Use of English for advanced learners 2 - Thấm Tâm Vy

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1. USE OF ENGLISH 02 IV. Write a word from the list below in each gap to complete the review. FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS I. Write a word from the list below in each gap to complete the text. house ■ ovation ■ playwright props ■ vehicle balance ■ consideration ■ discussions ■ Last night's production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet might have been spectacular handle ■ par ■ scenes ■ shoulders ■ wavelength enough to impress the (1) himself. The production was initially written off as a Some theatrical productions are so elaborate, you might think it would take a miracle (2) for its stars, set to make money simply for having famous actors, who to produce them. The glory of a successful production is usually bestowed upon the nonetheless turned in stunning performances. But where the production soared was in play’s director, but you must take into (1) the collaborative effort that took place its use of imaginative costume designs, elegant (3) , especially the trailing vines behind the (2) . The set and props must be constructed, lighting must be positioned, on the balcony where Juliet delivers her famous monologue, and the unusually tempered costumes must be designed, and sound must be mixed. pace of the production. The performance played to a packed (4) and received The success of all this depends on lighting and sound engineers, costume designers uproarious applause and a standing (5) at the finale. and others who are all on the same (3) . If even one of them takes creative licence V. Underline the mistake in each sentence and write the correct word. that clashes with the director’s intentions, the director may fly off the (4) and 1. We’re going to break off tradition this holiday season and not play the Nutcracker heated(5)are sure to follow. If such disputes are never resolved, the performance is Suite. likely to be below (6) Making sure everyone works well together rests on the 2. She’s been rehearsing for weeks and she knows the role inside in. (7) of the play’s directtor, who must put extra effort into striking a (8) between 3. The actor showed a worrying pattern for behaviour by repeatedly missing rehearsals. all of these elements. 4. You’ve got to have your wits round you on stage to deal with unexpected events. II. Match each situation with an idiomatic phrase. 1. She managed to become famous while still keeping a private life. 5. The director assured the theatre manager that all would be done for good time. 2. I deeply regret not auditioning for what could have been the role of a lifetime! VI. Choose the correct words to complete the text. 3. You argue too much about small details that are not. Very important. Theatre is rooted in ancient Greece, but performances then were very different from 4. Don’t use violence to try and right the wrongs in life – write about it! those of today. In those times, patrons attended productions on almost a daily (1) 5. The director obviously sought you out because you’re talented, so don’t question his and during festivals, theatres would open at dawn and run into the night. Many motives. Greek plays survive today as masterpieces, (2) the impression that all Greek plays A. the pen is mightier than the sword were equally brilliant. Contrary to popular (3) , though,not all scripts were worth B. don’t look a gift horse in the mouth the (4) (or parchment, or papyrus) they were written on. Often, audiences would C. have the best of both worlds dine in front of a production, and if a performance (5) outrage, it was not D. split hairs uncommon to toss food at the actors. Luckily, actors often used theatrical masks, which E. be kicking yourself provided some protection! It was only men who used them, though, as women were not III. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. allowed on stage. Female roles were played by men in wigs and dresses, which might 1. The audience kept on clapping, so the whole cast returned to the stage for a curtain (6) some people as odd if Greek theatre were performed this way today. call / request. 1. A. route B. basis C. source D. origin 2. A successful acting performance often depends not only on the individual performer, 2. A. putting B. allowing C. making D. giving but on the collaborative / impulsive effort between the actor and the director. 3. A. thought B. idea C. belief D. notion 3. Michelle created the perfect choir / choreography to ensure the dancers wouldn’t 4. A. paper B. note C. document D. page miss a step on opening night. 5. A. lit B. sparked C. burned D. flashed 4. The reconstructed version of Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre has a seating 6. A. hit B. strike C. slap D. punch capacity / capability of 3,000. 5. Ben is a famous child actor who has lived his entire life in the limelight / publicity. Thẩm Tâm Vy, April 17th, 2020 USE OF ENGLISH FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS - 02
2. ANSWER KEY Thẩm Tâm Vy, April 17th, 2020 USE OF ENGLISH FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS - 02