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He created a lot of great, memorable and complex characters like Hamlet, Ophelia, Lady Macbeth, Othello and King Lear. Actors love playing Shakespearean characters – these roles are usually really difficult, but very rewarding. The role of Hamlet is often considered to be the top of an actor’s career.

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The main genres of Shakespeare’s works were tragedies and comedies. Almost all his literary works have been translated into more than 30 languages. His most famous works include such plays as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Hamlet”, “King Lear”, “Othello”, and many others. It’s remarkable that Shakespeare’s plays were staged in London in 1952, which means that he gained fame already in his 30s. Although a real acknowledgement of his works and high approval took place only in the 19th century. The era of Romanticism regarded Shakespeare as a genius and a lot of other writers got inspiration from his works. In the 20th century many of his works were adapted and screened. Among them such plays as “Much ado about nothing”, “Measure for measure”, “Romeo and Juliet” and many others. His literature still remains highly claimed and appreciated. Thousands of theatres stage his plays throughout the world and lots of film companies shoot new versions of already known Shakespeare stories.

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Not all people choose to have a church wedding, some just register their marriage. 
Signing a marriage contract was their common decision; both Ron and Becky believe it to be necessary. 
Charlie was their first-born child, later a girl and two more boys were born to them. 
In some countries of the world arranged marriages are traditional and even preferable to marriages of love. 
The generation gap often causes problems between the older and younger people. 
Pauline is my distant relative; we don’t see much of each other. 
After the divorce you begin to understand how difficult it is to be a single parent. 
A cheerful atmosphere in the Wilsons’ family has always attracted friends and relatives. 
Newly married couples often go to Venice, one of the most romantic cities of the world. 
A child of the cousin of one of your parents is called a second cousin.

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_ Ireland

_ Ireland is one of the two large islands of the British Isles. It is surrounded on the north, west and south by the Atlantic Ocean. In the east it is separated from _ Great Britain by the Irish Sea, which narrows to the North Channel in the North and St. George’s Channel in the South. Irish mountains are low; the highest, _ Carrantuohill, is only 3414 feet high. The most important river is the Shannon. There are many small islands in it, _ Lough Corrib and _ Lough Mask are two of the largest.

Most of the island is occupied by the Irish Republic. The capital of the country is _ Dublin situated on the banks of the Liffey. _ Dublin is an attractive city, with wide streets and squares. The city spreads out in all directions, even to the northernmost foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. _ Dublin is the home of the oldest university in _ Ireland, _ Trinity College, founded in 1591. The National University of _ Ireland is also located in _ Dublin, as are important libraries, galleries, museums and theatres like the Irish Literary Theatre or the Abbey Theatre.

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Tom, please stop fidgeting and please concentrate on the work.
You know, you can always complain to the Head Manager if something goes wrong.
I wonder if Sally has apologised to Mrs Smith for using her money.
Their future depends on how well they do in these exams.
Little Alice loves sweets. She simply lives on them.