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Agatha Christie was probably the most successful writer in history. She wrote 78 crime novels, six other novels, 150 short stories, four non-fiction books and 19 plays. That re­presents two billion books sold: more than William Shakespearel

Christie became a writer by accident. She was bored when her husband was away in the First World War. Agatha was working in a hospital dispensary (which is where she learned all the information about poisons that she used in her books). She decided to write a novel to pass the time. She chose a detective novel because she loved reading them. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was an instant success. Each book had a new inge­nious plot. Readers loved the books, particularly because Christie always gave the readers all the information they needed to find the solution.

Christie loved travelling. When she became rich she could go all over the world. She used the travels in her writing.

Agatha Christie died in 1976, but her stories are still immensely popular. Many have been adapted for film or television.

1. Agatha Christie only wrote novels.

A true B false

2. Christie became a writer because it was her favourite hobby.

A true B false

3. Why did she know a lot of things about poisons?

A Because her father was a doctor.

B Because she was ill.

C Because she worked in a hospital during World War I.

4. What was the title of her first book?

A “The Mysterious Affair at Styles”

B “War”

C “The Mysterious Prison”

5. Why did readers like her novels?

A Because they could find who was guilty.

B Because her books contained great love stories.

C Because the story was easy to understand.

6. What did she do when she became rich?

A She travelled a lot. B She ate a lot. C She read a lot.

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Have you ever had the desire to wander the world and see what was out there? While some people prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home, others have been bitten by the travel bug and can’t wait to explore the world. Exotic places call to them. “Gome visit me and I will show you my mysteries,” they say.

Every year millions of people pack their suitcases or put on backpacks and flock to visit the seven continents of the world. They wander through the castles and museums of Europe, and the cities and natural wonders of North and South America. Some visit the vast exotic cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The great outback of Australia is a wonderland for those who go there. And a few lucky people even make to the most mys­terious continent on the earth - Antarctica.

Why do people want to explore the world? It gives them a better perspective about the earth and the people living on it. It opens their minds, it gives them a feeling of accomplish­ment, and it makes them feel alive. So save some money, get your passport ready, and see the world. It will change your life forever.

1. ‘To be bitten by the travel bug’ means ‘you like to stay home’.

2. People bitten by the travel bug like to visit new places.

3. The great outback is in Europe.

4. Antarctica is in Africa.

5. Asia is vast.

6. Travelling opens your mind.

7. Travelling makes you feel alive.

8. Travelling helps you see things in a new way.

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