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2 Listen and circle true or false. Track 09

1 There are two teams in the quiz final. true false

2 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was written by C. S. Lewis. true false

3 The first question is answered incorrectly by Jennifer. true false

4 The song Thriller wasn’t sung by Michael Jackson. true false

5 The Lego Movie was made in 2014. true false

6 The first round was won by Fillmore School. true false

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a b c

d e f

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3 Read and circle.

Holiday workshopsAre you bored during the holidays? Want to try something new? Why not attend one of our creative workshops? Day-long sessions in puppet theatre, jewellery making and film animation are available. Cost: £5.00 per workshop

School PlayThere will be an extra performance of the school play in full costume on Friday evening on stage in the school hall. If you would like to attend please reserve tickets online on the school website.

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1 When can you see the play?

a) on stage b) Friday evening c) tomorrow

2 Where can you get a ticket?

a) online b) in the school hall c) on stage

3 Which is false about the school play?

a) actors will wear school uniforms

b) a performance has been added

c) you can book tickets online

4 How long are the workshops?

a) one hour b) one day c) one week

5 Which workshop isn’t available?

a) origami b) jewellery making c) puppet theatre

6 The workshops are

a) boring

b) one week long

c) during the holidays

Shadow Puppets

Shadow puppets were first created in China over one thousand years ago. Eventually, they became popular in many countries, including Japan. The first shadow puppets (1) ________________ made of leather, but later paper (2) ________________ used. The paper was cut into detailed designs.

Traditionally, shadow puppets were (3) ________________ to perform plays that were usually accompanied by music. They were (4) ________________ to represent figures such as royalty, heroes and different animals. Sometimes, the performance (5) ________________ staged by many people. The people who operated the shadow

puppets could move many puppets at the same time, which was not an easy task.

Today, it’s easy for children to make their own shadow puppets and perform a play. When a shadow play is performed, there is no stage, only a white screen with a light behind it. Nowadays, the arms and legs of the puppets (6) ________________ moved with sticks, strings or even straws. They are so easy and fun to make, why not give it a try?

1 a) was b) wasn’t c) were

2 a) was b) were c) weren’t

3 a) use b) used c) used to

4 a) make b) making c) made

5 a) was b) were c) weren’t

6 a) is b) are c) were

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4 Read and circle.

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5 Read and complete with the past passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1 When _______________________ the first Star Wars film _______________________ (make)?

2 The Taj Majal _______________________ (build) over 300 years ago.

3 Yellow Submarine _______________________ (sing) by The Beatles.

4 When _______________________ Alice in Wonderland _______________________ (publish)?

5 The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel _______________________ (paint) by Michelangelo.

6 Who _______________________ Ode to Joy _______________________ (compose) by?

6 Write a magazine article about creative activities for pupils your age. You can use ideas from the pictures or write about a personal experience. Write about 80 words.

• Which creative activities have you

tried?

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• What are the most popular creative

activities at your school? Why?

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• Which creative clubs do you want

at your school?

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