Рабочий материал по теме Present Simple на материале мюзикла "Король Лев"

THE LION KING WORKSHEET

Ex. 1 Read the text, complete the table and say TRUE/FALSE/NOT STATED

The Musical “The Lion King” is one of the most popular musicals. It is based on an animated film by Disney (1994). The Lion King is the story of Simba. He is a cub (a baby of a lion) and he is courageous and funny. He’s got a father Mufasa and a mother. When he is born everybody knows he will be the next king of African Savanna. But there is his uncle Scar. Scar kills his father and makes Simba believe that it is Simba’s fault. He runs away. He meets Pumba and Timon and live with them till he meets Nala, his best friend. Together they come back and save savanna and animals. So Simba is the king of the African Lands. There are a lot of beautiful songs written by Elton John such as “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”. The musical is spectacular! It’s about real love and friendship.

1. The musical “The Lion King” is a popular one. ­­­­________

2. Disney made this musical. ________

3. This story is about a cub. ________

4. Simba likes to play with Nala. ________

5. His father’s name is Scar. __________

6. Simba kills his father and runs away. __________

7. He eats Pumba and Timon. ____________

8. “Circle of life” is the song by Elton John. ___________

Ex. 2 Name the main characters of the cartoon

1. SIMBA ______

2. TIMON _______

3. PUMBA _______

4. SCAR ______

5. RAFIKI ______

6. MUFASA ______

Ex.3 Describe the character.

For example: Muffasa is brave and strong

Dangerous - friendly - funny - fat - thin – brave – courageous – stupid – disgusting – mean – wise – cunning – clever - Coward

Ex.4. Complete the text with the words.

Simba is a c_____. He i___ small and courageous. He has got an u______ Scar and he is really d______________. Scar kills Simba’s f________. Simba goes away and meet T_______ and P________. But when Simba gets older he comes b_____ and save everybody because he is a real k_____ of African Savanna.

Ex.5 Listen to the dialogue and complete.

• Pumba, Pumba! What’s ________________?

• She’s going to __________

• Hahhh, Woahh! Jeez, why do I always have to save your……? Don’t worry, buddy. I’m here for you. Everything’s going to be ok! Get her! _________________! Go to the jugular! The jugular! See. I told you he’d come in handy

• Nala? Is it really you?

• Who are you?

• It’s me Simba!

• Simba?

• Whoa! How did you….

• Wow!

• Where did you come from?

• This is gr… It’s great to see you!

• Hey, what’s going on here?

• What are you doing here?

• What am I doing here? What are you doing here?

• Hey, what’s going on here?

• Timon. This is Nala. ______________!

• Friend?

• Yeah! Hey, Pumba, come over here. Nala, this is Pumba. Pumbaaa, Nala.

• Pleased to make your acquaintance

• The pleasure is all mine

• How do you…. Whoa, Whoa.. ______________! Let me get it straight. You know her, she knows you. But she wants to eat him. And everybody’s OK with this? Did I miss something?

• _______________ Timon.

Ex.6 Use Present Simple and complete the sentences.

1. Simba _________ (live) in African Savanna.

2. His father Mufasa ____________ (like) his family.

3. All African animals ____________ (love) the king.

4. Animals __________________ (not love) Scar.

5. Nala _____________ (want) to eat Pumba.

6. Timon usually __________ (eat) bugs.

7. Timon and Pumba always ____________(sing) the song Hakuna Matata.

8. People ______________ (watch) the musical in the theatre.

9. I ____________(live) in Russia and I can’t go to the theatre to see the musical.

Ex.7 Ask questions to the main characters.

1. Simba, you/love/your father ___________________________________________

2. Nala, why/you/want/eat/Pumba ___________________________________________

3. Timon, you/really/like/eating/bugs ___________________________________________

4. Scar, you/kill/Mufasa ___________________________________________

5. Pumba, you/sing the song/every day ___________________________________________

Ex.8 Correct the mistakes.

1. Timon don’t run in the morning.

2. Simba and Nala eats meat.

3. Timon and Pumba is the best friends.

4. I does not like the musical.

5. Simba run away because he is afraid.

6. Simba so not want to be the king.

Ex.9 Listen to the song and complete the text with the verbs in Present Simple.

Wait, there's no mountain too great

Hear the words and have faith

Have faith

He _____________ in you

He _____________ in me

He _________________ over

Everything we _____________

Into the water

Into the truth

In your reflection

He ______________ in you

Ex.10 Imagine you are the king/queen. What do you do every day? Write your story.

Imagine I am the king/queen. My daily routine is the next.

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Ex. 11 Read about the musical and remember the information.

“THERE IS SIMPLY NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT”. Times

“A PERFECT MARRIAGE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ART” New York daily news

“A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND EARS” Wwor-tv

“THE MOST EXCITING, MOST INVENTIVE, MOST MOVING THEATER THAT HAS EVER COME TO BROADWAY”. Newsweek

The Lion King is a musical based on Disney animated film with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice. There are actors in animal costumes as well as big puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. The musical started on July 8, 1997 in Minneapolis. It is successful. It has got a lot of awards for example six Tony Awards, one for Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical, making director Julie Taymor the first woman to earn such an honor. People speak 6 African languages in the musical Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Congolese. It is one of the best musicals ever!