Incredible Hollywood - Interactive Activities

Incredible Hollywood

Interactive Learning Activities

Vocabulary: Life Stages

Birth
Birth
Childhood
Childhood
Teenager
Teenager
Adulthood
Adulthood
Old age
Old age
Graduate
Graduate
Get a job
Get a job
Get married
Get married
Have children
Have children
Retire
Retire

Use the words and complete the sentences

Leonardo DiCaprio started acting in his .
Meryl Streep decided to become an actress after she from drama school.
Scarlett Johansson had her first big role as a .
Tom Hanks and his wife decided to many years ago.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and adopted several kids.
Morgan Freeman had a difficult but became a famous actor later.
Jennifer Lopez focused on her career during her .
Robert De Niro continues to act even in his .

Biographical Facts of Hollywood Stars

Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio was born in 1974 in Los Angeles. His childhood was spent in a creative environment, and he started acting at a young age. After he graduated from high school, he focused on his acting career. He became world-famous after starring in Titanic.

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt studied journalism in college and graduated before moving to Hollywood to become an actor. He gained recognition in the 1990s and later won an Oscar. He was married to Angelina Jolie, and together, they had children.

Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson became an actress during her childhood and got her first big role as a teenager in The Horse Whisperer. She later graduated from the Professional Children's School and pursued her acting career.

Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood started his career in his adulthood and became famous for Western movies. He later became a director and producer. Even in his old age, he continues to make films and contribute to Hollywood.

Answer the questions

Where was Leonardo DiCaprio born?

What was Scarlett Johansson's first big role?

What did Brad Pitt study in college?

What made Leonardo DiCaprio world-famous?

What type of movies made Clint Eastwood famous?

Amazing Stories of Hollywood Stars

Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford: From Carpenter to Star

Before Harrison Ford became a famous actor, he worked as a carpenter. One day, he was fixing a door in a studio when he met George Lucas. Later, Lucas gave him a role in Star Wars. This changed his life forever.

Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron: A Lucky Moment in a Bank

Charlize Theron moved to Los Angeles to become an actress. One day, she had a problem in a bank because they didn't want to cash her check. A talent agent saw her and liked her energy. He gave her his business card, and soon she got her first role in a movie.

Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt: From Waiter to Movie Star

Chris Pratt was a waiter in Hawaii and lived in a van. One day, a director met him and thought he was funny. The director gave him a small role in a movie. Later, Pratt became the star of Guardians of the Galaxy.

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe: From Factory Worker to Icon

Before she was famous, Marilyn Monroe worked in a factory during World War II. A photographer took her picture for a magazine, and people liked it. Soon, she became a model and later a famous actress.

Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone: Hard Times Before Success

Before Rocky made him famous, Sylvester Stallone had no money. He had to sell his dog for $50 because he could not buy food. Later, when he sold the Rocky script, he bought his dog back for $3,000.

Hollywood Stars Quiz!

Answer the following questions based on the text. Choose the correct answer!

What was Harrison Ford's job before becoming an actor?

Harrison Ford
A carpenter
Harrison Ford
A teacher
Harrison Ford
A doctor
Harrison Ford
A writer

Who did Harrison Ford meet in a studio that changed his life?

Harrison Ford
Marilyn Monroe
Harrison Ford
George Lucas
Harrison Ford
Chris Pratt
Harrison Ford
Sylvester Stallone

What did Charlize Theron do when she moved to Los Angeles?

Charlize Theron
Worked as a waiter
Charlize Theron
Tried to become an actress
Charlize Theron
Started a business
Charlize Theron
Became a photographer

How did Charlize Theron get her first role in a movie?

Charlize Theron
She met a director at a restaurant
Charlize Theron
She was discovered by a talent agent at a bank
Charlize Theron
She auditioned for a big role
Charlize Theron
She was hired as a model first

What was Chris Pratt's situation before he became famous?

Chris Pratt
He was already famous
Chris Pratt
He worked as a director
Chris Pratt
He lived in a van and worked as a waiter
Chris Pratt
He worked in a factory

What do all these stars have in common?

Stars
They were born famous
Stars
They had a tough start before becoming famous
Stars
They all worked as doctors
Stars
They are all singers

Past Simple Practice: Life Stages

When John a child, he playing football with his friends.
Last year, Sarah from university with a degree in history.
Tom to a new city when he 25 years old.
I my best friend since high school, but we last month.
When they married, they in a small apartment.
Emma her new job in 2019. She there for two years before she her career.
They their first car last summer. It a very exciting moment for them.
Michael studying history when he young, but now he it interesting.
Lisa a big party for her 18th birthday last year.

Open-ended questions

What did you do last weekend?

Where did you go on your last vacation?

Did you celebrate your last birthday? How?

Where did you live when you were a child?

What did you learn last year that you still remember?

Emma Watson's Interview

Listen carefully and complete the sentences with the missing words:

"I started filming when I was so , ."
"I'm an awful to be completely honest, no."
" for you and the whole cast"
"When I come to America, I always feel really , I hate my accent."
"Rupert bought an truck."

After watching the video, discuss these questions:

What did Emma Watson say about her early career?

What was the most surprising thing she shared?

If you could ask her one question, what would it be?

True or False?

Emma loves how her voice sounds in the movie recording.

True
False

The strangest Harry Potter brand merchandise was a magazine.

True
False

Emma and her co-stars attended the Queen's 80th anniversary.

True
False

When Emma visited America, she hated her accent.

True
False

Rupert Grint bought himself a travel truck.

True
False
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