ReadingReading strategy :reading a play1. Ellipsis ( 省略） . For example, in line 16, Dad says “trash all over the place!” instead of “ there is a lot of trash lying around the room!”2. Read a play out especially the brackets （括号） such as “ shouting angrily” or “ sounding very angry”.3. Know clearly the characters in a play.Fast readingFast reading1.Who are the main characters in the play?1.Who are the main characters in the play?2.Why was Dad angry with Daniel?2.Why was Dad angry with Daniel?3.What happened to their dog ,Spot?3.What happened to their dog ,Spot?Eric, Daniel, Mom and Dad.The room was a mess.Spot was ill.1.Mom and Dad were back from their holiday a week earlier.2.Eric was happy when seeing his mother.3. Parents left Daniel in charge.4.The boys spent the money seeing the vet for Spot.5.The room was very clean and tidy when their parents came back.6.Daniel didn’t have a chance to explain what had happened.7.Mom felt regretful for what they said to Daniel.8.Boys didn’t use up the money from their parents.dayfrightenedin a messusedSecond readingChoose the best answers1.The passage is mainly about ______ A. how the family manage to be on good terms B. why the room is in a mess. C. why there is a misunderstanding between the parents and sons D. what happens to Daniel after his parents get home 2.Which of the following is the cause of the quarrel ? A. Spot was seriously ill. B. The couple return earlier than expected . C. The boys play football all day long. D. The brothers’ laziness.DA3.Eric says hello to his parents in a frightened voice because_____ A. Dad often punishes him. B. he is afraid that Dad will see the messy room and punish him . C. Dad will...
