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Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian writer who mainly wrote
novels and short stories. His most famous works War and Peace and
Anna Karenina are among the greatest novels ever written.

Comprehension

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. Pakhom was an _______________________ peasant.

2. Pakhom travelled to the land of the _______________________.

3. The village elder said that if Pakhom failed to return to the starting point by
_______________________, he would lose his money.

4. By afternoon, Pakhom’s bare feet were cut and _______________________.

5. Pakhom’s lungs were working like a _______________________.

B. Read the sentences given and answer the following ques ons.

1. ‘What kind of rate is that – a day?’

a. Who said this and to whom?

b. What is the speaker talking about?

c. Why is the speaker surprised?

2. He wanted to rest but that was out of question.

a. Who wanted to rest?
b. Why was it out of question?

c. Describe his condition at this point.

3. Pakhom took a deep breath and rushed up the hill.

a. What made Pakhom rush up the hill?

b. Who were waiting for him on top of the hill?

c. What happened when Pakhom reached the top of the hill?

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