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NIVEL BÁSICO A2 DE INGLÉS WALT DISNEY
Walt Disney was one of the most famous people ever to have lived. He has touched the lives of
millions of children and adults. He holds the record for winning the most Academy Awards (26)
and was an innovative film producer and animator. He created some of the most successful
characters, movies and theme parks of the 20th Century.
Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago. He developed a great love of drawing as a youngster. When
he was ten, he discovered the world of theatre and cinema and fell in love with it. He became the
cartoonist for his high school newspaper. In 1920, he set up his own animation company and his
“Laugh-O-Gram” cartoons became very popular.
Disney wanted more and so he moved to Hollywood. He developed a character based on a pet
mouse he once had. He gave the mouse his own voice and personality. Disney’s wife named him
Mickey. Disney put Mickey in his first movie with sound, ‘Steamboat Willie’. By 1930, Mickey
Mouse was the world’s most popular cartoon character and Walt Disney was a household name.
Following on from Mickey’s success, Disney created characters such as Donald Duck, Goofy,
and Pluto. He then produced an animated feature-length version of Snow White, which was the
most successful movie of 1938. Dozens more movies followed, including Fantasia and Bambi.
Disney built up a global entertainment empire, including his Disneyland theme park. He died of
cancer in 1966.
0. Walt Disney has received …. by the Academy, in the world. a) the maximum number of awards b) the minimum number of awards c) the top record of medals.
1. Walt Disney showed great interest for art, cartoons and plays as ... a) a young adult. b) a young kid. c) a young musician.
2. Before the age of 11, Walt Disney was strongly attracted by theatre and cinema and became... a) the town-hall’s young journalist. b) the high school art representative. c) the school’s newspaper cartoonist.
3. Disney’s ambitions made him change city where he created a new character that was
influenced by… a) his domestic animal. b) a wild animal. c) his neighbour’s pet.
4. His wife called the character Mickey, and Disney lent his character his... a) own intuition. b) personal features. c) physical characteristics.
5. Before 1967 and after creating many popular characters, movies and parks, Disney... a) stopped building. b) left us. c) built Disneyland.
PARAGRAPH 0: Pets improve your social life
The pet owner community is an incredibly friendly one – you’ll often find that people will stop to talk to
you about your dog in the park. Having a pet is a great way to meet new people and create bonds
quickly, especially if you’re not too good at small talk. You never know, having a dog may help you
meet the love of your life! A. Pets improve you social life. B. You’re never lonely. C. Pets teach new hobbies D. Pets keep your secrets E. Pets lower your stress levels. F. You can learn how to take responsibility G. Pets protect you from illness. H. Pets are a good way to keep fit.
PARAGRAPH 1: _______________
All types of dog need regular, daily walks in order to stay happy and healthy, and so do we! However,
we sometimes have the tendency to get a bit lazy – if that sounds like you, a dog is the perfect cure!
They’ll be dragging you out the front door and making you run around the park each and every day.
A. Pets improve you social life. B. You’re never lonely. C. Pets teach new hobbies D. Pets keep your secrets E. Pets lower your stress levels. F. You can learn how to take responsibility G. Pets protect you from illness. H. Pets are a good way to keep fit.
PARAGRAPH 2: _______________
If you live by yourself, or your partner works at different times from you, it can get awfully deserted at
home – unless you have a pet, of course! Cats and dogs make great companions – they’ll always be
waiting for you to come home and they’ll be happy to lend an ear if you want to protest about the
awful day you’ve had.
A. Pets improve you social life. B. You’re never lonely. C. Pets teach new hobbies D. Pets keep your secrets E. Pets lower your stress levels. F. You can learn how to take responsibility G. Pets protect you from illness. H. Pets are a good way to keep fit.
PARAGRAPH 3: _______________
Modern life is adverse and high levels of anxiety can lead to numerous health problems. Luckily, pets
can really help us relax – touching your cat or simply watching fish swim around in a tank can make
your worries disappear A. Pets improve you social life. B. You’re never lonely. C. Pets teach new hobbies D. Pets keep your secrets E. Pets lower your stress levels. F. You can learn how to take responsibility G. Pets protect you from illness. H. Pets are a good way to keep fit.
PARAGRAPH 4: _______________
Pets spend a lot of their time outside and therefore bring all sorts of dirt and germs into your home.
But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing – the additional germs can help improve your resistance to colds
or similar conditions. In fact, previous studies have shown that babies who live with a dog tend to
experience fewer infections and are generally healthier than those who don’t. A. Pets improve you social life. B. You’re never lonely. C. Pets teach new hobbies D. Pets keep your secrets E. Pets lower your stress levels. F. You can learn how to take responsibility G. Pets protect you from illness. H. Pets are a good way to keep fit.
PARAGRAPH 5: _______________
It’s no secret that kids love animals, and if they’re old enough, having one as a pet can actually teach
them a lot of important skills. They will learn the practical skills required to own a pet, such as
cleaning out the cage, and teaching tricks; they’ll also develop their discipline and empathy skills,
which are vital in later life. A. Pets improve you social life. B. You’re never lonely. C. Pets teach new hobbies D. Pets keep your secrets E. Pets lower your stress levels. F. You can learn how to take responsibility G. Pets protect you from illness. H. Pets are a good way to keep fit.
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