Reading Comprehension - The Golestan Palace in Tehran

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension - The Golestan Palace in Tehran

 

Resources:

UNESCO “Nomination of Golestan Palace For Inscription on the world heritage list”

 

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Interview with a celebrity

Grammar - English Language

Fill in the gap with a suitable word of the following interview. 

 

Instructions:
Complete the interview with the correct verb tense (Present Simple or Present Continuous) or a suitable missing word.

Interviewer: Hello everyone, and welcome to our show! Today we’re joined by the super talented Bruno Mars. Welcome, Bruno!
Bruno Mars: Hey! Thanks for [1] ______. I’m excited to be here.

1. Interviewer: How [2] ______ you [3] ______ today?
Bruno Mars: I’m doing great! I’m just [4] ______ after a long week in the studio.

2. Interviewer: [5] ______ you [6] ______ new songs right now?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I [7] ______. I’m working on some funky tracks with my band.

3. Interviewer: What kind of music do you usually [8] ______?
Bruno Mars: I usually make pop and funk music, but I also [9] ______ R&B.

4. Interviewer: [10] ______ you [11] ______ this year?
Bruno Mars: Not yet, but we [12] ______ a big tour for next summer.

5. Interviewer: How often do you [13] ______ with your band?
Bruno Mars: We practise almost every day when we’re preparing for a concert.

6. Interviewer: Who [14] ______ the lyrics for your songs?
Bruno Mars: I do! But sometimes I write together with my bandmates.

7. Interviewer: Do you [15] ______ any instruments?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I play the guitar, drums, and piano.

8. Interviewer: [16] ______ you [17] ______ any new instruments these days?
Bruno Mars: I’m trying to learn the trumpet — it’s harder than I [18] ______!

9. Interviewer: What’s your favourite song that you’ve [19] ______?
Bruno Mars: Probably “Treasure” — it always makes people smile.

10. Interviewer: Are you [20] ______ at any festivals this year?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I’m performing at Coachella and a few others.

11. Interviewer: What do you do when you’re not [21] ______ music?
Bruno Mars: I spend time with my family, play basketball, and watch movies.

12. Interviewer: Do you [22] ______ nervous before going on stage?
Bruno Mars: Always! But once I start singing, the nerves [23] ______.

13. Interviewer: [24] ______ you [25] ______ any love songs at the moment?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I am. Love songs are my favourite — they never get old!

14. Interviewer: How many hours a day [26] ______ you [27] ______ in the studio?
Bruno Mars: About six or seven hours. Time [28] ______ when I’m making music.

15. Interviewer: Who [29] ______ you the most as an artist?
Bruno Mars: Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Prince — they’re legends.

16. Interviewer: Are you [30] ______ to collaborate with anyone soon?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I’m talking to Anderson .Paak about a new Silk Sonic project.

17. Interviewer: Do you [31] ______ travelling for concerts?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I love meeting fans all over the world.

18. Interviewer: How do you [32] ______ after a show?
Bruno Mars: I hang out with the band, eat good food, and listen to old records.

19. Interviewer: What advice [33] ______ you [34] ______ to young musicians?
Bruno Mars: Work hard, stay humble, and keep practising every day.

20. Interviewer: Thank you, Bruno, for [35] ______ us today!
Bruno Mars: Thank you! It’s been a pleasure. See you on tour!

