A. Read the text and complete it with the word combinations (a— h). Give the text a name.
I a) the home of the Am erican film industry
I b) who lived on the farm near
I c) a great success
1 d) in the early 1890s
I e) to make film s
I f ) and all his actors
1 g) w ith an invitation to visit a farm
I h) build a film studio
W h y do many Am erican film companies
have offices and studios in Hollywood,
California? Do you know it all started
(1)... ?
The Am erican film industry began (2)... in
New York, the financial capital of Am erica. The industry developed very quickly
as the technology developed. The first
film s were black and white and silent. As
directors learnt more about film ing, they
made longer and longer film s. Later came colour movies we see today.
Bu t in the old days, when the first film s appeared, people made them in
small studios or in the streets. Then, in 1907, a producer in Chicago
was making a film called The Count of M onte Cristo, and part of the
film was set at the seaside. He didn’t want to (3)... which looked like a
seaside, he wanted a real thing. The producer had a friend (4)... the
small town of Hollywood. This friend had invited the producer to visit
him. So the producer took all his film crew (5)... w ith him and they
made part of the film at the seaside near Hollywood. The film was
(6)... . A fter that many film companies came to Hollywood (7)... . The
town got bigger and bigger and many studios were built.
Hollywood became (8)... .
Most animals are man’s best friends. It is especially true about domestic animals, because there is also a great number of dangerous and poisonous species, which bring people nothing but inconvenience. In my opinion, people should live in harmony with nature and other living creatures.
Most of all I admire horses. These four-legged animals are very kind, graceful and noble. They have always been of great service to men. Having strong body and legs they could carry heavy carts and coaches, they could accompany a man in the war. There were even specially trained war horses. In hilly countries of Asia and Arabia they were valued for their intelligence and swiftness. They say that in Ancient China the horse was considered to be the best property of the Emperor.
Horses have often saved their masters from the enemies at the cost of their own life, such devoted animals they are. In my opinion, they are one of the most beautiful creatures in the world. Their coat can be of white, black, chestnut, silver and mixed markings. Its long hair on a beautiful neck is known as mane. They have large eyes with a deep, smart look in them. Its skin is usually smooth and glossy, which makes them look graceful.
If I had enough money, I would definitely buy several horses and a stable. I would take good care of them: feed them everyday, let them walk around and play. I would also ride a horse once in a while and we would participate together in races. All in all, I think horse is a faithful animal. Unfortunately, people can be sometimes cruel to these poor creatures, which I don’t support.