A Trip to the Stratford Theater
Vocabulary (make sure you know these words):
- stalls [stɔːlz] - места в партере;
- to be famous for - быть известным (чем-либо);
- birthplace [ʹbɜ:θpleıs] - место рождения.
Task 1. Listen to the dialogue "A Trip to the Stratford Theater", and complete it.
Ben: Well, Alice, did you enjoy the play?
Alice: ... .
Ben: I think it was wonderful. I like Shakespeare's plays. I've always wanted to see "Romeo and Juliet" in Stratford.
Alice: ... ?
Ben: Oh, yes. The actors were really good, especially the actress playing Juliet.
Alice: How did you like the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre? It's the biggest I've ever seen.
Ben: Yes. it's huge. I'm glad our seats were ... .
Alice: Now I understand why we have come to Stratford all the way from London. I enjoyed every minute of the play.
Ben: So ... I. Just wait, tomorrow we are going to visit the house in Henley Street.
Alice: ... ?
Ben: Don't you know? It's ... .
Alice: Really? Did Shakespeare live all his life in the same house?
Ben: Not quite. ... .
Alice: I didn't know that. Did Shakespeare have a large family?
Ben: ... .
Alice: I'd like to know more about William Shakespeare and see all his plays in the theatre.
Task 2. Act out the dialogue with a partner.