Unit : ART
Reading Comprehension
BEFORE YOU READ: Match the following words to their appropriate meanings:
Words Meanings
1. Cinema …………… a. Another word for a film
2. Animated …………… b. A special award you get for doing something very well
3. Prize ………….. c. A place where people go to watch movies
4. Movie ………….. d. Moving pictures made with drawings or computer images
Cinema: The Art of Telling Stories
Cinema is more than just watching a movie. It is an art — like painting, music, or dance. A good film can make us
laugh, cry, or feel excited. It tells a story using pictures, sounds, music, and acting.
The first movie was made in 1895 by the Lumière brothers in France. It was only 46 seconds long! Since then,
cinema has become a big part of our lives. Today, people around the world watch movies in cinemas, on TV, or
online. Some movies are famous all over the world. For example, Titanic (1997) is a romantic drama that millions
of people have seen. Toy Story (1995) is a fun animated film for children and adults. These movies are not just for
fun — they are also works of art. Filmmakers use many tools to create a film. They use lights, music, colors, and
camera angles to show feelings. For example, dark colors can show sadness, and happy music can make us smile.
Good actors also help us believe the story.
There are many kinds of movies: action, comedy, drama, science fiction, and more. Some films win prizes like the
Oscars. In 2020, a South Korean film called Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture. It was the first non-English film
to win this big prize!
Cinema brings people together. It helps us understand different cultures and ideas. It is not just entertainment —
it is art that makes us think and feel. So next time you watch a movie, ask yourself: What is the story? What is the
message? That is the magic of cinema.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
1. ARE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER.
a. Cinema is only about watching a movie for fun.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. Filmmakers use colors and music to show feelings.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c. Dark colors in movies usually show happiness.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d. Only English-language movies can win Oscars.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FROM THE TEXT.
a. Who made the first movie? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. How long was the first movie? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. Name two famous movies mentioned in the text. ……………………………………………………………………………
d. How does cinema help people, according to the text? …………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS REFER TO IN THE TEXT.
- They: …………………………………………. – It: ……………………………………….
