Treasure Island is a good adventure
Treasure Island is a nice classic that has had a lasting
effect on how we see pirates. It is definitely a good read.
See why by getting yourself a copy! You are sure to find
it hard to put down.
Treasure Island is a good adventure novel
written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was
first published in 1883 and was his first
success. It is an interesting account of a
young boy named Jim Hawkins and his
coming of age. He tells of the events that
played a role in shaping his character.
The story begins in a seaside village in South-west England. Jim
Hawkins’ parents run the Admiral Benbow Inn, which is one day
visited by an old seaman, named Billy Bones who is looking for
somewhere to stay. Billy Bones pays Jim to look out for a pirate
with one leg and tells him that this pirate wants the contents of
his chest, which once belonged to another pirate, Captain Flint.
One day, he dies mysteriously and Jim and his mother find a
logbook and map in his chest. Jim soon discovers that this is a
treasure map. An expedition in search for the treasure is planned
but there are pirates among the crew, one of whom is Long John
Silver, the one-legged pirate feared by Billy Bones. The events that
follow make an interesting adventure full of action and suspense.
Treasure
Island is well-written and interesting. The plot may be
straightforward and to a certain extent simple but the themes
are timeless and make excellent food for thought. Truthfulness,
loyalty and the uselessness of desire and greed form the
foundation stone of this story. The portrayal of characters is
both skillful and nice, and descriptions of events and places are
delightfully good.
A.
B.
C.
D.
WRITING
B. Replace the underlined words in the review with more vivid language.
A. nice -
good -
B. good -
interesting -
C. interesting -
D. interesting -
simple -
nice -
good -
A. The paragraphs in the book review below are jumbled up. Put them in the correct order.
3b Student’s Book pp. 54-55
TREASURE
ISLAND
Robert Louis Stevenson
37
3 round-up Student’s Book pp. 56-58
ENGLISH IN USE
a. You can sit back and enjoy at leisure the luxury of having a well-kept garden.
b. Now in the privacy of your own home, it is possible to have no delays.
c. These professional chefs offer tasty menus at reasonable prices.
d. This service is only worthwhile if you travel long distances.
e. They will even choose the furniture according to your personal preference.
f. This company offers to keep your house spotlessly clean and do all the washing and ironing too on a weekly basis.
g. Then, this service is for you as it will allow you to have your own ‘personal taxi’.
h. So the best advice is to put your feet up and let others do the work for you.
1. He managed not to speak to his angry neighbour.
He managed to his angry neighbour. AVOID
2. My mother doesn’t allow me to stay up late on weekdays.
My mother up late on weekdays. LET
3. John came really close to getting killed in that accident.
John in that accident. COULD
4. I know you don’t really like my cooking.
You don’t you? DO
5. I’m sure that I didn’t fail that exam as I studied very hard for it.
I that exam as I studied very hard for it. HAVE
6. Don’t bother talking to him. He just won’t listen.
There to him. He just won’t listen. POINT
A. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
B. Read the magazine article on page 39 which is about relaxing while others do the work for you.
Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from sentences a-h the one that
best fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
READING
Treasure Island is a nice classic that has had a lasting
effect on how we see pirates. It is definitely a good read.
See why by getting yourself a copy! You are sure to find
it hard to put down.
Treasure Island is a good adventure novel
written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was
first published in 1883 and was his first
success. It is an interesting account of a
young boy named Jim Hawkins and his
coming of age. He tells of the events that
played a role in shaping his character.
The story begins in a seaside village in South-west England. Jim
Hawkins’ parents run the Admiral Benbow Inn, which is one day
visited by an old seaman, named Billy Bones who is looking for
somewhere to stay. Billy Bones pays Jim to look out for a pirate
with one leg and tells him that this pirate wants the contents of
his chest, which once belonged to another pirate, Captain Flint.
One day, he dies mysteriously and Jim and his mother find a
logbook and map in his chest. Jim soon discovers that this is a
treasure map. An expedition in search for the treasure is planned
but there are pirates among the crew, one of whom is Long John
Silver, the one-legged pirate feared by Billy Bones. The events that
follow make an interesting adventure full of action and suspense.
Treasure
Island is well-written and interesting. The plot may be
straightforward and to a certain extent simple but the themes
are timeless and make excellent food for thought. Truthfulness,
loyalty and the uselessness of desire and greed form the
foundation stone of this story. The portrayal of characters is
both skillful and nice, and descriptions of events and places are
delightfully good.
A.
B.
C.
D.
WRITING
B. Replace the underlined words in the review with more vivid language.
A. nice -
good -
B. good -
interesting -
C. interesting -
D. interesting -
simple -
nice -
good -
A. The paragraphs in the book review below are jumbled up. Put them in the correct order.
3b Student’s Book pp. 54-55
TREASURE
ISLAND
Robert Louis Stevenson
37
3 round-up Student’s Book pp. 56-58
ENGLISH IN USE
a. You can sit back and enjoy at leisure the luxury of having a well-kept garden.
b. Now in the privacy of your own home, it is possible to have no delays.
c. These professional chefs offer tasty menus at reasonable prices.
d. This service is only worthwhile if you travel long distances.
e. They will even choose the furniture according to your personal preference.
f. This company offers to keep your house spotlessly clean and do all the washing and ironing too on a weekly basis.
g. Then, this service is for you as it will allow you to have your own ‘personal taxi’.
h. So the best advice is to put your feet up and let others do the work for you.
1. He managed not to speak to his angry neighbour.
He managed to his angry neighbour. AVOID
2. My mother doesn’t allow me to stay up late on weekdays.
My mother up late on weekdays. LET
3. John came really close to getting killed in that accident.
John in that accident. COULD
4. I know you don’t really like my cooking.
You don’t you? DO
5. I’m sure that I didn’t fail that exam as I studied very hard for it.
I that exam as I studied very hard for it. HAVE
6. Don’t bother talking to him. He just won’t listen.
There to him. He just won’t listen. POINT
A. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
B. Read the magazine article on page 39 which is about relaxing while others do the work for you.
Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from sentences a-h the one that
best fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
READING
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