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 A Christmas Carol
1. Learn the words.

generous -- щедрий selfish -- егоїстичний ghost -- привид

regret -- жаль kindness -- доброта Christmas spirit --

Різдвяний дух

forgiveness -- transformation --
charity -- благодійність
прощення перетворення

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2. Match the words with their definitions.
1. Giving freely, especially of money or time.
Generous 2. Thinking mostly about oneself and not
Selfish others.
3. The feeling of being sorry for something
Ghost
done wrong.
Regret 4. An invisible being that appears to people.
Kindness 5. Showing friendliness or concern for
others.
Christmas spirit 6. The act of forgiving or excusing someone.
Forgiveness 7. The process of changing for the better.
Transformation 8. Helping others without expecting
anything in return.
Charity 9. A feeling of joy and love during the
Christmas season.

3. Make up sentences with these words.

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 A Christmas Carol
4. Answer the questions.
1. What do you usually do on Christmas?
2. What’s your favorite part of Christmas?
3. What do you think “Christmas spirit” means?

5. Complete the text with the words.

kindness, ghost, generous, selfish, regret,
forgiveness, Christmas spirit, charity
The film A Christmas Carol , based on Charles
Dickens' novel, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge,
a _____ man who cares only for money and rejects
Christmas. One night, he is visited by the ____ of
his former partner and three spirits. They show him
his past, the suffering of others, and a future full of
_______.
As Scrooge witnesses these visions, spirits hope he
will learn the power of _______, ________, and
the ___________. He will understand the
importance of being ________ and practicing
_________.

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 A Christmas Carol
6. Watch the 15 minutes of the film and put
the events in correct order.
Two men visit Scrooge to ask for donations for the poor.
Scrooge walks away from Marley’s funeral, showing no
grief.
Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, arrives to wish him a Merry
Christmas.
Marley’s death is announced, and Scrooge signs the death
certificate.
Scrooge works in his cold, dark office counting money.
Scrooge mocks Fred for celebrating Christmas and refuses
the invitation.
Scrooge refuses, saying workhouses and prisons are
enough for them.
Seven years later, it is Christmas Eve in London.

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7. Let’s discuss!
1. What would you think of someone like Scrooge in real life?
Have you ever met someone similar?
2. Do you agree with Scrooge’s belief that Christmas is a
waste of time? Why or why not?
3. Do you think Scrooge’s refusal to donate to the poor is
justifiable? Why or why not?
4. If you were Fred, would you keep inviting Scrooge to
Christmas dinner every year? Why?
5. What does Christmas mean to you? How is that different
from how Scrooge sees it?
6. Do you think people are born like Scrooge, or do life
experiences make them that way?

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 A Christmas Carol
8. Watch the film from 15 to 30 minutes and decide
if the following statements are true or false:
1. Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley.
2. Marley warns Scrooge that he will be haunted by two spirits.
3. Scrooge is eager to listen to Marley’s message and thanks him.
4. Marley’s chains are made from the things he valued most in life,
like money boxes and locks.
5. Marley tells Scrooge that he has no chance of changing his fate.

9. Let’s discuss!
1. How would you feel if you saw a ghost like
Scrooge did? Do you think you would believe
it?
2. When Marley tells Scrooge that he’s going to
be visited by three spirits, how do you think
Scrooge should react?

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 A Christmas Carol
10. Watch the film from 30 to 45 minutes and decide
if the following statements are true or false:
1. The Ghost of Christmas Past looks like a small, glowing child.
2. Scrooge is shown a memory of himself as a young boy, alone at
Christmas.
3. Scrooge is pleased to see his younger self enjoying Christmas.
4. The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge to a scene of Fezziwig’s
joyful Christmas party.
5. Scrooge sees himself dancing at the party with his fiancée, Belle.
6. Scrooge feels happiness and joy when watching his past.
7. Scrooge is shown a memory where he chooses money over
spending time with Belle.
8. Scrooge tries to stop Belle from leaving him, but she walks away
without listening.
9. Scrooge feels no sadness when he sees Belle’s decision to leave
him.
10. The Ghost of Christmas Past disappears after showing Scrooge his
younger days.

11. Let’s discuss!

1. How do you think Scrooge feels when he sees his
younger self? Do you think he regrets the choices
he made? Why or why not?
2. Why do you think Scrooge’s relationship with
Belle fell apart? Do you believe money was the only
reason, or were there other factors involved?

