Robert Burns

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Robert Burns (1759 1796) the national
poet of Scotland
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Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Scotland in
1759. His father was a poor farmer, but his
greatest wish was to give his Children the best
education he could afford. He was a clever man
and had a shelf with books in his poor house.
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British people celebrate his birthday every year
on the 25 January. The celebration is called
Burns Night. It takes the form of a supper called
Burns Supper, at which traditional Scottish
dishes are eaten. Often a Scottish piper plays
for men is a kilt.
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Burns made several trips around the Scotland.
He saw beautiful landscapes and lochs of the
Highlands. He visited some historical
places, which made a great impression on him.
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The poet My Hearts in the Highlands was the
result of his tour. My heart's in the
Highlands, my heart is not here My
heart's in the Highlands a chasing the deep
Chasing the wild deep, and following the roe
My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I
go.- Farewell to the Highlands, farewell
to the North
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The birth place of Valour, the country of
Worth Wherever I wander, wherever I rove,-
The hills of the Highlands for ever I love.
Farewell to the mountains high cover d
with snow Farewell to the straths and
green vallies below Farewell to the
torrents and loud pouring floods.- My
heart's in the Highlands, my heart is My
heart's in the Highlands a has chasing the deep
Chasing the wild deer , and fallowing the
roe My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I
go.
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Task 1 Match the dates with the facts of R.
Burns life.

• 1759 Robert was sent to school, but his school
  days didnt last long as their teacher
  left the school.
• 1765 He was born in Alloway, on 25 January.
• 1772 He wrote his first poet Handsome Nell.
  It was written for a girl who worked in the field
  with him.
• 1773 At 13 he had to begin working on the farm
  as his family was poor.
• 1786 He married Jean Armour, the daughter of a
  rich master mason.
• 1789 He published his first volume of poets
  chiefly in Scottish Dialect.
• 1796 He died on the 21 of July in Dumfries.

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Task 2Say if the facts are true or false.

• R. Burns traveled all over the world.
• He was a hardworking boy at 13 he worked in
  the field as much grown ups.
• When Robert was 25 years old, his father died
  and he became the head of family.
• Robert fell in Love with Jean Armour as she
  was the most beautiful girl in the village.
• Jean's Armour's parents wanted Jean to marry
  Robert Burns.
• In 1788 Robert and Jean got married.
• Jean had a beautiful voice. She sang his songs
  with great pleasure. R. Burns composed Songs for
  her.
• In Last years Robert lived in London with his
  family. He liked the beauty of this town.

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Auld land syne

• Should old acquaintance be forgot
• And never brought to mind?
• Should old acquaintance be forgot
• And days of auld Lang syne?
• Chorus
• And days of auld lang syne, my
  dear,
• And days of auld lang syne,
• Should old acquaintance be forgot
• And days of auld Lang syne?

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And there's a hand, my trusty friend, And
gi's a hand o'thine, We'll take a cup
o'kindness yet, For auld lang ayne.
Chorus For auld lang ayne, my
dear, For auld lang ayne,
We'll take a cup o'kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
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