READING 8 form II term . 1. Read the text and mark the following statements «True» (T) or «False» (F Philip Pullman was born in England in 1946, and travelled all over the world during his childhood, settling in North Wales at the age of 11. He studied at Oxford University, graduating in 1968 and becoming a teacher. He then taught in middle schools, writing plays, later becoming a part-time lecturer in English at Westminster College, Oxford, with a speciality in storytelling. The first novel he wrote was for adults, but much of his work is for children. His books include four novels in the «Sally Lockhart» series, three play adaptations, including «Frankenstein» and «Sherlock Holmes and the Limehouse Horror», and a book «How to be Cool», adapted and broadcast by Granada Television in 1988. T F 1) Philip Pullman was born in Great Britain. 2) The author travelled all over the world during his adulthood. 3) He got his education at Westminster College. 4) Philip Pullman mostly writes for grown-ups. 5) The first novel he wrote was for children. 6) Philip Pullman doesn't write plays. 2. Read the text. Make the sentences below the text true. The town of Windermere and its lake are often the only stops made by many visitors to the Lake Country. While Lake Windermere is stunning, the town is visited by many tourists. There is much more to see in the Lake Country and those who only visit Windermere will miss the best that this area has to offer.The countryside is a fine area for hiking and outdoor activity, but you need to be prepared for serious, overland walking. By the way, the Lake Country has been famous for many authors like Beatrix Potter who made the area her home, as she lived in the village of New Sawrey. 1) Lake Windermere is strange. 2) If you visit only Lake Windermere, you'll see all the best. 3) One famous writer lived in the area of the famous lakes. 3. Read the text below. Match choices (A—G) to (1—6). There is one choice you do not need to use. Christopher Paolini wrote a wonderful book for teens «Eragon», and his family self-published the book. In summer 2002, author Carl Hiaasen, 1), showed it to the publisher, Alfred A. Knopf contacted Christopher Paolini and his family, 2). The answer was yes, 3). In 2004, Christopher returned to writing his second book, «Eldest», 4). «El- dest» was published in August 2005, and was followed by Christopher's book tour 5). In December 2006, Fox 2000 released their movie adaptation of «Eragon» 6). A which continues the adventures of Eragon and the dragon Saphira В whose stepson read a copy of the book «Eragon» during his vacation С and Knopf published «Eragon» in August 2003 D he wrote many books E throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, and Italy F to ask if they might be interested in having Knopf publish «Eragon» G in cinemas around the world