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Actresses

Charlize Theron - Famous People

40 chapters

beginner

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

Vocabulary

born

[adj]

/bɔrn/

South Africa

[n]

/saʊθ ˈæfɹɪkə/

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

actress

[n]

/ˈæktrəs/

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

Hollywood

[n]

/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/

journey

[n]

/ˈʤɝni/

experience

[n]

/ɪkˈspɪriəns/

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/

Practice

born

[adj]

/bɔrn/

South Africa

[n]

/saʊθ ˈæfɹɪkə/

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

actress

[n]

/ˈæktrəs/

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

Hollywood

[n]

/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/

journey

[n]

/ˈʤɝni/

experience

[n]

/ɪkˈspɪriəns/

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/

born

[adj]

/bɔrn/

урождённый

South Africa

[n]

/saʊθ ˈæfɹɪkə/

Южная Африка

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

популярный

actress

[n]

/ˈæktrəs/

актриса

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

известный

Hollywood

[n]

/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/

the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole

journey

[n]

/ˈʤɝni/

путешествие

experience

[n]

/ɪkˈspɪriəns/

опыт

harmful

[adj]

/ˈhɑɹmfəɫ/

вредный

10.

change

[v]

/tʃeɪndʒ/

меняться

11.

differently

[adv]

/ˈdɪfɝˈɛntɫi/, /ˈdɪfɹəntɫi/

по разному

12.

acting

[n]

/ˈæktɪŋ/

работа актера

13.

play

[n]

/pleɪ/

пьеса

14.

movie

[n]

/ˈmuːvi/

фильм

15.

Oscar

[n]

/ˈɔskɝ/

оскар

16.

serial killer

[n]

/sˈiəɹɪəl kˈɪlɚ/

серийный убийца

17.

role

[n]

/roʊl/

роль

18.

Hollywood

[n]

/ˈhɑːliˌwʊd/

Голливуд

19.

women's rights

[n]

/wˈɪmɪnz ɹˈaɪts/

права женщин

20.

animal

[n]

/ˈænɪməl/

животное

21.

fame

[n]

/ˈfeɪm/

известность

22.

adopted

[adj]

/əˈdɑptɪd/

усыновлённый

23.

child

[n]

/tʃaɪld/

ребенок

24.

kind

[adj]

/kaɪnd/

добрый

25.

caring

[adj]

/ˈkɛɹɪŋ/

заботливый

26.

Afrikaans

[n]

/ˈæfɹɪkˌɑːnz/

Африкаанс

27.

English

[n]

/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

английский язык

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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.

Шарлиз Терон родилась 7 августа 1975 года в Бенони, Южная Африка. Она популярная актриса и известна своей потрясающей игрой. Её путь из Южной Африки в Голливуд полон особых моментов и больших успехов.

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.

У Терон был плохой опыт, когда ей было 15 лет. Она видела, как ее мать стреляла в отца, потому что он был вреден. Это сильно изменило ее и заставило по-другому смотреть на жизнь. Терон всегда любила играть, даже в трудные времена. Она улучшила свои навыки, участвуя в школьных постановках и в своем городе. Она показала, что может быть большой звездой.

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.

Ближе к концу 1990-х годов Терон стала известна благодаря фильму "Адвокат дьявола". Она получила Оскар за роль серийной убийцы в фильме "Монстр". Терон много работала и играла сложные роли, что сделало её особенной в Голливуде.

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.

Терон не просто актриса; она также помогает в вопросах прав женщин и заботится о животных. Она использует свою известность, чтобы сделать мир лучше. Терон также мама для своих двух приемных детей, "Джексона" и "Августа". Быть мамой сделало ее доброй и заботливой. Это помогает ей в работе и в помощи другим.

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.

Путешествие Шарлиз Терон из Бенони в Голливуд — это история упорного труда, таланта и желания изменить мир. Ее жизнь и успех вдохновляют многих людей.

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.

Интересный факт: Когда Шарлиз Терон росла, она говорила на африкаанс, южноафриканском языке, а затем научилась говорить по-английски.

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QuizSkip the quiz

Where was Charlize Theron born?

Johannesburg, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Benoni, South Africa

Durban, South Africa

What made Charlize Theron famous in Hollywood?

Her role in "The Devil's Advocate"

Her work with women’s rights

Speaking Afrikaans

Winning a Nobel Prize

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.

Match the actions with what they show about Charlize Theron:

Won an Oscar

Adopted children

Helps animals

Speaks Afrikaans

Caring about the world

Hard-working actress

Loving mother

South African background

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

Which one is TRUE?

She speaks only English.

She adopted two children.

She was born in the United States.

She never won an award.

Which one is FALSE?

She supports women’s rights.

She speaks Afrikaans and English.

She became famous in the 1980s.

She won an Oscar.