Gateway A2 Unit 5 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 ……………………… .

Films and books
The film club
The teacher

Correct Answer

A. The film club

Explanation

Mike wants to know Paula's opinion of the film club. In the conversation, Paula expresses her positive views about the film club, stating that she thinks it's great and that she learned a lot from it. She also mentions that she liked the film and appreciates how the club shows films made from books, as it helps with homework and can make people interested in reading. Therefore, the correct answer is "the film club".

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3.

Paula is interested in seeing films ……………………… .

About the past
With lots of action
By top directors

Correct Answer

A. About the past

Explanation

Paula's interest lies in watching films that are centered around historical events or periods. She enjoys learning about the past through movies, which may depict significant events, cultures, or individuals from different eras. These films provide her with a glimpse into history and help her gain a deeper understanding of the past.

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She thinks that showing films of books is ……………………… .

A good way to help students with reading
Only interesting for students who like reading
Too difficult for some students

Correct Answer

A. A good way to help students with reading

Explanation

Showing films of books can be a good way to help students with reading because it provides a visual and engaging experience that can enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the story. It can also help to bring the characters and settings to life, making it easier for students to connect with the narrative and develop their reading skills. Additionally, watching a film adaptation can spark interest in the original book, encouraging students to explore further and potentially develop a love for reading.

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5.

Paula read ……………………… of Great Expectations before she watched the film.

All
Some
Three chapters

Correct Answer

A. Some

Explanation

Paula read some of Great Expectations before she watched the film. This means that she read a portion or a few parts of the book, but not the entire book.

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6.

Paula read Great Expectations before she saw the film.

T
F
NM

Correct Answer

A. F

Explanation

The statement "Paula read Great Expectations before she saw the film" is false.

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7.

She likes films by the director of Divergent.

T
F
NM

Correct Answer

A. NM

Explanation

The given answer "NM" stands for "Not Mentioned". The question states that the person likes films by the director of Divergent, but it does not mention whether the person likes the film Divergent itself or not. Therefore, we cannot determine if the answer is true or false based on the given information.

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8.

She thinks ……………………… is difficult to understand.

Mr Rogers
The story in the film
The story in the book

Correct Answer

A. The story in the book

Explanation

The person mentioned in the question finds "the story in the book" difficult to understand. This implies that the individual has read or attempted to read the story in a book and struggled with comprehending it. The other options, "Mr. Rogers" and "the story in the film," are not mentioned in relation to the person's difficulty in understanding, making them incorrect answers.

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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.

T
F
NM

Correct Answer

A. F

Explanation

The correct answer is False. The statement "Mike Prior is a newspaper journalist" is not mentioned in the magazine interview.

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10.

Her friends don’t like history.

T
F
NM

Correct Answer

A. NM

Explanation

The given statement "Her friends don't like history" implies that the friends have a dislike for history. The answer "NM" stands for "Not Mentioned," indicating that there is no information given about whether or not her friends like history. Therefore, the answer "NM" is correct because the statement does not provide any information about the friends' opinion on history.

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11.

Films made from books are all the same.

T
F
NM

Correct Answer

A. F

Explanation

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 its own perspective and creative choices to the story. Therefore, it is not true that all films made from books are the same.

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12.

Paula ……………………… the film of Divergent before she started reading the book.

Saw
Knew about
Didn’t know about

Correct Answer

A. Knew about

Explanation

The correct answer is "knew about". This suggests that Paula had prior knowledge or awareness of the film adaptation of Divergent before she began reading the book.

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