TV camera operators - Test 4

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge English Advanced 4, Cambridge University Press

You will hear an interview with two TV camera operators, Mark Thompson and Pam Jakes, who are talking about their work. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

An interview with two TV camera operators, Mark Thompson and Pam Jakes, talking about their work.

Mark Thompson explains that as a cameraman for a film company, he

is responsible for sorting out any issues during film projects.

regrets being unable to specialise in one type of film work.

tends to film away from home more often than in his own area.

finds the unpredictable nature of the work appealing.

How did Mark feel when he first started working for his current company?

glad to have found an alternative to a career in art

unprepared for one problem he experienced

disappointed to have to begin at the bottom of the company

confident in his level of knowledge about the equipment

Mark says that whenever he's involved in live filming, he

has contingency plans in place for unexpected events.

is even more vigilant than usual while he's working.

suppresses any thoughts about getting things wrong.

is reminded of a serious error he once made.

When Pam films members of the public, she

reassures them about the possibility of filming things more than once.

finds their nervousness sometimes affects the quality of her work.

works closely with the director to create the right atmosphere.

invites actors to be on hand to support them.

Pam admits that for her, one disadvantage of the job is having to

build new working relationships in a very short time.

be ready to rethink due to unforeseen circumstances.

deal with crew members' anxieties about progress.

transport equipment that turns out to be unnecessary.

When talking about filming famous people, Mark and Pam both say that it

may mean that unreasonable demands are placed on them.

rarely results in any fame also being conferred on them.

can still be intimidating even with their level of experience.

allows them a valuable insight into the problems celebrities may face.

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