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C. Answer the questions. E. What do you think these phrases from the text
mean?
1. Why has Conrad written to Trish for advice?
2. Do you think Trish agrees with Conrad’s a. get a proper job
parents? b. the silver screen
3. What does she say can happen to actors c. get your big break
before they become famous? d. a job doesn’t turn up
4. What job does she suggest for someone who’s e. play around with something
good at languages?
f. have your heart set on something
5. Why is it more challenging to translate a series
than a film?
F. Work with a partner.
6. Where does Trish recommend finding out
about special effects degrees? Student A
7. What does she say Conrad could do if he You are Conrad. Try to convince your parents
lacks ideas for a script? to let you follow your dream of becoming a
film star.
8. How does Trish suggest Conrad gets
experience as an actor?
Student B
D. Are these sentences true for you? Discuss with You are one of Conrad’s parents. Try to
a partner. convince him that he should focus his efforts
elsewhere.
1. I always read reviews when I’m deciding what
film to watch.
2. I prefer watching films in the original language
with subtitles rather than watching the
dubbed version.
3. Films which are remakes are often better than
the original.
4. I think the cast are more important to the
success of a film than the effects.
5. I always re-watch the previous films in a series
when a sequel comes out.
6. I’d enjoy working as a film critic.

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