Task 1 READING Entertainment

I am fond of good books and good music, and when I have some time to spare, I
like to go to the theatre or a concert. There are more than a dozen very good
orchestras in Britain and some of them are world famous. Orchestras in Britain
have no concert halls of their own, but play in halls rented from local authorities or
private companies.
There are 2 big concert halls in London. The Old Royal Albert Hall and the New
Royal Festival Hall, which is one of the most modern concert halls in the world.
Theatrical performances are given by theatre companies. There are about 200
professional theatres in Britain. Like orchestras, the theatre companies usually play
in rented theatres, but there are several theatres which have their own homes.
London is also the main center of opera and ballet. I am not particularly fond of
the cinema. I would stay at home and watch television. I seemed to share this
attitude with the most other people in Britain.
In Britain the choice of films is limited to young people. Films are placed in one
of three categories in Britain. "U" - suitable for everybody, "A" – more suitable for
adults, "X" - suitable only for adults. A person under 16 years of age may see an
"A" film only in company of an adult. Only person over 16 years of age may see
"X" films. Those, who prefer to stay at home may spend their free time, watching
TV, listening to the radio. They have many TV and radio programs to choose from.
As for me, I am a great cinema-goer. I like the cinema tremendously. I see all
the best films that are on. I prefer features films, though I enjoy documentaries
almost as much to say nothing of animated cartoons films, news-reels or popular
science films.
I usually go to the cinema for the morning or day shows. If I want to go to an
evening show I book tickets beforehand. I like to come to the cinema a couple of
minutes before the movie starts. If there is a long time to wait I can always look at
the portraits of film stars hanging on the walls of the foyer, or listen to a little
concert that is usually given for the spectators. If I like a movie very much I go to
see it a second time and besides I see many of the movies televised.
I often read the paper "Film Week" to know which films have been released and
which ones are being shot. I know all the famous script writers, producers and
cameramen.

Answer the questions:
1. Where do orchestras in Britain play?
2. Do all the theatre companies play in rented theatres?
3. Who can see “X” films in Britain?
4. What does the author usually do in the cinema if there is a long time to
wait?
5. How does the author know which films have been released?

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