Answer key

  1. having
  2. are
  3. doing
  4. relaxing
  5. Are
  6. recording
  7. am
  8. make
  9. love
  10. Are
  11. touring
  12. are planning
  13. practise
  14. writes
  15. play
  16. Are
  17. learning
  18. expected
  19. written
  20. performing
  21. making
  22. get
  23. disappear
  24. Are
  25. writing
  26. do
  27. work
  28. flies
  29. inspires
  30. planning
  31. enjoy
  32. relax
  33. would
  34. give
  35. joining

PET - Essential Words

English Grammar

a. Verbs

  1. Achieve (your dream) – To successfully reach a goal or dream.
  2. Arrange – To organize or plan something.
  3. Attend (a concert) – To be present at an event, like a concert.
  4. Available – Ready for use or accessible.
  5. Avoid – To stay away from something or prevent it from happening.
  6. Deal with – To handle or manage a situation, issue, or problem.
  7. Display – To show or exhibit something.
  8. Encourage – To give support, confidence, or motivation.
  9. Fail – To be unsuccessful or not achieve a goal.
  10. Find out – To discover or learn information.
  11. Had better – Used to give advice or a strong recommendation.
  12. Hire – Rent – "Hire" means to employ someone; "Rent" means to pay for temporary use of something.
  13. Hold – To grasp or carry something in your hands.
  14. Hold up (a queue) – To delay or slow down a line of people.
  15. Is refunded – Money is returned after a purchase or payment.
  16. Prevents him from + "ing" – Stops or avoids someone from doing something.
  17. Reach a place – To arrive at a specific location.
  18. Request – To ask formally for something.
  19. Review (a film / a book) – To give an opinion or evaluation of a movie or book.
  20. Run a business – To manage or operate a company.
  21. Spoil – To ruin or damage something.
  22. Fancy – To like or desire something (British English); can also mean "elegant" (adjective).

b. Nouns & Adjectives

  1. Confident – Feeling sure of oneself and abilities.
  2. Colleagues – People you work with (coworkers).
  3. Currency – The official money used in a country.
  4. Current (occupation) – The job or role someone has at the moment.
  5. Fare – The cost of transportation (bus, train, taxi, etc.).
  6. Fee – A charge or payment for a service.
  7. Goods – Items or products that are bought and sold.
  8. Increasing / Increase – "Increasing" (adjective) means becoming more; "Increase" (noun/verb) means a rise in amount or size.
  9. Issues (environmental issues = problems) – Problems or concerns, often related to the environment.
  10. Knowledge – Information, understanding, or skills gained through learning.
  11. Leisure – Free time for relaxation or fun activities.
  12. Length – The measurement of something from end to end; duration.
  13. Long lasting – Lasting for a long period of time.
  14. Queue – A line of people waiting for something
  15. Rides – gentle rides / risky rides in a funfair – Attractions in an amusement park, either calm or adventurous.
  16. Sensation – A feeling or perception resulting from something happening to the body.
  17. Shapes – The form or outline of an object.
  18. Sizes – The measurements of something (small, medium, large, etc.).
  19. Skill – The ability to do something well, usually gained through practice.
  20. Suitable – Appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose.
  21. The aim of – The goal or purpose of something.
  22. Venue – school venue – circus venue – A place where an event takes place (e.g., a school or a circus).
  23. Width – The measurement of something from side to side.
  24. Willing / Eager to – Ready or enthusiastic to do something.
  25. c. Structure Words
  26. A wide range of – A large variety of things.
  27. A great deal of – A large amount of something.
  28. As well – In addition; also.
  29. At least – At most – "At least" means not less than; "At most" means not more than.
  30. Beyond (this line) – Further than or outside a specific limit.
  31. Even though – Despite the fact that; although.
  32. Except (children) for – Not including (children).
  33. Despite / In spite of – Without being affected by something negative.
  34. Instead of – In place of something else.
  35. Lack of – The absence or shortage of something.
  36. Likely # Unlikely – "Likely" means probable; "Unlikely" means improbable.
  37. Plenty of – A large quantity or amount of something.
  38. Unless – Except if; a condition that must be met.
  39. Whether – Expressing a choice or doubt between alternatives.
  40. Additional Words
  41. Further – Additional or more advanced.
  42. Within – Inside or not beyond a specific area or time.
  43. Overnight – Happening during the night or very quickly.
  44. Hut – A small, simple house or shelter.
  45. Packed with / Crowded – Filled with many people or things; very full.

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