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E. Write a wish for each of these topics.

a. your last holiday
b. school
c. your family
d. the environment
e. your hobbies
f. last weekend

F. Discuss with a partner.
1. Do you think it’s easy being a celebrity?

2. How might celebrities wish their lives were different?

Listening and Language Skills
Before you go on, ...
A. In what order do you think these things are done Can I add one tiny thing?
when making a film? Can I just butt in for one second?
a. add the sound effects Can I stop you for one second?

b. cast the leading lady Do you mind if I add something?
c. do a read-through Hang on!
d. have your make-up done Ooooh, and don’t forget...
e. learn your lines Sorry for interrupting, but...
f. put on a costume
g. shoot a scene
h. write the script

B. Discuss with a partner.
1. What other things do you have to think about
when making a film?
2. Where in your local area would be good
locations to make a film? Why?
3. If you were making a short film, what would
the plot be?
4. Who in your class do you think is a good actor? Why?

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C. Listen to a group of students discussing the film they are
making. Then answer the following questions.
1. Where are they filming and when?

2. What did they need to ask the headteacher?
3. Who are the two stars of the short film?
4. Why does Dion think his friend’s sister isn’t the best person for
the role?
5. How are the students’ families helping out?
6. What are they going to do before they start filming on Friday?

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