Reading. 7th grade, 2nd term

Task I. Read the texts carefully and choose the correct answers.

«Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

«The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

«Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

«The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on western culture.

1) Which of the movies has greatly influenced western culture?

«Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

«The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

«Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

«The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on western culture.

2) Which of the movies is believed to be the best film of a famous director?

«Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

«The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

«Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

«The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on western culture.

3) Which of the movies got four Oscars?

«Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

«The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

«Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

«The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on western culture.

4) Which of the movies is one of the best in the genre of science fiction?

Task II. Read the text and do the fill in the correct variants.

Theatre is a place where you can see a play staged. It is also one of entertainments. A theatre consists of two parts: the stage and the hall. They are separated by a curtain and the orchestra. Actors and actresses perform on the stage and public occupies the hall, the pit, the dress-circles, the boxes and the gallery. If we made up our mind to go to the theatre, we should go to the box- office to buy tickets. Seats can be reserved beforehand.

The last performance I saw “The Nut Cracker” by Tchaikovskyi. How great it was! The main parts were performed by Vadym Pisarev and Inna Dorofeeva. Everyone knows that they are talented dancers. But I also was impressed by a very young ballet-dancer who was performing the part of Masha girl. I think she deserves respect of the audience because she did her best and she looked great for her young age. I had a great time that night. But we are to admit that theatre is not popular now as it used to be. There are many people, who prefer to sit comfortably before the TV and enjoy themselves without leaving their homes. 

1) А theatre consists of ___________ .

Theatre is a place where you can see a play staged. It is also one of entertainments. A theatre consists of two parts: the stage and the hall. They are separated by a curtain and the orchestra. Actors and actresses perform on the stage and public occupies the hall, the pit, the dress-circles, the boxes and the gallery. If we made up our mind to go to the theatre, we should go to the box- office to buy tickets. Seats can be reserved beforehand.

The last performance I saw “The Nut Cracker” by Tchaikovskyi. How great it was! The main parts were performed by Vadym Pisarev and Inna Dorofeeva. Everyone knows that they are talented dancers. But I also was impressed by a very young ballet-dancer who was performing the part of Masha girl. I think she deserves respect of the audience because she did her best and she looked great for her young age. I had a great time that night. But we are to admit that theatre is not popular now as it used to be. There are many people, who prefer to sit comfortably before the TV and enjoy themselves without leaving their homes. 

2) Actors and actresses don't perform__________ .     

Theatre is a place where you can see a play staged. It is also one of entertainments. A theatre consists of two parts: the stage and the hall. They are separated by a curtain and the orchestra. Actors and actresses perform on the stage and public occupies the hall, the pit, the dress-circles, the boxes and the gallery. If we made up our mind to go to the theatre, we should go to the box-office to buy tickets. Seats can be reserved beforehand.

The last performance I saw “The Nut Cracker” by Tchaikovskyi. How great it was! The main parts were performed by Vadym Pisarev and Inna Dorofeeva. Everyone knows that they are talented dancers. But I also was impressed by a very young ballet-dancer who was performing the part of Masha girl. I think she deserves respect of the audience because she did her best and she looked great for her young age. I had a great time that night. But we are to admit that theatre is not popular now as it used to be. There are many people, who prefer to sit comfortably before the TV and enjoy themselves without leaving their homes. 

3) If you want to visit the theatre, you should go to the box-office _________ .

Theatre is a place where you can see a play staged. It is also one of entertainments. A theatre consists of two parts: the stage and the hall. They are separated by a curtain and the orchestra. Actors and actresses perform on the stage and public occupies the hall, the pit, the dress-circles, the boxes and the gallery. If we made up our mind to go to the theatre, we should go to the box- office to buy tickets. Seats can be reserved beforehand.

The last performance I saw “The Nut Cracker” by Tchaikovskyi. How great it was! The main parts were performed by Vadym Pisarev and Inna Dorofeeva. Everyone knows that they are talented dancers. But I also was impressed by a very young ballet-dancer who was performing the part of Masha girl. I think she deserves respect of the audience because she did her best and she looked great for her young age. I had a great time that night. But we are to admit that theatre is not popular now as it used to be. There are many people, who prefer to sit comfortably before the TV and enjoy themselves without leaving their homes. 

4) The last performance wasn't __________ .

Task III. Read the text and mark the statements True/False 

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

1) Cristiano Ronaldo is widely known as one of the greatest players. 

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

2) He didn't start playing football in 1985.

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

3) He started playing football when he was only thirty.

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

4) He became a football superstar playing for Dynamo Kyiv.

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

5) When he was only ten two Portuguese football clubs wanted him to join.

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

6) Big teams ignored his skills and just asked him to played for them.

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

7) He won a lot of trophies, including UEFA Champions League.

The famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985. He is widely known as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch player Cruyff said he’s one of the best in the world. Ronaldo became a football superstar playing for the English team Manchester United and Spain’s Real Madrid. He plays greatly, and he regularly scores fantastic goals.

Ronaldo started playing when he was only three. His skill was clear then and when he was ten years old, two Portugal football clubs wanted him to join. He played for Sporting Lisbon team and became the only player to play for the under-16, under-17, and under-18 during one season. His fame and skills soon attracted the attention of big teams.

The famous club Manchester United decided Ronaldo was the best player instead of David Beckham and he joined the club in 2003. He participated in the English Premier League, and won nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. He also was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and became the most expensive football player in history. He broke Real’s scoring record with 53 goals. Maradona called Ronaldo "the best player on the planet".

8) After he had joined Real Madrid, he became the most expensive football player.