The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1) b) was published in 1981. It's about a man called Dorian Gray who thinks that physical beauty is more important than his soul. When an artist (2) a) paints a beautiful picture of him, Dorian Gray has an idea. He wishes for the
painting to become old and ugly, and not him. When this happens, the consequences are terrible.
This book (3)b) was written by the Irish author Oscar Wilde. Wilde also (4) a) wrote poems, plays and children's
stories, but this was his only novel. Oscar Wilde had a difficult life. He (5) b) was sent to prison for two
years, and he (6) died when he was only 46 years old.
Now, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (7) b) is considered to be one of the
classics of gothic fiction. Every year it will (8) b) be studied by thousands of British students for their
1. The first internal combustion engine was introduced in 1876. 2. That engine could be quickly started and stopped. 3. The reaction of the people to the invention of the steam engine was positive. 4. These two types of transport have something in common. 5. The new motor buses were fast replacing horse-driven buses. 6. There is a four-cylinder petrol engine mounted behind the single front wheel. 7. Since the 1930s diesel-engine lorries have become common. 8. In fact, electric cars are already in everyday use. 9. According to the legislative acts, the speed of the steam-driven vehicle was limited. 10. The French word omnibus was obtained from the Latin word meaning for all.
The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1) b) was published in 1981. It's about a man called Dorian Gray who thinks that physical beauty is more important than his soul. When an artist (2) a) paints a beautiful picture of him, Dorian Gray has an idea. He wishes for the
painting to become old and ugly, and not him. When this happens, the consequences are terrible.
This book (3)b) was written by the Irish author Oscar Wilde. Wilde also (4) a) wrote poems, plays and children's
stories, but this was his only novel. Oscar Wilde had a difficult life. He (5) b) was sent to prison for two
years, and he (6) died when he was only 46 years old.
Now, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (7) b) is considered to be one of the
classics of gothic fiction. Every year it will (8) b) be studied by thousands of British students for their
2. That engine could be quickly started and stopped.
3. The reaction of the people to the invention of the steam engine was positive.
4. These two types of transport have something in common.
5. The new motor buses were fast replacing horse-driven buses.
6. There is a four-cylinder petrol engine mounted behind the single front wheel.
7. Since the 1930s diesel-engine lorries have become common.
8. In fact, electric cars are already in everyday use.
9. According to the legislative acts, the speed of the steam-driven vehicle was limited.
10. The French word omnibus was obtained from the Latin word meaning for all.