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English 13 Public

Reading comprehension & Culture

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In the 1930s, how did the people know the result before the ceremony?

The results always appeared in the newspapers before the ceremony/ The results were given to the newspaper before the ceremony.

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When did the first Oscar ceremony take place in Hollywood?

The first ceremony took place/ happened in 1929.

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Whose uncle looked like the price that was awarded to the winner?

The director of the Academy uncle’s uncle looked like the prize.

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Who vote for the winners?

The (6000) members of the Academy vote for the winners.

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What are the most important categories of the Oscars Award?

The most important categories are Best film, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Actor

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What do the men often wear to the Oscars?

They usually come in a dinner jacket or a suit.

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How much do female stars usually spend on their outfits for the ceremony?

They usually don’t spend anything because they get the dresses for free.

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Why are the acceptance speeches often boring?

They are often boring because the winner usually thanks a long list of people.

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Find a word in the text which means: the decision or score at the end of the competition (6 letters)

result

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Find a word in the text which means: a very formal public event (8 letters)

ceremony

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Find a word in the text which means: a formal talk that you give in public (6 letters)

speech

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Find a word in the text which means: something that the winner of the competition receives (5 letters)

prize

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Find a word in the text which means: somebody who comes first in a competition (6 letters)

winner

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