Starlight 11 Module 3 Focus on RNE

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Ballet was initially performed in Russia to entertain the Imperial Court, but it wasn’t long before it was made accessible to the public. By 1800, Russian dancers were having a profound effect upon Western ballet, A) ___.

• which were performed by Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe

• which she helped create with choreographer Michel Fokine

• where Italian and French performers had previously dominated

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Western ballet-goers really fell in love with Russian ballet through the Ballet Russes, founded by Sergei Diaghilev in 1909. The dance company was located in Paris B) ___ . Some of the dancers achieved world-renown and are still talked about today. Anna Pavlova was, in her day, the world’s most famous ballerina and the first, in fact, to tour the world.

• but many of the dancers came from St Petersburg

• but is the least known dance style

• but also because he made the world of ballet seem so glamorous

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Anna Pavlova was, in her day, the world’s most famous ballerina and the first, in fact, to tour the world. She is best-known for the Dying Swan solo performance, C) ____. Rudolf Nureyev was another Russian dancer to have a huge effect on

• which were performed by Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe

• which she helped create with choreographer Michel Fokine

• who was responsible for three world-renowned ballets

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Rudolf Nureyev was another Russian dancer to have a huge effect on ballet, not only because of his amazing dance skills, D) ____.

• but many of the dancers came from St Petersburg

• but is the least known dance style

• but also because he made the world of ballet seem so glamorous

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The dancers are not the only attraction in ballet. Traditionally, ballet has always been accompanied by classical music, which has allowed Russian composers to contribute to the national art. An especially prominent figure in the world of Russian ballet was Tchaikovsky, E) ____ .

• which were performed by Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe

• which she helped create with choreographer Michel Fokine

• who was responsible for three world-renowned ballets

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His most famous ballet is Swan Lake, followed by The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty. Many other composers have also contributed to Russian ballet, such as Stravinsky, composer of three ballets between 1910 and 1913 F) ____ .

Ballet is recognised as a national treasure of Russia, and today many people still enjoy attending performances. Russian ballet companies like the Bolshoi Ballet continue to tour the world with spectacular performances.

• which were performed by Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe

• which she helped create with choreographer Michel Fokine

• where Italian and French performers had previously dominated

Read the texts given below. If necessary, transform the words written in capital letters at the end of each line marked by numbers 7-13 to make them match grammatically with the contents of the texts. Complete the gaps with transformed words.

It was the day of Jane’s 16th birthday but her best friend, Lila, still 7) (a)   ( NOT COME) up with something special to do for the occasion.

Read the texts given below. If necessary, transform the words written in capital letters at the end of each line marked by numbers 7-13 to make them match grammatically with the contents of the texts. Complete the gaps with transformed words.

She thought and thought, and then it came to her. “I 8) (a)   (BOOK) a table at ChiChi’s Restaurant and invite a few of our very special friends.”

Read the texts given below. If necessary, transform the words written in capital letters at the end of each line marked by numbers 7-13 to make them match grammatically with the contents of the texts. Complete the gaps with transformed words.

She called the people she wanted to invite and everybody said they would come. There was a problem though. Lila couldn’t find Jane. Around 2 pm, she finally found her. She said to her, “Where have you been? I 9) (a)   (LOOK) for you all day.”

Read the texts given below. If necessary, transform the words written in capital letters at the end of each line marked by numbers 7-13 to make them match grammatically with the contents of the texts. Complete the gaps with transformed words.

Jane said, “Oh, I’ve had an amazing day. My parents took me for a birthday lunch at this great restaurant called ChiChi’s!” Lila’s heart 10) (a)   (SINK) .