Literary quiz Учитель английского языка – Филитова Галина Михайловна 9- класс МОУ средняя школа 15, г. Егорьевск, Московская область, 2011 год

William Shakespeare English writer ( )

Charles Dickens English writer ( )

Somerset Maugham English writer ( )

Lewis Carroll English writer ( )

Robert Burns English writer ( )

Daniel Defoe English writer( )

Agatha Christie English writer ( )

Charlotte Bronte English writer ( )

Peter Benchley American writer( )

Richard Sheridan English writer( )

Jerome K. Jerome English writer ( )

"Right or wrong?" Shakespeare performed his plays in the Globe theatre. Shakespeare performed his plays in the Globe theatre. Jungle book was written by George Byron. Jungle book was written by George Byron. Fairy-tale is a book that tells an exciting story of crime and violence. Fairy-tale is a book that tells an exciting story of crime and violence. Smoking, eating and dancing are allowed in the library. Smoking, eating and dancing are allowed in the library. There were 3 sisters Brontee. There were 3 sisters Brontee. "Alice in Wonderland" was written by Lewis CarrolJ. "Alice in Wonderland" was written by Lewis CarrolJ. Shakespeare was born in London. Shakespeare was born in London. Robert Burns is a Scottish poet. Robert Burns is a Scottish poet. Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of Winston Churchill.

"Right or wrong?" "Romeo and Juliet" is a comedy. "Romeo and Juliet" is a comedy. Many famous British writers are buried in Westminster Abbey. Many famous British writers are buried in Westminster Abbey. Charles Dickens is the author of "Oliver Twist". Charles Dickens is the author of "Oliver Twist". There are no famous writers in Britain. There are no famous writers in Britain. Western is another person's life. Western is another person's life. There is only one Turgeniev's Museum - in Moscow. There is only one Turgeniev's Museum - in Moscow. "Gone with the wind" is a short story that teaches a lesson, in which animals or objects speak. "Gone with the wind" is a short story that teaches a lesson, in which animals or objects speak. Charlotte Brontee wrote "Jane Eyre". Charlotte Brontee wrote "Jane Eyre". Dictionaries are books about hobbies, crafts, plants, animals and weather Dictionaries are books about hobbies, crafts, plants, animals and weather

Compose the titles of well-known books written by the British writers The school... a....bondage Gone with... b....Crusoe Of human... c....Lear Alice... d....for scandal Jane... e....in a boat Robinson... f....the wind Oliver... g....Eyre King... h....Pan Three men... i....Twist Peter... j.... in Wonderland

Match the titles of well-known books with the writers 1 The school for scandal William Shakespeare 2Jaws Charles Dickens 3 Jane Eyre Lewis Carroll 4 Three men in a boat Robert Burns 5 Robinson Crusoe Somerset Maugham 6 Oliver Twist Daniel Defoe 7 King Lear Agatha Christie 8 Of human bondage Charlotte Bronte 9 Detective stories Peter Benchley 10 Songs and poems about Scotland J. M. Berrie 11 Alice in Wonderland Richard Sheridan 12 Peter Pan Jerome K. Jerome

What do you know about Shakespeare? Questions for team-1 Questions for team-1 1. When and where was Shakespeare born? 1. When and where was Shakespeare born? 2. What was his mother? 2. What was his mother? 3. What was his father? 3. What was his father? 4. What kind of education did he get? 4. What kind of education did he get? 5. How old was he when he married Anne Hathaway? 5. How old was he when he married Anne Hathaway? 6. What was she? 6. What was she? 7. How many children did they have? 7. How many children did they have?

What do you know about Shakespeare? Questions for team-2 Questions for team-2 1. Why did he leave Stratford? 1. Why did he leave Stratford? 2. What did he become in London? 2. What did he become in London? 3. When did he produce most of his known work? 3. When did he produce most of his known work? 4. When did the company build the Globe theatre? 4. When did the company build the Globe theatre? 5. What plays were performed in that theatre and what happened to that theatre? 5. What plays were performed in that theatre and what happened to that theatre? 6. When did Shakespeare retire and go to live in Stratford? 6. When did Shakespeare retire and go to live in Stratford? 7. When did he die and where was he buried? 7. When did he die and where was he buried?

Determine genre and then fill in the table. 1Criminals, robbers, killers. There is always a clever detective or a policeman who catches them in the end. 2Aliens, spaceships, trips to the moon and star wars. 3The author describes somebody's life or writes about himself (herself). 4Wizards, witches and other magic objects and words. Some wizards are bad, some witches are good. 5Princes and princesses, very bad witches and magic animals that help good people. The plot is usually very simple. Good people are rewarded. Bad people are punished. 6Pirates, cowboys, boys and girls are always doing exciting things. You also find ships, faraway islands, lost treasure, and a lot of danger in these stories, but there is usually a happy ending. 7Vampires, witches, ghosts and scary supernatural events. 8Things that happened in the past. Some characters may not be real, but the description of the period is usually very good. 9Love and hate. The characters go through a lot of difficulties to come together.

Fill in the table. Match the genres with their descriptions Genre. What is it about? a) romance b) detective story c) biography d) science fiction e) horror f) adventure story g) fantasy h) fairy tale i) history book

Match the headlines (a-g) with the ideas of the articles (1-7). Headlines a) Thames Whale Dies b) Kia to Build Plant c) $50 M Expansion for Kremlin Museum d) Americans Prefer Russia e) Athletes Get Set for Melbourne f) Global and Local News to Be Brought to Every Home in Moscow g) Papers and Printed

The ideas of the articles 1 One of the biggest South Korean car markers is planning to begin making its world-famous cars in Georgia. 2 The International Herald Tribune and The Moscow Times are starting a new project together. Soon Russian readers will be able to get their new periodicals daily. 3 A big sea animal got into the river. People tried to help it but could not. 4 One of the most important historical places in Moscow is getting a present on its 200th birthday – a new building for the growing collection. 5 Three of Belarus few independent newspapers stopped being published. 6 Sportsmen from 53 countries are in final preparations for this weeks Games. 7 The poll organized by the University of Connecticut shows that people in the country have begun to feel more kindly to our motherland.