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Rumours 2

C. Scan the text. Answer the questions.
1. Why does the author like Netflix?
2. Why does he mention The Good Place?

3. What does he say about Spanish voice actors?
4. Do you think the author watches dubbed versions of shows and
films? Why/Why not?

D. Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. Why does the author feel less out of touch with what’s on TV now?
2. What does he usually find out about by word of mouth?
3. Who was playing Chinese whispers and why?
4. Why did the student drop his friend a line?

5. What does the author say was easy to get hold of?
6. What had he heard through the grapevine?
7. In which series does he say the characters were speed networking?
8. Who does he say he’ll keep posted and why?

E. Find out about a voice actor from your country. Complete the chart below with the information.

Name

Stars he/she dubs

Films I’ve seen
that he/she’s
dubbed

If you can, watch four film clips: two in the original version with
different main actors and two with the voice actor dubbing
the two actors.
Does the voice actor sound similar or different in the two clips?
How would you rate the dubbing? Think about intonation,
emotion and rhythm.

F. Work in a group of four. Discuss these questions.
1. Do you watch Netflix? Which series do you enjoy and why?
2. How do you decide which shows and films to watch?
3. How do you think streaming services, like Netflix, are changing our viewing habits?

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