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Anne of Green Gables.    .     .













Chapter 1


Matthew Cuthbert, wearing his white suit, at half past three was riding out of Avonlea. The horse wasnt the best, so he was riding not so fast. Matthew didnt come out of home in Green Gables very often, so this was unusual. But where was he going?

His sister Marilla sent him off to get an orphan[1 - ['?:f(?)n]  ] boy.

Matthew and Marilla were a brother and a sister, they were in their fifties. Marilla was a tall and thin woman, she had dark hair with some grey parts. Matthew had grey hair and a beard[2 - [b??d]  ]. He was afraid of women and thought they laughed[3 - [l??f]  ] at him.

They thought about adopting[4 - adopt  [??d?pt]  /] a boy all winter. Matthew was not so young anymore, he couldnt work as hard as he used to.[5 -  ] A boy would be such a help. They wanted a boy of ten or eleven years old: old enough to help and young enough to teach him everything.

Marillas friend Mrs. Rachel told her that adopting a child is a very foolish[6 - [?fu?l??]  ] thing to do. Marilla wanted to bring a strange child home not knowing his parents and not knowing the boys personality[7 - [?p??s??n?l?ti]  , ]. She also told her some stories she heard about orphan children and awful[8 - [???fl]  ] things they did.

Well, I hope everything will be all right, said Marilla to her friend.



Exercise: What are these words?

orphan



to laugh



enough



adopt



personality




Chapter 2


Matthew Cuthbert and his slow horse were going down the road to the train station. He needed to pick a boy from there.

He came to the station but there was no train. He thought he came too early. He looked around and tried to find a sign[9 - [sa?n]  , ] of any boy. However, there was a girl. She sat there waiting for something or somebody. Matthew walked past her to the officer.

Excuse me, when is the five-thirty train going to arrive? asked Matthew.

The five-thirty train was here and went away half an hour ago, the officer answered. But there is a passenger for you from the train  a little girl.

But I came here for a boy, said Matthew.

But I came here for a boy, said Matthew.

The officer whistled[10 - wisl [?w?sl]  ]. A mistake. Mrs. Spencer came off the train with that girl and said you and sister were adopting[11 - adopt  [??d?pt]  /] her from a childrens home.

A girl was about eleven years old, she was wearing an ugly yellow dress and a grey hat. Under the hat she had two thick braids[12 - [bre?d]  ] of red hair. Her face was small and white, she also had freckles[13 - [?frekl]  ]. Her eyes were green or grey in different moods[14 - [mu?d]  ].

Matthew came to her.

Are you Mr. Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables? the girl asked. I was afraid you wouldnt come. I imagined[15 - [??m?d??n]  , ] all the bad things that could happen to you. I was going to climb the cherry[16 - [?t?eri]  ] tree and sleep there.

Matthew took her thin[17 - [??n]  ] hand. He couldnt tell the child that there was a mistake and that he didnt come for a girl. He decided to take her home and let Marilla tell her everything.

I am sorry I was late, he said shyly[18 - [??a?li]  ]. Come along. The horse is over there. Give me your bag.

Oh, I can carry[19 - [?k?ri]  ] it, said the girl cheerfully[20 - [?t???f?li]  ]. It isnt heavy[21 - [?hevi]  ]. Ive got all my belongings[22 - [b??l?n?nz]  ] in here.

The girl really liked to talk.

I like imagining[23 - [??m?d??n]  , ] things about people, she said. But theres not much place for imagination[24 - [??m?d???ne??n]  ] in a childrens home. Now I am wearing this ugly yellow dress, but I imagine Im wearing a beautiful blue dress instead, and a wonderful hat with flowers. Oh, you see this plum[25 - [pl?m]  ] trees? the girl asked. What do they make you think of?

Well, I dunno[26 - I dont know], said Matthew.

Of white dresses and weddings[27 - [?wed?n]  ] of course! said the girl. And you see these red flowers alongside the road? Why are they red?

Well, I dunno.

We will need to find this out one day, said the girl. There are so many things in the world I want to know about, but people cant know everything. There wont be place for imagination then.

