Vocabulary
1Complete the passage with the words and phrases below. (10 x 2 = 20 points)
costume • plots • disappointed • audiences • brought to life • outstanding
played the role • main character • released • action-packed
Godzilla
Godzilla, a science-fiction monster, was the1.……………………in 28 films made by theToho Company. The films and the character havebeen popular with 2.……………………since the first Godzilla film was 3.……………………in1954. The 4.……………………of these5.……………………films vary, but in many, Godzilla fights for good against evil. In the original Japanese films, actor Haruo Nakajima6.……………………of Godzilla, while wearing a special 7.……………………. In the 1998American film Godzilla, computer-generated imagery 8.……………………the monster……………………. Although the special effects were 9.……………………, the film got bad reviews and many Godzilla fans were10.…………………….
2Complete the sentences with the words below. Pay attention to the words and phrases in bold. (4 x 3 = 12 points)
moving • dull • dangerous • talented
1.It’s ……………………and a waste of time.
2.It’s ……………………, with several emotional scenes.
3.In her latest film, this ……………………actress gives a brilliant performance.
4. The ……………………stunts are dramatic but not at all realistic.
3Complete the sentences with the words belowand the correct suffix. Make any necessarychanges. (6 x 3 = 18 points)
predict • fact • create • emotion • humour • enjoy
1.Films about real people are not always completely …………………….
2.Films with funny situations are …………………….
3.Films with surprise endings are not …………………….
4.I become …………………… in sad films.
5.I hate violent films. To me, they’re not at all…………………….
6.Film writers and directors have to be…………………….
Grammar
4Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets. (7 x 2 = 14 points)
1.The most recent Godzilla film……………………(shoot) in Canada and inHawaii.
2.At the moment, the story ……………………(write).
3.Who …………………… the Academy Awards …………………… (host) by next year?
4.The soup wasn’t ready. It ……………………(make) at the time.
5.The actors’ make-up ……………………(must / do) within the next hour.
6.She ……………………(not tell) the news yet.
7.Everything ……………………(prepare) before the director arrived.
5Complete the dialogues with the words below.Use the correct passive or causative form.(4 x 4 = 16 points)
1.A:You need to have blonde hair for this role.
B:I / hair / colour / by the stylist tomorrow
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2.A:The trousers of my costume are too long.
B:You / can / them / shorten
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3.A:He can’t drive. How did he get to the studio?
B:He / must pick up / by a driver
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4.A: Those are beautiful flowers!
B:I know! They / send / by the director
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6Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets.Use the correct passive or causative form. Do notchange the original meaning. (4 x 5 = 20 points)
1.Gucci made Ben Affleck’s tuxedo for theAcademy Awards ceremony. (had)
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2.Who is writing the music for the soundtrack? (written)
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3.The electricians were setting up the lights while the actors were having breakfast. (set up)
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4.She’ll complete the script next week. (be)
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