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Little Fox Anne of Green Gables.
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Chapter 5.
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Mrs. Lynde is Horrified.
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Two weeks had passed since Anne arrived at Green Gables.
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She had been very busy,
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acquainting herself with every tree, shrub, and plant plant.
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After her discoveries, Anne would run home and tell Matthew and Marilla.
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Matthew listened to it all with a smile of enjoyment on his face.
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Marilla listened until she found herself becoming too interested in Anne's adventures,
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and then she told Anne to be quiet.
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Anne was in the orchard one day when the busybody Mrs. Lynde arrived to inspect her.
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Mrs. Lynde said to Marilla,
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I've heard all about your orphan.
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It's too bad there was a mistake.
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Can't you send her back?
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We could, but we decided not to.
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Matthew liked her.
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And I must say, I like her too, though she's not perfect.
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The house is a different place already.
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She's a bright little thing.
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You have no experience with children, Marilla, Mrs. Lynn said.
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And you can't guess how she'll be.
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I just hope the situation will be all right.
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I'm not discouraged, was Marilla's dry response.
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I suppose you'd like to see Anne.
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I'll call her.
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Anne ran in with her face flushed from her adventures in the orchard.
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But the presence of a stranger was unexpected,
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and Anne was suddenly shy.
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She stood near the door.
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Anne certainly was an odd-looking girl.
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She wore the old, ill-fitting dress from the orphanage,
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and her hair was messy from running around.
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They didn't choose you for your looks,
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that's for sure, began Mrs. Lynde.
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She's very skinny and plain, Marilla.
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Come here, child, and let me look at you.
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How many freckles does she have?
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And hair as red as carrots.
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Come closer, child.
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Anne came closer, but not exactly in the manner that Mrs. Lynde expected.
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With one jump, Anne stood in front of Mrs. Lynde.
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Anne's face was red with anger,
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and she trembled from head to toe.
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I hate you, she said angrily,
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stamping her foot on the floor.
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I hate you, I hate you,
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I hate you, she stamped louder each time she spoke.
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How dare you call me ugly and skinny?
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How dare you say I have freckles and red hair?
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You are a rude, unfeeling woman.
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Anne!
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Marilla gasped.
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But Anne was not daunted and continued to face Mrs. Lynde with her head up and her eyes furious.
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How dare you say such things about me?
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She cried in a choked voice.
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How would you like to be told you are fat and clumsy and probably don't have any imagination?
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I hope I hurt your feelings.
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I will never forgive you.
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Never, never!
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Stamp, stamp.
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Did you ever see such a terrible temper? exclaimed the horrified Mrs. Lynde.
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Anne, go to your room and stay there until I come up,
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Marilla said, recovering her powers of speech with some difficulty.
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Anne burst into tears, ran through the hall up the stairs,
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and slammed the bedroom door.
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Well, good luck with her, said Mrs. Lynde.
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You shouldn't have said those things about her, Rachel, Marilla said.
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What? said Mrs. Lynde.
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Whose side are you on, Marilla?
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I'm not trying to excuse her, said Marilla slowly.
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She was very naughty, but nobody has taught Anne what is right.
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And you did say too much, Rachel.
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I will be very careful when I visit again, Marilla.
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An orphan is more important than I am,
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that's clear, said Mrs. Lynde,
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and walked out the door in a huff.
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Marilla went upstairs where she found Anne face down on the bed crying.
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Anne, said Marilla.
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There was no answer.
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Anne, Marilla said louder.
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Get off the bed and listen now.
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Anne sat up and looked at the floor.
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Mrs. Lynde will certainly have a nice story about you to tell everyone, Marilla went on.
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You must go and say sorry to Mrs. Lynde.
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You must ask her to forgive you you.
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I can never say sorry, said Anne.
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You can punish me, Marilla.
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You can put me in a deep,
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dark dungeon with snakes and feed me bread and water.
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I will not say sorry.
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There aren't any dungeons in Avonlea,
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but you will stay in your room until you say sorry to Mrs. Lynde.
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Then I will stay here forever
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and replied I am not sorry I am happy I said those things at
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that Marilla left the room downstairs Marilla told Matthew the story
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impressing upon him the seriousness of Anne's misbehavior mrs. Lind is
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an old gossip Matthew retorted Matthew I'm astonished don't you think and should be punished?" Marilla asked.
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Yes, of course, Matthew answered.
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But not too much.
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You will give her something to eat while she stays in her room.
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When do I starve people, Matthew? said Marilla angrily.
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Matthew was no help, she thought.
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Marilla brought breakfast, lunch, and dinner to Anne's bedroom.
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Anne still did not want to say sorry.
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Matthew crept upstairs and went to her room.
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Anne, he whispered.
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How are you?
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I'm all right.
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It is lonely, though.
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Anne smiled sadly, thinking of the many years she would stay in the room.
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Anne, how about you say sorry soon?
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Matthew whispered again.
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Well, I am sorry now, Anne admitted.
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But I can't tell Mrs. Lynde.
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It would be so humiliating.
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But I will do anything for you if you really want me to
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of course i want you to say sorry it's too quiet without you an just go
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and say sorry there's a good girl very well said ann
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but don't tell marilla i asked you i won't said ann matthew left surprised by his success.
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Then Anne leaned over the stair banisters.
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Marilla, I'm ready to say sorry.
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Anne and Marilla went to Mrs. Lynde's house.
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As they walked, Anne did not look sorry.
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In fact, she looked very happy.
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What are you thinking, Anne?
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Marilla asked.
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I'm thinking of what to say to Mrs. Lynde, Anne said.
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Marilla was suspicious but said nothing.
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As usual, Mrs. Lynde sat at the kitchen window watching everything that went on outside the house.
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Anne suddenly kneeled in front of the surprised Mrs. Lynde and spoke.
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Oh, Mrs. Lynde, I am so, so sorry.
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There are not enough words in the dictionary to say how sorry I am.
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What you said was true.
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My hair is red and I'm freckled and so sorry and skinny and ugly.
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What I said was true too,
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but I shouldn't have said it.
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Please, please, please forgive me.
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There was no doubt Anne was sincere.
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But unlike Marilla, Mrs. Lynn did not realize that Anne was also having fun.
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It was very dramatic, and Anne loved drama.
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Mrs. Lynn just said.
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Get up, child.
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Of course I forgive you.
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Your hair is a terrible color,
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but maybe it will change when you grow up.
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Oh, thank you, Mrs. Lynde, Anne said.
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You give me hope.
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With that, Mrs. Lynde was satisfied.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

