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Why Can't the English Learn to Speak":

Look at her, a prisoner of the guttersCondemned by every syllable she uttersBy right she should be taken out and hung,For the cold-blooded murder of the English tongue...This is what the British populationCalls an elementary education...It's 'ow' and 'garn' that keep her in her place,Not her wretched clothes and dirty face.

1. Write down all the words that rhyme.2. What is “elementary education”?Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?This verbal class distinction, by now, should be antique.[To Pickering] If you spoke as she does, sir, instead of the way you do,Why you might be selling flowers too...

3. What verbal class destinction is Higgins talking about?

4. What is the meaning of “antique”?5. Write down all the words that rhymeWhy can't the English teach their children how to speak?Norwegians learn Norwegian, the Greeks are taught their GreekIn France every Frenchman knows his language from 'A' to 'Zed' -The French don't care what they do, actually, as long as they pronounce it properly.Arabians learn Arabian with the speed of summer lightning.The Hebrews learn it backwards which is absolutely frightening.Use proper English, you're regarded as a freak.Oh, why can't the English -Why can't the Engl ish learn to speak?

"Wouldn't It Be Loverly?"

music by Frederick Loewe; lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner

COCKNEYS:It's rather dull in town.I think I'll take me to Paris.Mmmmmm.

The missus wants to open upThe castle in Capri.Mmmmmm.

Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea.Mmmm. Mmmm.Wouldn't it be loverly?

ELIZA:All I want is a room somewhere,Far away from the cold night air,

With one enormous chair.Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?

Lots of chocolate for me to eat.Lots of coal makin' lots of 'eat.Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet.Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?

Oh, so loverly sittin' absobloominlutely still.I would never budge 'till springCrept over the windowsill.

Someone's 'ead restin' on my knee,Warm an' tender as 'e can be,Who takes good care of me.Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly.

QUESTIONS1. Write down all the words that rhyme.

2. Where is Capri?

3. “Me doctor” must be “____ doctor”?

4. How must “loverly” really be spelled?

5. Why is it spelled in this way?

6. “Makin’” and “’eat” refers to the words?

7. What does the word “coal” really refer to?

8. What should the word “ands” be?

9. What must the word absobloominlutely be?

10.What must the word “’till” be?

11. “Someone's 'ead restin'” must be?

12. “Warm an' tender as 'e can be” must be?

"I'm an Ordinary Man"


PROFESSOR HIGGINS:I'm an ordinary manWho desires nothing moreThan just an ordinary chanceTo live exactly as he likesAnd do precisely what he wants.

1. Which words in this stanza rhyme?

An average man am I, Of no eccentric whim,Who likes to live his life, free of strife,Doing whatever he thinks is best for him.Oh, Just an ordinary man.

1. Write down all the words that rhyme2. What is the meaning of “eccentric whim”?

3. What is “strife”?

But! Let a woman in your life,And your serenity is through.She'll redecorate your home

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from the cellar to the dome,Then go to the enthralling funOf overhauling you.

4. What is the meaning of “serenity”?

5. Write down words that rhyme?

6. Where is the cellar and where is the dome in your house?

7. What is the meaning of the word “enthralling”?

8. What is the meaning of the phrase “overhauling your”?

Let a woman in your life,And you're up against a wall.Make a plan and you will findShe has something else in mind,And so rather than do either You do something else that neither likes at all.

9. What does the expression “you’re up against a wall” mean?

10. How will a woman change your mind?

11. Write down the words that rhyme.You want to talk of Keats or Milton;She only wants to talk of love.You go to see a play or balletAnd spend it searching for her glove.

12. Who is Keats and Milton?

13. Write down the words that rhyme.

Let a woman in your life,And you invite eternal strife.Let them buy their wedding bandsFor those anxious little hands.I'd be equally as willingFor a dentist to be drillingThan to ever let a woman in my life!

14. What would Higgins rather do than get married?15. Write down the words that rhyme.I'm a very gentle man,Even-tempered and good-naturedWhom you never hear complain;Who has the milk of human kindnessBy the quart in every vein.

16. What does “the milk of human kindness” refer to?

17. What is a “qaurt” and a “ vein”?18. Is Henry Higgins even-tempered, good-

natured, and does he never complain? Give a reason for your answer.

19. Write down the words that rhyme.A patient man am I,Down to my fingertips;The sort who never could, ever would,

Let an insulting remark escape his lips.A very gentle man.

