Copy Of Gateway B1+ Unit 8 Use Of English + Reading

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1. Tim Burton's version of the story is unusual.

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Tim Burton's version of the story is known for its distinctive and unconventional style. He often incorporates dark and gothic elements into his films, creating a unique visual aesthetic. Therefore, it can be inferred that Tim Burton's version of the story is indeed unusual, making the answer "True" correct.

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Explore diverse opinions on the use of 3D technology in films through this engaging reading comprehension quiz. Assess critical thinking and analytical skills by matching viewpoints to characters... see morediscussing 'Alice in Wonderland' directed by Tim Burton. see less

2. Avatar is a popular film in 3D.

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Avatar being a popular film in 3D is a fact that can be verified. The film was released in 2009 and was highly successful, earning over $2.7 billion worldwide. It was praised for its groundbreaking use of 3D technology, which enhanced the immersive experience for viewers. The film's success also led to a resurgence in popularity for 3D movies, with many other films following suit and utilizing the technology. Therefore, it can be concluded that Avatar is indeed a popular film in 3D.

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3. Part of the film is about Alice's life outside Wonderland.

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The statement suggests that there is a part of the film that focuses on Alice's life outside of Wonderland. This implies that the film not only explores Alice's adventures in Wonderland but also delves into her life in the real world. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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4. 3D glasses now are the same as they were in the 1980s.

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The statement is false because 3D glasses have significantly evolved since the 1980s. In the 1980s, 3D glasses used the anaglyph method, which involved using red and blue lenses to create the 3D effect. However, modern 3D glasses use more advanced technologies such as polarized or active shutter glasses, which provide a higher quality and more immersive 3D experience. These newer glasses are designed to work with specific types of 3D displays, such as polarized screens or alternating frame displays, making them different from the 3D glasses used in the 1980s.

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5. This film version of Alice in Wonderland used only animated characters.

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This film version of Alice in Wonderland did not only use animated characters.

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6. Read the opinions again.  Are these statements True (T) or False (F)? The technology for producing 3D films is very recent.  

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The technology for producing 3D films is not very recent. This implies that 3D film technology has been around for a longer period of time.

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7. I don't think the 3D treatment made the film seem very adult.

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8. I thought the film was charming and beautiful visually.

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9. I found wearing the 3D glasses distracting.

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10. I discovered 3D films quite late.

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The answer is A, Jay because the statement "I discovered 3D films quite late" implies that the person who discovered 3D films late is Jay.

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11. Match the comments (1–6) to the people (A–D). You can choose the people more than once. For me 3D is not an appropriate treatment unless there's a real reason for using it.

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The comment suggests that the person does not believe that 3D treatment should be used unless there is a valid reason for it. This viewpoint is attributed to people C, D, Karim, and Jonas.

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12. I was really looking forward to seeing Alice in 3D.

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13. 'Who made this pizza?' asked Dave.    HAD Dave asked who …………………………………………………….…………… the pizza.

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The correct answer is "had made". This is because the sentence is in past tense and the question is asking about an action that was completed before the time of speaking. "Had made" is the past perfect tense of the verb "make", indicating that the pizza was made before the time of the question.

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14. 'Don't use your skateboard on the road,' said my dad.     ME My dad ……………………………………………….…………………………… my skateboard on the road.

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My dad told me not to use my skateboard on the road.

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15. 'I may go and see the performance on Tuesday,' said Andrew.    MIGHT               Andrew said he ……………………………………………….…………… the performance on Tuesday.

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The original statement "I may go and see the performance on Tuesday" is reported speech, where Andrew is expressing a possibility or uncertainty about going to see the performance. The correct answer "might go and see" accurately conveys this uncertainty in reported speech form.

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16. 'I phoned you before,' said Gemma.    ALREADY Gemma said that she …………………………………….………….…………………………… me.

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The correct answer is "had already phoned, 'd already phoned". This is because the phrase "had already phoned" is the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of phoning occurred before a specific point in the past. The contraction "'d" is short for "had" and is used to indicate the past tense. Therefore, the correct answer accurately reflects Gemma's statement that she had already phoned before.

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17. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words. 'Don't forget your phone charger,' Jay said.     ME Jay ……………………………………………….…………………………… my phone charger.

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Jay told me not to forget my phone charger.

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18. 'You must listen to this track!' said Gina.     SHOULD Gina said that I ………………………………………………….……………… track.

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Gina recommended that the person should listen to the track.

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19. 'Did you know the answer, Marcos?' the teacher asked.    IF The teacher asked Marcos ………………………………….…………………………… the answer.

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The correct answer is "if he had known, if h'd known". This is because the teacher is asking Marcos if he knew the answer. The phrase "if he had known" is used to indicate a hypothetical situation in the past, suggesting that Marcos may or may not have known the answer. The alternative phrase "if h'd known" is a contraction of "if he had known", which is also grammatically correct.

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20. 'Write your answers on the board, Maria,' the teacher said.   TOLD The teacher ……………………………………………….………………… answers on the board.

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The teacher instructed Maria to write her answers on the board.

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Tim Burton's version of the story is unusual.
Avatar is a popular film in 3D.
Part of the film is about Alice's life outside Wonderland.
3D glasses now are the same as they were in the 1980s.
This film version of Alice in Wonderland used only animated...
Read the opinions again.  Are these statements True (T) or False...
I don't think the 3D treatment made the film seem very adult.
I thought the film was charming and beautiful visually.
I found wearing the 3D glasses distracting.
I discovered 3D films quite late.
Match the comments (1–6) to the people (A–D). You can...
I was really looking forward to seeing Alice in 3D.
'Who made this pizza?' asked Dave.    HAD ...
'Don't use your skateboard on the road,' said my...
'I may go and see the performance on Tuesday,' said...
'I phoned you before,' said Gemma.    ALREADY ...
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first,...
'You must listen to this track!' said Gina. ...
'Did you know the answer, Marcos?' the teacher...
'Write your answers on the board, Maria,' the teacher...
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