[D] The Academy Awards

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

prominent

[ 'prom-uh-nuhnt ]

adjective

- very well known and important

She was prominent in the fashion industry.

essential

[ uh-'sen-shuhl ]

adjective

- necessary or needed

Careful preparation for the exam is essential.

encumber

[ en-'kuhm-ber ]

verb

- make it difficult for someone to do something

Travelling is difficult when you're encumbered with two small children and a heavy suitcase.

stipulation

[ stip-yuh-'ley-shuhn ]

noun

- a rule that must be followed or something that must be done

You need to give careful thought to such stipulation before accepting it.

auction

[ 'awk-shuhn ]

noun

- a usually public sales of goods or property, where people make higher and higher offers

We bought these items at an auction.

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.

The Academy Awards

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Direction: Choose the correct answer to the following questions.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Who organizes and oversees the Academy awards?
a. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
b. The Hotel Roosevelt management
c. The Academy Award of Merit
What is it given for?
a. Prominent award ceremonies

b. Excellence of cinematic achievements

c. Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
When was the award first given?
a. 1789

b. 1929

c. 1898
What has changed over the years the award has been given?
a. requirement

b. categories

c. stipulation
How often is the award given?
a. Annually

b. Quarterly

c. Occasionally

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B