Escola Secundria

Padre Antnio Martins de Oliveira

Escola Secundria
Padre Antnio Martins de Oliveira

English Worksheet
Ano Letivo 2011 /2012

PIEF- 2 Ciclo

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Read this overview and fill in the gaps with the words in the box.

grandmother cigarettes secret 11-year-old Royal Ballet School

responsibility on strike ballet class talent
enthusiasm food passion friend Northern England mine
The life of _______________Billy Elliot, a coal miners son, in _________________is forever
changed one day when he sees a _______________during his weekly boxing lesson. He finds
himself demonstrating the kind of _____________ seldom seen by the classs instructor Mrs
Wilkinson.
With a never-ending stream of _______________ in her hand, Mrs Wilkinsons
_______________for teaching is revived when she sees Bills potential. She wants to teach her
new pupil.
But Billy must keep the ballet classes a __________from his widowed father and elder brother,
as both men are ____________ from their jobs at the __________, and are finding it difficult to
put __________ on the table. Their frustrations finally explode when they discover Billy spends
his boxing money on dancing classes.
Banned from ballet, and troubled by the mental problems of his ____________Billy finds
comfort with his school ____________Michael.
Meanwhile, Mrs Wilkinson encourages Billy to try out for the ________________ in London,
where he can improve his skill and escape his oppressive background.
But Billy is torn between his _________________ to his family and to his talent. His to dance is
more than a means of self- expression. It is his _____________, and it is his destiny.

Give brief answers to the following questions.

a) Where does Billy live?
______________________________________________________________________
________
b) When is the movie happening?
______________________________________________________________________
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1.

At the beginning of the film, Billy is making breakfast for his grandmother and finds her
missing from her room, what does he do?
________________________________________________________________________
________

2.

Does Billy know how to play the piano? Who did the piano belong to?
________________________________________________________________________
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3.

Describe Billy physically.

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English Worksheet

Escola Secundria
Padre Antnio Martins de Oliveira

Ano Letivo 2011 /2012

Escola Secundria
Padre Antnio Martins de Oliveira

PIEF- 2 Ciclo

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________
4.

What lesson is Billy taking in the boys club? Is he good at it?

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5.

Who is Mrs Wilkinson?

________________________________________________________________________
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6.

Who is on strike?
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7.

What is Mr. Elliots reaction when he sees Billy in the ballet lesson?
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8.

Why is the piano chopped up?

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10. What does Billys father sell to help them get money to go to London?
________________________________________________________________________
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The Royal Ballet School

a) A boy a LP record (play)

b) He ..(jumo) and on his bed.(dance)

c) He .(wear) a yellow T.shirt, green shorts, white socks and black
trainers.
d) He (go) into the kitchen.
e) He .. two eggs.(cook)
f)

He ..some toast. (make)

g) He . a tray. (carry)
h) He ..(take) the tray to his grandmother.
i)
k)

He (push) the door with his head/nose

He ..(put) the tray back on table.

Escola Secundria
Padre Antnio Martins de Oliveira
Escola Secundria
Padre Antnio Martins de Oliveira

English Worksheet
Ano Letivo 2011 /2012

PIEF- 2 Ciclo

Name:

No:

Date:

l)

He . (rush out) the house.