Англиискии для вас Новый курс XXI века

Exercise 21. Give extensive answers to these questions.

3. 
   What theatrical (ballet) performances would you advise a foreign colleague to see in Moscow? 2. What is your favourite drama theatre? 3. Who is your favourite Russian (British) playwright? 4. What would you rather see: a drama or an opera? 5. Who is your favourite actor (actress, ballet-dancer, singer)?
   

Exercise 22. Debate these problems. Give your arguments “for” and “against.”
The argument: key sentences.

4. 
   It was difficult for Shirley to get the main role in a show as she had no influential¹⁰⁹ friends. Talent alone is not enough to become a well-known actress in a capitalist country.
   
5. 
   It was quite by chance** that Shirley got the main role. She might have been a chorus girl for many years.
   
6. 
   Shirley's success in "The Pajama Game” meant nothing. She might again become a chorus girl after “The Pajama Game” stopped running.
   

The counter-argument: key sentences.

1. 
   Any talented girl can become a famous actress. No help is needed if you have a talent.
   
2. 
   If Caro) had not broken her ankle, Shirley might have got the main part in another show because she was really talented.
   
3. 
   Nothing succeeds like success. After her success in "The Pajama Game” Shirley became famous and well-known producers invited her to play in their shows and films.
   

Exercise 23. Speak on these topics.
1. Moscow theatres. 2. The British (American) drama of today. 3. The the­atre 1 like best. 4. My favourite actor (actress).
LESSON TWELVE
Conversations: A. Booking Seats for the Theatre. B. Talk about Theatre. C. The British Theatre is Dying.
Learn this speech pattern
I. As far as I know it was a great success. Насколько я знаю, он (спек­такль) имел большой успех.