20. Write down the words that rhyme.But! Let a woman in your life,And patience hasn't got a chance.She will beg you for advice.Your reply will be concise, And she'll listen very nicely,Then go out and do precisely what she wants!

21. Write down all the words that rhyme.22. What is concise advice?23. Will women listen to the advice of a man?You were a man of grace and polishWho never spoke above a hush.Now all at once you're using languageThat would make a sailor blush.

24. What is a man of “grace and polish”?25. Write down all the words that rhyme26. What kind of language do sailors

usually use?27. Why would language the man now use

make a sailor blush?Let a woman in your life, And you're plunging in a knife!Let the others of my sexTie the knot around their necks.I'd prefer a new edition Of the Spanish Inquisition Than to ever let a woman in my life.

28. Write down all the words that rhyme.29. What do you do when you tie the knot

around your neck?30. What is the Spanish Inquisition?I'm a quiet living man,Who prefers to spend the eveningsIn the silence of his room;Who likes an atmosphere as restfulAs an undiscovered tomb.

A pensive man am I, Of philosophic joys;Who likes to meditate, contemplate,Free from humanity's mad inhuman noise.

A quiet living man.

31. What is a pensive man?32. Write down all the words that rhyme.

But! Let a woman in your life,And your sabbatical is through.In a line that never endsCome an army of her friends;Come to jabber and to chatter,And to tell her what the matter is with you!

33. What is a “sabbatical”?

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34. Why would her friends bother you?35. Write down all the words that rhyme.She'll have a booming, boisterous family,Who will descend on you en masse.She'll have a large Wagnerian motherWith a voice that shatters glass.

36. Write down an example of alliteration.37. What is the meaning of “en masse”?38. What is a “Wagnerian” mother?39. Write down all the words that rhyme.Let a woman in your life!Let a woman in your life!

I shall never let a woman in my life.

"With a Little Bit O' Luck"


ALFIE:The Lord above gave man an arm of ironSo he could do his job and never shirk.The Lord gave man an arm of iron, butWith a little bit o' luck,With a little bit o' luck,Someone else'll do the blinkin' work!

1. Write down a metaphor from this verse.2. What is the meaning of "arm of iron"?3. What is the meaning of the word "shirk"?4. What does Alfie hope will luck bring to him in this verse?

ALFIE, JAMIE AND HARRY:With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' luck you'll never work!

ALFIE:The Lord above made liquor for temptation,To see if man could turn away from sin.The Lord above made liquor for temptation, butWith a little bit o' luck,With a little bit o' luck,When temptation comes you'll give right in!5. What is Alfie's original view of liquor in this verse?

6. What does Alfie hope would happen when temptation comes?

ALFIE, JAMIE AND HARRY:With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' luck you'll give right in.

ALFIE:Oh, you can walk the straight and narrow;But with a little bit o' luck,You'll run amuck!

7. What is the straight and narrow?8. What will you do if you run "amuck"?

The gentle sex was made for man to marry,To share his nest and see 'is food is cooked.The gentle sex was made for man to marry, butWith a little bit o' luck,With a little bit o' luck,You can have it all and not get hooked.

9. Who is the gentle sex?10. What is the appropriate thing to do?11. What does Alfie want?ALFIE, JAMIE AND HARRY:With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' luck you won't get hooked.With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' bloomin' luck!

ALFIE:They're always throwin' goodness at you;But with a little bit o' luck,A man can duck!

12. What does Alfie want to "duck" in this verse?ALFIE:The Lord above made man to 'elp is neighbor,No matter where, on land, or sea, or foam.The Lord above made man to 'elp his neighbor, butWith a little bit o' luck,With a little bit o' luck,When he comes around you won't be 'ome!

13. What does Alfie hope would happen when he has to help his neighbour?

JAMIE AND HARRY:With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' luck,You won't be 'ome.With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' bloomin' luck!

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ALFIE:

A man was made to 'elp support his children,Which is the right and proper thing to do.A man was made to 'elp support his children, butWith a little bit o' luck,With a little bit o' luck,They'll go out and start supportin' you!

14. What does Alfie expect children to do?ALFIE, JAMIE AND HARRY:With a little bit... with a little bit...

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With a little bit o' luck they'll work for you!With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' bloomin' luck!

ALFIE:Oh, it's a crime for man to go philanderin'And fill his wife's poor 'eart with grief and doubt.Oh, it's a crime for man to go philanderin', butWith a little bit o' luck,With a little bit o' luck,You can see the bloodhound don't find out!15. What is the meaning of "philandering"?

