Стр.54 Unit 4 Экранные истории ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 7 класс
Culture … India
There are 22 official languages in India.
From Britain to Bollywood!
Last year, the British student Surina Koura won a television game show, and her prize was a part in a Bollywood film. Here, she tells us about her experiences…
Why did you decide to participate in the game show?
Well, I love Bollywood films! I always went to see them when I was a child.
How did you feel when you discovered that you were the winner?
It was absolutely fantastic. It felt like winning the lottery!
Where did you go to make the film?
I went to Mumbai – that’s the modern name for Bombay. The film industry is really important there.
Did you meet any famous actors?
Yes, I did. I met a lot of great Indian actors, including Aishwarya Rai.
Did you speak English in the film?
No, I didn’t. I spoke Hindi. But I only had a small part, so I didn’t say much!
What did you enjoy most about your experience?
I loved visiting the country. I saw the Taj Mahal, and I rode on an elephant!
Did you know …?
India’s film industry is called Bollywood from the words Bombay + Hollywood.
Bollywood makes about 1000 films every year – that’s more than Hollywood!
Bollywood films are usually love stories, comedies or action films.
- 1 (42) Read and listen. What did Surina win?
- 2 Read the article again and answer the questions.
1 Why is India’s film industry called Bollywood?
2 Do they make more films in Hollywood or Bollywood?
3 What kind of films do they usually make in Bollywood?
4 Where did Surina go to make the film?
5 Who is Aishwarya Rai?
6 What did Surina do during her visit to India? - 3 Your voice Answer the questions about your country.
1 Who are the famous actors?
2 Are there any famous directors?
3 Can you watch foreign films at the cinema or on TV?
4 Do you ever watch films with subtitles?
- Surina won a part in a Bollywood film.
- India’s film industry is called Bollywood because the word comes from Bombay + Hollywood.
- They make more films in Bollywood.
- They usually make love stories, comedies or action films.
- Surina went to Mumbai to make the film.
- Aishwarya Rai is a famous Indian actor.
- During her visit to India, Surina saw the Taj Mahal and rode on an elephant.
Your voice:
- In my country, some famous actors are …
- Yes, there are some famous directors in my country.
- Yes, I can watch foreign films at the cinema and on TV.
- Yes, I sometimes watch films with subtitles.
