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1. What is said here about the financial arrangement of record deals in general?

1. The money seems to be unevenly divided between the parties involved.
2. Composers and performers should get a larger share of the transaction.
3. The more albums are sold, the more the artist's percentage will increase.

2. What reason does Geoff Taylor give for the success of British record companies?

British record companies...

1. traditionally spend more on a product than foreign record companies do.
2. are more effective in influencing record-buying audiences than their competitors.
3. have the advantage of working with artists who perform mostly in English.

3. What was so special about Robbie Williams' contract in 2002?

1. It was the biggest transaction any record company and artist had ever been involved in.
2. The artist managed to outsmart the record company and ended up with most of the money.
3. The record company and the artist agreed on a complete package covering all activities.

4. In what way has the music industry changed, according to John Webster?

These days, record companies...

1. want bands first to be well established.
2. are more in competition with each other.
3. demand a larger share of the profits.

5. What is said here about the financial aspect of record deals?

Record companies...

1. pay out large sums to bands beforehand to make sure they stay committed to them.
2. pay for records that fail with the money they make on records that do really well.
3. are much more aware of all the costs involved in the process than most bands are.

6. What advice about contracts is given to beginning artists?

1. Don't believe promises made by record companies.
2. Don't worry about record deals, just focus on the music.
3. Don't agree to conditions too quickly just to get a deal.

What, according to Robert Ashcroft, is the effect of illegal downloading on the artist's earnings?

1. Artists now turn to his Society more often to protect their interests.
2. It is not that bad because artists have various sources of income.
3. The artists might end up earning even more than the labels.

8. What is said about the future of music industry?

1. The companies will have to start making commercials to promote their artists on the internet.
2. There is a shift from only focusing on records to much broader commercial opportunities.
3. It doesn't look good, but the passion for music will outlive the problems caused by the internet.

9. What claim is made here about the music industry?

1. Some of the criticism is justified, but it is not as bad as some people say.
2. Labels are only interested in cheating artists out of as much money as possible.
3. It offers really good opportunities for those who want to make a lot of money fast.

10. What would the featured Artists Coalition like to do?

1. To find more artists with an established reputation and extensive repertoire.
2. To develop a master contract that can be used by artists as a guideline.
3. To help improve the image of the record industry as a whole.

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11. How does Tom Hanks select his roles?

1. These days he only works with crews he really likes.
2. He mostly follows his intuition when making a choice.
3. He only chooses parts with award-winning potential.

12. Why does Tom Hanks compare his films to baseball scores?

To emphasize that...

1. quality in films is no guarantee for success.
2. he is quite happy with the quality of his films.
3. people did not appreciate the quality of his films.

13. What does Tom Hanks say about the real people on whom his films are based?

1. They ask him to used the novels they have written as a source.
2. They accept that he does not give an exact copy of the facts.
3. They feel they are judged on how they dealt with events.

14. What does Tom Hanks say about the play he did on Broadway?

1. It was nice for a while but eventually it became too much of a routine.
2. He was surprised the project was much more diverse than expected.
3. He turned to the theatre after having had some personal problems.

15. Whay approach does Tom Hanks have to acting methods?

1. He thinks you have to be prepared to immerse yourself in your character.
2. He feels that acting is simple, and that it is merely a matter of make-belief.
3. He does not think about anything in paritcular, he just shows up on the set.

16. What, according to Tom Hanks, was the director's (Paul's) intention when he was filming 'Captain Philips'?

He wanted...

1. to paint a broader picture of what led to piracy in Somalia.
2. to help put an end to the practise of piracy in Somalia.
3. to show the Western world is responsible for Somalian piracy.

17. What does Tom Hanks say about his age in relation to his career?

1. He feels frustrated about not getting the really exciting parts because of his age.
2. He thinks it is important to be realistic and credible in the characters he plays.
3. He wonders why people expect him to take on parts that match his own age.

18. What does Tom Hanks say about his health problems?

1. He feels embarrassed by all the press coverage about his disease.
2. He is happy to talk about it and make people aware of the disease.
3. He is grateful that he isn't suffering from a more serious disease.

19. How does Tom Hanks feel about playing in another Dan Brown movie?

1. If he gets the opportunity he will definitely accept the part.
2. He hopes the film will be shot before he is too old.
3. He first wants to find out more about where the story is set.