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The following true story captured our hearts. It happened several years ago in the Paris opera house. A famous singer had been contracted to sing, and ticket sales were booming. In fact, the night of the concert found the house packed and every ticket sold. A feeling of anticipation and excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your enthusiastic support. I am afraid that due to illness, the man whom you've all come to hear will not be performing tonight. However, we have found a suitable substitute we hope will provide you with comparable entertainment." The crowd groaned in disappointment and failed to hear the announcer mention the standin's name. The environment turned from excitement to frustration. The stand-in performer gave the performance everything he had. When he had finished, there was nothing but an uncomfortable silence. No one applauded. Suddenly, from the balcony, a little boy stood up and shouted, "Daddy, I think you are wonderful!" The crowd broke into thunderous applause. We all need people in our Lives who are willing to stand up once in a while and say, "I think you are wonderful.'' I. The following statements are, according to the text, True; False or not stated so we Don't know. Write the appropriate letter (T, F, D) after each line. 1. A famous singer was about to sing in Paris. 2. He wanted to perform free. 3. The tickets were very expensive. 4. People had to stand in long queues for tickets. 5. The opera house was full of people. 6. People thought that it was an everyday performance. 7. Unfortunately, the famous singer cought a cold and couldn't sing. 8. The audience wasn't happy about the news. 9. At the end of the performance everybody was clapping. 10. In the end the crowd stood up and clapped. II. Solve the crossword puzzle.
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III. Grammar exercise. Put a comma into the sentences where it's necessary. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. This story which captured our hearts happened several years ago. The Paris opera house where the singer was to be heard is famous for its performances. People who wanted to hear the famous singer rushed to buy tickets. All the tickets which were very expensive were sold. Ladies who were without their husbands were talking about their enthusiasm. Concerts that are held in this opera house are always expected with great anticipation. The substitute who had a wonderful voice gave his performance. The crowd which was silent at first broke into applause.

IV. In the following text some words are missing. Read the text carefully and decide on the missing words. (Only one word in each place!) This story took (1) ...................... many Years (2) ...................... in Paris. A well-(3) ...................... singer signed a (4) ...................... to sing in the opera house. Tickets (5) ...................... sold very fast. On the night (6) ...................... the concert the house was (7) ...................... of people who were waiting for (8) ...................... performance (9) ...................... anticipation. The manager went on the (10) ...................... and announced (11) ...................... the famous singer couldn't perform that night (12) ...................... to illness. However, he introduced a (13) ...................... who was supposed (14) ...................... be suitable. The crowd ...................... disappointed and at the (16) ...................... of the program there was nothing (17) (15) ...................... silence. (18) ...................... people applauded. All of a (19) ...................... , a little boy shouted with delight to his father (20) ..................... the balcony. This touched the crowd and (21) ...................... all broke into (22) ...................... . V. Discussion points. 1. Imagine you are a reporter. Write an article to make a report about this extraordinary evening. 2. What makes a theatre actor good or bad? Collect some adjectives to support your idea.