Famous British People
Charles Dickens was a famous British:
a) film director b) writer c) businessman d) lecturer
The period when Dickens lived and created is called………………….
Watch a film on Dickens’ life and career and answer the questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unKuZ2wlNdw
1. What jobs did Dickens have as a child and as a young man?
2. What was his wife’s name?
a) Kate b) Mary c) Susan
3. How many children did they have?
a) 6 b) 7 c) 8
4. What countries did he visit in his life?
………….. ……………..
5. What happened on his way back to England from Italy?
………………………………………………..
6. Where is he buried?
a) In London b) in Manchester c) in Oxford
Watch a film trailer based on Dicken’s finest piece of art “ Great Expectations”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ad7ftiDbA
What do you think the story is about?
Who are the main characters?
In 50 words write a summary of a possible plot based on the trailer. If you wish, watch the
full film.
Enjoy it.:)