Animal Farm by George Orwell

Listen to this (adapted) opening of Animal Farm. Answer the questions below.

Quick Check

1. Who is Mr Jones?
2. Where has Mr Jones been?
3. Where does Mr Jones live?
4. Who calls the animals to a meeting?
5. Where is the meeting?

Before Watching/Listening

Which of these animals do you think will not attend the meeting?

pigs * cows * dogs * zebras * horses * chickens * ducks * donkeys

Reading – Listening Worksheet. * Chapter One – Original Text

Animal Farm – free (complete) version adapted for audio, plus learning materials