Question VI: Read the passage and answer the questions

The Academy Awards, commonly known as The Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called The Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners.

The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 13½ inches high and weighs 8½ pounds. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on the reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929.

1. When were The Oscars first organized?

A. In 1929                             B. In 1930                 C. 1931                      D. 1932

2. What are the awards named after?

A. a film                                 B. a golden statuette C. a knight                 D. a sword

3. Who designed The Oscar statuette?

A. Cedric Gibbons               B. George Stanley    C. Emil Jannings      D. Oscar

4. Who received the first Oscar statuette?

A. Cedric Gibbons               B. George Stanley    C. Emil Jannings      D. Oscar

III. Read the text and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements.

   The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called the Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners. The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 34 cm high and weighs 3.85 kilos. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929. The most important Oscar is the “Best Picture” prize, which is given to the best film. Two other important awards are “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” in a leading role. There are a lot of other prizes too, such as “Best Director”, “Best Supporting Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Costume Design”, etc.

17. The Oscars……………………..

   A. weren’t organized until May 16, 1929.

   B. are also known the Academy Awards.

   C. are the world’s most well- known film awards.

   D. All are correct

18. The Oscar statuette ……………..

   A. looks like gold.

   B. has a shape of a crusader.

   C. was designed by two men.

   D. consists of a knight, a reel of film and a sword.

19. …………received the first Oscar prize.

   A. Cedric Gibbons

   B. George Stanley

   C. Emil Jannings

   D. The Academy

20. There is only one prize that is the most important.

   A. True      B. False

Read and decide T (true)/ F (false) for each statement. The Academy Awards, commonly known as The Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called The Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners.The Oscar statuette is specially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 13½ inches high and weighs 8½ pounds. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929. The most important Oscar is the ‘Best Picture’ prize, which is given to the best film. Two other important awards are ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actress’ in a leading role. There are lots of other prizes too, such as ‘Best Director’, ‘Best Supporting Actor’ and ‘Best Supporting Actress’, ‘Best Costume Design’, ‘Best Film Editing’, etc

 1.they were first organised in 1939 T-F

2. They are called The Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners T- F

3.Cedric Gibbons designed the Oscar statuette. T-F

4.Emil Jannings received the first Oscar statuette. T-F

5.the Best Picture prize is the prize for the best actress. T- F

  The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called the Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners. The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 34 cm high and weighs 3.85 kilos. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929. The most important Oscar is the “Best Picture” prize, which is given to the best film. Two other important awards are “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” in a leading role. There are a lot of other prizes too, such as “Best Director”, “Best Supporting Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Costume Design”, etc.

17. The Oscars……………………..

   A. weren’t organized until May 16, 1929.

   B. are also known the Academy Awards.

   C. are the world’s most well- known film awards.

   D. All are correct

18. The Oscar statuette ……………..

   A. looks like gold.

   B. has a shape of a crusader.

   C. was designed by two men.

   D. consists of a knight, a reel of film and a sword.

19. …………received the first Oscar prize.

   A. Cedric Gibbons

   B. George Stanley

   C. Emil Jannings

   D. The Academy

20. There is only one prize that is the most important.

   A. True      B. False

The Academy Awards , Commontly known as The Oscars , are the most famous film
awards in the world . They have been held since 1929 . They are called The Oscars after
the golden statuette awarded to the winners.
The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit . It is 13½ inches
high and weighs 8½ pounds . The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and
sculpted by George Stanley . It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword , standing on the
reel of film . The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16 , 1929.
Questions :

1. What are the awards named after ?
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………

Read the text and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements.

   The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called the Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners. The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 34 cm high and weighs 3.85 kilos. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929. The most important Oscar is the “Best Picture” prize, which is given to the best film. Two other important awards are “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” in a leading role. There are a lot of other prizes too, such as “Best Director”, “Best Supporting Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Costume Design”, etc.

Question: The Oscars……………………..

A. weren’t organized until May 16, 1929.

B. are also known the Academy Awards.

C. are the world’s most well- known film awards.

D. All are correct

Read the text and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements.

   The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called the Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners. The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 34 cm high and weighs 3.85 kilos. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929. The most important Oscar is the “Best Picture” prize, which is given to the best film. Two other important awards are “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” in a leading role. There are a lot of other prizes too, such as “Best Director”, “Best Supporting Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Costume Design”, etc.

Question: There is only one prize that is the most important.

A. True

B. False

Read the text and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements.

   The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called the Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners. The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 34 cm high and weighs 3.85 kilos. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929. The most important Oscar is the “Best Picture” prize, which is given to the best film. Two other important awards are “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” in a leading role. There are a lot of other prizes too, such as “Best Director”, “Best Supporting Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Costume Design”, etc.

Question: The Oscar statuette ……………………..

A. looks like gold.

B. has a shape of a crusader.

C. was designed by two men.

D. consists of a knight, a reel of film and a sword.

Read the text and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements.

   The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called the Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners. The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 34 cm high and weighs 3.85 kilos. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929. The most important Oscar is the “Best Picture” prize, which is given to the best film. Two other important awards are “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” in a leading role. There are a lot of other prizes too, such as “Best Director”, “Best Supporting Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Costume Design”, etc.

Question:…………received the first Oscar prize.

A. Cedric Gibbons

B. George Stanley

C. Emil Jannings

D. The Academy