Death of Actress Jill Curzon at Age 87
Introduction
The English actress Jill Curzon has passed away in Spain at the age of 87.
Main Body
Jill Curzon had a varied career with many roles in both films and television. She is best known for her part in the 1966 movie 'Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD', where she acted alongside Peter Cushing. Although this film—one of only three 'Doctor Who' feature films—was not well-received by critics at first, it later became a cult favorite. Furthermore, Curzon worked on international projects, appearing with stars such as Robert Wagner in 'It Takes A Thief' and Cliff Robertson in 'The Sunshine Patriot'. In addition to her film work, she was well-known on British television for her roles in 'The Saint', 'The Champions', and 'Adam Adamant Lives!', as well as several comedy shows. Later in her life, she wrote about her experiences in her memoir, 'Jill Curzon 2023 AD – My Eventful Life'. Her co-author, Pete Sims, emphasized that it took twelve years to write the book to ensure all the facts were correct. Curzon also spent some time living in the United States, which allowed her to build professional relationships with famous Hollywood figures.
Conclusion
Jill Curzon is survived by her daughter, Michelle King, and her grandson, Taj.
Learning
🚀 Moving Beyond 'And' and 'Also'
At the A2 level, students usually connect ideas using simple words like and, but, or also. To reach B2, you need 'Connectors of Sophistication.' These words act as bridges, making your writing flow like a professional article rather than a list of facts.
🔍 The Discovery
Look at how the text adds information without repeating the same simple words:
- "Furthermore..." Used to add a strong, new point to a previous argument.
- "In addition to..." Used to introduce a new category of information (shifting from movies to TV shows).
🛠️ How to use them (The B2 Upgrade)
| A2 Level (Simple) | B2 Level (Advanced) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| She was in movies and she was on TV. | In addition to her film work, she was well-known on TV. | It links two different topics smoothly. |
| She worked in England. Also, she lived in the USA. | She worked in England; furthermore, she spent time in the USA. | It sounds more formal and academic. |
💡 Pro-Tip: The Comma Rule
Notice that Furthermore is followed by a comma (,). When you start a sentence with a B2 connector to add information, always pause with a comma before finishing your thought.
Example: Furthermore, the book took twelve years to write.