【正文】 the envy of sb. ) 1. What did Tony look like? He was tall and handsome although his facial expressions never changed. His hair was smooth and black and his voice was deep. 2. What did Tony do to make Claire and her home elegant? Scanning Tony gave Claire a new haircut and changed the makeup she wore. He also suggested Claire buy new curtains, cushions, a carpet and paint for the house and new dresses for herself. He made improvements on the house so that the house looked very elegant. Occasion Claire… 1 disliked him 2 When he arrived was alarmed 3 felt embarrassed 1. Read the story, then fill in the occasions when Claire had these feelings. Comprehending Before he arrived When he offered to help her dress 4 admired him 5 Called him a dear 6 Felt his warmth When he offered to help her improve her house and herself When he helped her with the salesman When she fell off a ladder and caught by Tony 7 Felt being envied 8 Cried all night When she heard Gladys whispering to another woman that she had never seen anyone so handsome as Tony She remembered Tony was just a machine 1. Why did Tony open the curtains? He wanted Claire’s guests to see him and Claire together so that she would be envied by the women guests. 2. Read the story again and answer the following questions in group. 2. What did Tony do to prevent Claire from being harmed? Tony prevented Claire from being harmed by making her f