Use of English for advanced learners 2 - Thấm Tâm Vy

Thẩm Tâm Vy, April 17th, 2020 USE OF ENGLISH FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS - 02

USE OF ENGLISH 02 FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS I. Write a word from the list below in each gap to complete the text.

balance ■ consideration ■ discussions ■ handle ■ par ■ scenes ■ shoulders ■ wavelength Some theatrical productions are so elaborate, you might think it would take a miracle to produce them. The glory of a successful production is usually bestowed upon the play’s director, but you must take into (1)........the collaborative effort that took place behind the (2)....... . The set and props must be constructed, lighting must be positioned, costumes must be designed, and sound must be mixed. The success of all this depends on lighting and sound engineers, costume designers and others who are all on the same (3)....... . If even one of them takes creative licence that clashes with the director’s intentions, the director may fly off the (4)........and heated(5)are sure to follow. If such disputes are never resolved, the performance is likely to be below (6)....... Making sure everyone works well together rests on the (7)........of the play’s directtor, who must put extra effort into striking a (8)........ between all of these elements. II. Match each situation with an idiomatic phrase. 1. She managed to become famous while still keeping a private life. ........ 2. I deeply regret not auditioning for what could have been the role of a lifetime! ........ 3. You argue too much about small details that are not. Very important. ........ 4. Don’t use violence to try and right the wrongs in life – write about it! ........ 5. The director obviously sought you out because you’re talented, so don’t question his motives. ........ A. the pen is mightier than the sword B. don’t look a gift horse in the mouth C. have the best of both worlds D. split hairs E. be kicking yourself III. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. 1. The audience kept on clapping, so the whole cast returned to the stage for a curtain call / request. 2. A successful acting performance often depends not only on the individual performer, but on the collaborative / impulsive effort between the actor and the director. 3. Michelle created the perfect choir / choreography to ensure the dancers wouldn’t miss a step on opening night. 4. The reconstructed version of Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre has a seating capacity / capability of 3,000. 5. Ben is a famous child actor who has lived his entire life in the limelight / publicity.

IV. Write a word from the list below in each gap to complete the review.

house ■ ovation ■ playwright props ■ vehicle Last night's production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet might have been spectacular enough to impress the (1).............himself. The production was initially written off as a (2)............for its stars, set to make money simply for having famous actors, who nonetheless turned in stunning performances. But where the production soared was in its use of imaginative costume designs, elegant (3).............., especially the trailing vines on the balcony where Juliet delivers her famous monologue, and the unusually tempered pace of the production. The performance played to a packed (4)..............and received uproarious applause and a standing (5)..............at the finale. V. Underline the mistake in each sentence and write the correct word. 1. We’re going to break off tradition this holiday season and not play the Nutcracker Suite. ................... 2. She’s been rehearsing for weeks and she knows the role inside in. ................... 3. The actor showed a worrying pattern for behaviour by repeatedly missing rehearsals. ................... 4. You’ve got to have your wits round you on stage to deal with unexpected events. ................... 5. The director assured the theatre manager that all would be done for good time.

................... VI. Choose the correct words to complete the text. Theatre is rooted in ancient Greece, but …