Behind the Village Stage

B2 First · Word Formation · Cambridge Ready original exercise

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

DEMAND

ATTRACT

FRIEND

WILL

CONFIDENT

TERRIBLE

PERFORM

UNDERSTAND

Every year, (0) ___ amateur theatre groups put on plays in village halls, schools and community centres. The actors are not paid, and most have (1) ___ jobs during the day, so rehearsals usually take place in the evening. For many members, the greatest (2) ___ is not being on stage at all, but the close (3) ___ that develop between people of all ages and backgrounds. There are plenty of jobs for those who are (4) ___ to act but still want to be involved, such as painting scenery, making costumes or selling tickets. Directors also say that taking part builds (5) ___ , especially among teenagers, who often arrive (6) ___ shy and leave able to speak in front of a room full of strangers. Of course, not every (7) ___ goes smoothly. Lines are forgotten, doors refuse to open and props fall over at the worst possible moment. Fortunately, audiences at these events tend to be very (8) ___ .

Behind the Village Stage

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