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b) Match the words in
bold in the text with their
meanings:
amazing & impressive
,
something I like
,
be clear
,
shows
,
there
for a short time
,
be heard
.
b) Write sentences about ancient Greek
theatre using
used to/didn’t use to
.
1
it/be/very popular (
✓
)
It used to be very popular.
2
Women/perform (
✗
)
..........................................................................
3
They/perform in outdoor theatres. (
✓
)
..........................................................................
4
The actors/wear masks (
✓
)
..........................................................................
5
The actors/wear make-up (
✗
)
..........................................................................
AFFIRMATIVE
NEGATIVE
I/You/He, etc
used to go
to
musicals a lot as a child.
I/You/He, etc
didn’t use to go
to the opera.
INTERROGATIVE
SHORT ANSWERS
Did
I/you/he, etc
use to go
to
the cinema?
Yes
, I/you/he, etc
did
.
No
, I/you/he, etc
didn’t
.
We use
used to
or the past simple for past habits or
actions that happened regularly in the past but do not
happen now.
He
used to have/had
short hair.
BUT
He went to
the Opera yesterday.
(NOT: He used to go to the Opera yesterday.)
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5
Write two things you used to do when you
were 10 and two things you didn’t use to do.
When I was 10, I used to go to the cinema every week.
S
peaking &
W
riting
6
Make notes under the headings. Use them
to present the Chinese opera to the class.
ñ costumes ñ singing
ñ
actors
ñ
stage props/scenery
ñ
make-up
7
In three minutes write
three reasons why someone should attend a
Chinese opera. Tell another group or the class.
Think!
G
rammar
Used to
4
a) Read and find examples in the text.
ancient times, hanging, lantern, grand, start out, fiery,
ribbon, kaleidoscope, sharp, high-pitched, crowd,
gather, fall in love with, acrobatics, emotion,
gallop, whip, somersault, reveal, loyalty, bravery,
warrior, wild, cruelty
e
2
Check these words
2
a) Read the text again. For each
question (1-5), choose the
correct answer
A
,
B
,
C
or
D
.
1
When Chinese opera first started,
A
it didn’t have any lighting.
B
performances took place outside.
C
there was no stage or costumes.
D
it wasn’t very popular.
2
In the past, the actors wore costumes
that were
A
very simple.
B
only red, gold, and silver.
C
easy to see.
D
easy to wear.
3
The actors sang in a high-pitched
voice because they wanted to
A
help the audience hear.
B
follow tradition.
C
make the audience laugh.
D
attract more attention.
4
The audience mainly follow the story of a
Chinese opera through the singing and
A
a lot of props and scenery.
B
the colours on the characters’ costumes.
C
changes in the lighting.
D
the characters’ movement and make-up.
5
At the end, we learn that Iris was
A
planning to see the opera again.
B
surprised that she enjoyed the opera.
C
not interested in going to another opera.
D
unsure if her readers would enjoy Chinese opera.
3
Match the highlighted words in the text
with their descriptions (1-7).
1
The people who take part in the performance.
2
This rises at the beginning of the performance
and comes down at the end.
3
The actors & actresses wear these.
4
The objects or furniture used in a performance.
5
The performances take place on these.
6
The painted backgrounds that show where the
story takes place.
7
The use of lights to give different effects during
the show.
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