Writing PART 2 2

Entertainment and media

Read the story and answer the questions.
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1. Which paragraph deals with the background to the main events?

2. Which paragraph includes the main events of the story?

3. Which paragraph includes a conclusion?

4. Underline two examples of the past continuous, and two examples of the past perfect.

5. Put boxes around three words that are used to order the events in the story.

6. Circle examples of adjectives and adverbs that make the story more interesting and exciting.

My day as a film actor

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Last summer, a film company was making a film in my
town. I had always wanted to be in a film, so I applied to
be in a crowd scene. I was delighted when I was chosen!

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The day of the filming arrived. First, they gave us our
costumes. Next, someone did our make-up and hair.

I stood there nervously while I was waiting for my scene.

It had to be perfect! We practised 20 times. Finally, the director was happy and we filmed it.

C
Unfortunately, I didn’t become a film star, but I met some famous actors and I had a fantastic day!
Three months later, I was very proud to watch the film that I had made!

Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentences.

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1. I didn’t perform well because I didn’t learn / hadn’t learned all my words properly.

2. Daniel Radcliffe played / was playing Harry in all the Harry Potter films.

3. She first appeared / was appearing on TV as an actor, and later she was given her own chat show.

4. I suddenly lost my voice while I sang / was singing on stage.

5. My sister went to drama school because she had always wanted / was always wanting to be an actor.

6. I met some famous singers when I was working / had worked at a music festival.

7. The star refused to answer when the interviewer asked / was asking him about his personal life.

8. Some friends took me to see an exciting new band that they were hearing / had heard about.

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 Exam task
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
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Your story must begin with this sentence.

I saw the advert for a talent show and decided to apply.

Write your story in about 100 words.

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Exam tips
If you choose the story:
• Make sure your story begins with the sentence given in the instructions and it has a definite
ending.
• Try to use a variety of tenses and structures in your writing.

If you choose the article:

• Make sure you answer all of the questions in the notice when you write your article.
• Make sure your article has a clear introduction and ending.

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