Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

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Audrey Hepburn

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin

Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Adjani

Marion Cotillard

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Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Actresses

Actresses

Charlize Theron - Famous People

40 chapters
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Read interesting stories from famous actresses about their lives to boost your English while enjoying their personal adventures and experiences.

Vocabulary
1.
born
[adj]
/bɔrn/
2.
South Africa
[n]
/saʊθ ˈæfɹɪkə/
3.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
4.
actress
[n]
/ˈæktrəs/
5.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
6.
Hollywood
[n]
/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/
7.
journey
[n]
/ˈʤɝni/
8.
experience
[n]
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
9.
harmful
[adj]
/ˈhɑɹmfəɫ/
10.
change
[v]
/tʃeɪndʒ/
11.
differently
[adv]
/ˈdɪfɝˈɛntɫi/, /ˈdɪfɹəntɫi/
12.
acting
[n]
/ˈæktɪŋ/
13.
play
[n]
/pleɪ/
14.
movie
[n]
/ˈmuːvi/
15.
Oscar
[n]
/ˈɔskɝ/
16.
serial killer
[n]
/sˈiəɹɪəl kˈɪlɚ/
17.
role
[n]
/roʊl/
18.
Hollywood
[n]
/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/
19.
women's rights
[n]
/wˈɪmɪnz ɹˈaɪts/
20.
animal
[n]
/ˈænɪməl/
21.
fame
[n]
/ˈfeɪm/
22.
adopted
[adj]
/əˈdɑptɪd/
23.
child
[n]
/tʃaɪld/
24.
kind
[adj]
/kaɪnd/
25.
caring
[adj]
/ˈkɛɹɪŋ/
26.
Afrikaans
[n]
/ˈæfɹɪkˌɑːnz/
27.
English
[n]
/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

1.
born
[adj]
/bɔrn/
2.
South Africa
[n]
/saʊθ ˈæfɹɪkə/
3.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
4.
actress
[n]
/ˈæktrəs/
5.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
6.
Hollywood
[n]
/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/
7.
journey
[n]
/ˈʤɝni/
8.
experience
[n]
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
9.
harmful
[adj]
/ˈhɑɹmfəɫ/
10.
change
[v]
/tʃeɪndʒ/
11.
differently
[adv]
/ˈdɪfɝˈɛntɫi/, /ˈdɪfɹəntɫi/
12.
acting
[n]
/ˈæktɪŋ/
13.
play
[n]
/pleɪ/
14.
movie
[n]
/ˈmuːvi/
15.
Oscar
[n]
/ˈɔskɝ/
16.
serial killer
[n]
/sˈiəɹɪəl kˈɪlɚ/
17.
role
[n]
/roʊl/
18.
Hollywood
[n]
/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/
19.
women's rights
[n]
/wˈɪmɪnz ɹˈaɪts/
20.
animal
[n]
/ˈænɪməl/
21.
fame
[n]
/ˈfeɪm/
22.
adopted
[adj]
/əˈdɑptɪd/
23.
child
[n]
/tʃaɪld/
24.
kind
[adj]
/kaɪnd/
25.
caring
[adj]
/ˈkɛɹɪŋ/
26.
Afrikaans
[n]
/ˈæfɹɪkˌɑːnz/
27.
English
[n]
/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
1.
born
[adj]
/bɔrn/
ipinanganak
2.
South Africa
[n]
/saʊθ ˈæfɹɪkə/
Timog Aprika
3.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
popular
4.
actress
[n]
/ˈæktrəs/
aktres
5.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
tanyag
6.
Hollywood
[n]
/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/
the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole
7.
journey
[n]
/ˈʤɝni/
paglalakbay
8.
experience
[n]
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
karanasan
9.
harmful
[adj]
/ˈhɑɹmfəɫ/
nakasasama
10.
change
[v]
/tʃeɪndʒ/
magbago
11.
differently
[adv]
/ˈdɪfɝˈɛntɫi/, /ˈdɪfɹəntɫi/
nang iba
12.
acting
[n]
/ˈæktɪŋ/
pag-arte
13.
play
[n]
/pleɪ/
dula
14.
movie
[n]
/ˈmuːvi/
pelikula
15.
Oscar
[n]
/ˈɔskɝ/
Oscar
16.
serial killer
[n]
/sˈiəɹɪəl kˈɪlɚ/
serial killer
17.
role
[n]
/roʊl/
papel
18.
Hollywood
[n]
/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/
Hollywood
19.
women's rights
[n]
/wˈɪmɪnz ɹˈaɪts/
karapatan ng kababaihan
20.
animal
[n]
/ˈænɪməl/
hayop
21.
fame
[n]
/ˈfeɪm/
katanyagan
22.
adopted
[adj]
/əˈdɑptɪd/
ampon
23.
child
[n]
/tʃaɪld/
bata
24.
kind
[adj]
/kaɪnd/
mabait
25.
caring
[adj]
/ˈkɛɹɪŋ/
mapagmalasakit
26.
Afrikaans
[n]
/ˈæfɹɪkˌɑːnz/
Afrikaans
27.
English
[n]
/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
Ingles

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kabanata

star
Charlize Theron 
Read a short story of a famous actress known for her strong roles in many hit movies. 
1.1
Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa.  She is a popular actress and she is famous for her amazing acting.  Her journey from South Africa to Hollywood is full of special moments and great success. 