The excerpt from Anne of Green Gables provides a captivating basis for English learners to enhance their speaking skills through contextualized practice. Engaging with Anne's lively dialogue not only helps in grasping emotional nuance but also allows students to explore the vivid personality of characters. Practicing speaking with this video encourages learners to employ shadow speech, a technique where you mimic the dialogue in real-time, helping to improve fluency and confidence in speaking.

Furthermore, this video can serve as an excellent resource for IELTS speaking practice. The interactions between Anne, Marilla, and Mrs. Lynde reflect everyday conversation dynamics, which are crucial for mastering the speaking section of the IELTS exam. By shadowing the animated exchanges, learners can develop their ability to express thoughts and emotions naturally.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

When analyzing the language used in the video, a few key grammatical structures and expressions stand out:

  • Direct Speech: The use of direct speech, as seen in Anne's outburst, “I hate you, I hate you, I hate you,” allows learners to understand the importance of tone and emotion in communication.
  • Conditional Statements: Phrases like, “We could, but we decided not to,” introduce a conditional structure that shows choice and consequence, useful for learners to express hypothetical scenarios.
  • Descriptive Language: Expressions such as “old, ill-fitting dress” enhance vocabulary by providing adjectives that describe a person or object, which is essential for descriptive speaking.

Utilizing a shadowing app with these expressions can help learners practice pronunciation and intonation, further enhancing their speaking skills.

Common Pronunciation Traps

In the dialogue, some words and phrases may present pronunciation challenges, particularly for non-native speakers. Here are a few key terms to focus on:

  • “Flushed”: Pay attention to the vowel sound, as it can easily be mispronounced.
  • “Trembled”: The 'm' and 'b' can blend together; be mindful to articulate both sounds clearly.
  • “Freckles”: The initial consonant cluster can be tricky. Practice saying it slowly before integrating it into your speech.

By focusing on these tricky pronunciations alongside shadowing techniques, learners can significantly improve their spoken English and overall communication abilities.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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