The Kite Runner (2007)
Vocabulary:
1. Spool – катушка, моток
2. Orphan – сирота
3. Tournament – турнир, соревнования
4. Sovereignty /ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti/ – суверенитет
5. Bestow – даровать, отдавать, наделять
6. Brawl – драка, потасовка
7. Fend sb off – отбиваться от кого-л., противостоять кому-л.
8. Holy – святой
9. Allowance – пособие, содержание
10.Slingshot /ˈslɪŋ.ʃɒt/ – рогатка
11. Invade – вторгнуться, захватить
12.Smuggler – контрабандист
13.Lofty – высокомерный, надменный
14.Haggler – торгаш
15.Aspiring – начинающий, честолюбивый
16.Honourable – почетный, уважаемый, честный
17. Rebellious – мятежный, бунтарский
Task 1. Match the words with their definitions:
Words:
Definitions:
1. tournament
a. deserving respect or admiration; having high moral
principles
2. haggler
b. a noisy and violent fight involving many people
3. lofty
4. aspiring
5. brawl
6. rebellious
7. honourable
8. smuggler
9. slingshot
10. spool
11. invade
12. allowance
c. a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned
them
d. to defend oneself against an attack
e. a cylindrical object around which thread, wire or film
is wound for use in sewing, weaving, or recording
f. a person who moves goods illegally into or out of a
country
g. showing a desire to resist authority, control, or
convention
h. a sum of money paid regularly to someone, often a
child, by a parent or guardian
i. a competition involving a series of games or matches,
typically one in which players or teams compete at
different levels until the final round
13. bestow
j. a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached to it,
used for shooting small stones or other projectiles
14. holy
k. of imposing height; majestic
15. fend off
l. directing one's hopes or ambitions toward becoming a
specified type of person
16. orphan
17. sovereignty
m. to give as an honor or gift
n. dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious
purpose; sacred
o. to enter a place, situation, or sphere of activity in large
numbers, especially unwelcome ones
p. a person who negotiates deals, especially in a petty
way
q. supreme power or authority over a country or nation
Task 2. Fill the gaps with the word in italics:
Slingshot , Smuggler, Haggler, Spool, Holy, Orphan, Rebellious, Tournament, Lofty,
Sovereignty, Brawl, Fend off, Allowance, Invade, Aspiring, Honourable, Bestow
1. The filament ____ spun furiously as the 3D printer carved out its masterpiece.
2. As an ____, he spent most of his childhood wandering the streets in search of food and
shelter.
3. Hundreds of thousands of fans cheered as the world-class athletes competed in the
prestigious tennis ____.
4. The country's _____ was threatened by the neighboring nation's aggressive territorial claims.
5. The king decided to _____ a knighthood upon the humble blacksmith for her services to the
kingdom.
6. A wild ____ broke out between two rival gangs, leaving several people injured and property
damaged.
7. Armed with a sturdy shield, she skillfully ______ ____ each attack by her opponent.
8. The _____ monk spent years meditating in solitude in search of enlightenment.
9. Her parents gave her a generous weekly ____, but only if she did all of her chores without
complaining.
10. With a _____ in hand, the young boy aimed carefully at the tin can and launched a rock
towards it.
11. The ____ army marched fiercely towards the city gates, determined to conquer the land.
12. As a notorious _____, he made a fortune smuggling illegal goods across the border.
13. Despite the odds, the climbers managed to reach the ____ summit of Mount Everest.
14. The ______ bargained tirelessly with the vendor until they agreed on a fair price for the
antique vase.
15. Inspired by her favorite author, the _____ writer spent hours each day working on her novel.
16. The ______ judge presided over the trial with fairness and impartiality.
17. The ______ teenager refused to follow the strict rules set by her parents and authority
figures.
Questions based on the vocabulary:
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What do you think it means to be an aspiring leader in a country like Afghanistan?
How would you fend off smugglers if you were living near the border?
Have you ever witnessed a brawl or fight in public? How did people react?
In what ways can religion play a role in shaping holy sites and traditions in Afghanistan?
Questions on the movie:
What did Amir’s father think about his son in the beginning of the movie? Why?
Why did Amir decide not to help Hassan in his trouble?
Why did Amir’s father tell Amir that he’d never chase his servant away?
Why did Amir’s father take some land with them?
Why did Amir’s father not want his son to hear the diagnosis?
What is the difference between Afghanistan and Pakistan? How is it depicted in the
movie?
7. What’s a beard patrol? Why is it necessary?
8. What happened to the boy who was the main evil character for Amir in his childhood?
9. Why did Amir decide to stay put and take the boy back home with him anyway?
10.How can you describe the orphanage? What are the rules of survival there?
11.What is the difference in lives of Hassan and his son, Sohrab?
12.Why was it important for the general to explain where the boy came from?
13.What changes in the life of Amir can you see through the film?
14.Why did Hassan write to Amir? Why was it important for him to know how to read and
write?
15.Compare the time of Amir and Hassan in their childhood and the time now as Amir is an
adult. Why can we say that Amir finally became a grown-up man?
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What are these phrases about: (quotes)
 There’s a way to be good again.
 Children are not colouring books. You don’t get to fill them with your favourite colours.
 When you kill a man, you steal a life. When you tell a lie, you steal someone’s right to
the truth.
 There’s no shame in war.
 War doesn’t negate decency.
Describe the characters of the movie:
Amir
Hassan
Soraya
Asef
Baba
Rakhim Khan
Sohrab
Useful vocabulary:
1. Bad-tempered
2. Bossy
3. Cautious
4. Considerate
5. Cruel
6. Eccentric
7. Gullible
8. Industrious
9. Insecure
10.Judgmental
11.Outgoing
12.Passionate
13.Sociable
14.Selfless
15.Self-satisfied
16.Shrewd
17.Spontaneous
18.Stingy - жадный
19.Stubborn
20.Sympathetic
21.Untrustworthy
22.Vain
23.Bad-mannered
24.Easy-going
25.Hard-working
26.Light-hearted
27.Open-minded
28.Quick-witted
29.Self-confident
30.Single-minded
31.Thick-skinned
32.Well-behaved
33.Thrifty
34.Foolhardy
35.Alarmed
36.Amused
37.Anxious
38.Ashamed
39.Bitter
40.Content
41.Disappointed
42.Disillusioned
43.Envious
44.Exasperated
45.Frustrated
46.Furious
47.Humiliated
48.Hysterical
49.Indecisive
50.Irritated
51.Miserable
52.Stressed
53.Stunned
54.Thrilled
55.Upbeat
56.Be over the moon
57.Be down in the
dumps
58.Blow your top
59.Be on edge
60.Be green with envy
61.Lose face
62.Be tearing your hair
out
63.Be in two minds
(about sth