One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov's influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can't be overestimated.
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30 You hurry as we’ve still got twenty minutes before the film starts.
a) needn't
31 I you in the café at about 4.30 and we can discuss our plans then, OK? a) 'll see
32 I wanted to see Harry. How long ago ? a) did he leave
33 I wish Joe to Hawaii on holiday. They’re talking about an eruption there on the news. c) hadn't gone
34 Could I possibly some money for the bus fare home? I’ve lost my bag. b) borrow
35 People say that an avalanche by loud noises in the area but I don’t know if that’s true. a) is caused
36 You’ll have to drive much than this if you want to pass your test.
a) more carefully
37 I must remember Ed to take notes for me while I’m away next week. a) to ask
38 Look at the news! Three cars in a bad accident on the motorway at Dartford. b) have been involved
39 I for arriving so late but I was caught up in a traffic jam in the town centre. b) apologise
40 It was great to see you at the party. I didn’t realize how long since we last met. d) it had been
41 I’m sorry to trouble you but I was wondering what . b) the time was
42 I really wish people dump litter in front of our house. We have to clear it up every day. c) wouldn't
43 Last Tuesday the company told Ruth that they’d emailed her the job details the day. a) previous
44 The studio lights went out while the footballer . b) was being interviewed
45 By the time I hand in this project, I on it for three weeks! c) 'll have been working
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My Favourite Writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov's influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can't be overestimated.