Li9 je Bue - Aira ie + f Cosa ares aad i teas JPublished by Express Publishing Liberty House, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HW Tel. (0044) 1635 817 363 Fax: (0044) 1635 817 463 e-mail: inquiries@expresspublishing co.uk hitp://www expresspublishing co.uk © Wiginia Evans - Jenny Dooley 2005 Design and Illustration © Express Publishing 2005 Colour Ilustrations: Nathan © Express Publishing 2010 Music by Ted © Express Publishing. 2005 First published in 2005 Fifth impression 2011 Made in EU All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying or othenwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers, This book is not meant to be changed in any way. ISBN 978-1-84558-609-6 Note: The audio CD contains the recording of all the episodes as well as the key to the exercises.Se at ee ee CONTENTS Jules Verne .... Journey to the Centre of the Earth .... Plot & Characters .. 1] The Journey Begins 2] The Volcano 3.) A Terrifying Climb .. 4.] Inside the Volcano ... 5,] Strange Monsters 6.] The Storm .... 7] Hans to the Rescue! .... 8] An Amazing Sight! .. 9] Earthquake! Ei Safe and Sound .. [ : Activities... Picture Dictionary ... Word ListJules Verne was born in Nantes, France on 8 February, 1828. He was the oldest of five children, His father was a lawyer and his mother came from a family that owned a shipbuilding business. Young Jules Verne loved the sea. When he was twelve years old he ran away and hid on a ship going to the West Indies, but he was found and sent back home. ‘n 1847, his father sent him to Paris to study law. While in Paris, Verne became fascinated with the theatre and began to write plays. He passed his law degree in 1849, but continued to write for the renin, Gils Verne theatre. In 1857, he married Honorine Morel and took a job as a stockbroker. In 1863, his first novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published. t was a great success and made him rich. Verne wrote many other adventure books such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days and From the Earth to the Moon. Jules Verne died in Amiens, France on 24 March, 1905. In his books, he predicted many future events and discoveries that have now come true. Read Jules Verne’ biography and answer the following questions. 1 Where and when was Jules Verne born? 2. Where did he try to go when he was twelve years old? 3. Where did he study law? 4 What was the title of his first novel? 5 Where and when did Jules Verne die?Jour to the Centre of : Earth Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a classic adventure story, which was first published in 1864. The story begins when Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel find a strange note in an old book. This note leads them to Iceland, where they set off on a dangerous journey with many exciting adventures. Journey to the Centre of the Earth was an instant success. It caught the public's imagination and renewed an interest in the world of dinosaurs and prehistoric man. There are many different film, television and animated versions of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. It has been translated into many languages and remains one of Jules Vernes most successful and popular stories.The Plot Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel find a mysterious message from explorer Arne Saknussemm in an old book. The message tells of a way to get to the centre of the Earth through a voleano in Iceland. The Professor, Axel and their guide Hans set off on an amazing journey. They have many adventures along the way and even see prehistoric monsters. But will they find the centre of the Earth? Professor Otto Lidenbrock is an intelligent but impatient Axel man who is determined to follow Arne Saknussemm’s route and find the centre of the Earth. is Professor Lidenbrock’s nephew and assistant. He does not really want to go on the journey, but he goes so he can marry the girl he loves, Grauben, when he A returns. <Hans is a brave Icelandic hunter who is the guide on the journey. He isa strong and clever man who does not speak very much. He helps the Professor and Axel get out of dangerous situations many times during their ~ journey. Grauben is Axel’s fiancée and the Professor's ward. She is an intelligent and serious girl. She tells Axel to go on the trip even though she will worry about him and miss him while he is away. Mr Fridrikssen is a friend and colleague of Professor . Lidenbrock. He is a science Professor in Iceland and helps the group at the start of their journey.| In 1863, in Hamburg, Germany .. ‘My name is Axe and this ity professor and I'm his assistant. isthe story of an amazing | J studies the different kinds of rocks the Earth is mad Hmm .. I’ in anAxel and his uncle set off on their journey. Three weeks later the men arrive Mr Fridrikssen introduces them to th in Reykjavik in le After a week of travelling, neta ba CSThe men slowly climb to the top of the volcano.cM Wa CMe mL The climbLuckily, the next day the sun comes ou and shines down on one of the shafts.4. INSIDE THE VOLCANO The sun shines on the shaft that Arn mb down the long "- ms el ] mf) They follow the tunnel for two weeks AThey continue along the tunnel Axel decides to explore aheadAxel trips and falls down a shaft in the volcano. s show Axel their discoveryThey sail for many days ; Late one afternoonThe three men are trapped by the fighting monsters!The Professor, Axel and Hans are caught ina terrible storm The raft hits some rocks under the water Ml Hans rescues the Professor and Awe and the men are thrown into the sea a=. The men rest and Axel and Professor talk about where they are believe the Mediterranean : ] The Professor finds his compass. Sea's above us Axel, Let's find the compass. ‘Oh, no! The compass is pointing north instead of south! right back where we started! WeThe Professor is determined to find the centre of the Earth While Hans r and the Pro! Whats that noise?Tk until they find a seaside town The town has a arty for the men. JOE 4THE JOURNEY BEGINS Pre — Reading Activities » Look at the picture and title of the reader. Do you think it is possible to travel to the centre of the Earth? What do you think is there? 2 Look at pictures 3 and 4. What do you think is on the piece of paper? While - Reading Activities ‘3. Read or listen to the episode and mark the sentences as T (true) or F (false). 1 The book is very old. 2 The volcano is at the centre of the Earth. 3. Grauben is also going on the journey. 4 The Professor doesn't know if the journey will be dangerous, I, 4 Put the events in the correct order. a Axel doesn't want to leave Grauben. 1 Professor Lidenbrock buys an old book The Professor decides to go on a journey. Axel worries about the journey. The Professor and Axel discover a note in the old book. g After ~ Reading Activities 5 Read and listen, then take roles and act out the episode 6) Who was Arne Saknussemm? Why do you think he left a note in the book? ‘7 In pairs, discuss with your partner what you know about volcanoes. Discuss what you know with the rest of the class. 'B) Would you like to go on a journey to the centre of the Earth? Why or why not? SFTHE VOLCANO Pre ~ Reading Activities 1. Look at the pictures in Episode 2, then answer the questions. 1 How do Axel and the Professor travel in picture 4, in picture 6 and picture 9? 2 Where is the group standing in picture 8? While - Reading Activities Read or listen to the episode and answer the questions. vv 1 Where are Axel and Professor Lidenbrock in picture 1? 2 Who is with them in picture 4? 3 Where are they going in pictures 4 and 5? 4 How long ago did the volcano last erupt? 3 Read or listen to the episode and say who the words in bold refer to: Axel, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans, or Mr Fridrikssen. a) He says ‘hello’ to Hans. b) He says they must rest. ©) He leads the group to the volcano d) He worries that the volcano will erupt. After — Reading Acti ¢G : (5) How you ever been ona long journey? Did you enjoy it? Tell the class about it. ‘4 Read and listen, then take roles and act out the episode. © In pairs, discuss the following question. What do you think will happen inside the volcano? Then discuss your answers with the rest of the class. oft?