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1.
a) The story is set in a school auditorium during a Celebration Assembly.
b) The boy feels nervous, worried and shy — he does not want to go up on stage.
3. Story map
| Пункт | Ответ |
|---|---|
| Main character | Tim Orlando, a shy fifth-grader |
| Other characters | Mr Anderson (the principal), Pablo (Tim’s friend), Tim’s teacher, other pupils |
| Where does the action happen? | At Tim’s school, in the auditorium and on the stage |
| Beginning: What happens? | Tim is at the Celebration Assembly. He feels nervous because his name may be called. |
| Middle | Mr Anderson calls Tim’s name. Tim wants to disappear, but he remembers his teacher’s advice, takes a deep breath, and Pablo encourages him. Tim goes up on stage. |
| End | Mr Anderson gives Tim a special certificate — for staying calm and showing courage. Tim’s hands are still shaking, but he has done it. |
4.
a T — it was sunny outside.
b T — looking out of the window helped him feel better for a moment.
c F — the story is set on a Friday, not Monday.
d F — he knew his name might come soon; he was not really surprised.
e T — he wanted to disappear, so he wanted to escape.
f F — Pablo is his friend.
5. Примерный личный ответ
a) I feel nervous when I have to speak in front of the whole class.
b) You should take a deep breath and remember that everyone gets nervous sometimes. You shouldn’t be afraid of making a mistake.
Как понять принцип
- Setting — где и когда происходит действие: school auditorium, Friday, Celebration Assembly.
- Characters — кто участвует: Tim, Mr Anderson, Pablo.
- Plot — что меняется: сначала Тим боится сцены, потом всё-таки выходит и получает награду за смелость.
- В заданиях T/F не угадывай, а ищи в тексте фразу-доказательство. Например: Every Friday → значит, «Monday» — F; His friend Pablo → значит, «no friends» — F.