Peter Jackson Wins Big Award at Cannes Film Festival
Introduction
Peter Jackson received a special gold award at the Cannes Film Festival for his great work in movies.
Main Body
Peter Jackson started as a simple worker in New Zealand. Later, he made famous movies like 'The Lord of the Rings'. He worked hard to make these movies successful. Jackson talked about AI in movies. He says AI is just a tool for special effects. He thinks actors who use technology, like Andy Serkis, deserve more awards. Now, Jackson is working on new movies. He is making a movie about 'Tintin'. He is also making a movie called 'The Hunt for Gollum'. Some big movie companies do not come to the festival now. The festival is too expensive for them. But the director says the festival still helps movies win Oscars.
Conclusion
The festival honors old masters like Jackson and also shows new movies from around the world.
Learning
🕒 Then vs. Now
Look at how we describe a person's life moving from the past to the present.
The Past (Finished) We use words like started, made, and worked. These things are over.
- Example: He started as a worker He is not a simple worker anymore.
The Present (Happening Now) We use is working or is making. This means the action is not finished.
- Example: He is making a movie He is doing this project today.
Quick Tip for A2: If you see -ed at the end of a word, look for a time clue like "Later" or a finished event. If you see is + -ing, the person is busy with it right now!