Gateway B1+ Unit 8 Use Of English + Reading
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A Jay I’ve always been a film fan and I love all types of film, from horror to romantic comedy, from modern animations to black-andwhite Hollywood classics. However, I’d never seen a 3D film until I went to see Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton. I know 3D films aren’t new – the technology has been around for a long time. In fact, my grandmother told me about her experience in the 1980s of going to see Jaws in 3D. She had to wear strange cardboard glasses with one red plastic lens and one green plastic lens! But anyway, Alice was my first experience of 3D and I have to say it was disappointing. I was expecting something dark and different from Tim Burton’s version of the classic Alice story, but actually I thought the 3D treatment made the film seem childish – like a cartoon. B Molly I’m glad that my first 3D experience was Alice in Wonderland, because it showed me both the good and not so good aspects of 3D films. I went into the cinema with a great sense of expectation. Alice in Wonderland has always been one of my favourite books and I knew that the crazy world Alice finds herself in after falling down the rabbit hole, would be an ideal subject for 3D effects. I was right – the special effects created incredible, surreal scenes with a mixture of real actors and animations. The colours were brilliant and I felt I could reach out my hand and touch the people and objects, like I was right inside the world of the film itself. It was magical and really brought the book to life for me – I loved the whole experience! C Karim I thought Tim Burton’s interpretation of the story was a bit weird. In this version of Alice they extended Lewis Carroll’s original story to include a part about Alice’s life as a young teenager in the 'real' world of Victorian England. That part wasn’t in the book and here I felt the 3D treatment was unnecessary. It was quite appropriate to the fantasy world where Alice finds herself after she falls down the rabbit hole, but not to the ‘real’ world of Victorian England. It would have been a nice contrast if only the scenes that took place in the fantasy had been in 3D. Actually the 3D glasses annoyed me because they made some of the film look very dark. For scenes where the characters were inside, I had to keep taking my glasses off to see what was going on! D Jonas I’m definitely in favour of 3D technology and I’ve seen some wonderful 3D films at the cinema – the hugely successful Avatar was probably my favourite. However, not all films work so well in 3D and I don’t think it should be used indiscriminately, only if it really adds something to the story. I think in Alice in Wonderland it was appropriate as it really gave the audience a sense of entering into that world of dreams and fantasy where anything is possible, that Alice finds herself in Wonderland. The 3D treatment also worked well with the characters who were created from real actors then digitally enhanced. It was a very creative, unusual film.
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This quiz, titled 'Gateway B1+ Unit 8 Use of English + Reading', assesses comprehension and analytical skills through discussions on the use of 3D technology in films, contrasting personal experiences and opinions.
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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 states that the person does not believe 3D is an appropriate treatment unless there is a valid reason for using it. Therefore, it can be inferred that the people who made this comment are C, D, Karim, and Jonas.Rate this question:
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I don’t think the 3D treatment made the film seem very adult.
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I thought the film was charming and beautiful visually.
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I found wearing the 3D glasses distracting.
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The given statement suggests that the person named Karim found wearing the 3D glasses distracting. This implies that Karim had an experience where wearing the 3D glasses caused a distraction for him.Rate this question:
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I discovered 3D films quite late.
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I was really looking forward to seeing Alice in 3D.
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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 statement is false because the technology for producing 3D films is not very recent. 3D films have been around since the 1950s, with the first 3D feature film being released in 1922. Over the years, advancements in technology have improved the quality and accessibility of 3D films, but the concept itself is not new.Rate this question:
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3D glasses now are the same as they were in the 1980s.
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The statement is false because 3D glasses have evolved significantly since the 1980s. In the 1980s, 3D glasses used red and blue lenses to create a stereoscopic effect. However, modern 3D glasses use polarized lenses or active shutter technology to create a more immersive and realistic 3D experience. These advancements have greatly improved the quality and comfort of 3D glasses compared to those used in the 1980s.Rate this question:
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This film version of Alice in Wonderland used only animated characters.
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This film version of Alice in Wonderland did not use only animated characters.Rate this question:
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Tim Burton’s version of the story is unusual.
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Tim Burton's version of the story is considered unusual because he often incorporates dark and gothic elements into his films, creating a unique and distinct visual style. His storytelling is often characterized by quirky and eccentric characters, fantastical settings, and a blend of humor and darkness. Therefore, it can be inferred that the statement "Tim Burton's version of the story is unusual" is true.Rate this question:
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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 explores different aspects of Alice's life, not just her adventures in Wonderland. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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Avatar is a popular film in 3D.
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that Avatar is a popular film in 3D. Since Avatar is indeed a popular film that was released in 3D, the answer "True" is correct.Rate this question:
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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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told me not to forgetExplanation
Jay told me not to forget my phone charger.Rate this question:
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‘I phoned you before,’ said Gemma. ALREADY Gemma said that she …………………………………….………….…………………………… me.
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had already phoned, 'd already phonedExplanation
The correct answer is "had already phoned, 'd already phoned". This is because Gemma is referring to a past action of phoning before the current conversation took place. The phrase "had already phoned" indicates that the action occurred before a specific point in the past, while "'d already phoned" is a contraction of "had already phoned" and is also used to refer to a past action. Both options convey the same meaning in this context.Rate this question:
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‘Write your answers on the board, Maria,’ the teacher said. TOLD The teacher ……………………………………………….………………… answers on the board.
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told Maria to write herExplanation
The teacher instructed Maria to write her answers on the board.Rate this question:
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‘Did you know the answer, Marcos?’ the teacher asked. IF The teacher asked Marcos ………………………………….…………………………… the answer.
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if he had known, if h'd knownExplanation
The correct answer is "if he had known, if h'd known". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the teacher is asking Marcos if he knew the answer at that specific point in the past. The phrase "if he had known" is used to indicate a hypothetical condition in the past, while "if h'd known" is a contraction of "if he had known". Both phrases are grammatically correct and convey the same meaning in this context.Rate this question:
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‘Who made this pizza?’ asked Dave. HAD Dave asked who …………………………………………………….…………… the pizza.
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had madeExplanation
The correct answer is "had made" because it is the past perfect tense of the verb "make". In the sentence, Dave is asking about the person who made the pizza in the past. The use of "had made" indicates that the action of making the pizza occurred before the time of Dave asking the question.Rate this question:
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‘You must listen to this track!’ said Gina. SHOULD Gina said that I ………………………………………………….……………… track.
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should listen to thatExplanation
The correct answer is "should listen to that". This is because the phrase "You must listen to this track!" is a suggestion or recommendation, and the modal verb "should" is commonly used to express advice or obligation. Therefore, Gina is advising or suggesting that the person should listen to the track.Rate this question:
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‘Don’t use your skateboard on the road,’ said my dad. ME My dad ……………………………………………….…………………………… my skateboard on the road.
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‘I may go and see the performance on Tuesday,’ said Andrew. MIGHT Andrew said he ……………………………………………….…………… the performance on Tuesday.
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might go and seeExplanation
The sentence given in the question is reported speech, where Andrew is stating his intention to go and see the performance on Tuesday. The correct answer, "might go and see," accurately reflects the reported speech by using the modal verb "might" to express possibility and the verb phrase "go and see" to indicate Andrew's intention.Rate this question:
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