Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin - Russia's greatest poet. He wrotemany beautiful lyrical poems, plays in verse and prose, short stories. Some of his works have inspired composers to createoperas and ballets. The poet was born in Moscow. One of theancestors of his father was a black Abyssinian, the court of Tsar Peter the Great. Alexander began writing poetry at age 12. He was educated at the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum. After his graduation he entered the civil service. Once a poet has written several poems that criticized important government officials, he was exiled in 1920to the south of Russia. In 1826 Nicholas I summoned from exilePushkin. Since then the writer has become a recognized poet in Russia. All my life doing historical research Pushkin and used themto create their own literary works. In 1836 he became the founder of the literary magazine called "contemporary."
In 1831, Alexander married. His fiancee - Natalia Goncharova - was a famous beauty, she had many admirers, to whom Pushkin was jealous of her. He resented courting French - Baron Georges d'Anthes, and challenged him to a duel. The poet in a duel, was mortally wounded. He died two days later in his apartment on the Moika.
Millions of people all over the world are fond of sports and games. Sport is very important in our life. There are many proverbs about sports and health. For example: « Health is above wealth » and « A healthy mind in a healthy body ». Sport is popular with children and grown-ups because it helps us to keep fit, look slim, be cheerful, active and disciplined. It makes our body flexible and increases blood circulation.
There is a great number of sports facilities in different cities ( stadiums, swimming pools, skating rinks, tennis courts). Every school has a gym or a sports ground. We play indoor and outdoor games there. Pupils often hold competitions and win a victory over another school team. We have excellent football teams in our school. We also run a race and show excellent results.
As for me, sport is an important part of my life. In summer I enjoy playing badminton, football and volleyball. In a word, sport gives me a lot of joy and pleasure. It makes me more sporty and cheerful.
2. Where is a beautiful lake?
3. What is there between these two villages?
4. Is there a beautiful lake or a large field between these two villages?
5. There is a beautiful lake between these two villages, isn't it?
1. Does this film remind me about my childhood?
2. What reminds me about my childhood?
3. What does this film remind me about?
4. Does this film remind me about my childhood or my first day at school?
5. This film reminds me about my childhood, doesn't it?