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12. Watch the film from 45 to 60 minutes and choose
the correct item.
1.What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge about the Cratchit
family?
a) They are rich and live in a big house.
b) They are angry and fighting all the time.
c) They are struggling but full of love and happiness.
d) They are celebrating Christmas without Scrooge.

2. How does Scrooge react when he sees Tiny Tim's condition?

a) He feels indifferent and doesn't care.
b) He feels guilty and worried for Tim’s future.
c) He laughs and mocks Tim.
d) He tells the Ghost to take him back to his office.

3. What does the Ghost of Christmas Present warn Scrooge about his future?
a) Scrooge will be rich forever.
b) Scrooge will be visited by more ghosts.
c) Scrooge will be celebrated for his kindness.
d) Scrooge will die alone and unloved, like Marley.

4. How does Scrooge feel about seeing the Cratchit family

celebrate Christmas?
a) He is angry and upset.
b) He feels warmth and compassion for them.
c) He is jealous of their happiness.
d) He feels nothing at all.

5. What does the Ghost of Christmas Present reveal about the future of Tiny
Tim?
a) Tiny Tim will not survive if things stay the same.
b) Tiny Tim will grow up to be healthy and successful.
c) Tiny Tim will become a great leader.
d) Tiny Tim will be taken away from his family.

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13. Watch the film from 01:02 to 01:03 and complete
the sentences.
1. Am I in the presence of the ______ of Christmas Yet to
Come?
2. You’re about to _____ me shadows of the things that
have not ______, but will ______.
3. Is that so, _____?
4. _____ of the Future, I fear you more than any spectre I
have seen.
5. But I know your ______ is to do me good.
6. I ___________ to bear your company. Lead on.
7. The ______ is waning fast.
8. It’s precious ______ to me. Lead on, ______.

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14. Before watching the last part of film, make your
own predictions what happens next.

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15. Watch the film till end and answer the questions:
1. How does Scrooge feel when he sees that no one
cares about his death? Do you think this makes him
want to change?
2. What do you think Scrooge learns when he sees the
Cratchit family sad about Tiny Tim?
3. Do you think Scrooge really wants to change, or is
he just scared of what will happen in the future?
4. How do you think Scrooge feels when he wakes up
on Christmas Day and realizes he can change?
5. What would you do if you were given a second
chance, like Scrooge?
6. Why do you think Scrooge changes so suddenly
from being mean to being kind?
7. How do you think the Cratchit family will feel when
Scrooge starts being kind to them?
8. What do you think the story is trying to teach us
about changing our ways?
9. Do you think Scrooge will stay nice, or do you think
he will go back to being greedy again?
10. What do you think is the most important lesson
from the story?

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 A Christmas Carol
Keys:
5. The film A Christmas Carol , based on Charles 8. 10.
Dickens' novel, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a 1. True
1. True
selfish man who cares only for money and rejects
Christmas. One night, he is visited by the ghost of his 2. False 2. True
former partner and three spirits. They show him his 3. False 3. False
past, the suffering of others, and a future full of regret.
As Scrooge witnesses these visions, he learns the power 4. True 4. True
of kindness, forgiveness, and the Christmas spirit. He 5. False 5. True
begins to understand the importance of being generous
and practicing charity.
6. False
6. 7. True
1. Marley’s death is announced, and Scrooge signs the death certificate.
2. Scrooge walks away from Marley’s funeral, showing no grief.
8. True
3. Seven years later, it is Christmas Eve in London. 9. False
4. Scrooge works in his cold, dark office counting money.
5. Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, arrives to wish him a Merry Christmas. 10. False
6. Scrooge mocks Fred for celebrating Christmas and refuses the
invitation.
7. Two men visit Scrooge to ask for donations for the poor. 12.
8. Scrooge refuses, saying workhouses and prisons are enough for them.
1. c
13. 2. b
1. Am I in the presence of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
2. You’re about to show me shadows of the things that have not happened, but will
3. d
happen. 4. b
3. Is that so, spirit?
4. Ghost of the Future, I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. 5. a
5. But I know your purpose is to do me good.
6. I am prepared to bear your company. Lead on.
7. The night is waning fast.
8. It’s precious time to me. Lead on, spirit.

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