A stage manager was present at a performance. He seemed to be highly pleased with it. When the performance was over he was asked whether it was the leading lady or the leading man whom he most applauded, „Neither the one nor the other, but the prompter1", replied the stage manager, „for it was him that I heard most during the performance''.
note: 1 .prompter-суфлер
21.Read the newspaper advertisements and invite your friend to see these films:
What's On?
„Take Care of Men" „Older Stronger Wiser", Mosfilm Studio a new film from Studio D., will
debut in March.
The comedy features a day from Through five intimate portraits, Older the life of a modem woman- a Stronger Wiser provides glimpses of what scholar and assistant director of a life was like for Black women in Canada leading scientific research centre, from the 1920s to the 1950s. Original mu-This day brings many unexpected, sic and songs for the film was composed sometimes funny, and instructive by Faith Nolan and performed by Sherry events. Shute.
(From „Moscow News") (From „Canadian Tribune")
22.Read and act short conversations:
1 .-What do you think of the play?
-It's one of the best comedies I have ever seen.
-But I prefer plays of another kind.
-Well, next time try to choose something better.
2.-Who is your favourite ballet-dancer?
-Oh, Ulanova, of course.
-But she doesn't dance any more.
-No, but I often see her in films or on TV.
3.-Did you enjoy the show?
-Yes, I did. The acting was very good. It was a splendid performance.
-Did you like the music in the play?
-Oh, yes. It made a great impression on me.
4.-It seems to me that theatre performances begin at seven in all theatres.
-It doesn't seem to me. Theatres differ from each other.
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5,-There are no tickets at the box-office. Why is it so difficult to get tickets for this performance?
-In my opinion the play is very popular, everybody wants to see it.
23.Read the text and speak about your visit to the theatre:
I'll never forget my first visit to the Bolshoi Theatre. It was ages ago, but it stands out in my memory quite vividly. My mother bought beforehand two
tickets for a matinee performance of the ballet „The Sleeping Beauty" by Tchaikovsky.
We came to the theatre long before the performance began. A sign at the entrance of the theatre read „House full". Many people were standing at the theatre asking if we had an extra ticket.
We left our coats in the cloak-room, bought a programme from the usher' to see what the cast was. I remember we were glad to see that Plisetskaya was dansing the main role.
At twelve sharp the lights went down and the performance began. I had never seen anything more wonderful. The scenery and the dancing were excellent. When the last curtain fell the house burst into applause. The dancers got many curtain calls and were presented with flowers. The performance was a great success with the public. This first visit to the Bolshoi Theatre is one of my brightest memories.
Note: 1 .usher - билетер
24.Read and speak about performances:
1 .You have been to a concert and enjoyed the performance very much. Who took part in the performance? What did you like best of all? 2-There are theatre(concert) bills in the streets of your town. What do they say? Do you know what play is being performed this week?
3.You are at a cinema box-office to buy a ticket. Many other people are standing there too. What do they say about the film they are going to see?
4.There is a fine show (a good play) at the theatre. Do members of your family
speak about getting rickets for this show? Do you think it is possible? Why (not)?
25.Read the dialogue and answer the question: „What is your opinion of this musician?"
Mr. Brown: Why don't you come to see us?
Mr. Smith: I'm very busy. You see, I'm a member of an orchestra and we perform every night.
Mr. Brown: Then you're free in the day-time, aren't you? Mr. Smith: Certainly not. We have rehearsals every morning.
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