Chapter 3 - Listening

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The Entertainment Industry

Chapter 3

Exam task: listening

• I can predict what I think I will hear.
• I can decide which parts of the question and
   answers are important to underline. 

Exam task: listening

You will hear part of an interview with a young actor called Tania West. For questions 1-4, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1. Tania describes seeing herself on screen as ...

1. rather frightening.
2. slightly unreal.
3. a bit boring.

2. In what way is Tania like Angie, the character she plays in the film?

1. She doesn’t get on well with other people.
2. She doesn’t try to impress people.
3. She doesn’t always behave as other people expect.

3. What did Tania find difficult about being on set?

1. working with older actors
2. learning her lines
3. having little time to relax

4. What does Tania say about her acting schedule?

1. She often filmed at night.
2. She had little trouble getting up early.
3. She missed having regular meals.

Exam task: listening

• I can predict what I think I will hear.
• I can decide which parts of the question and
   answers are important to underline. 

Worksheet

You will hear an interview with Jasmine Chang, who is studying at circus school. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer. You can hear the recording twice.

Predict: which of these things do you think you will hear about?

1. In what way does Jasmine think circus school is similar to other schools?

1. It's possible to study history there.
2. It's open for the same number of hours.
3. It has a very full timetable.

2. Why did Jasmine decide to attend circus school?

1. Her family were all in the circus.
2. She realised she could be a performer.
3. She wanted to learn gymnastics.

3. What kind of circus work has Jasmine already done in public?

1. performing a trapeze act with a friend
2. entertaining with a group of clowns
3. teaching children circus skills

4. Jasmine thinks that all circus performers make acts look easy by

1. improving their flexibility
2. doing a lot of practice
3. building up their strength

5. What work behind the scenes does Jasmine recommend?

1. sound and lighting
2. set design
3. costume and make up

6. What is Jasmine's attitude to getting work in a circus?

1. Get some temporary work if you can.
2. Wait until a job with a major circus comes up.
3. Avoid work that you find stressful.

7. Jasmine compares circus performers with ballet dancers to show that

1. enjoying your job is important.
2. training is more important for some jobs.
3. safety is an issue for all types of performer.

Writing

• I can write a story according to a prompt.
• I can write a story with a clear beginning, middle
   and end.
• I can write a story between 140 - 190 words.

Do the task in Google Classroom.

Make sure to finish your work at 14:45!