3 READING &

LISTENING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 3 4 Find words and phrases in the text to
match the definitions 1–6.
1 Work in pairs and discuss. Would you like to spend a weekend
1 clear understanding of a situation
learning about a writer and his/her work? Why/Why not?
2 a small group of knowledgeable people
2 Read the leaflet about a Shakespeare weekend 3 people who give money to help others
and answer the questions. 4 wear clothes and see what they look like
1 How many days does the Shakespeare weekend last? 5 objects used in a play or film
2 What is included in the weekend? 6 finish
3 Would you like to attend this weekend?
5 Work in pairs and discuss.
3 Read the leaflet again and answer the questions. 1 What are you plans for the summer?
1 Where did Shakespeare grow up? 2 Do you like to travel or take short trips
2 Which days have question-and-answer sessions? in the summer holidays?
3 In which session can you act?
4 When can you talk to some of the best actors?
6 3.1 Listen to two friends, Henry
and Liz, talking about their plans for the
5 Who will give a talk and hold a debate about Shakespeare in summer. Are the sentences true (T) or
the final session? false (F)? Correct the false sentences.
1 Henry and Liz are already at university.
A Shakespearian Weekend 2 Liz is planning to work in a theatre.
3 Henry is travelling alone around Asia.
Join us for a weekend of Shakespeare’s 4 Liz is going to work in her uncle’s
plays, poems and sonnets, along with restaurant.
workshops and lectures on his life and work.
5 Henry flies back on the 13th June.
Friday 6th August 6 Liz will try to get Henry some theatre
Morning session – we start this weekend of
tickets.
Shakespeare with a lecture on the life of the
playwright, from his childhood in Stratford- 7 The words and phrases in the box are from
upon-Avon to his life in London and what is known of his the recording. Complete the sentences
productions. This will give a wonderful insight into this man’s life. with the words/phrases in the box.
Afternoon session – join a panel of experts who will present a
range of views on what the plays might really mean and how gap year cash be back couple
many of the plots are relevant to modern-day life. There will be the performances look forward to
opportunity to ask questions and debate the opinions of the panel.
1 I’m not going straight to university aer
Saturday 7th August I finish school. I’m taking a
Morning session – Listen to a lecture on the life of Shakespeare. and want to travel.
Professor Helen Smithson will speak about how Shakespeare 2 They don’t take credit cards in that hotel
grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon before moving to London and so you have to pay .
the development of his work. Then we hear about the influence
of his benefactors, who helped him to produce the plays and 3 What time will Henry
sonnets that are so loved today. ? I want to talk
Afternoon session – A workshop that looks at characters in the to him.
major Shakespearian plays. There’s also the opportunity to 4 I have a of tickets
interpret these in some acting classes. There will be lots of for the show. One for you and one for me.
feedback and discussion afterwards.
5 There are two on
Sunday 8th August Saturdays, at 3p.m. and 6p.m.
Morning session – Meet and talk to some of the UK’s top 6 I always going on a
Shakespearian actors and see how they prepare and perform trip, especially if it’s far away.
roles. There’s also the chance to try on some of the costumes the
actors use and see some props used on stage. 8 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss.
Afternoon session – A talk given by actors, leading authorities and 1 Do students oen take a gap year before
experts on Shakespeare. This informative session is a great way
to round off the weekend with some interesting debates about
they go to university in your country?
what Shakespeare means to different people. 2 Do you think it’s a good idea to take a
gap year? Why/Why not?
The weekend includes a copy of the complete works of
Shakespeare, food and accommodation in the university 3 What would you do if you went on a
student accommodation. gap year?

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