Tom Cruise

The purpose of this text is to

• discuss Tom Cruise's success in acting

• promote Tom Cruise's latest film

• tell the story of Tom Cruise's childhood

• negatively criticise Tom Cruise

What does Tom say about other people who try to become actors?

• They are not as hard-working as successful actors

• He was more fortunate at certain points in his career

• They did not love the job as much as he did

• He took more risks to achieve success

How does Tom describe his attitude to his work?

• He is only interested in making millions of dollars as an international star

• He is unlucky and has had many breaks in his career

• He looks forward and wants to improve and develop

• He is determined to become famous one day, whatever the cost

The writer says that Tom Cruise

• hides his real personality

• has a personality similar to the characters he plays

• has no personal style when acting

• is very likeable as a person

How might the author describe Tom Cruise's success?

• "A combination of luck and connections"

• "Something everyone can achieve"

• "A result of hard work and willpower"

• "Unfinished and incomplete"