Documentary Film Makers - Unit 5
C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition, Macmillan Education
You will hear an interview in which two film makers called Simon Bridges and Megan Ward are discussing their work on a series of documentary films. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Simon puts the continuing popularity of the series down to the way it
combines scientific analysis and social commentary.
brings back memories of viewers' own childhoods.
manages to capture the drama of ordinary life.
conveys a positive message about overcoming difficulties.
Simon says that he chose children to appear in the series according to
the social background they came from.
their likely appeal to a television audience.
their ability to express themselves.
their confidence in front of a camera.
Looking back at the first film in the series, Simon regrets
not preparing the children to deal with sudden fame.
not arranging for the children to interact with each other.
not giving all the children an equal amount of attention.
not inviting the children's parents to also take part.
Through her experience as camera operator, Megan has concluded that
it is impossible to predict how life will turn out.
it is upbringing that determines a person's fate.
it is likely that personality will change over time.
it is understandable that people are afraid of change.
What does Megan say about her relationship with the participants today?
She is sorry she has caused some of them distress.
She accepts they may still feel resentful towards her.
She appreciates the trust they have placed in her.
She is surprised they continue to keep in touch with her.
Simon and Megan both feel that they work well together because they
regard each other's contribution as equally valuable.
speak frankly when they disagree on something.
avoid unnecessary conflict over minor issues.
respect the limits of their individual roles.
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