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4 Say whether the statements are true, false or whether there's no information in the newspaper headlines. Support your ideas with the facts from newspapers.
1. J. K. Rowling met the Queen of England.
2. J. K. Rowling became a millionaire.
3. J. K. has her own site on the Internet.
4. J. K. Rowling lives in a castle.
5. There are Hollywood films made from her books.
6. Rowling is the most successful writer in the world.
7. In someAmerican towns they burn Rowling's books because they are about wizards and witches.
8. The first book in the series is "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
9. Grown-ups like her books as much as children.
10. Any book by Rowling is sure to be successful.
11. Rowling herself likes one of her books more than the others.
12. Some children find Rowling's books boring.
13. Rowling told the world about the friend who had helped her with money.
Homework
A Here are some facts about Joanne Kathleen Rowling. Fill in the gaps with make or do. Use the negative form if necessary.
1. J. K. Rowling... a French course when she was young.
2. J. K. Rowling... a mistake when she became a secretary.
3. In Portugal Rowling... a lot of progress with her writing.
4. What did she... in Portugal? — She taught English.
5. In Portugal J. K. Rowling... sports.
6. In Edinburgh J. K. Rowling... all the housework herself.
7. When J. K. Rowling needed money, one of her friends... her a favour.
8. Rowling... a lot of money with her books.
9. Nowadays J. K. Rowling... a lot of writing.
10. J. K. Rowling... friends all over the world thanks to Harry Potter.