Based on Reading, exercise 12.
Do the tasks to answer the questions
What performing arts do you know?
Choose the correct options.
Performing arts are arts like:
- theatre
- sport competitions
- art galleries
- cinema
- circus
- reading
- music
- dancing
What do you know about the history of the theatre?
Put the words into the correct order.
Thebirthplaceof thetheatreis ancientGreece.At first,performances theretookplacein honour of Greek gods.In theMiddleAgesthereappearedgroups oftravellingactorsin Europe.What names of great Russian and foreign dramatists do you remember?
Unscramble the names.
[ ] (Wolves and Sheep, Thunderstorm)
[ ] (Cherry Orchard, The Seagull)
[ ] (Woe from Wit)
[ ] (The Government Inspector)
What are the necessary characteristics of a successful performance?
Cross out the wrong options.
- a good play
,professional ushers,* talented actors
,* big buffet
,* successful directing
,* well-known stage
,* beautiful scenery
,* bright light
,* suitable costumes
,* good make-up
,* famous orchestra
What should or shouldn't the audience do in a theatre?
Divide the given actions between two columns.
pay attention, be quiet, talk, eat, leave seats, use phones
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In fact, in his [ ] "As You Like It" Shakespeare [ ] about different ages or stages in the life of a person and all the different [ ] we have to [ ] (that of a son or a daughter, that of an adult etc).