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LISTENING EXERCISE 1Malaysian University English Test
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS1. Shakespeare’s plays were written in the __.a) 1500's and 1600's c) 2000 BCb) 1100's and 1200's d) 1960's
2. What are the common student responses to Shakespearean plays in the 21st Century?a) crying, screaming and shoutingb) groans, moans, devastated looks and chair throwingc) smiles, laughter and excitementd) ‘a’ and ‘b’
3. Which phrase did Shakespeare not invent?a) foul play b) to be in a picklec) you are as beautiful as this hour
d) she doth teach the torches to burn bright
4. "This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this my lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss" means a) I wish to kiss youb) kissing is a sinc) pilgrims kiss roughlyd) everyone wants to kiss you
5. Which three poetic devices are used in the Shakespeare animation?a) personification, metaphor, simileb) ambiguity, onomatopoeia and assonance c) alliteration, personification and metaphord) metaphor, simile and complex metaphor
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
6. Aside from helping men and women get dates, why else is learning Shakespeare plays important today?
7. Using Shakespearean phrases to get a date was considered very polite and romantic in the 16th and 17th Centuries. What polite language phrases are used to get a date in modern society?
8. The roles of men and women have changed between Shakespeare’s time and now. How successful would you be if you used Shakespeare’s lines on someone you like? Give reasons to support your answer.
More on ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare is arguably the most creative,
thought-provoking and multi-talented writer in history. His works were not simply restricted to one medium, and covered poetry, comedies and not to mention his infamous tragedies which have, and will continue to entertain people for many years to come.
Despite his massive success and mastery of the written word, Shakespeare’s family life was anything but this. Therefore, he does not only teach us about the similarities of language, but also those of society. We read in newspapers and magazines how success can often leave one’s personal life in tatters. This shows us all that the problems many celebrities have today are not so different from those of centuries ago. This further demonstrates the modern day relevance of both Shakespeare’s works as well as society at that time.