Copy Of Gateway B1+ Unit 8 Use Of English + Reading
Explore diverse opinions on the use of 3D technology in films through this engaging reading comprehension quiz. Assess critical thinking and analytical skills by matching viewpoints to characters discussing 'Alice in Wonderland' directed by Tim Burton.
Questions and Answers
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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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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.
Explanation
The comment suggests that the person does not believe that 3D treatment should be used unless there is a valid reason for it. This viewpoint is attributed to people 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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I discovered 3D films quite late.
Explanation
The answer is A, Jay because the statement "I discovered 3D films quite late" implies that the person who discovered 3D films late is Jay.Rate this question:
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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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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The technology for producing 3D films is not very recent. This implies that 3D film technology has been around for a longer period of time.Rate this question:
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3D glasses now are the same as they were in the 1980s.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because 3D glasses have significantly evolved since the 1980s. In the 1980s, 3D glasses used the anaglyph method, which involved using red and blue lenses to create the 3D effect. However, modern 3D glasses use more advanced technologies such as polarized or active shutter glasses, which provide a higher quality and more immersive 3D experience. These newer glasses are designed to work with specific types of 3D displays, such as polarized screens or alternating frame displays, making them different from the 3D glasses 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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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This film version of Alice in Wonderland did not only use animated characters.Rate this question:
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Tim Burton’s version of the story is unusual.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Tim Burton's version of the story is known for its distinctive and unconventional style. He often incorporates dark and gothic elements into his films, creating a unique visual aesthetic. Therefore, it can be inferred that Tim Burton's version of the story is indeed unusual, making the answer "True" correct.Rate this question:
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Part of the film is about Alice’s life outside Wonderland.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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 not only explores Alice's adventures in Wonderland but also delves into her life in the real world. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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Avatar is a popular film in 3D.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Avatar being a popular film in 3D is a fact that can be verified. The film was released in 2009 and was highly successful, earning over $2.7 billion worldwide. It was praised for its groundbreaking use of 3D technology, which enhanced the immersive experience for viewers. The film's success also led to a resurgence in popularity for 3D movies, with many other films following suit and utilizing the technology. Therefore, it can be concluded that Avatar is indeed a popular film in 3D.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.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
had already phoned, 'd already phonedExplanation
The correct answer is "had already phoned, 'd already phoned". This is because the phrase "had already phoned" is the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of phoning occurred before a specific point in the past. The contraction "'d" is short for "had" and is used to indicate the past tense. Therefore, the correct answer accurately reflects Gemma's statement that she had already phoned before.Rate this question:
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‘Write your answers on the board, Maria,’ the teacher said. TOLD The teacher ……………………………………………….………………… answers on the board.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
if he had known, if h'd knownExplanation
The correct answer is "if he had known, if h'd known". This is because the teacher is asking Marcos if he knew the answer. The phrase "if he had known" is used to indicate a hypothetical situation in the past, suggesting that Marcos may or may not have known the answer. The alternative phrase "if h'd known" is a contraction of "if he had known", which is also grammatically correct.Rate this question:
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‘Who made this pizza?’ asked Dave. HAD Dave asked who …………………………………………………….…………… the pizza.
Correct Answer
had madeExplanation
The correct answer is "had made". This is because the sentence is in past tense and the question is asking about an action that was completed before the time of speaking. "Had made" is the past perfect tense of the verb "make", indicating that the pizza was made before the time of the question.Rate this question:
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‘You must listen to this track!’ said Gina. SHOULD Gina said that I ………………………………………………….……………… track.
Correct Answer
should listen to thatExplanation
Gina recommended 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.
Correct Answer
told me not to useExplanation
My dad told me not to use my skateboard on the road.Rate this question:
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‘I may go and see the performance on Tuesday,’ said Andrew. MIGHT Andrew said he ……………………………………………….…………… the performance on Tuesday.
Correct Answer
might go and seeExplanation
The original statement "I may go and see the performance on Tuesday" is reported speech, where Andrew is expressing a possibility or uncertainty about going to see the performance. The correct answer "might go and see" accurately conveys this uncertainty in reported speech form.Rate this question:
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