Copy Of Gateway A2. Unit 5 Test. Reading
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Read the magazine interview again and choose the best answers, A, B or C.Mike: Hi! I’m Mike Prior. I’m interviewing people for the school magazine. Is it OK if I ask you some questions?Paula: Of course. I’m Paula. What do you want to know?Mike: I want to know what people think of the new school film club.Paula: Oh, I think it’s great! Our teacher, Mr Rogers, knows a lot about films and books and we learnt a lot.Mike: And did you like the film?Paula: I did, but my friends didn’t. They wanted to see a film with more action. But I’m interested in history and I really liked the story.Mike: Did you read Great Expectations before you saw the film? Charles Dickens isn’t an easy writer.Paula: I tried, but it’s very difficult. That’s why the film club is so good. Mr Rogers showed the same chapter in three different films. That was great. Every director did something different.Mike: Do you think it’s a good idea for the film club to show films made from books?Paula: Yes, I do. It can help with homework. It’s easy to understand the story with a film. And some people don’t like reading, but the film can make them interested in the book.Mike: What’s next for the film club?Paula: Divergent. I didn’t know if the film came from a book. I started reading it yesterday and it’s really good. I can’t wait to see what the director does in the film. I can learn a lot.Mike wants to know Paula’s opinion of ……………………… .
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Films and books
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The film club
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The teacher
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About This Quiz
This quiz, titled 'Copy of Gateway A2. Unit 5 test. Reading', assesses understanding of film adaptations of literature, focusing on student opinions and comprehension. It evaluates how films can aid in understanding books, particularly for educational purposes.
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Paula is interested in seeing films ……………………… .
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About the past
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With lots of action
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By top directors
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A. About the pastExplanation
Paula's interest in seeing films is specifically focused on those that are about the past. This suggests that she enjoys historical movies or films that depict events or stories from a different time period. She may be intrigued by the nostalgia, cultural significance, or educational value that these types of movies offer.Rate this question:
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Paula read ……………………… of Great Expectations before she watched the film.
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All
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Some
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Three chapters
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A. SomeExplanation
The word "some" suggests that Paula read a portion or a few parts of Great Expectations before watching the film. It indicates that she did not read the entire book, but rather a certain amount of it.Rate this question:
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She thinks ……………………… is difficult to understand.
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Mr Rogers
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The story in the film
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The story in the book
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A. The story in the bookExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "the story in the book." This means that the person referred to as "she" finds the story in the book difficult to understand.Rate this question:
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She thinks that showing films of books is ……………………… .
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A good way to help students with reading
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Only interesting for students who like reading
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Too difficult for some students
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A. A good way to help students with readingExplanation
Showing films of books can be a good way to help students with reading because it provides a visual representation of the story, which can enhance comprehension and engagement. It allows students to see the characters, settings, and plot unfold in a more dynamic and immersive way, making the reading experience more enjoyable and accessible. Additionally, films can help students who struggle with reading by providing additional support and scaffolding for understanding the text.Rate this question:
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Paula ……………………… the film of Divergent before she started reading the book.
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Saw
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Knew about
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Didn’t know about
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A. Knew aboutExplanation
Paula had knowledge about the film of Divergent before she started reading the book.Rate this question:
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Read the magazine interview. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?Mike: Hi! I’m Mike Prior. I’m interviewing people for the school magazine. Is it OK if I ask you some questions?Paula: Of course. I’m Paula. What do you want to know?Mike: I want to know what people think of the new school film club.Paula: Oh, I think it’s great! Our teacher, Mr Rogers, knows a lot about films and books and we learnt a lot.Mike: And did you like the film?Paula: I did, but my friends didn’t. They wanted to see a film with more action. But I’m interested in history and I really liked the story.Mike: Did you read Great Expectations before you saw the film? Charles Dickens isn’t an easy writer.Paula: I tried, but it’s very difficult. That’s why the film club is so good. Mr Rogers showed the same chapter in three different films. That was great. Every director did something different.Mike: Do you think it’s a good idea for the film club to show films made from books?Paula: Yes, I do. It can help with homework. It’s easy to understand the story with a film. And some people don’t like reading, but the film can make them interested in the book.Mike: What’s next for the film club?Paula: Divergent. I didn’t know if the film came from a book. I started reading it yesterday and it’s really good. I can’t wait to see what the director does in the film. I can learn a lot. Mike Prior is a newspaper journalist.
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T
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F
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NM
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A. FExplanation
The correct answer is F (False) because the statement "Mike Prior is a newspaper journalist" is not mentioned in the magazine interview.Rate this question:
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Paula read Great Expectations before she saw the film.
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T
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F
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NM
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A. FExplanation
The given statement is "Paula read Great Expectations before she saw the film." The correct answer is "F" which stands for False. This means that the statement is not true. The explanation for this is that the statement implies that Paula read the book before watching the film adaptation, but the correct answer indicates that this is not the case. Paula did not read the book before seeing the film.Rate this question:
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Her friends don’t like history.
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T
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F
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NM
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A. NMExplanation
The given answer "NM" stands for "Not Mentioned". This means that the information about whether her friends like history or not is not mentioned in the given statement. Therefore, we cannot determine whether her friends like history or not based on the given information.Rate this question:
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Films made from books are all the same.
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T
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F
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NM
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A. FExplanation
The statement "Films made from books are all the same" is incorrect. Films made from books can vary greatly in terms of plot, characters, and overall interpretation. Each film adaptation is unique and can bring a different perspective to the original source material. Filmmakers have the creative freedom to make changes and additions to the story, resulting in diverse and distinct film adaptations. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that all films made from books are the same.Rate this question:
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Paula thinks the film club helps students with their work.
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T
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F
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NM
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A. TExplanation
Paula believes that the film club is beneficial for students in terms of their academic work. This implies that she agrees with the statement and thinks that the film club helps students with their work.Rate this question:
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She likes films by the director of Divergent.
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T
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F
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NM
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A. NMExplanation
The answer NM stands for "Not Mentioned." The statement only mentions that she likes films by the director of Divergent, but it does not provide any information about whether she dislikes or is neutral towards other films or directors. Therefore, the answer NM indicates that it is not mentioned whether she likes or dislikes other films or directors.Rate this question:
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