Is Owen Cooper a genius? The teenage actor has just received one of television’s top awards for his performance in Adolescence, and it looks like the start of a brilliant career.
The ‘Warrington lad’ who won an Emmy
Winning team: Owen Cooper won a best supporting actor Emmy for his role in 'Adolescence', which was named best limited series and also honoured for its directing and writing. Co-stars Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty won acting Emmys. Comprehension quiz
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Based on the text, why did the author describe Javier Bardem and Rob Delaney as “seasoned actors”?
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Which word used in the article is the closest synonym for “astonishingly”?
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How old was Owen Cooper when he won his award?
A: 14
B: 15
C: 16
D: 17
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According to the article, which of the following is NOT a reason the production team chose Owen for the role?
A: His intelligence
B: His naturalness on camera
C: His physical appearance
D: His ease on camera
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What was the condition for Owen being allowed to take a week off school for the Emmys?
A: He had to get all A’s on his GCSEs.
B: He had to take his textbooks with him.
C: He had to continue his drama classes.
D: He had to get a tutor to help him catch up.
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According to the article, what was the first career Owen Cooper wanted to pursue?
A: Psychologist
B: Director
C: Footballer
D: IT professional
Answers
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1: The author described them as "seasoned actors" because they are experienced and well-established in the industry., 2: Surprisingly or unbelievably, 3: B, 4: C, 5: B, 6:C
1: The author described them as "seasoned actors" because they are experienced and well-established in the industry., 2: Surprisingly or unbelievably, 3: B, 4: C, 5: B, 6:C
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