Ipinanganak si Charlize Theron noong Agosto 7, 1975, sa Benoni, South Africa. Siya ay isang popular na aktres at kilala siya sa kanyang kamangha-manghang pag-arte. Ang kanyang paglalakbay mula South Africa patungong Hollywood ay puno ng mga espesyal na sandali at malaking tagumpay.

1.2
Theron had a bad experience when she was 15.  She saw her mom shoot her dad because he was harmful.  This changed her a lot and made her see life differently.  Theron always enjoyed acting, even in hard times.  She got better at it by doing plays at school and in her town.  She showed she could be a big star. 

Nagkaroon ng masamang karanasan si Theron noong siya ay 15 taong gulang. Nakita niya ang kanyang ina na binaril ang kanyang ama dahil siya ay mapanganib. Ito ay nagbago sa kanya ng malaki at nagpaiba sa kanyang pananaw sa buhay. Laging nasiyahan si Theron sa pag-arte, kahit sa mga mahihirap na panahon. Napabuti niya ito sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng mga dula sa paaralan at sa kanyang bayan. Ipinakita niya na maaari siyang maging isang malaking bituin.

1.3
Near the end of the 1990s, Theron became famous with the movie "The Devil's Advocate."  She won an Oscar for playing a serial killer in "Monster."  Theron worked hard and she played tough roles, this made her special in Hollywood. 

Malapit sa katapusan ng 1990s, naging bantog si Theron sa pelikulang "The Devil's Advocate". Nanalo siya ng Oscar sa pagganap bilang isang serial killer sa "Monster". Nagsumikap si Theron at gumampan ng mahihirap na papel, ito ang nagpaespesyal sa kanya sa Hollywood.

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1.4
Theron is not just an actress; she also helps with women's rights and taking care of animals.  She uses her fame to make the world a better place.  Theron is also a mom to her two adopted children, "Jackson" and "August."  Being a mom made her kind and caring.  It helps her at work and in helping others. 

Hindi lang aktres si Theron; tumutulong din siya sa mga karapatan ng kababaihan at pag-aalaga ng mga hayop. Ginagamit niya ang kanyang katanyagan upang gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo. Si Theron ay isang ina rin sa kanyang dalawang ampon na anak, sina "Jackson" at "August". Ang pagiging ina ay nagpabait at nagpagmalasakit sa kanya. Nakakatulong ito sa kanyang trabaho at sa pagtulong sa iba.

1.5
Charlize Theron's journey from Benoni to Hollywood is a story of working hard, being talented, and wanting to change the world.  Her life and success inspire lots of people. 

Ang paglalakbay ni Charlize Theron mula Benoni patungong Hollywood ay isang kwento ng pagtatrabaho nang husto, pagiging talentado, at nais na baguhin ang mundo. Ang kanyang buhay at tagumpay ay nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa maraming tao.

1.6
Fun fact: When Charlize Theron was growing up she spoke Afrikaans , a South African language, and then she learned how to speak English. 

Nakakatuwang katotohanan: Noong lumalaki si Charlize Theron, nagsalita siya ng Afrikaans, isang wikang South African, at pagkatapos ay natuto siyang magsalita ng Ingles.

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Actresses


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1.

Where was Charlize Theron born?

A

Johannesburg, South Africa

B

Cape Town, South Africa

C

Benoni, South Africa

D

Durban, South Africa

2.

What made Charlize Theron famous in Hollywood?

A

Her role in "The Devil's Advocate"

B

Her work with women’s rights

C

Speaking Afrikaans

D

Winning a Nobel Prize

3.

Sort these events in Charlize Theron’s life in the correct order:

she won an oscar.
she acted in "the devil's advocate."
she adopted her children.
she saw her mom shoot her dad.
4.

Match the actions with what they show about Charlize Theron:

Won an Oscar
Adopted children
Helps animals
Speaks Afrikaans
Loving mother
Hard-working actress
Caring about the world
South African background
5.

Fill in the table about Charlize Theron:

Where was she born?

Famous movie

Languages she speaks

Her children’s names

What she cares about

Benoni, South Africa
The Devil's Advocate
Afrikaans and English
Jackson and August
women’s rights and animals
6.

Which one is TRUE?

A

She speaks only English.

B

She adopted two children.

C

She was born in the United States.

D

She never won an award.

7.

Which one is FALSE?

A

She supports women’s rights.

B

She speaks Afrikaans and English.

C

She became famous in the 1980s.

D

She won an Oscar.

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