Reading and speaking

1. Look at the pictures of Orlando Bloom. Do you know why he is famous?

2. Make a list of five things you know about Orlando Bloom (films he has made, nationality, age, etc.)

3. Read the fact file about Orlando Bloom. Check the information you wrote.

ORLANDO BLOOM FACT FILE

FULL NAME JOB NICKNAMES BORN   HIGHT HAIR COLOUR FAMILY   RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION   HOBBIES   PETS   FAVOURITE FOODS   FAVOURITE BANDS   FAVOURITE CLOTES FAVOURIVE FILM(S) HERO AMBITIONS

Orlando Bloom actor Orli, O.B. January 13th 1977, Canterbury, England 1.80 m brown Mother, Sonia. One sister, Samantha – two years older than him. His father died when he was only four. Girlfriend – Kate Bosworth Attended St Edmund’s School in Canterbury and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London ‘When I was a kid, I wanted to become a professional football player – but I wasn’t good enough. Today I’m a fan of Manchester United. I like sports like bungee-jumping, biking and surfing.’ ‘When I phone home, the first thing I want to know is how our dog Maude is.’ ‘Anything without meat – I’m a vegetarian. When I go out to eat, I mostly have pizza or pasta.’ ‘I’m not up-to-date. My favourites are people like David Gray and Bob Dylan!’ ‘My favourite clothes make is GAP.’ Stand By Me, Amelie ‘Johnny Depp. He’s cool!’ ‘I’d like to be in different kinds of movies – not just action!’

4. Work out what questions the interviewer asked Orlando Bloom.

Eg. What’s your full name? Orlando Bloom

5. You are going to interview another student in your class for the fact file below. You can add extra topics if you want to.

6. Work in pairs with someone you don’t normally work with in class. Ask and answer the questions to complete the fact file.

FACT FILE

FULL NAME JOB NICKNAMES BORN HIGHT HAIR COLOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION HOBBIES PETS FAVOURITE FOODS FAVOURITE BANDS FAVOURITE CLOTES FAVOURIVE FILM(S) HERO AMBITIONS

Tell the class two things you discovered about your partner.

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TYPICAL FAMILY? MODULE

1. Look at the photos. Do you recognize these families?

2. What is similar and what is different about these families?

3. Do you know other famous families?