The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) _______ of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (2) _______ up the river Thames, and the Great Fire of London.
He also writes about himself, even about his (3) _______ - he often slept during church or looked at pretty girls. He describes his home life – a quarrel with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (4) _______ and parties with good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important job - he was a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also (5) _______ for his work for the British Navy.
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The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) _______ of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (2) _______ up the river Thames, and the Great Fire of London.
He also writes about himself, even about his (3) _______ - he often slept during church or looked at pretty girls. He describes his home life – a quarrel with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (4) _______ and parties with good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important job - he was a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also (5) _______ for his work for the British Navy.
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The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) _______ of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (2) _______ up the river Thames, and the Great Fire of London.
He also writes about himself, even about his (3) _______ - he often slept during church or looked at pretty girls. He describes his home life – a quarrel with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (4) _______ and parties with good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important job - he was a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also (5) _______ for his work for the British Navy.