I. Reading. Read the text and choose the correct Item (A-D) to answer the questions (1-5).

Read the text and choose the correct Item (A-D) to answer the questions (1-5).

FROM “ROALD DAHL BIOGRAPHY”

Roald Dahl was bom in Wales on September 16, 1916 to Norwegian parents. His father died when the boy was 3 years old and he was raised by his mother. He had a fairly un­happy time at boarding school which provided some of the inspiration for his later stories.

After leaving school he worked for the Shell Oil Company based in Africa until the outbreak of World War II, when he signed up with the Royal Air Force. Unfortunately, he was injured in action and eventually returned home as an invalid. He was then sent to Washington DC to work as an attaché where, almost by accident, he started his wri­ting career. When he was interviewed for an article about his time in action he offered to write about his experiences. His piece was published in the Saturday Evening Post, that signed him up to write more articles.

In 1943 he wrote his first children’s book, “The Gremlins," which was originally

intended to be made into an animated film by Walt Disney. The film was not made and

instead, Dahl turned to writing adult fiction, not writing another children’s story until

the 1960s.

By this time he was a father himself and had started making up stories to entertain

his own children. From this came the stories of “James and the Giant Peach” and

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” He went on to write 21 children’s books including

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “The BFG”, “Matilda”, and “The Witches”, all of

which have been made into films. Roald Dahl died on November 23, 1990.

1. Which place didn’t Roald Dahl live in?

A. America B. Africa C. Great Britain D. Norway

2. Which of these books by Roald Dahl has NOT been made into a film?

A. Matilda B. The Witches C. The Gremlins D. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

3. Why did Roald Dahl start writing most of his children’s books?

A. He was injured in the war and needed work.

B. He wrote about his experiences as a child.

C. He wasn’t successful in writing for adults.

D. He made up stories to tell his own children.

4. Which profession did Roald Dahl NOT have in his life?

A Attache B. Film director C. Author D. Oil company worker

5. What did Roald Dahl do from 1943 to the 1960’s?

A. Worked as an attaché.

B. Published children’s stories.

C. Wrote adult fiction.

D. Made films.

II. Writing.

You want to invite your friend to the cinema. Write a note (35-45 words) to him/her. Include this information:

· Invite your friend to the cinema;

· say when and where you will meet;

· tell him/her what film you are going to see.