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Why the Oscars still matter — Level A1 — person holding black video camera

Why the Oscars still matterCEFR A1

10 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Dialynn Dwyer - Syracuse U., Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Harry Shelton, Unsplash

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  • 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 movies
    awards
  • career — a person's long job life and work
  • fashion — the style of clothes and appearance
  • highlight — an important or popular part of an event
    highlights
  • meme — an image or joke shared online
    memes
  • viewer — a person who watches television or film
    viewers

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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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