Charles dickens (1812-1870)

Charles Dickens’ novels made him the most popular British writer of the 19^th century, and are still very popular today. When he was only 12, his father was imprisoned for debt and Charles had to go to work in a factory, as did the hero of his David Copperfield.

At the age of 17 he became a reporter, but only when he was 22, he found permanent work on the staff of a London newspaper. The publica­tion of the first part of the Pickwick Papers, made him famous. This was followed by Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, and others.

Dickens’ books contain humorous characters with unusual names, many of whom have become very well-known. But they also show how hard life was in Victorian England for poor people, especially in his later novels Dombey and Son, Hard Times, Great Expectations.

4.26 Exam Task. Collect information about any widely-known painter, composer, musician, writer or architect and give a short talk about them. Write about:

what works he/she is famous for; when and where he/she lives / lived;

which of the works you know; which you like best.

4.27 Learn the phrases for suggestions and invitations.

Would you like to come to the cinema with us?

Can / Could you join us for dinner tonight?

Let’s go to the concert at the weekend.

How about go ing out this evening?

Why don’t we goon an excursion?

Why not meet at 5 after studies?

Accepting suggestions and invitations Yes, that would be lovely. I’d love to. That’s a great idea! Sounds nice. OK.

Refusing suggestions and invitations I’m afraid I can’t. I’m busy. I’m sorry, I’m playing tennis with Paul / going to the cinema with Mary on Saturday. I like the idea, but not today.

CULTURE NOTE: If you refuse an invitation, try to say why you can’t accept it. It’s rude just to say ‘ No’.

4.28 Study the situations and make suggestions or invitations and accept them.

1.You are having a birthday party. Invite your friend. 2.You and your group mates want to go to the museum. Suggest going to the Hermitage. 3.There’s nothing interesting on TV today. Suggest going to the cinema. 4.You are having a picnic in your country house. Invite your friends. 5.You are planning to go on an excursion on Saturday. Suggest your group mate joining you.

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