Charles Dickens ACTIVITY 1: Classify the questions
When did he die? Why is he famous? What was his first book? Where was he born? Where did he live
from the age of 10? What books did he write in 1843? When was he born? What was his father's
problem?
Date of birth
Place of birth
Date of death
Reason for celebrity
Place of residence
Familial Problems
His Books
ACTIVITE 2 : Find the beginning of answers corresponding to each question
When was he born ?
He died in (+ year)
Where was he born?
He lived in
When did he die?
He is famous because…
Where did he live from the age of 10?
He was born on the (+date)
Why is he famous?
His first book was…
What was his father's problem?
He wrote…
What was his first book?
He was born in…
What books did he write in 1843?
His
His father…
ACTIVITE 3 : Read the text and answer the questions with full sentences (find help in
activity 2)
2. In the twentieth century, the population of the planet has increased more than ever in the history of human existence.
3. If this trend continues, in the next century the world population will double.4. Before 1900, many children born did not survive to adult age and, thus, could not have children of their own.5. In 1950 the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 57 years.6. People in these parts of the world began to immunize children have reduced child mortality.7. Already there are signs that in some parts of the world, population growth begins to decrease-Xia.8. In countries where the population grows at 2% per year, the number of inhabitants will advai place every 34 years.9. If the population growth is high in these and other countries, attempts to reduce the rate of growth will be in vain.10. Russia's population is declining sharply, as is born less and less children
2. In the twentieth century, the population of the planet has increased more than ever in the history of human existence.
3. If this trend continues, in the next century the world population will double.4. Before 1900, many children born did not survive to adult age and, thus, could not have children of their own.5. In 1950 the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 57 years.6. People in these parts of the world began to immunize children have reduced child mortality.7. Already there are signs that in some parts of the world, population growth begins to decrease-Xia.8. In countries where the population grows at 2% per year, the number of inhabitants will advai place every 34 years.9. If the population growth is high in these and other countries, attempts to reduce the rate of growth will be in vain.10. Russia's population is declining sharply, as is born less and less children.