👩‍🏫 For the Teacher

1. Run this reading activity in 8 minutes with your class.

2. Check answers together using the evidence boxes after students finish.

👧 For the Learner

1. Read the short story about the oldest film festival first.

2. Answer the 8 questions below and check your evidence boxes.

a big fun event with movies or music.

the group of people watching the show.

to choose your favourite thing or film.

formal or approved by leaders.

happening every year.

Question 1 Easy • True or False

____ True ____ False

Question 2 Easy • True or False

____ True ____ False

Question 3 Easy • Multiple Choice

____ a. In a big cinema ____ b. At a school ____ c. At a hotel in Venice

Question 4 Medium • Multiple Choice

____ a. They voted for the films ____ b. They made movies ____ c. They sold tickets

Question 5 Medium • Fill in the blank

In 1932, there were no ____ prizes.

Question 6 Medium • True or False

____ True ____ False

Question 7 Hard • Multiple Choice

____ a. Because it was in a hotel ____ b. Because there were no official prizes ____ c. Because it was in August

Question 8 Hard • Fill in the blank

From 1935, the festival became a ____ event.