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1. Match the words in the left column to their correct definition in the right column

1. juggler a. A session in which performers practice for a public performance.
2. busker b. A professional who designs sequences of movements in dancing, particularly for ballets, films, television productions, and other stage performances.
3. rehearsal c. A film, play, or similar event that happens in the afternoon.
4. blockbuster d. A bonus song or musical composition that is performed before the end of a show because the audience has asked for it.
5. matinee e. A person who speaks without moving their lips, usually while using a puppet.
6. encore f. A person who throws and catches several objects continuously.
7. puppeteer g. Someone who performs by playing music or doing tricks in public places.
8. ventriloquist h. A book, film or show that is very popular and makes a lot of money.
9. choreographer i. Someone who uses puppets in performances.

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2. Choose the correct noun to complete each sentence

1. The spent hours creating the perfect dance routine for the show.

2. The kept the crowd entertained with his quick wit and clever jokes.

3. The made the dummy seem as if it was speaking.

4. The played a beautiful symphony.

5. My brother is a . Every day, he watches TV for hours.

6. The band’s success was a that quickly disappeared.

7. The most appreciated part of the event was when Mary started to sing. She really .

8. Before the play started, the director said " " to wish them good luck.

9. The performance was so good that it received from the audience.

10. After the final scene of the play, the actors came back on stage for .

3. Read the texts below and answer the questions

Text n°1

Yesterday, my family decided to watch a movie on TV. My brother, who is a couch potato, picked the movie. It was an old blockbuster when it first came out. The movie was made by a famous director and had many popular actors. But for some reason, it didn’t live up to our expectations. Maybe it didn’t age well, or maybe we just remembered it being better than it was. We all felt it was a bit of a damp squib. Even though the night wasn’t perfect, we still had fun together.

Text n°2

Last weekend, my friends and I attended a concert at our city’s open-air venue. The headliner was a popular local band. They are known for their energetic performances and catchy tunes. They had recently released a hit single that was playing on every radio station. As the band took the stage, we could sense a buzz of anticipation in the crowd. The band played a mix of new and old songs. Their set was full of memorable moments. The real showstopper was at the end when they played their hit song. The crowd erupted in cheers, singing along and clapping to the beat. That performance was something none of us will never forget.

1. A couch potato is ______.

2. The opposite of a blockbuster is ______.

3. In the text, damp squib means that _______.

4. In the text, live up to expectation means _____.

5. The headliner is the ______.

6. A hit single is ______.

7. A showstopper is _______.

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