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Charles Dickens(1812-1870) Текст

Charles Dickens was a famous English writer. He was the person who created characters such as Oliver Twist, Scrooge and David Copperfield.People all over the world , young and old, still read his wonderful stories. Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England in 1812. In 1822 his family moved to London. When Dickens was only twelve years old, he went to work in a factory. From 1834-1836, Charles Dickens worked as a reporter for the “Morning Chronicle”. He began his career as a writer in 1837 with “Pickwick Papers”. Dickens married Catherine Hogarth in 1836. He had nine children and was a very loving father. Dickens was one of the most popular writers of his time. Some of his most famous stories include “Oliver Twist”, “David Copperfield” and“ A Christmas Carol”. He travelled a lot and never stopped writing. Charles Dickens died in 1870, more than a hundred years ago, but his stories are still popular today.

• True and false;

1)Charles Dickens was a famous English singer. F

2) In 1822 his family moved to London. T

3) Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England in 1812. T

4) From 1836-1839, Charles Dickens worked as a reporter for the “Morning Chronicle”. F

5) Charles Dickens died in 1865, more than a hundred years ago, but his stories are still popular today. F

• Complete the sentences;

1) When Dickens was only twelve years old, he went ………………………….

2) He was the person who created characters such as ……………………………...

3) He began his career as a writer in 1837 …………………………………………

4) Dickens was one of the most …………………………………………………

5) Some of his most famous stories include “Oliver Twist”…………………….......

• Answer the questions;

1)When did his family move to London?

2)Who did he marry?

3)What did he do when he was twelve?

4)How many children did he have?

5)Where was Charles Dickens from?

• Test yourself ;

1) Charles Dickens was famous English writer.

a)a c)the

b)an

2) He began his career as a writer in with “Pickwick Papers”.

a)1870 c)1837

b)1822

3) He had children and was a very loving father.

a)six c)two

b)nine