Read the biographies and answer the 8 questions. (1 point each) CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. 1 Where did Spielberg study filming?

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. 2 What is Spielberg NOT scared of?

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. 3 Where did Nicole grow up?

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. 4 Where did Nicole study drama?

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. INSTRUCTIONS. Read the text and choose TRUE or FALSE. (4 questions, 1 point each) 1. Steven Spielberg was born in Phoenix.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. 2. Spielberg´s career started with the idea of flying saucers.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. 3. Nicole Kidman was born in Hawaii.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Steven Spielberg was born in Ohio, U.S.A. on December 18, 1946. He is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spielberg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He later moved to California and studied film in college. He began his career in the New Hollywood era, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. As a child he used to shoot short films about flying saucers. That´s how his career started. After directing television episodes and several minor films for Universal Studios, he became a household name for directing 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. The director of such scaryfilms as Poltergeist, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, used to be scared of just about everything. Today he is still scared of flying and taking elevators. Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Being born, she was given the Hawaiian name "Hōkūlani", meaning "heavenly star". Since child she has had lepidopterophobia, which is fear of butterflies. Kidman grew up in Sydney and attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls' High School. Because she wanted to be a ballerina, Nicole was enrolled in ballet at three and showed her natural talent for acting in her primary and high school years. She initially studied at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney, alongside Naomi Watts who had attended the same high school. She also attended the Australian Theatre for Young People. Here she took up drama, mime and performing in her teens, finding acting to be a refuge. 4. Kidman is afraid of flies.

Read the story. Which is the best title for it? (2 points) A) A wonderful day B) A day to remember C) A forest walk 1. It was a beautiful winter morning and everything was covered in snow. Karen and Fiona were walking slowly through the forest on their way to the frozen lake. They were both very excited because they loved skating. 2. When they reached the lake, the girls put on their skates and walked carefully onto the ice. “See! I told you it was safe!” Karen said to Fiona. “I don´t know.” Fiona said in a scared voice. “What if we fall through the ice?” “Don´t be silly!” Karen laughed loudly as she skated towards the middle of the lake. 3. Suddenly, Karen heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that the ice was breaking. “Fiona! Help!” Karen screamed in terror. Fiona skated quickly over to Karen, grabbed her hand, and pulled her to safety. 4. An hour later, the two friends were sitting in front of a roaring fire, sipping hot chocolate. Karen looked at Fiona and said softly, “You saved my life!” “That´s what´s friends are for,” Fiona replied and hugged her.

Read the story again then choose which paragraph answers the question. (5 points, 1 point each) 1. It was a beautiful winter morning and everything was covered in snow. Karen and Fiona were walking slowly through the forest on their way to the frozen lake. They were both very excited because they loved skating. 2. When they reached the lake, the girls put on their skates and walked carefully onto the ice. “See! I told you it was safe!” Karen said to Fiona. “I don´t know.” Fiona said in a scared voice. “What if we fall through the ice?” “Don´t be silly!” Karen laughed loudly as she skated towards the middle of the lake. 3. Suddenly, Karen heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that the ice was breaking. “Fiona! Help!” Karen screamed in terror. Fiona skated quickly over to Karen, grabbed her hand, and pulled her to safety. 4. An hour later, the two friends were sitting in front of a roaring fire, sipping hot chocolate. Karen looked at Fiona and said softly, “You saved my life!” “That´s what´s friends are for,” Fiona replied and hugged her. 1. When and where did the story happen?

1. It was a beautiful winter morning and everything was covered in snow. Karen and Fiona were walking slowly through the forest on their way to the frozen lake. They were both very excited because they loved skating. 2. When they reached the lake, the girls put on their skates and walked carefully onto the ice. “See! I told you it was safe!” Karen said to Fiona. “I don´t know.” Fiona said in a scared voice. “What if we fall through the ice?” “Don´t be silly!” Karen laughed loudly as she skated towards the middle of the lake. 3. Suddenly, Karen heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that the ice was breaking. “Fiona! Help!” Karen screamed in terror. Fiona skated quickly over to Karen, grabbed her hand, and pulled her to safety. 4. An hour later, the two friends were sitting in front of a roaring fire, sipping hot chocolate. Karen looked at Fiona and said softly, “You saved my life!” “That´s what´s friends are for,” Fiona replied and hugged her. 2. Who were the main characters?

1. It was a beautiful winter morning and everything was covered in snow. Karen and Fiona were walking slowly through the forest on their way to the frozen lake. They were both very excited because they loved skating. 2. When they reached the lake, the girls put on their skates and walked carefully onto the ice. “See! I told you it was safe!” Karen said to Fiona. “I don´t know.” Fiona said in a scared voice. “What if we fall through the ice?” “Don´t be silly!” Karen laughed loudly as she skated towards the middle of the lake. 3. Suddenly, Karen heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that the ice was breaking. “Fiona! Help!” Karen screamed in terror. Fiona skated quickly over to Karen, grabbed her hand, and pulled her to safety. 4. An hour later, the two friends were sitting in front of a roaring fire, sipping hot chocolate. Karen looked at Fiona and said softly, “You saved my life!” “That´s what´s friends are for,” Fiona replied and hugged her. 3. What was the climax event?

1. It was a beautiful winter morning and everything was covered in snow. Karen and Fiona were walking slowly through the forest on their way to the frozen lake. They were both very excited because they loved skating. 2. When they reached the lake, the girls put on their skates and walked carefully onto the ice. “See! I told you it was safe!” Karen said to Fiona. “I don´t know.” Fiona said in a scared voice. “What if we fall through the ice?” “Don´t be silly!” Karen laughed loudly as she skated towards the middle of the lake. 3. Suddenly, Karen heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that the ice was breaking. “Fiona! Help!” Karen screamed in terror. Fiona skated quickly over to Karen, grabbed her hand, and pulled her to safety. 4. An hour later, the two friends were sitting in front of a roaring fire, sipping hot chocolate. Karen looked at Fiona and said softly, “You saved my life!” “That´s what´s friends are for,” Fiona replied and hugged her. 4. What did the girls do at the lake?

1. It was a beautiful winter morning and everything was covered in snow. Karen and Fiona were walking slowly through the forest on their way to the frozen lake. They were both very excited because they loved skating. 2. When they reached the lake, the girls put on their skates and walked carefully onto the ice. “See! I told you it was safe!” Karen said to Fiona. “I don´t know.” Fiona said in a scared voice. “What if we fall through the ice?” “Don´t be silly!” Karen laughed loudly as she skated towards the middle of the lake. 3. Suddenly, Karen heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that the ice was breaking. “Fiona! Help!” Karen screamed in terror. Fiona skated quickly over to Karen, grabbed her hand, and pulled her to safety. 4. An hour later, the two friends were sitting in front of a roaring fire, sipping hot chocolate. Karen looked at Fiona and said softly, “You saved my life!” “That´s what´s friends are for,” Fiona replied and hugged her. 5. How did the story end?