Matthew liked the girl already. He liked when people loved talking and didnt expect[28 - [?k?spekt]  ] him to talk too.

Im afraid I talk too much, said the girl Mrs. Spencer always told me I talked too much.

Oh, you can talk as much as you like, said Matthew.

What would you like to be, if you could choose? Beautiful as an angel, very clever or to be the kindest person? she asked Matthew.

Well, I I dont know.

I cant choose either[29 - [?a???]  ], said the girl.

We are almost here. Thats Green Gables over that hill, said Matthew.

The girl took her old bag and went to the house after Matthew.



Exercise: What are these words?

to answer



to whistle



cheerfully



imagination



freckles




Chapter 3


Marilla opened the door and then her eyes fell onto the little girl.

Matthew, whos that? Wheres the boy? she asked.

There wasnt a boy, answered Metthew.

No boy! But there had to be a boy. We asked Mrs. Spencer to bring a boy!

Well, she brought her.

The girl stood there, looking how they argue[30 - [????ju?]  ]. You dont want me! she cried. You dont want me because Im not a boy!

She sat on the chair and cried. Marilla and Matthew looked at each other, they didnt know what to say.

Well, well, theres no need to cry about it, Marilla said.

Yes, there is need to cry about it!

Well, dont cry anymore. We are not going to let you out at night. Youll stay here until we ask Mrs. Spencer about this mistake. Whats your name?

Can you please call me Cordelia? she asked.

Call you Cordelia? Is that your name?

No, but I want to be called Cordelia.

Tell me your real name.

Anne Shirley, but please call me Cordelia, its such a romantic name. she said.

No, Anne is a good name. Now, Anne, tell me about this mistake. Werent there any boys?

No, there were many of them, but Mrs. Spencer said you wanted a girl.

Its all because of my hair. But would you keep me if I had brown hair and not red? asked Anne.

We need a boy to help Matthew on the farm.

Marilla gave the girl some food, but she didnt want to eat.

Im very sad. I cant eat when Im sad.

Night came and Marilla put the girl in bed. She told her to change her clothes and went away. Then she came, took the candle and said goodnight.

How can you say GOOD night when its the worst night? said the girl. Marilla didnt know what to say and went away.

We need to send this girl back, she said to Matthew.

Do we really? She seems[31 - seem [si?m]  ] nice.

Matthew Cuthbert you dont think we should keep her?! said Marilla angrily.

Matthew never had much of a voice[32 - [v??s]  ]. Well, I dont know, but shes nice and interesting, he said.

Well, Im not going to keep her, said Marilla.

As you say, Marilla. Im going to sleep.



Exercise: What are these words?

to argue



voice



to seem



candle



answer




Chapter 4


Anne woke and sat up in bed. For a moment she couldnt understand where she was. It was a nice June morning, the sun was shining. She went to open the window and saw a beautiful cherry[33 - [?t?eri]  ] tree next to the house. There were also many other trees in the garden.

Marilla came into the room and told her to dress up. Breakfast is waiting for you, so get dressed, wash your face, comb[34 - [k??m]  ] your hair and come downstairs, she told.

Anne did all that and went into the kitchen. Im so glad the sun is shining, she said. The world doesnt seem[35 - seem [si?m]  ] so grey as yesterday evening. But I also like rainy mornings. All mornings are interesting, dont you think?

Hold your tongue[36 - [t?n]  , hold your tongue  ]. Why do you talk so much? asked Marilla.

The girl stopped talking and didnt say a word while eating. That was strange. The room was silent[37 - [?sa?l?nt]  ].

Can you wash the dishes? asked Marilla.

I can. Im better at looking after[38 - ] children, but I can wash dishes too.

She washed the dishes. Then Marilla took Anne and they both went to Mrs. Spencer. Marilla needed to give the girl back. As they went away, Matthew stood there and watched them sadly.



Exercise: What are these words?

to comb



to seem



tongue



silent



look after

Exercise: Choose the right word.

1. Marillas friend Mrs. Rachel told her that adopting/imagining a child is a very foolish thing to do.



2.Marilla wanted to bring a strange child home not knowing his parents and not knowing the boys whistle/personality.



