Oscars 2010

Tonight at 8:30 pm Eastern Standard Time, the 82nd Academy Awards will premiere live on ABC-7. Hollywood’s most accomplished stars will grace the Red Carpet wearing the latest fashions from the world’s top designers. Once everyone takes their seats, hosts, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will commence the show. Awards will be given to the best of the best in a variety of movie categories from best supporting and lead actor/actress to best direction, best screenplay, up to the long anticipated best picture. This year the top ten movies of 2009 have been nominated for best picture including Precious, The Hurt Locker, The Blind Side, Inglorious Basterds, and the surprisingly popular Avatar. Although, all the nominees have been selected as some of the best in their field, only one can truly be the very best after tonight. When the presenters open the envelope, all of the nominees will be holding their breaths awaiting the announcement of the winner.

Vocabulary:

accomplished- highly skilled, expert

commence- to begin, start

nominated- to propose for an honor or award

surprisingly- causing wonder or astonishment

popular- regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people

although- in spite of, even though

announcement- public or formal notice

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentences below:

1. ____________ the boy was very tired, he did not want to miss soccer practice.

2.The singer waited to hear if she was _________________ for an Academy Award.

3. Everyone eagerly awaited the ______________________ of the winner of the contest.

4. The ________________ artist had many of his paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

5. The game will ________________ at seven o'clock.

6. The young swimmer ____________________ beat the World Record Holder in the 200 meter backstroke.

Grammar Point:
In the following sentences underline the tense marker and identify what tense it is being used with.

Yesterday I went to the city to see a show.

Everyday I like to go for a run to stay in shape.

I have worked at the pool since 2003.

Next year, I will be graduating from college.