Reading comprehension

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English
Grades
7
Language
ENG
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Read the text carefully. John Smith is a an American actor. He was born in 1967 in New Hampshire. His real name was John Kosnitzky. When he was 6 years old, his parents separated, so John grew up with his mother. After a few years his mother got married and John got two stepbrothers. He didn't get on well with his stepfather. As an adolescent he moved to Miami. His first job was a waiter in the local restaurants. Gradually, he started acting in the local theatres, where he played some minor roles.John attended many auditions and he was often heartbroken. He even thought about giving up acting. In 2012 he went to the audition for Avengers. He got a minor role in it. He was in the seventh heaven. He was overexcited about it. The film was an immense success. It was a blockbuster.He met his wife on the set. She was a make up artist. They instantly started dating and got married in 2016. They have twins - James and Emma. He always points out that his family is his greatest achievement. Still, he doesn't have huge expectations from his children. He only wants them to be happy and selfconfident. Decide if the following sentences are true or false.John Smith wasn't his real name. True False Decide if the following sentences true or false.He didn't have any siblings. True False Decide if the following sentences true or false.He was a teenager when he moved to Miami. True False Decide if the following sentences true or false.His wife is an actor, too. True False Decide if the following sentences true or false.John and his wife have two children True False Fill in the sentences with the appropriate word from the brackets. (adolescents, overexcited, achievement, blockbuster, roll). The film was a real blockbuster. It broke all records.John and Mary got a baby. They were overexcited.All adolescents change their moods easily.My greatest achievement is my family.Parents hate it when their children roll their eyes. Match the words from the first column to its synonym in the second column. underage minor emotional sentimental heartbroken depressed boy fellow happy cheerful Write the appropriate word next to its paraphrase. Find the word in the text. People who no longer live together are separated.Your mother's new husband is your stepfather.Something is huge or immense.If you believe in yourself, you are selfconfident. Decide if the following sentences are true or false.John Smith became famous instantly. True False Decide if the following sentences are true or false.He loves his job most of all. True False

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