2 A wonderful picture Chapter BEFORE READING 1 What do you think Dorian is like? (physical appearance personality way of dressing). Write a short description. ........................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 According to the last few lines of Chapter 1, what will the relationship between Lord Henry and Dorian Gray be like? Do you think they will become friends? Will Basil s fears become true? Will Henry spoil Dorian s simple and beautiful nature with his influence? Discuss. 3 You will find the following words in chapter two. Match the words in column A to their meanings in column B. A a. b. c. d. cheeks brush echo charm ......... ......... ......... ......... e. masterpiece ......... f. murder ......... g. soul ......... B 1. 2. 3. 4. the crime of killing someone deliberately the power of pleasing or attracting people the sides of the face below the eyes the spiritual part of a person believed to exist after death 5. object made of short stiff hairs used for paintings 6. the reflecting of sound so that a noise is repeated 7. extraordinary piece of work The famous portrait painter William Frith in his studio. 17