2 Read the text again, then find words in the text with the same meaning as the words below.
a mixture used to make bread or pasta
b cook in water
c a liquid like soup
d a big plate​

1) Was Balzac a famous French writer of great talent?
 Yes, he was.
2) Did he have a strange habit?
 Yes, he did.
3) Did he like to tell a person's character by his or her handwriting?
 Yes, he did.
4) Did he often boast of it among his friend. 
Yes, he did.
5) What did his friend bring him one day?
One day his friend brought him an exercise book.
 6) What did his friend say to him?
He said:" My dear friend, I want to know what you think of this boy's character. Don't be afraid again to tell me the truth, he is not my son." 
7) Was Balzac very glad to demonstrate his ability again and began studying the handwriting?
 Yes, he was.
8) What did Balzac say after some minutes of hard work?
 He said:" All right, I'll tell you the truth. The boy is a bad and lazy fellow." 
9) What did his friend answer?
He answered: "It is very strange. This is a page from your own exercise book, which you used when you were a boy."

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