EF L3 T2 Final Review pt 1: Edinburgh

EF L3 T2 Final Review pt 1

Edinburgh Film Festival

​Sept 1 I’m excited! My roommate, Chris, and I are on our flight to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the Edinburgh International Festival. It’s the biggest arts festival in the world and combines many separate festivals happening at the same time. I’m especially excited to see lots of indie art and films. There’s so much to do, and we only have three days! Sept 2 Chris and I arrived at our hotel in Edinburgh last night. After checking in, we had dinner and explored the city streets. It was really fascinating, but we went to bed soon after because we were so tired! Today we went to King’s Theater to watch some short plays that are part of the Fringe Festival. People here call it “The Fringe,” and it has an awesome variety of shows by all sorts of performing arts groups. A parade of actors greeted us as we walked down the street. They were waving colorful flags, one for each of the theater companies performing at the festival. It was a great way for us to start our festival experience. Christopher wanted to hear some bands at the Jazz and Blues Festival, so we did. We hope to see a good film later tonight.

Multiple Choice

During their first two days, what did the visitors find especially fascinating?

• the events on the city streets

• comedians and clowns

• the food festival

Multiple Choice

Why do the writer and his roommate think the Edinburgh Festival is so special?

• Famous musicians play during the Jazz and Blues Festival.

• The Edinburgh Festival happens during late summer each year.

• As the largest arts festival in the world, it includes many separate festivals.

Multiple Choice

 Where would you find a journal like this?

• in a newspaper from Edinburgh, Scotland

• in a notebook used to remember the trip

• in a book of short plays and stories

​September 3

I saw an awesome comedian today! He was so funny that I couldn’t stop laughing. I wish we had these kinds of events in my hometown. Christopher and I spent the afternoon walking along the river. There were painters on either side, working and displaying all kinds of art. Later, we went to the Foodies Festival for dinner and tried local Scottish foods. Most of it was delicious, although there were a few foods we didn’t dare try–like haggis!

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September 4

Today is the final day of the International Festival, but some of the smaller festivals will go on for a few more days. The plan is to watch some short plays in the amphitheater in the park after lunch. Then, later tonight, we’ll attend the closing ceremonies in the city center and watch the fireworks. I can’t believe the festival is almost over!

Multiple Choice

What happened on September 4?

• It was the end of the main festival, although smaller festivals continued.

• Short plays were acted on the main stage in Edinburgh Castle.

• There was a parade of actors from the Fringe Festival waving flags.

Multiple Choice

On September 4, the men attended plays at an amphitheater. What is this?

• a cinema multiplex showing 10 movies

• a building where sound is amplified

• an outdoor theater in the park

Multiple Choice

When the writer remarks, “I wish we had these kinds of events in my hometown,” what is he referring to?

• jazz and blues music

• shows like the funny comedian

• closing ceremonies

Multiple Choice

What did the men see as they walked on September 3?

• parades of bagpipe bands wearing flashy costumes

• athletes waving huge colorful flags

• artists painting and showing their work near the river