So what is the attraction of Downton Abbey? Is it the amazingly talented cast? Is it the compelling writing? Is it the impeccable costumes and set? Is it the castle itself? All of these questions can be answered in the affirmative, and together all of these make for fabulous viewing. The show is about rich and poor, love and hate, selfishness and selflessness, nobility and ignominy, life and death. So every Sunday when it is on PBS I am glued to my TV set with a cup of tea and a heart full of hope that the characters I love will find love and happiness, and that the characters I dislike will receive some just punishment for their dastardly deeds.
Won't you tune in too at 9 PM on Sunday nights?
Vocabulary
promise (noun) -- expectation
compelling (adjective) -- very interesting
impeccable (adjective) -- perfect
fabulous (adjective) -- excellent
nobility (noun) -- honor
ignominy (noun) -- shame, no honor
dastardly (adjective) -- evil, bad
To be glued to the TV (idiom) -- to be so interested in the TV that you do not want to stop watching it
Vocabulary Exercise
1. When a man behaves in an honorable way, he is showing ______________.
2. Her dress did not have even one mistake in the way it was made. It was _____________________.
3. Downton Abbey is a ___________________ (excellent) and _______________ (very interesting) story.
4. He stole money from his friend. Such _____________ (bad) behavior is an example of _______________.
5. On Sunday evenings, I can't stop watching Downton. My mother laughs when she sees that I am __________________ __________ ________ _______.
6. Birthdays and New Year always bring a _____________ of a better year ahead.
Grammar Point: Adjectives are words that describe nouns. There are four adjectives above on the new vocabulary list. Make a list of five other adjectives that you know and use them in sentences.
For the new vocabulary words, draw a picture and copy the definitions and the sentences with the words. Try to write a sentence of your own for each new adjective.
10 comments:
I like how you included the idiom "to be glued to your TV", because non-native speakers may not understand what that means. We sometimes assume that people automatically know what we are talking about.
Thank you for sharing this. I've always wanted to give the show a try but never had the time to give to it. I just might add it to my DVR list now. You have compelled me to watch!
The show seems really great and reading your post makes me want to watch!
I know that you would all enjoy the show. It's on Netflix. Happy watching!
The third season is over, and what an ending! I can't wait to see the next one!
I really like this post- I have never seen this show but it looks interesting! I really liked the grammar point and how you integrated it into the blog.
Thank you for showing me how to create a blog in class today!
On my way to work while listing to the radio, I have heard great things about Downton Abbey. I have yet to watch it on Netflix. You mentioned it was the most watched show on Super Bowl Sunday. I happen to be one of those people who loves watching the Super Bowl, no matter what two teams happen to be playing.
Between this post, and its comments, and my freinds talking about it, I intened to put this shw on my netflix que this winter breakwhen I am done with classes on a cold snowy day and catch up. Thank you for the post.
After reading your entry post, I may start watching Downtown Abbey. I am not a tv person, but I may give this one a chance. Looks interesting and liked how you set up the grammar exercise. Thank you for the example.
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