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Task. Read the text about Shakespeare's hometown.
Adapted from
Stratford upon Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon lies at the very heart of England. It attracts people not by its history and connection with William
Shakespeare, but also by its wonderful nature and typical English character. Stratford is one of the oldest market
town which stands on the river-Avon. There are beautiful woods, green fields, a quiet river around it. In the town you
will visit Shakespeare's birthplace. It is a museum now. There is a wonderful garden behind the house. Round the
corner there is Grammar school that Shakespeare attended. Thousands of people from all parts of England and foreign
tourists come here on Shakespeare's birthday, 23rd April every year. Shakespeare Company is one of the best known
and largest theatre companies in the world, which regularly performs here and in London.
Answer the questions. Write no more than THREE words.
1. Where was Shakespeare born?
2. What does the town attract tourists by?
3. Why do people come to Stratford-upon-Avon on 23rd April?
Read the text again and fill in the correct words. No more than THREE words.
performs Shakespeare's plays every year.
4.
5. Stratford is an old market town which is located on the
Task. Read the text about Shakespeare's hometown.
Adapted from
Stratford upon Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon lies at the very heart of England. It attracts people not by its history and connection with William
Shakespeare, but also by its wonderful nature and typical English character. Stratford is one of the oldest market
town which stands on the river-Avon. There are beautiful woods, green fields, a quiet river around it. In the town you
will visit Shakespeare's birthplace. It is a museum now. There is a wonderful garden behind the house. Round the
corner there is Grammar school that Shakespeare attended. Thousands of people from all parts of England and foreign
tourists come here on Shakespeare's birthday, 23rd April every year. Shakespeare Company is one of the best known
and largest theatre companies in the world, which regularly performs here and in London.
Answer the questions. Write no more than THREE words.
1. Where was Shakespeare born?
2. What does the town attract tourists by?
3. Why do people come to Stratford-upon-Avon on 23rd April?
Read the text again and fill in the correct words. No more than THREE words.
performs Shakespeare's plays every year.
4.
5. Stratford is an old market town which is located on the
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Ответ:
1. In the Stratford-upon-Avon.
2. By its nature.
3. To commemorate the poet's birthday. / Commemorate the birthday.
4. Shakespeare Company.
5. On the river-Avon.
Объяснение:
1. [Stratford upon Avon] ... In the town you will visit Shakespeare's birthplace.
2. It attracts people not by its history and connection with William Shakespeare, but also by its wonderful nature and typical English character.
3. Thousands of people from all parts of England and foreign tourists come here on Shakespeare's birthday, 23rd April every year.
4. Shakespeare Company is one of the best known and largest theatre companies in the world, which regularly performs here and in London.
5. Stratford is one of the oldest market town which stands on the river-Avon.