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William Shakespeare was one of the greatest and famous writes of the world. Many people know and like his works but many facts of Shakespeare’s life are still unknown.
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, a small English town. He studied at local grammar school because his father wanted his son to be an educated person. While studying at school, William didn’t have much free time but he liked to go to the forest and river Avon.
Young William liked to watch actors and actresses who visited Stratford-on-Avon. He was fond of actor’s profession and decided to become an actor. With this purpose he went to London. There he played and wrote plays as well. In his works he described the events of England’s contemporary life. His plays that were staged in many theatres and which were then translated into many languages made Shakespeare a very popular person.
In all Shakespeare wrote thirty-seven plays. He cooperated with the best English theatres during twenty-five years. His best and the most famous plays are “Othello”, “King Lear”, “Hamlet”, “Romeo and Juliet”.
Besides plays Shakespeare wrote a lot of poetry, which is translated into many languages and is well-known throughout the world.
William Shakespeare died in 1616. But his creations are still popular now and millions of people still admire them.
10. Answer the following questions:
1. Where was William Shakespeare born?
2. Where did he study?
3. What did he like to do when he was young?
4. Why did he go to London?
5. What was William Shakespeare?
6. How many plays did he write?
7. What plays by William Shakespeare do you know?
11. Complete the following sentences:
1.Many people know and like his works but many facts of Shakespeare’s life are…
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2. William Shakespeare was born in…
3. William didn’t have much free time but he liked…
4. In his works he described the events of…
5. In all Shakespeare wrote…
6. His best and the most famous plays are…
7. Besides plays Shakespeare wrote…
8. But his creations are still popular now and millions of people…
Retell the text “William Shakespeare” or tell the biography of a well-known person.
13. Find the equivalents:
| 1. unsociable 2. hostile 3. haughty 4. arrogant 5. indiscreet 6. unscrupulous 7. greedy 8. tactless 9. insincere 10. hypocritical 11. false 12. vulgar 13. double-faced 14. indifferent 15. dishonest | a. нечестный b. надменный с. необщительный d. бессовестный е. неискренний f. высокомерный g. враждебный h. лживый i. нескромный j. двуличный k. вульгарный l. лицемерный m. бестактный n. жадный o. безразличный |
