Interview with a Stuntman - Test 1

B2 First · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge B2 First 4, Cambridge University Press

You will hear an interview with a man called Guy Riordan, who works as a stuntman performing dangerous scenes in movies. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

An interview with stuntman Guy Riordan about performing dangerous scenes in movies.

What does Guy say about the first time he worked with a team of other stuntmen?

He was very unsure of his talents.

He was uncomfortable about putting his trust in others.

He was surprised at the risks some people took.

For Guy, the most difficult part of being a stuntman is

competing against others for roles.

avoiding injury.

trying to improve constantly.

What does Guy say was difficult about performing in the movie Raw Stuff?

falling in the right place

having to carry heavy loads

getting to the top of a mountain

When asked about being a stunt double for the actor Marty Walker, Guy says

he admires Marty's ability to change his body shape for films.

he feels pleased when Marty plays the parts of action heroes.

he respects Marty's willingness to act in some dangerous scenes.

What was satisfying for Guy about performing in the film Light at Dawn?

getting the chance to have a speaking role

working with a large film crew

achieving what the director wanted

What has changed for Guy about the movie industry recently?

People working in it are more serious than before.

He has to do more work for the same money.

Stunt performers are less frequently required.

Guy advises anyone interested in becoming a movie stunt performer

to develop as wide a range of stunt skills as possible.

to find jobs by using a good agent.

to be prepared to do other types of work as well.

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