VIP Class Notes (Li)

Write a few sentences about your first impression of Mr Wonka.

Stopped at – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: “Mr Willy Wonka” pg. 73

Vocabulary

make preparations – to get ready for sth/to prepare for an activity

ex. You must make preparations at once if you want to go to Wonka’s factory tomorrow.

ought to do something – must

ex. Mrs Bucket says that Charlie ought to bring another adult with him to the factory.

seize – take hold of something quickly or forcibly

ex. The police seized the thief’s hands right before he tried to run off.

photographer – a person who takes pictures

pandemonium – wild, noisy and confusing situation

ex. There was complete pandemonium in the Bucket’s house because photographers and newspapermen flooded to see the lucky boy.

ex. The pandemonium of the school playground.

witty – someone who uses words in a clever and funny way

ex. Willy Wonka appears to be witty and charming.

One parent can accompany them to visit Wonka’s factory.

They can bring one parent with them to Wonka’s factory.

Violet has too much gum in her stomach.

Violet swallowed too much gum.

He’s someone like a magic person

He seems like a magician.

Pronunciation

tion – shun

ex. vacation, station

ra – rar

ex. ran, rain,  ray, race