One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov's influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can't be overestimated.
My Favourite Writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov's influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can't be overestimated.
Test 13
1. Tom hasn’t met his sister since he was а child.
2. Olga lived in England last year.
3. I have lost my key. I can’t find it anywhere.
4. Look! Somebody has broken my pen.
5. How many plays did Shakespeare write?
6. Do you know about Jane? She has given up smoking.
7. I’m looking for Mike. Have you seen him?
8. Your car looks great. Have you washed it?
9. Mr. Clark has worked in а bank for 15 years. Then he gave it up.
10. I don’t know this young woman. We have never met before.
11. When did you write this poem?
12. Chaikovsky was а great Russian composer.
13. Mary isn’t at home. She has gone shopping.
14. Have you seen this film? It’s fantastic!
15. Oh! I have cut my finger. It’s bleeding.
16. Where (were you born?
17. My parents got married in а small village.
18. Agatha Christie wrote 68 novels, 17 plays and more than а hundred stories.
19. I’m very hungry! I haven’t eaten anything today.
20. When sending the telegram she forgot to write her name.
Test 14. Past Simple or Present Perfect?
1. It didn`t snow this week.
2. Did you see the news on television last night?
3. Mike left school in 1999.
4. I don’t know where my brother is. Have you seen him?
5. ‘Where is your key?’ ‘I don’t know. I have lost it.’
6. We visited the local museum the other day.
7. Ann is on holiday. She has gone to France.
8. When did the last train leave?
9. ‘Would you like something to eat?’ ‘No, thanks. I have just had lunch.’
10. Was the weather good when you were on holiday?
11. We have not seen each other for а long time.
12. It’s the most interesting book I have ever read.
13. He has drunk too much coffee today.
14. What did you do at the weekend?
15. John is hungry. He has not eaten anything since breakfast.
16. She did not go to the library three days ago.
17. How long have you known Bill?
18. Olga always wanted to visit Great Britain.
19. Have you heard from Jack recently?
20. Mark Twain lived in the state of Missouri.
Test 15. Past Simple or Present Perfect?
1. ‘Has he ever been to London?’ ‘Yes. he has. Several times.’
2. ‘What’s the news?’ ‘We have won the tennis competition.’
3. ‘When did you speak to him?’ ‘We met yesterday.’
4. He has not called me this month.
5. How long have you been ill?
6. We saw an interesting film the other day.
7. I have known them for 2 years.
8. Were you happy when you were a child?
9. I always traveled by plane.
10. Where is Tom? Have you seen him?
11. It’s the most interesting film I have ever seen.
12. The construction started in April.
13. She has not called me since she arrived in Moscow.
14. They did not go to the cinema last week.
15. We have had too many tests today.
16. What did you do last Sunday?
17. William Shakespeare wrote a lot of plays.
18. I have lost my exercise-book. I can’t find it anywhere.
19. Did you go to the cinema yesterday?
20. Have you met Ann lately?