Christmas Carol |
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Christmas Carol
Go unto the palm trees,
holy angels,
that my Son is falling asleep,
hold the palms.
Palm trees of Belen
that move with the air
the furious winds
that sound so much,
do not make noise,
run slower:
that my Son is falling asleep,
hold the palms!
The Divine Child
that is tired
of crying on earth,
for his rest,
wants to stop a bit
from the tender cry;
my Son is falling asleep,
hold the palms!
Rigorous ice
are surrounding him,
you see that I do not have
something to wrap him up with;
divine angels,
that fly,
my Son is falling asleep
hold the palms!
Lope de Vega.
Instructions: In the comprehension test circle one of the following letters: a, b, c.
Comprehension Test
1. What is asked from the palm trees of Belen?
a) To make shadow for the Child.
b) To be barriers against the wind.
c) To not move their palms and not make noise.
2. Why is the Child tired?
a) Too much crying.
b) Too many visits.
c) Because of hunger and the cold.
3. What is he wishing for?
a) To rest from crying.
b) To be left alone.
c) To be fed and wrapped up.
4. How is the weather at the moment?
a) It is raining intensely.
b) It is very cold.
c) It is extremely hot.
5. Who is being asked to hold the palms?
a) The pastors.
b) The Three Kings.
c) The angels.
®Arturo Ramo García.-Record of intellectual property of Teruel (Spain) No 141, of 29-IX-1999 Plaza Playa de Aro, 3, 1º DO 44002-TERUEL