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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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69 words
- The Oscars are a big movie awards show.
- Many people used to watch the Oscars.
- Fewer people watch the show on television now.
- Winning an Oscar can help a career.
- Small films can get wide attention from awards.
- Some viewers focus on fashion and red carpet.
- Others watch highlights and memes after the show.
- Many people now watch movies at home.
- The Oscars are changing to reach new viewers.
Difficult words
- award — a prize given for good work in moviesawards
- career — a person's long job life and work
- fashion — the style of clothes and appearance
- highlight — an important or popular part of an eventhighlights
- meme — an image or joke shared onlinememes
- viewer — a person who watches television or filmviewers
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Discussion questions
- Do you watch the Oscars?
- Do you watch movies at home or in a cinema?
- Do you like to see red carpet fashion?
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