Did you know that April 23rd is traditionally celebrated as William Shakespeare’s birthday? Even more curious is that he also passed away on the exact same date in 1616. To celebrate the legacy of "The Bard," let's practice our listening skills with a short biography of his incredible life.
Watch the video and complete the activities below.
ACTIVITIES
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer according to the video.
1. How many sonnets did Shakespeare write during his career?
2. Where was William Shakespeare born and raised?
3. What was the primary focus of his early plays?
4. Which famous character did Shakespeare reportedly play on stage?
5. When did Shakespeare retire to Stratford?
Exercise 2: True, False, or Not Given
Decide if the statements are True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG).
1. Shakespeare was the part-owner of a theater company called "The Lord Chamberlain's Men."
2. There are no records of his plays being performed before 1600.
3. "Othello" and "King Lear" are mentioned as examples of his tragedies.
4. Shakespeare stopped acting once he became a famous writer.
5. He wrote his will just a few days before he died of a fever.
Exercise 3: Sentence Correction
The sentences below contain one factual error according to the video. Rewrite them correctly.
1. Shakespeare's survived body of work includes 50 plays.
2. He started his career as a doctor in London.
3. By 1608, he produced famous works in the genre of comedy.
4. Shakespeare died exactly five years after retiring to Stratford.
5. The most agreed-upon version of his death says he died of a cold.
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