New Curtains for the Royal Opera House

May 15, 2026, 06:39
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Introduction

King Charles III went to a special party at the Royal Opera House. He saw the new curtains on the stage.

Main Body

The old curtains were from 1997. They were old and broken. Now the house has new curtains. They are very big and made of a special soft fabric. The curtains have the King's special letters on them. This shows that the King loves art. Many famous singers and actors performed at the party. Alex Beard is the boss of the house. He says the new curtains are very important. The King talked to the workers and the actors.

Conclusion

The party finished and the new curtains are now ready for the shows.

Learning

🕒 The 'Then' and 'Now' Switch

Look at how the story changes time. We use different words to describe things that are finished versus things that exist today.

The Past (Finished)

  • The old curtains were from 1997. →\rightarrow (Use 'were' for more than one thing in the past)
  • They were old. →\rightarrow (Finished state)

The Present (Right Now)

  • The house has new curtains. →\rightarrow (Current possession)
  • They are very big. →\rightarrow (Current description)

Quick Tip for A2: If you see 'old' or a date like '1997', look for WAS/WERE. If you see 'now' or 'new', look for IS/ARE/HAS.

Vocabulary Learning

curtains (n.)
Fabric covering that hangs over a window or stage.
Example:The curtains were pulled back to reveal the stage.
royal (adj.)
Related to a king or queen.
Example:He wore a royal robe at the ceremony.
opera (n.)
A musical play performed in a theater.
Example:She sang in the opera last night.
house (n.)
A building where people live or work.
Example:The house has a big garden.
king (n.)
A male ruler of a country.
Example:The king visited the city.
party (n.)
An event where people gather to celebrate.
Example:We had a party for his birthday.
stage (n.)
The area where a play or concert is performed.
Example:The actors moved onto the stage.
old (adj.)
Having lived for many years.
Example:The old book was dusty.
broken (adj.)
Damaged so it does not work.
Example:The broken window was fixed.
big (adj.)
Large in size.
Example:The big dog barked loudly.