16. Who is the "bloodhound"?ALFIE, JAMIE AND HARRY:With a little bit... with a little bit...With a little bit o' luck she won't find out!With a little bit... with a little bit...

ALFIE:With a little bit o' bloomin' luck!

Just you wait My fair lady

Just you wait, ‘enry ‘iggins, just you wait!You’ll be sorry, but your tears’ll be to late!You’ll be broke, and I’ll have money;Will I help you? Don’t be funny!Just you wait, ‘enry ‘iggins, just you wait!Just you wait, ‘enry ‘iggins, till you’re sick,And you scream to fetch a doctor double-quick.I’ll be off a second laterAnd go straight to the the-ater!Oh ho ho, ‘enry ‘iggins, just you wait!Ooooooh ‘enry ‘iggins!Just you wait until we’re swimmin’ in the sea!Ooooooh ‘enry ‘iggins!And you get a cramp a little ways from me!When you yell you’re going to drownI’ll get dressed and go to town!Oh ho ho, ‘enry ‘iggins!Oh ho ho, ‘enry ‘iggins!Just you wait!One day I’ll be famous! I’ll be proper and prim;Go to St. James so often I will call it St. Jim!One evening the king will say:“Oh, Liza, old thing,I want all of England your praises to sing.Next week on the twentieth of MayI proclaim Liza Doolittle Day!All the people will celebrate the glory of youAnd whatever you wish and want I gladly will do.”“Thanks a lot, King” says I, in a manner well-bred;But all I want is ‘enry ‘iggins ‘ead!”“Done,” says the King with a stroke.“Guard, run and bring in the bloke!”Then they’ll march you, ‘enry ‘iggins to the wall;And the King will tell me: “Liza, sound the call.”As they lift their rifles higher,I’ll shout: “Ready! Aim! Fire!”Oh ho ho, ‘enry ‘iggins,

Down you’ll go, ‘enry ‘iggins!Just you wait!

1. Name all the instances when Eliza will not help Henry Higgins.

2. Which words, according to this song, does Eliza mispronounce?

The rain in Spain My fair lady

ServantsPoor Professor Higgins!Poor Professor Higgins!Night and dayHe slaves away!Oh, poor Professor Higgins!All day longOn his feet;Up and down until he’s numb;Doesn’t rest;Doesn’t eat;Doesn’t touch a crumb!Poor Professor Higgins!Poor Professor Higgins!On he plodsAgainst all odds;Oh, poor Professor Higgins!Nine p.m.Ten p.m.On through midnight ev’ry night.One a.m.Two a.m.Three...!Quit, Professor Higgins!Quit, Professor Higgins!Hear our pleaOr payday weWill quit, Professor Higgins!Ay not I,O not Ow,Pounding pounding in our brain.Ay not I,O not Ow,Don’t say “Rine,” say “Rain”...

ElizaThe rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain!

HenryBy George, she’s got it!By George, she’s got it!Now, once again where does it rain?

ElizaOn the plain! On the plain!

Henry

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And where’s that soggy plain?

ElizaIn Spain! In Spain!

The threeThe rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain!The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain!

HenryIn Hartford, Hereford, and Hampshire...?

ElizaHurricanes hardly happen.How kind of you to let me come!

HenryNow once again, where does it rain?

ElizaOn the plain! On the plain!

HenryAnd where’s that blasted plain?

ElizaIn Spain! In Spain!

The threeThe rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain!The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain!

1. Why are the workers in Higgins's house tired?

2. If you compare the words of the song with what you saw in the movie, who worked the hardest?

3. Why is Hartford, Hereford and Hampshire and example of alliteration?

"I Could Have Danced All Night"


ELIZA:I could have danced all night!I could have danced all night!And still have begged for more.

I could have spread my wingsAnd done a thousand thingsI've never done before.

I'll never know what made it so exciting;Why all at once my heart took flight.

I only know when heBegan to dance with meI could have danced, danced, danced...All night!

1. Why did Eliza sing this song?2. Who did she want to dance with th whole

night?3. Which line did she finally say correctly?4. What do you think made her so excited

when they danced?

Ascot Gavotte My fair lady

Ladies and GentlemenEv’ry duke and earl and peer is hereEv’ryone who should be here is here.What a smashing, positively dashingSpectacle: the Ascot op’ning day.At the gate are all the horsesWaiting for the cue to fly away.What a gripping, absolutely rippingMoment at the Ascot op’ning day.Pulses rushing!Faces flushing!Heartbeats speed up!I have never been so keyed up!And second nowThey’ll begin to run.Hark! A bell is ringing,They are springingForwardLook! It has begun...!What a frenzied moment that was!Didn’t they maintain an exhausting pace?‘Twas a thrilling, absolutely chillingRunning of the Ascot op’ning race.