3. Her face was small and white, she also had candle/freckles.




Chapter 5


Do you know, said Anne, Ive decided to enjoy this ride. Im not going to think about returning to the childrens home, Ill just think about the road. Oh, look, theres a wild rose. Dont you think its nice to be a rose? Wouldnt it be nice, if flowers talked? Do you know any girl whose hair was black and then turned another color when she grew up?

No, I dont. And I think your hair wont turn another color either, said Marilla.

Anne sighed[39 - sigh  [sa?]  ].

If you like talking so much, you can tell me what you know about yourself, said Marilla.

What I know is not interesting. Let me tell you what I imagine[40 - [??m?d??n]  , ].

No, I dont want to hear you imagination. Just tell me the facts.

I was eleven last March, said Anne. I was born in Bolingbroke. My father was a teacher in a high school. My mother was a teacher too. They were poor and lived in a tiny[41 - [tiny]  ] house. My mother died of fever[42 - [?fi?v?]  , ] when I was three months old. And father died of fever too, four days after her.

Mrs. Thomas, the woman who came in to clean, took me and I lived with her and her children for eight years. I looked after [43 - ]her children, there were four of them. But Mr. Thomas fell under the train and died. The mother of Mrs. Thomas took her and her children but she didnt want me.

Then Mrs. Hammond saw that I could be handy[44 - [?h?ndi]  ] with children and took me. She had eight children. I lived with them over two years.

Then Mr. Hammond died, Mrs. Hammond became very poor, divided[45 - divide  [d??va?d]  ] her children among her relatives and went to the United States. I went to the childrens house because nobody wanted to take me. They didnt want to take me either[46 - [?a???]  ], they said there were too many children in the childrens house. But they had to take me and I lived there four months before Mrs. Spencer came.

Anne finished her story.

Did you go to school? asked Marilla.

Not much. I went a little last year when I lived with Mrs. Thomas. But they lived so far away from school and I couldnt go there in winter. But I can read pretty well and I know a lot of poems by heart.

Were those women, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Hammond good to you? asked Marilla, looking at Anne out of the corner of her eye.

O-o-h, said Anne. Im sure they wanted to be, but its hard sometimes when you have to work so much and have so many children. But Im sure they wanted to be good.

Marilla didnt ask questions anymore and they drove in silence. Suddenly, Marilla felt such a pity[47 - [?p?ti]  ] for the child. Poor unloved child, she thought. No wonder the girl wanted a real home. Maybe they could have her, thought the woman again.

She talked too much, thought Marilla. But we can train her out of that. Shes ladylike[48 -   ].

What is that big house ahead of us? asked the girl.

Hotel. A lot of Americans come here. But the season hasnt started yet, said Marilla.

I was afraid it might be Mrs. Spencers house, said Anne sadly. I dont want to go there.

Exercise: What are these words?

to sigh



might



to divide



to imagine



tiny




Chapter 6


Mrs. Spencer lived in a big yellow house, and she came to the door with surprise.

Mrs. Spencer, there was a mistake somewhere and Ive come to see where. We sent a word, Matthew and I, we told your brother to bring us a boy, said Marilla.

But my brother said you wanted a girl. It wasnt my fault[49 - [f??lt]  ], you see, said Mrs. Spencer.

Anyway, the mistake was made. Can we send the child back? asked Marilla.

I think so, but theres no need sending her back as Mrs. Blewett was here yesterday and asked for a little girl from the childrens house.

Marilla knew Mrs. Blewett only a little. A thin and very greedy[50 - [??ri?di]  ] woman with a bad temper[51 - [?temp?]  , ].

The doorbell rang and in came Mrs. Bewett. Mrs. Spencer was glad they could decide everything right there. Mrs. Spencer told her that if she still wanted a girl, she could take her.

Mrs. Blewett said that the girl had to earn[52 - [??n]  , ] her living, be smart and respect[53 - [r??spekt]  ] her. She was ready to take Anne.

Marilla looked at Annes face, so pale and sad. She understood that the girl would again go to the family where she wouldnt be treated[54 - [tri:t]   ] right. She also thought that if she left the child right there, she would never forgive[55 - [f????v]  ] herself.

