to help people, and
the terrible consequences of his experiments…
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Victor went to university where he studied electricity and succeeded in putting life
into a human form, made of dead body parts. This ugly new creature saw Victor as
his master, but the scientist was horrified and abandoned him. The poor monster
wanted to be loved but he soon learned that people were afraid of his size and
appearance.
From watching a family, he learned to speak and read. He was secretly kind to the
family and felt he could trust them. One day, he revealed himself but they were afraid
and attacked him. He understood that his life would always be unhappy and he felt
full of hate for Victor his creator.
The monster decided to find Victor and, by chance, he met Victor’s little brother,
William. Wanting to hurt Victor, he killed William and implicated the family’s nanny,
Justine, by placing a gold chain on her. Justine was arrested and killed.
Victor went to the mountains to recover. The monster found him and said how
unhappy and lonely he felt. Victor listened and agreed to make the monster a female
companion. However, later he realized that this was a mistake and destroyed the
creature. The monster was very angry and promised to ruin Victor’s life. He then
killed Victor’s best friend and his bride, Elisabeth. Victor’s father died as a result.
Victor wanted to kill the monster and followed him to the North Pole where he dies
from the cold just after telling his story to the ship’s captain. The monster finds
Victor’s body and is very sad at the death of his creator. He promises to kill himself,
saying that he only wanted love and friendship.
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BOOK: FRANKENSTEIN - graded reader

Did You Know...

 The full title of the novel is "Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus".

SURF THE NET

1. Complete the table with information of the book.

2. Look for four different definitions of FRANKENSTEIN in the dictionary or on

3. Complete the table with information about the author.

RELEVANT FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR RELATED TO FRANKENSTEIN

Place where it was written:

OTHER RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS:

SESSION 1 PRESENTATION / PRACTICE

Boneshaker Bicycle Pram (baby buggy) Typewriter

Sewing Machine Photography The Gramophone

The airplane The Automobile The telephone

a)………………... b)………………… c)………………… d)………………………

e)………………... f)………………… g)…………………

h)………………... i)………………… j)…………………

2. Debate with your classmate the following questions.

a) What qualities make us human beings?

b) Which of these qualities does a monster have?

c) Which of these qualities doesn’t a monster have?

Let’s play TABOO GAME!

1. Read from chapter 1-4 and do the following activities.

1. Match the name and the description.

Robert Walton Elizabeth Mrs Frankenstein Mr Waldman

2. Underline the wrong word and put the right one.

a The Frankenstein family had a town house at Belrive. ………………

3. Complete the sentences with the right word.

4. Answer the questions.

e What did Frankenstein want to do to the monster after William’s death?

- Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein

-The result of Victor's ambition. He is an enormous creature and a misfit in society.

2. Add more details (physical and psychological description) in the following

Physical description Psychological description

handsome strong tall sweet fast

Dangerous Intelligent Ugly Funny Good

COMPARATIVES and SUPERLATIVES

Jane: Why do you like Dracula so much?

Ann: Well, I think Dracula is _____________ (cool) than Frankenstein

SIMPLE FUTURE (WILL) and BE+GOING TO

4. Choose the correct alternative (will or be + going to)

SIMPLE FUTURE - PRESENT SIMPLE - PRESENT CONTINOUS

start help finish vote visit

1- I can’t do this: I………….you.

SIMPLE FUTURE - BE+GOING TO - PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Lend Watch show have do take

a) In what ways are their life experiences similar?

2. Victor Frankenstein: hero or Villain?

Let’s play BINGO MINGLE!

1. Read from chapter 5-10 and do the following activities.

1. Match the words with the opposites.

2. Finish the sentences.

a When Frankenstein heard the monster’s words he felt………………………………….

c Every day, Felix de Lacey went to the forest to…………………………………………..

3. Put the underlined letters in the write order to make a word.

1. Write questions for these answers.

d Why …………………………………………Because they needed to rest.

2. Find words in Chapters 9 and 10 for the following definitions.

a) Do you know them? What are their names?

4. Unless you______________ (help) me I_____________(not/finish) the work today.

2. Complete the sentences with if, when or unless.

1. If it ______________ (got) very foggy and I __________ (lose) my way, I

4. Unless you__ (help) me I_(not/finish) the work today.

1. If it ____ (got) very foggy and I (lose) my way, I