1. Write down all the adjectives used in this song.

2. What is the contrast between the way they act and the meaning of the words?

"On the Street Where You Live"


FREDDY:When she mentioned how her aunt bit off the spoon,She completely done me in.And my heart went on a journey to the moonWhen she told about her father and the gin.But I never saw a more enchanting farceThan the moment when she shouted,"Move your bloomin' ..."

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I have often walked down this street before,But the pavement always stayed beneath my feet before.All at once am I several stories high.Knowing I'm on the street where you live.

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Are there lilac trees in the heart of town?Can you hear a lark in any other part of town?Does enchantment pour out of every door?No, it's just on the street where you live!

And, oh, the towering feelingJust to know somehow you are near;The overpowering feelingThat any second you may suddenly appear!

People stop and stare. They don't bother me,For there's nowhere else on Earth that I would rather be.Let the time go by. I won't care if ICan be here on the street where you live.

1. When did Eliza mention that her aunt bit off a spoon?

2. What type of rhyme does this song have?

3. Write down all the words that rhyme.4. What does Freddy mean when he sings

"she completely done me in"?5. What did "done in" mean when Eliza

used it?6. Why does he call Eliza an enchanting

farce?7.What is a "lilac tree" and a "lark"?8. Why won't you here a lark in any other

part of town?9. How does Freddy feel about Eliza?

You did it My fair lady

PickeringTonight, old man, you did it!You did it! You did it!You said that you would do it,And indeed you did.I thought that you would rue it;I doubted you’d do it.But now I must admit itThat succeed you did.You should get a medalOr be even made a knight.

HenryIt was nothing. Really nothing.

PickeringAll alone you hurdledEv’ry obstacle in sight.

HenryNow, wait! Now, wait!Give credit where it’s due,A lot of the glory goes to you.

PickeringBut you’re the one who did it,Who did it, who did it!As sturdy as Gibraltar,Not a second did you falter.There’s no doubt about it,You did it!I must have aged a year tonight.At times I thought I’d die of fright.Never was there a momentary lull

HenryShortly after we came inI saw at once we’d easily win;And after that I found it deadly dull.

PickeringYou should have heard the ooh’s and ah’s;Ev’ry one wondering who she was.

HenryYou’d think they’d never seen a lady before.

PickeringAnd when the Prince of TransylvaniaAsked to meet her,And gave his arm to lead her to the floor...!I said to him: You did it!You did it! You did it!They thought she was ecstaticAnd so damned aristocratic,And they never knewThat youDid it!

HenryThank Heavens for Zoltan Karparthy.If it weren’t for him I would have died of boredom.He was there, all right. And up to his old tricks.

Mrs. PearceKarparthy? That dreadful Hungarian? Was he there?

HenryYes.That blackguard who uses the science of speechMore to blackmail and swindle than teach;He made it the devilish business of his“To find out who this Miss Doolittle is.”Ev’ry time we looked aroundThere he was, that hairy houndFrom Budapest.Never leaving us alone,Never have I ever knownA ruder pestFin’lly I decided it was foolishNot to let him have his chance with her.So I stepped aside and let him dance with her.Oozing charm from ev’ry pore

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He oiled his way around the floor.Ev’ry trick that he could play,He used to strip her mask away.And when at last the dance was done,He glowed as if he knew he’d won!And with a voice to eager,And a smile too broad,He announced to the hostessThat she was a fraud!

Mrs. PearceNo!

HenryJa wohl!Her English is too good, he said,Which clearly indicates that she is foreign.Whereas others are instructed in their native languageEnglish people aren’t.And although she may have studied with an expertDi’lectician and grammarian,I can tell that she was born Hungarian!Not only Hungarian, but of royal blood, she is a princess!

ServantsCongratulations, Professor Higgins,For your glorious victory!Congratulations, Professor Higgins!You’ll be mentioned in history!

Rest of Servants (Simultaneously)Congratulations,Professor Higgins!For your gloriousVictory!Congratulations,Professor Higgins!Sing hail and hallelujah!Ev’ry bit of creditFor it all belongs to you!

Footman (Simultaneously with Rest of Servants)This evening, sir, you did it!You did it! You did it!You said that you would do itAnd indeed you did.This evening, sir, you did it!You did it! You did it!We know that we have said it,But-you did it and the creditFor it all belongs to you!