You know, I didnt come here to send the child back, I just wanted to know how the mistake was made. Anyway, I need to talk with Matthew, I cant do things without talking to him. Ill take the child home and if Matthew says he doesnt want to take the girl, I will send you a note and you can take her, said Marilla.

Anne smiled when she heard this.

They came back home and Marilla told Matthew that she decided to let the girl stay. I wouldnt give a dog to that Blewett woman, Matthew said.



Exercise: What are these words?

fault



greedy



to decide



to earn



to forgive

Exercise: Answer the questions.

1. What did Marilla feel when she heard Annes story?



2.Why did Marilla say she needed to talk with Metthew because she couldnt decide without him?




Chapter 7


Now, Anne, I saw that you threw your clothes all over the floor last night. Thats not the right thing to do. You need to fold[56 - [f??ld]  ] them.

I understand. I was so sad that I couldnt think about it. Ill fold them nicely tonight.

Now, say your prayers[57 - [pre?]  ] and go to bed, said Marilla.

But I never say prayers.

Dont you know its bad when you dont say prayers before going to bed? asked Marilla. Anne, if you leave under my roof, you need to say the prayers.

If you want me to, I will, said Anne. But I dont understand why people say their prayers on their knees. If I wanted to say prayers, I would go into the field or into the forest and look at the blue-blue sky.

When praying, Anne said thank you for what she had and also asked to stay here at Green Gables.

Marilla closed the door and went away to the kitchen. She told Matthew that they needed to teach the child a lot of things and send her to a Sunday school.



Exercise: What are these words?

knees



roof



prayer



to throw



to fold




Chapter 8


Marilla didnt tell Anne she was going to stay at Green Gables until the next afternoon. She gave her different tasks and watched how she did them. Marilla understood that Anne was smart and didnt mind the work. Her only problem was daydreaming[58 - daydream [?de?dri?m]    ] and imagining things.

Anne finished washing the dishes and came to Marilla. Please, Mrs. Cuthbert, tell me if you are going to keep me or not.

You forgot to wash the towel[59 - [?ta??l]  ], said Marilla. Please do that and dont ask any questions.

Anne washed the towel, came to Marilla and asked her question again.

Matthew and I decided to keep you. But you need to be a good girl.

Anne started crying and said she was happy. She told she would do her best. How should I call you? Mrs. Cuthbert? asked Anne.

No, you can just call me Marilla.

Marilla, do you think I will have a friend in Avonlea?

Theres a girl called Diana, shes about your age and she lives not far from school. You might be friends. But you need to be a good girl and dont talk foolish[60 - [?fu?l??]  ] things. Her aunt wont let Diana play with a girl who isnt nice.

Whats Diana like? Her hair isnt red, is it? asked Anne.

Diana is a very pretty little girl. She has black eyes. Shes good and smart. It will be good for you to have a real friend, so you stop your daydreaming.

Im glad shes pretty. Oh, look, theres a bee. If I wasnt a girl, I would like to be a bee.

Yesterday you wanted to be a seagull, sniffed[61 - [sn?f]  ] Marilla. Now, stop talking, go to your room, learn the prayer[62 - [pre?]  ] and stay there until I call you to help me with tea.



Exercise: Match the words.

towel



seagull



to sniff



to daydream



foolish




Chapter 9


Anne spent two weeks at Green Gables and then Marillas friend, Mrs. Rachel came to visit them.

Mrs. Rachel told Marilla every detail about the flu[63 - [flu?]  ] she had had. Then she finally asked about what she came for.

Ive heard about you and Matthew. Ive heard about the mistake with the boy. Couldnt you send that girl back? she asked.

I think we could, but we decided not to. She has her faults, but I like her and shes a real bright little thing, answered Marilla.

Marilla asked Anne to come and see her friend. Anne came running after her walks in the garden, her face red, freckles[64 - [?frekl]  ] more than ever and hair redder than ever before.

Well, they didnt pick you for your looks, thats for sure[65 -    - ,   ], was Mrs. Rachels comment. She was famous for telling what she wanted without any fear. Marilla, shes so skinny and her hair is like carrots! Come here little child so many freckles!

