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  • Translate the following expressions:написанное письмо; книги, купленные родителями; меняющиеся времена
    written letter, books bought by parents, changing times
  • Give synonyms for the following words: to express; an important idea; a famous writer
    convey; a poweful message; outstanding
  • Give three expressions to describe the book you liked.
    Student's answer
  • surprising changes
    unexpected twists
  • What is an e-book?
    E-books can be read on a cmpute, a tablet, an e-book reader or even a mobile phone.
  • True or false? In a fiction book the author makes up characters and dialogues.
    True
  • Who invented a machine to print books?
    Gutenberg in the 1450s
  • How many lines does the cinquain consist of?
    5
  • Name an outstanding Belarusian writer. Say three facts about him / her.
    Student's answer
  • Name an outstanding English-speaking writer. Say three facts about him / her.
    Student's answer
  • Give synonyms for the following words:exciting; boring; be interested in
    gripping; monotonous (mind-numbing); appeal
  • A short story that tells a moral truth, often using animals as characters
    fable
  • Who was the first national writer who wrote in horror and gothic styles?
    Uladzimir Karatkevich
  • Books about imaginary events in the future, especially about space travel or other planets
    Sci-fi
  • Correct the mistakes.The author with who I met was a very interesting person.
    ... with whom ...
  • A person who likes reading a lot
    a bookworm
  • Translate the following expressions:статья, напечатанная в журнале, улыбающаяся девочка, сломанный компьютер
    an article published in the journal, a smiling girl, a broken computer
  • Correct the mistakes. Karatkevich, which books are popular all over the world, was born in Belarus.
    ... whose books ...
  • Give three expressions to describe the book you didn’t like.
    Student's answer
  • Name three reasons why written books are important.
    Student's answer
  • What three words / expressions can be used to describe positive characters?
    Student's answer
  • Where is the sonnet from?
    Italy
  • What three words / expressions can be used to describe negative characters?
    Student's answer
  • a work of art made with great skill
    masterpiece