Walt Disney

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Do you know?

  • One of the most iconic Americans that comes to everyone’s mind is Walt Disney,  an innovator in animation and theme park design. Alongside his brother Roy, he co-founded Walt Disney Productions, as we know it today! 
  • Walt Disney holds the record for the most individual Oscar wins (22) and nominations (59).

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Listen to the passage Walt Disney and complete the sentences by dragging the correct word to each blank.

Where is "the happiest place on earth"? Some say it is Disneyland! Do you know the person who created this amazing ? He was a man named Walt Disney. Walt Disney was a in  pictures. He also created Mickey Mouse and the Disney World theme parks. Walt Disney received hundreds of awards from all over the world.

Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised on a farm in Missouri with four other siblings. Walt’s parents, Flora and Elias Disney, encouraged his and sketches and drawings. Walt sold his first at the age of seven.

After serving some time in the Red Cross, Walt got a job as an cartoonist. This was where he and created his first animated cartoon. In 1925, Walt married Lillian Bounds. They had two daughters. Another important member of the family was brought to life in 1928. That was Mickey Mouse.

Walt perfected the combination of animation and sound. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was created in 1937. Since then, the Disney name has gone on to produce hundreds of movies.

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Walt Disney

Walt Disney and drawings of the theme park Disneyland. Image: tokyodisneyresort.jp

Where is "the happiest place on earth"? Some say it is Disneyland! Do you know the person who created this amazing theme park? He was a man named Walt Disney. Walt Disney was a pioneer in motion pictures. He also created Mickey Mouse and the Disney World theme parks. Walt Disney received hundreds of awards from all over the world.

Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised on a farm in Missouri with four other siblings. Walt’s parents, Flora and Elias Disney, encouraged his creativity and sketches and drawings. Walt sold his first sketches at the age of seven.

After serving some time in the Red Cross, Walt got a job as an advertising cartoonist. This was where he marketed and created his first animated cartoon. In 1925, Walt married Lillian Bounds. They had two daughters. Another important member of the family was brought to life in 1928. That was Mickey Mouse.

Walt perfected the combination of animation and sound. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was created in 1937. Since then, the Disney name has gone on to produce hundreds of animated movies.

Source: Daily Warm-ups Reading Grade 4

How many children did Walt’s parents have?

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

When was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs created?

  • in 1928
  • in 1937
  • in 1925

How did Walt's parents react to his sketches and drawings?

  • They were supportive.
  • They were upset.
  • They were confused.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?

  • Walt Disney laid the foundation of motion pictures.
  • Walt Disney won worldwide fame thanks to Disneyland.
  • Mickey Mouse played an important part in Walt's family.

What is the main purpose of the passage?

  • to evaluate famous animated movies of Walt Disney
  • to surprise readers by the success of Walt Disney
  • to provide general information about Walt Disney

What is the author's attitude towards Walt Disney?

  • Criticizing
  • Admiring
  • Skeptical

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Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

It's always been an interesting period in history and this film really brought it to life.

  • make it more lively and interesting
  • make it longer and more touching
  • make it more famous and lively

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

What sets it apart from hundreds of similar small French town is the huge factory.

  • apart
  • similar
  • town
  • factory

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