You are going to read a film review.
First, read the text and fill in the blanks (A-E) with the words (F-K) from the list. One word is extra.
Then, read the text again and fill in the blanks (1-5) with the sentences (6-11) from the list. One sentence is extra.
Peter Jackson has made Tolkien’s tale of Bilbo Baggins into an action-filled, fun and epic adventure that A highly recommended.
The terrifying and fire breathing dragon Smaug has driven the dwarves out of their kingdom Erebor in the depths of the Lonely Mountain after a long battle. (1) . Still, they haven’t given up hope of B their home. The proud warrior Thorin Oakenshield is leading a group of 13 warriors. (2) .
However, a feat of this magnitude is not C alone. (3) . Bilbo Baggins is a carefree bachelor who lives a quiet life in the Shire. Still, his life changes in the blink of an eye when Gandalf the wizard turns up at his doorstep, and soon, his humble house is filled with dwarves. Bilbo isn’t particularly keen on D on a dangerous adventure, and Gandalf is the only one who truly believes in Bilbo’s courage. (4) .
They haven’t ventured far through Middle-Earth before danger closes in. (5) . At the same time, an unknown threat E in the shadows – an evil force that can put an end to Middle-Earth itself.
And then there’s this ring, of course.
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F accomplished
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G comes
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H delivered
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I embarking
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J lurks
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K reclaiming
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6. And this is where a small hobbit comes into the picture.
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7. Blood thirsty orcs, stupid trolls and scary wargs are some of the creatures that have it in for the dwarves.
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8. But it should hardly be a surprise that Bilbo becomes a part of the group of travellers.
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9. It comes as a surprise that Bilbo decides to take on this challenge, but on his own.
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10. Since the defeat, the dwarves have lived a nomadic life.
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11. Together, they are willing to sacrifice their lives in order to defeat the evil dragon.
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