Exercise 3: Complete the advert with the words below.
have to - must - mustn’t - needn’t (×2)
‘My hair looks boring. I’d like it to be a bit more exciting ... A different colour. I (16)__________________ do something about it.’
Does this sound like you? If it does, you (17)__________________ worry. Try WONDERHAIR!
You (18) __________________ use it every day. Use it just once a week and you will have amazing, interesting hair!
Be careful though! This product (19) __________________ be used on children!
To get WONDERHAIR at the special price of £9.99, you (20) __________________ buy it before 22 December.
Vocabulary
Exercise 4: Read the definitions of films and TV programmes and write the correct words.
21. When I want to know if it’s going to be sunny, I watch this. __________________
22. I watch this type of programme if I want to learn interesting facts about something, like wildlife, for example. __________________
23. Walt Disney was one of the first people to make this type of film, and they’re great for children. __________________
24. In this programme, you watch normal people living together and vote for who you like best. __________________
25. This programme is a story about the lives of a group of people, and you can watch several episodes every week. __________________
26. In this programme, someone sits and talks to famous people about what they’re doing at the moment. __________________
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.
27. I like action films like the James Bond films because they usually have a strong p_ _t.
28. Sometimes there are too many things happening at the same time in a film and it gets c_ _ _ _ _ _ _g.
29. The s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _k was the best part of the film; I liked all the songs!
30. Sitcoms are funny when e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g things happen, like people talking about their friends when they’re standing behind them.
31. I don’t like watching a film when I can guess the e_ _ _ _g.
32. Fantasy films are very i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _e but they are also unrealistic.
Exercise 6: Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
benefits - concern - doing - effects - express - get - make - opinion - take part in
33. Some people like to _______________ online games with their friends.
34. Some decisions are difficult to _______________ .
35. The fact that teenagers watch too much television causes _______________ for many teachers.
36. My parents always encourage me to express my _______________ about what is happening in my country.
37. Using a mobile phone can have positive and negative _______________ on people’s lives.
38. Scientists are _______________ research into how important it is for students to have regular tests.
39. Students who work hard usually _______________ excellent grades.
40. Doing lots of exercise can provide a lot of health _______________ .
Reading
Exercise 7: Read the text. Choose the correct answers.
Do you want to be on TV or in a film? Well, if you do, then why not become an extra? Extras play a very small part in a film or TV programme. They don’t usually speak. However, they may have to walk across the set or stand with other extras as part of a crowd.
There are many agencies that are always looking for extras and some of them are online, so it’s easy to apply wherever you live. You usually just need to fill in an application form and send in some photos. TV and film directors often want extras who have a particular look. For example, they may want women with long hair for period dramas and people who look a bit scary for horror films, so try to think about the kind of programme that you’d like to be in when you’re choosing which photos to send.
So imagine you get a call to say a director wants you in their next film. You’re really excited, but what happens next? Well, don’t be anxious about how you’ll look on screen, as the company will do lots of work on you when you arrive on the set. You might have to wear your own clothes, but don’t worry about your hair and make-up as there will be staff to make you look perfect for the role.
Now, although it all sounds really exciting, be prepared to sit around for a lot of the day, waiting until you are needed for your scene. The time can go very slowly if you don’t have anything to do, so it’s a good idea to take a book with you on any job that you get. Take some food and drink, too – you’ll probably get lunch, but remember it’ll be a long day!
Most extras can earn about £90 to £110 a day. This isn’t very good for the number of hours that you need to be available, but for the actual work that you do, it’s OK. However, people usually become an extra for the chance to be on the big screen rather than for the money. Some people hope that it may lead to a real acting part. This doesn’t happen very often, but there are some stories of extras becoming famous because a director saw them on a film set. However, even if you continue to just be an extra, you might get to see one of your favourite Hollywood actors one day, and it will definitely be something to tell all your friends about!
41. The writer thinks you’re more likely to get a part in a film if
a you think carefully about how you look in your photos.
b you wear a lot of make-up.
c you change your appearance for each part you want.
42. The writer suggests taking a book so that
a you look more serious.
b you have some entertainment.
c you can learn about the film.
43. The writer thinks that extras
a can make a lot of money.
b earn a reasonable amount.
c never want to be rich.
44. What does the writer say is a benefit for extras?