Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is one of England`s greatest writers.At a young age.Dickens was forced to work in a factory under terrible conditions.This difficult time shaped his life and writings.Dickens worked as a reporter in law courts and later for London newspapers.In 1837,he published his comic novel,The Pickwick Papers,which made him popular.A long line of succerfull novels followed:Oliver Twist,A Christmas Carol,A Tale of Two Cities and Great Exprectation.Dickens was concerned about the social problems of English society.
The annual carnival in Rio-de-Janeiro is a bright festival. People dance, play music and sing. Everyone is happy and full of joy. Paraders wear colourful costumes. Some of them are really exotic and extravagant. The weather is usually fine and warm, so people don't need to put on lots of clothes. There are so many activities the celebraters can do on those days, from dancing to playing sport to tasting delicious traditional food. If you visit the carnival you will be overwhelmed with your feelings of excitement.
Kelly and Susan often go camping at weekends.