Solutions Pre-Intermediate Unit 3 vocabulary test

Solutions Pre-Intermediate Unit 3 vocabulary test

"On screen"

READ THE TEXT!

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! 



Multiple Choice

What is the best title for the article?

Kāds būtu labākais izlasītā raksta nosaukums?

• What to expect as a film and TV extra

• My life as a film and TV extra

• From TV extra to film star

Multiple Choice

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.

Choose the right answer!

The writer suggests that you will get an ‘extra’ job if ...

• you have the right clothes.

• you are in the right place.

• your appearance is right.

Multiple Choice

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.

Choose the right answer!

The writer says that if you get a part, you may need to ...

• do something with your hair.

• find something to wear.

• practise doing your make-up.

Multiple Choice

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!

Choose the correct answer!

What does the writer think about the job of an extra? ...

• It is very popular with actors.

• It can be a bit boring.

• It is always well paid.

Multiple Choice

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!

Choose the right answer!

What does the writer think is a benefit of being an extra?

• You can meet famous actors.

• You will get noticed by the film director.

• You might get jobs for your friends.

LISTENING

1) Read the statements A-F.

A    Speaker ___ isn’t happy with what they’ve got.

B    Speaker ___ thinks they will continue to improve.

C   Speaker ___ likes to be able to find out information quickly.

D   Speaker ___ doesn’t listen to the advice of a family member.

E    Speaker ___ needs to make a decision.

F    Speaker ___ wants to take part in something.

LISTENING

2) Open the audio file that you have received in e-klase.

Atver audio failu, ko saņēmi e-klasē.

3) Listen to five people talking about things they do in their free time.

Noklausies, ko 5 cilvēki stāsta par savu brīvo laiku.

4) Match the speakers (1–5) with the

statements (A–F). There is one extra statement.

Savieto runātāju kārtas Nr. (1-5) ar teikumiem (A-F)

5) You can write down the answers on paper first and then transfer them to the test slides.

Vari atbildes vispirms pierakstīt uz lapas un pēc tam ievadīt pārbaudes darba vietnes uzdevumu slaidos.

Fill in the Blanks

Add speaker's Nr to the sentence. If the sentence doesn't match any speaker, write a dash (-).

A Speaker

isn’t happy with what they’ve got.

Fill in the Blanks

Add speaker's Nr to the sentence. If the sentence doesn't match any speaker, write a dash (-).

B Speaker

thinks they will continue to improve.

Fill in the Blanks

Add speaker's Nr to the sentence. If the sentence doesn't match any speaker, write a dash (-).

C Speaker

likes to be able to find out information quickly.

Fill in the Blanks

Add speaker's Nr to the sentence. If the sentence doesn't match any speaker, write a dash (-).

D Speaker

doesn’t listen to the advice of a family member.

Fill in the Blanks

Add speaker's Nr to the sentence. If the sentence doesn't match any speaker, write a dash (-).

E Speaker

needs to make a decision.

Fill in the Blanks

Add speaker's Nr to the sentence. If the sentence doesn't match any speaker, write a dash (-).

F Speaker

wants to take part in something.

Open Ended

Read the definition of the film or TV programme and write the correct word.

I watch this every day to find out what’s happening in the world. __________________

Open Ended

Read the definition of the film or TV programme and write the correct word.

I don’t really like this type of film because the actors are always singing. __________________

Open Ended

Read the definition of the film or TV programme and write the correct word.

I like this type of programme, especially if I know the answers to the questions. __________________

Open Ended

Read the definition of the film or TV programme and write the correct word.

 In this type of film, a man and a woman meet, and after some problems they fall in love at the end. __________________

Open Ended

Read the definition of the film or TV programme and write the correct word.

This is a film about events from the past; the actors always wear beautiful clothes. __________________



Open Ended

Read the definition of the film or TV programme and write the correct word.

In this programme, real people perform a special skill and the audience chooses the winner. __________________

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.

I think thrillers are g_ _ _ _ _ _g – you never know what’s going to happen next!

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.

Science fiction films usually have a lot of s_ _ _ _ _ _ e_ _ _ _ _s to make you believe you’re in a different world.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.

It doesn’t matter what kind of film it is – if the acting is

c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _g, I usually believe it and love it.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.

Film producers say that you can’t make a good film from a bad

s_ _ _ _t.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.

Many war films contain a lot of fighting and are too v_ _ _ _ _t for younger children to watch.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.

I really like watching horror films, especially if the c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _s are very scary.

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

The fact that children watch too much television causes _______________ for many parents.

• have

• take part in

• decisions

• grade

• concern

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

Some people like to _______________ online games so that they can play with their friends.

• have

• take part in

• decisions

• express

• concern

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

Using a mobile phone can _______________ positive and negative effects on people’s lives.

• have

• take part in

• decisions

• express

• concern

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

Some _______________ are difficult to make.

• concern

• research

• grades

• express

• decisions

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

Scientists are doing __________________ into how important it is for students to do homework.

• concern

• research

• grades

• express

• decisions

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

Students who work hard usually get good __________________ .

• concern

• research

• grades

• decisions

• provide

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

My dad always encourages me to __________________ my opinions about what is happening in the world.

• concern

• express

• research

• have

• provide

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with one of the words below.

Eating fruit and vegetables can __________________ a lot of health benefits.

• concern

• express

• research

• take part in

• provide

Open Ended

Translate into English.

PIEMĒROTS, ATBILSTOŠS

Open Ended

Translate into English.

PIEŅEMT, UZSKATĪT

Open Ended

Translate into English.

UZSVĒRT

Open Ended

Translate into English.

NEPĀRSTEIDZOŠS

Open Ended

Translate into English.

LAIKA PROGNOZE

Open Ended

Translate into English.

NEPIEŅEMAMS

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

TO PREVENT

• noraidīt

• novērst

• apsvērt

• neļaut

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

TO DENY

• aizliegt

• noliekt

• neteikt

• noliegt

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

SCARY

• nobijies

• bailīgs

• all correct

• biedējošs

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

VISIBLE

• none is correct

• vizuāls

• redzams

• vērojams

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

LABPRĀT IZVĒLĒTIES KAUT KO

• go in something

• go for something

• go to something

• come to something

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

UZLABOT

• to prove

• to inprove

• to improove

• to improve

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

VADĪT

• to lead

• to leed

• to leede

• to leade

Multiple Select

Which is the correct translation of the word?

PIEDALĪTIES

• to patircipate

• to parcitipate

• to participate

• to paticipate

Multiple Select

Is the spelling of the word correct?

A PACIENT

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

Is the spelling of the word correct?

A TRILLER

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

Is the translation of the word correctly written?

ATKLĀT - TO REVEEL

• yes

• no

Poll

How did you do in the test?