1. What is the meaning of "rue"?2. Where is Gribraltar and why does

Pickering refer to it? What comparison is he trying to make?

3. Who do they not thank in this song?

4. What do they mean when they say the Hungarian oiled his way around the floor?

Show me My fair lady

FreddySpeak and the world is full of singing,And I’m wingingHigher than the birds.Touch and my heart begins to crumble,The heaven’s tumble,Darling, and I’m...

ElizaWords! Words! Words! I’m so sick of words!I get words all day through;First from him, now from you!Is that all you blighters can do?Don’t talk of starsBurning above;If you’re in love,Show me!Tell me no dreamsFilled with desire.If you’re on fire,Show me!Here we are together in the middle of the night!Don’t talk of spring! Just hold me tight!Anyone who’s ever been in love’ll tell you thatThis is no time for a chat!Haven’t your lipsLonged for my touch?Don’t say how much,Show me! Show me!Don’t talk of love lasting through time.Make me no undying vow.Show me now!Sing me no song!Read me no rhyme!Don’t waste my time,Show me!Don’t talk of June,Don’t talk of fall!Don’t talk at all!Show me!Never do I ever want to hear another word.There isn’t one I haven’t heard.Here we are together in what ought to be a dream;Day one more word and I’ll scream!Haven’t your armsHungered for mine?Please don’t “expl’ine,”Show me! Show me!Don’t wait until wrinkles and linesPop out all over my brow,Show me now!

1. What is a blighter?2. Why is Eliza tired of words?

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3. Give two reasons why Eliza may be tired of words.

"Get Me To the Church On Time"


JAMIE AND HARRY:There's just a few more hours.That's all the time you've got;A few more hoursBefore they tie the knot.

ALFIE:There's drinks and girls all over LondonAnd I've gotta track 'em downIn just a few more hours.Set 'em up, me darlin'!

I'm getting married in the mornin'!Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.Pull out the stopper!Let's have a whopper!But get me to the church on time!

I got ta be there in the mornin',Spruced up and lookin' in me prime.Girls, come and kiss me;Show how you'll miss me.But get me to the church on time!

If I am dancin',Roll up the floor.If I am whistlin',Whewt me out the door!

For I'm gettin' married in the mornin'.Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.Kick up a rumpus,But don't lose the compass,And get me to the church...

JAMIE AND HARRY:Get 'im to the church...

ALFIE:For God's sake, get me to the church on time!

ALFIE AND CHORUS:I'm/He's getting married in the mornin'.Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.Some bloke who's ableLift up the table,And get me to the church on time!

ALFIE:If I am flyin',Then shoot me down.If I am wooin',Get her out of town!

ALFIE AND CHORUS:For I'm/He's getting married in the morning!Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.

ALFIE:Feather and tar me;Call out the Army;But get me to the church.Get me to the church.For God's sake, get me to the church on time!

CHORUS:He's getting married in the mornin'!Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.

ALFIE:Come on! Pull out the stopper!Let's have a whopper!But get me to the church on time!

CHORUS:He's got ta be there in the mornin',Spruced up and lookin' in 'is prime.

ALFIE:Girls, come and kiss me;Show how you'll miss me.But get me to the church on time!

If I am dancin',Roll up the floor.If I am whistlin',Whewt me out the door!

CHORUS:For he's getting married in the mornin'.Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.

ALFIE:Drug me or jail me,Stamp me and mail me.But get me to the church...

CHORUS:Get him to the church...

ALFIE:For God's sake, get me to the church on time!

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CHORUS:Girls, come and kiss 'im;Show how you'll miss 'im.But get him to the church on time!

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CHORUS:Kick up a rumpus,But don't lose the compass,And get him to the church on time!

ALFIE AND CHORUS:If I am flyin',Then shoot me down.

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If I am wooin',Get her out of town!

CHORUS:He's gettin' married in the mornin'.Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.

HARRY:Some bloke who's ableLift up the table,

ALFIE:Get me to the church on time!

CHORUS:Get him to the church!Get him to the church!

HARRY AND JAMIE:Starlight is reelin' 'ome to bed now.Mornin' is smearin' up the sky.

CHORUS:London is wakin'.Daylight is breakin'.Good luck, old chum,Good health, goodbye.

ALFIE:I'm gettin' married in the mornin'.Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime.

CHORUS:Hail and salute me,Then haul off and boot me;And get him to the church,Get him to the church!For God's sake, get him to the church on time!

