с ответами на вопросы. ответы, разумеется, должны быть на языке. 1) what famous russian novels do you know? when were they written? who were their authors? have you read any of them? 2) how long did it take you to read the last novel you have read? what was it? why did you begin reading it? what do you think of its characters? 3) do you know any english-speaking novelists? can you name any novels they have written? have you read any of them? if you have, what do you think of them, of their characters? 4) is it easy to read plays? have you read any plays? if so, what was your impression of some of them? have you seen the same play at the theatre? don't you think it is easier and more interesting to watch plays in the theatre than to read them?

1.Every  russian student definitely know two of the most popular classical novels-"A Terrible Vengeance" and "The Double ". "A Terrible Vengeance" was written in 1831 by N.V.Gogol, and "The Double " was published  15 years later by F.M. Dostoevsky.
3.So, novel- writing was  popular as in  America as in England. My favourite english-speaking novelists're O. Wilde , E.A. Poe , O. Henry. In my childhood I was really interested in Wilde's " The Canterville Ghost", because I loved his mystical plot and some of main characters' immoral behavior.
4. That's important for people to train their own imaganation.That's why i think firstly you should read a play and imagine how you suppose it 'd look in your mind, and after that watch  somebody's interpretation.