The Story of Princess Diana
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The Story of Princess Diana
Princess Diana became one of the most admired figures in modern ___________. She succeeded in earning the love and respect of millions through her compassion and dedication to helping others. Born on July 1, 1961, in England, she was the daughter of John Spencer, a respected nobleman. Her father’s close ties to the _________family gave Diana a connection to royalty
from an early age. Despite her privileged upbringing, Diana faced challenges in her childhood. Her parents’ divorce deeply affected her, and she often felt torn between them. She attended several schools and demonstrated kindness and _________, though she remained indecisive about her future for some time.
In 1981, Diana married Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne and son of Queen Elizabeth II. As the future _____________, Charles stood in line to succeed his mother, and their marriage brought Diana into the heart of royal life. The grand wedding captured the world’s attention, but behind the scenes, Diana struggled with the pressures of her new role.
During Queen Elizabeth’s reign, Diana took on numerous royal duties, becoming known for her humanitarian efforts. She traveled extensively, meeting people from all walks of life and supporting causes such as ___________poverty, aiding the sick, and campaigning for the elimination of landmines. Her ability to connect with ordinary people helped her defeat the traditional image of a distant royal family.
However, Diana’s personal life was far from perfect. Her marriage to Charles faced many difficulties, leading to their eventual _________. Despite this, Diana continued her charitable work and maintained her role as a global icon. Her tragic death in 1997 shocked the world, but her legacy as the "Queen of Hearts" endures.
Princess Diana’s life demonstrated resilience and compassion, inspiring people to overcome challenges and strive to make a positive impact on the world.
1. Read the text. There are some words removed from the text. Choose the right word and write your answers into the table. Write the letter A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H. There are two extra words.
A) fighting
B) ruler
C) divorce
D) royal
E) empathy
F) ruled
G) monarch
H) history
2. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false ones.
a) Diana's father, John Spencer, had no connections to the royal family. T F
b) Princess Diana became known for avoiding public attention after her marriage. T F
c) Diana faced challenges in her childhood, including her parents' divorce. T F
d) Diana's marriage to Prince Charles was always happy and free of difficulties. T F
e) Diana married Prince Charles in 1981 T F
3. Find in the text the words that have the following meaning.
a) when you can’t make decisions easily __________________________________
b) the period of time when a king or queen rules a country _____________________
c) a person who will become a new king/queen when his parent dies_____________
d) not unusual or different in any way_____________________________________
e) a strong feeling of sympathy for people or animals who are suffering and a desire to help them____________________________________________________
f) the state of being poor__________________________________________
Creative Writing Task: A Letter to Princess Diana
(Use Simple Past Tense)
Task:
Imagine you were one of the people Princess Diana helped during her life. Write a letter to her after meeting her, thanking her and describing how she changed your life.
Your letter should include:
Where and when you met her
What she did that helped or inspired you
How you felt and how it changed you
A clear use of Simple Past Tense (e.g. met, helped, said, felt…)
Word Bank:
Use some of these words in your letter:
visited, smiled, helped, inspired, talked, listened, kind, generous, hospital, school, children, changed, thankful, moment, unforgettable, cared
Sentence Starters:
Start your sentences like this if you need help:
I met you when you...
You came to...
You smiled and said...
I felt... because...
You helped me by...
That day was special because...
I will never forget when...
Thank you for...
You inspired me to...
I remember how you...
Rubric:
Your writing will be checked for:
Correct use of Simple Past Tense
Clear structure: beginning, middle, and end
Creativity and emotion
Use of the word bank (at least 5 words)
Word count: Around 100–150 words
Autorica: Kolinda Gabrilo
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