1) Where did the author and his wife meet Lautisse for the first time? 2) Was his name known to them? What did they find out at the library? 3) What did they promise the painter when they invited him to their place? 4) What kind of job did the author have to do in the morning? 5) Who did the job in the long run? What proves that he enjoyed it? 6) Was Matisse's visit a kind of sensation for the reporters? Why? 7) What effect did the newspaper articles produce? 8) How much money was the author offered for the fence? 9) How did the gallery people explain their deep interest in the fence? 10) What do the author's words "the fence had a fence around it" mean? 11) What made the fence price rise? 12) Why did Lautisse's visit became a lucky chance for the author?

A

Last year he went to Spain.'Where is Tom?' 'He has gone to Spain'I saw Tom yesterday.I haven't seen him for ages.Last term we read an interesting story.Have you ever read science fiction?This writer is my brother. He has written four books.S. Mangham wrote a very popular short story called 'The Luncheon'.They went out after lunch and they haven't just come back.Chinese invented printing.

B

Last night I felt tired and went to bed very early.The sun hasn't risen yet.We haven't decided what to do yet.'Have you seen Jack today?' 'No, I haven't'My brother has returned from the North.He went there two years ago.Why have you come? What do you want?When did you come? — I came ten minutes ago.Jim is away on holiday. He has gone to Spain.John lived in Scotland for ten years. Then he moved to England. He has lived in London for five years so far.

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