Fill in:
scatter
,
sew
,
step out
,
wind down
,
remind
, in the correct form.
1
After the performance, there was popcorn
............ all over the ground.
2
After a hard day's work, I like to have a hot
bath to ..................... and relax.
3
Many of the people in the circus ...............
their own costumes.
4
Can you ........................ me of the name of
that famous Chinese circus?
5
From the moment the clown ......................
onto the stage, the audience didn’t stop
laughing.
3
Choose the option that best explains the
idioms.
1
Bill's very excited that he's graduated, but once
he
comes back down to earth
he'll realise that
now it's time to get a job!
a
to begin dealing with boring everyday matters
b
to have a safe landing after a flight
2
At Disneyland every child's
dreams come to life
as they meet their favourite cartoon characters.
a
to wake up after a bad dream
b
to have a wonderful experience
3
You might think
living life on the road
sounds
adventurous, but it is actually exhausting.
a
to have no home; be homeless
b
to have a job that requires a lot of travel
4
Fill in:
mischievous
,
action-packed
,
nerve wracking
,
to life
.
5
Yes, it’s Bartnum & Baley’s world-famous circus.
• Laugh along with the
1)
...............................
clowns as they play their tricks on
each other… and on you!
• Hold your breath as you watch the
fire-eater cheat death and swallow
burning hot flames. It’s
2)
................
to watch, but ever-so exciting!
• And what circus would be
complete without the talented
flying trapeze artists? Their
thrilling,
3)
........................ show
will leave you speechless!
Come to the big top, the place
where dreams come
4)
................!
Multiple choice
Preparing for the task
a) Read the question and possible answers
below. Then read the first paragraph of the
text. Pay attention to the underlined
words/phrases.
What do we learn about Kitty’s family in the
first paragraph?
A
They are a famous circus family.
B
They are mostly tightrope walkers.
C
The circus has always been their life.
D
Her parents ran away to join the circus.
b) Which is the correct answer? How have
the underlined words/phrases helped you
decide?
1
Now read the rest of the text and for
questions 1-5 choose the correct answer
A, B, C or D.
1
Because the circus is quite small, the performers
A
often have too much work to do.
B
have to make all their own costumes.
C
help out in different areas.
D
learn each other’s circus skills.
2
What does Kitty say about travelling from place
to place?
A
It can be very tiring.
B
It can often be stressful.
C
It can be confusing and unclear at times.
D
It’s mostly fun and exciting.
3
In the fourth paragraph, Kitty focuses on
A
how she prepares for a show.
B
how the audience react.
C
how she tries to control her nerves.
D
her feelings about going on stage.
4
Overall, Kitty feels that her lifestyle is
A
more difficult than most.
B
tiring but satisfying.
C
dangerous but exciting.
D
an equal mixture of positives and negatives.
5
The purpose of the text is to
A
describe the different jobs in a circus.
B
give insight into how a circus operates.
C
describe what it’s like being in the circus.
D
compare a job in the circus to regular jobs.
2
5
1
a
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