1. Make a list of all the things that must be done to Alfie before he gets married in the morning.

2. What is a "stopper"?3. What is a "whopper"?4. What is a "rumpus"?5. What is the meaning of "boot me?"

"Why Can't a Woman Be More Like a Man?"


PROFESSOR HIGGINS:Why can't a woman be more like a man?Men are so honest, so thoroughly square;Eternally noble, historically fair.Who, when you win, will always give your back a pat.Why can't a woman be like that?

Why does every one do what the others do?Can't a woman learn to use her head?Why do they do everything their mothers do?

Why don't they grow up, well, like their father instead?

Why can't a woman take after a man?Men are so pleasant, so easy to please.Whenever you're with them, you're always at ease.

Would you be slighted if I didn't speak for hours?

COLONEL PICKERING:Of course not.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:Would you be livid if I had a drink or two?

COLONEL PICKERING:Nonsense.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:Would you be wounded if I never sent you flowers?

COLONEL PICKERING:Never.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:Well, why can't a woman be like you?

One man in a million may shout a bit.Now and then, there's one with slight defects.One perhaps whose truthfulness you doubt a bit,But by and large we are a marvelous sex!

Why can't a woman take after a man?'Cause men are so friendly, good-natured and kind.A better companion you never will find.

If I were hours late for dinner would you bellow?

COLONEL PICKERING:Of course not.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:If I forgot your silly birthday, would you fuss?

COLONEL PICKERING:Nonsense.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:Would you complain if I took out another fellow?

PickeringNever.

PROFESSOR HIGGINS:Why can't a woman be like us?

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PROFESSOR HIGGINS:Why can't a woman be more like a man?Men are so decent, such regular chaps;Ready to help you through any mishaps;

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Ready to buck you up whenever you're glum.Why can't a woman be a chum?

Why is thinking something women never do?And why is logic never even tried?Straightening up their hair is all they ever do.Why don't they straighten up the mess that's inside?

Why can't a woman behave like a man?If I was a woman who'd been to a ball,Been hailed as a princess by one and by all;Would I start weeping like a bathtub overflowing,Or carry on as if my home were in a tree?Would I run off and never tell me where I'm going?Why can't a woman be like me?

1. Look at a song and make a list of what men are good at and what women are not good at according to the song above.

Without you My fair lady

ElizaWhat a fool I was!What a dominated fool!To think you were the earth and sky.What a fool I was! What an addle-pated fool!What a mutton-headed dolt was I!No, my reverberating friend,You are not the beginning and the end!There’ll be spring every year without you.England still will be here without you.There’ll be fruit on the tree,And a shore by the sea;There’ll be crumpets and teaWithout you.Art and music will thrive without you.Somehow Keats will survive without you.And there still will be rainOn that plain down in Spain,Even that will remain without you.I can do without you.You, dear friend, who talk so well,You can go to Hartford, Hereford and Hampshire!They can still rule the land without you.Windsor Castle will stand without you.And without much adoWe can all muddle through without you!Without your pulling it, the tide comes in,Without your twirling it, the earth can spin.Without your pushing them, the clouds roll by.If they can do without you, ducky, so can I!I shall not feel alone without you.I can stand on my own without you.So go back in your shell,I can do bloody wellWithout you!

1. Write down all the names Eliza calls Higgins in these first few lines.

2. Why was Eliza a fool?3. Write down the names Eliza call herself.4. What is a crumpet?5. Who thought Higgins was this

important?6. Who is Keats?7. Why is Eliza glad she can function

without Higgins?

I’ve grown accustomed to her face My fair lady

HenryDamn!! Damn!! Damn!! Damn!!I’ve grown accustomed to her face!She almost makes the day begin.I’ve grown accustomed to the tuneShe whistles night and noon.Her smiles. Her frowns.Her ups, her downs,Are second nature to me now;Like breathing out and breathing in.I was serenely independent and content before we met.Surely I can always be that way again-And yetI’ve grown accustomed to her looks,Accustomed to her voice;Accustomed to her face.But I’m so used to hear her say “Good morning” ev’ry day.Her joys, her woes,Her highs, her lows,Are second nature to me now;Like breathing out and breathing in.I’m very grateful she’s a womanand so easy to forget;Rather like a habitOne can always break and yet,I’ve grown accustomed to the traceOf something in the air;Accustomed to her face.

1. Whose face did Henry grow accustomed to?

2. What do you think is his true feelings for Eliza?

3. Write down all the words that rhyme

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