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room before you set to work, Bob,” he said, as he closed his own door.
Bob could hardly believe his eyes and ears, but it was all true. Such

doings as they had on New Year’s day had never been seen before in the
Cratchet’s home, nor such a turkey as Mr. Scrooge sent them for dinner.

Tiny Tim had his share too, for Tiny Tim did not die, not a bit of it. Mr.
Scrooge was a second father to him from that day, he wanted for nothing,

and grew up strong and hearty. Mr. Scrooge loved him, and well he might,
for was it not Tiny Tim who had unconsciously, through the Christmas

dream-spirit, touched his hard heart, and caused him to become a good
and happy man?

by Charles Dickens

Glossary

dismal : sad and without hope, very bad
gruel : a food item made of water, milk and oat
sprig : small branch of plant with leaves on it
morsel : a very small piece of food
wistful : sad and thinking about the impossible
crutch : a stick that helps people to walk when they have a
problem with legs
sour tempered : likely to get angry soon and in small matters
drink someone’s health : to raise a drink wishing for good health and take a sip
of it

2.1. Circle the odd one out.

a. goose turkey Scrooge
b. hat boat coat

c. salary pudding gruel
d. merry comfortable delicate
e. knife face heart

f. gentle patient cripple

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