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
