2. a) Read the text and complete the gaps with the Past Simple form of the verbs in the box below. become (x2) be (x2) can have make start recognize Everyone knows that Picasso (1) became a famous artist when he was an adult. But little Pablo (2) quite the prodigy, too. In fact, Picasso (3) an interest in drawing even before he (4) speak. Perhaps, it (5) the reason why, once he finally could talk, he immediately (6)asking his father, who was an artist himself, to give him his paintbrushes. When Picasso (7) old enough to go to school, he said that he would only go there if he draw as much as he liked. Fortunately, the headmaster and the other students (8) Picasso's gift, and more or less let him work as he wanted. Picasso (9) a lot of contributions to modern art, including cubism, "Guernica," and people drawn with two eyes on one side of their face. The whole list of his contributions would be too exhaustive to read here. By the time of his death, he'd created over 22,000 works of art.
Maggie: Hi Fiona, it's Maggie here. Fiona:Oh, hi Maggie. How are you? Maggie:Fine! Listen – There is a concert at the Royal Albert Hall tonight. I think it starts at 8 p.m. Do you want to go? Fiona:Yes, of course, but it is difficult to get tickets, isn't it? Maggie:No, I think it might be possible to get some at the door. Shall we give it a try? Fiona:Fine! Let's meet at South Kensington tube station – It isn't far from there, is it? Maggie:OK. How about going to eat somewhere first? Fiona:Good idea. I know there used to be a great Italian restaurant not far from there – might still be open. And there is also a French café and a Mexican restaurant nearby. Maggie:They all sound good. I think there is a bookshop next to the tube entrance – how about meeting in there at about five o'clock? Fiona:OK. See you later! Maggie:Bye.
I hope you are well. I want to tell you about my hobbies and interests. During the week, I my homework in the evenings and after that I watch TV. I like watching sitcoms and reality shows but I don't really like talk shows. Sometimes my friends come around and we watch a DVD. At the weekend, I do some sports. On Saturday morning, I play football with the school team and in the afternoon I go shopping. I always go to the cinema with friends on Saturday night. On Sunday I relax at home and read a book or instead I go cycling. Tell me what you like doing in your next email
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