Anne came to Mrs. Rachel, stood before her, face red with anger. I hate you! I hate you! cried Anne How dare you[66 -   ?] call me skinny and ugly? You are a very rude[67 - [ru?d]  ] and impolite[68 - [??mp??la?t]  ] woman!

Marilla tried to stop Anne, but she continued.

How dare you say such rude things? Would you like it if I called you fat?

What a temper[69 - [?temp?]  , ]! said Mrs. Rachel surprised.

Marilla told Anne to come to her room. Anne burst into tears, rushed upstairs and shut the door.

Well, I advise[70 - [?d?va?z]  ] you to talk to that girl. And when I say talk, I mean a birch twig[71 - [b??t? tw??]   ]  a very effective language for a child like that, said Mrs. Rachel and went away.

Mrs. Cuthbert came upstairs and found Anne in her bed crying.

Anne, I think you shouldnt have behaved[72 - [b??he?v]   ] like that, said Marilla.

She shouldnt have called me red haired and ugly.

You always say bad things about your red hair yourself.

Theres a difference when I say it and when other people say it about me, said Anne.

I dont think it was the right thing for Mrs. Rachel to say for you, but now she has a wonderful story about you to tell. You must go to her and say that you are sorry.

No. I will never do that.

Yes, you will. You will stay in this room until you apologise[73 - [??p?l?d?a?z]  ] for your behaviour to Mrs. Rachel.

I will stay here forever then. How can I tell Im sorry for my words, if Im not sorry at all!

You said you would be a nice girl, if we let you stay at Avonlea, said Marilla and left the room. She was worried about this situation, but still, when she remembered the face of Mrs. Rachel she couldnt stop smiling.



Exercise: What are these words?

finally



birch twig



to advise



difference



to behave

Exercise: Choose the right word.

1. She also thought that if she left the child right there, she would never forgive/imagine herself.



2.But I dont understand why people say their daydreaming/prayers on their knees.



3. Well, I advise/apologise you to talk to that girl.




Chapter 10


Marilla said nothing to Matthew, but when the next morning Anne wasnt at the table she had to explain why.

Its a good thing Rachel got those words. Someone had to say that to the old gossip[74 - [???s?p]  ] lady, said Matthew.



Matthew Cuthbert, I am very surprised. I hope you dont think we shouldnt punish[75 - [?p?n??]  ] the child.

Well, I think she should be punished a little, but not too much. Are you going to give her something to eat? he asked.

When did you hear of me not feeding people right? Ill carry her the food, but she will stay in her room until she apologises[76 - [??p?l?d?a?z]  ] to Mrs. Rachel.

Without Anne, breakfast, lunch and dinner became very silent[77 - [?sa?l?nt]  ]. Marilla brought her food, but Anne almost didnt touch it. Once Marilla went away and Metthew gathered all is courage and came to Anne.

Anne, he whispered[78 - [?w?sp?]  ], how are you making it?

Pretty well, she smiled sadly. I imagine[79 - [??m?d??n]  , ] things, that helps.

Matthew gathered his courage[80 - [?k?r?d?]  , gather his courage   ] once again and said Dont you think its better apologise and forget about it?

Apologise to Mrs. Rachel?

Yyes, apologise, said Matthew.

I think I can do that for you, Matthew. At first I was angry, very angry, but this morning it was over. I will tell Marilla that I want to apologise when she comes.

Anne told Marilla and they both went to Mrs. Rachel. Anne stood on her knees and asked the old lady to forgive her. She spoke long and was very sincere[81 - [s?n?s??]  ]. Mrs. Rachel said she forgave her.



Exercise: What are these words?

to explain



to gossip



to punish



to apologise



sincere




Chapter 11


Well, how do you like them? asked Marilla.

Anne looked at three new dresses on the bed. Marilla made them herself; they were just plain[82 - [ple?n]  ,  ] skirts with plain sleeves.

Ill imagine that I like them, said Anne.

I dont want you to imagine it, said Marilla, offended[83 - [??fend?d]  , ]. Oh, I see you dont like the dresses! They are new and clean. Why dont you like them?




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