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Ex. 2. Fill in the blanks (1 – 21) with the correct particle or preposition where necessary.

1. The production manager is responsible for drawing (1) … the shooting schedule. 2. The Greek Tycoon also excels (2) … its music credits. 3. Lately Hue Grant hasn‘t been (3) … much in the film industry. 4. Award winners are reminded to keep their speeches short and asked not to get too carried (4) … . 5. When it comes to doling (5) … prizes, Cannes traditionally spurns what it regards (6) … Hollywood‘s brash commercialism. 6. In 1934, (7) … the height of depression, he increased his staff to 1.5000 so he could embark (8) … a foolhardy programme of feature-length cartoons. 7. (9) … the flesh, Roberts is much smaller than the big screen would lead us to believe. 8. Only Meg Ryan holds a candle (10) … her in the field of blockbuster romantic comedy. 9. Julia Roberts has had the time to come (11) … terms (12) … critics‘ pressure. 10. By the mid-90s, her career was written (13)… . 11. Richard has been (14) … filming (15) … months (16) … end (17) …location.

The attacks (18) … filmmakers reflected a misplaced anger (19) … violence whose causes lie not (20) … the screen but (21) … the streets.

Ex. 3. For questions 1 – 7, read the following text and then choose, from the list (A – J), the best phrase given below. Each correct phrase may be used once. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all.

INTERACTIVE MOVIES

Every year, nine million people in the USA sign up for educational courses in film-making techniques, whilst dozens of magazines aim (1) ……… .

A Los Angeles-based Internet start-up is aiming to tap into the national obsession with films by taking fans into the studios on-line (2) ………. . Through its website, the company aims to build the community of fans for these movies, who will gain access (3) ………… . These will give insights into the working of directors and cinematographers and, crucially, also offer fans the chance to contribute to the creative process itself.

In this way, it is hoped to make the audience into ‗emotional stakeholders‘ in the film. It is a natural extension of the process which keeps viewers glued (4) ……….. . The company aims to extend this principle, however,

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so that the feeling of involvement begins whilst the film is actually being created. Participating film-makers will present selected parts on their work-in-progress on the website., giving users the opportunity (5)

………… .

The benefit to film-makers will be twofold. As well as receiving this valuable critical input, they will be able (6) ……….. . Around 150.000 people have already expressed an interest in the scheme. That represents quite a large group who, given their previous involvement, will be likely (7) ……….. . And if they like both the film and the experience, they‘ll tell their friends.

Ato comment on what they have just seen

Bto cut down on marketing expenses

Cto just such an network of informal critics

Dto meet participating directors on equal terms

Eto progress reports from participating studios

Fto strike a balance between creativity and interactivity

Gto television soap operas week after week

Hto want to see the finished product

Ito watch the making of certain movies in production

Jto update fans on the progress of forthcoming production

Ex. 4. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line (1 -

14)

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Evidence also reveals a (11)….… difference in the attitude SUBSTANCE

(14) …….., as by far the biggest cultural pastime in Britain. ATTRACT

Ex. 5. Rewrite the following sentences, using must, can’t or might (1 – 16).

1.I‘m sure Harry is at least sixty.

Model: Harry must be at least sixty. (0)

2.Perhaps he is having a party. (1)

…………………………….

3.I‘m sure he hasn‘t retired yet. He still leaves the house every morning.

(2) …………………………….

4.I‘m sure he isn‘t well off. His house is in a terrible mess. (3)

…………………………….

5.Perhaps he spent all his money when he was younger. (4)

…………………………….

6.I‘m sure he does a lot of gardening. His garden looks beautiful. (5)

…………………………….

7.I‘m sure he‘s read a lot of books about gardening. He‘s certainly an expert. (6)

…………………………….

8. I‘m sure he‘s working in his garden now. I can hear someone digging.

(7)

…………………………….

9.Now I can hear voices. Perhaps he‘s talking to Miss Appleby. (8)

…………………………….

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10.No, I‘m sure it isn‘t Miss Appleby. It‘s two men‘s voices. (9)

…………………………….

11.They are shouting. Perhaps they are having an argument. (10)

……………………………..

12.They‘re talking about money. Perhaps Harry owes the other man some money.(11)

………………………………

13.Now I can‘t hear anything. I‘m sure they‘ve gone inside. (12)

………………………………

14. My God! A gun shot! I‘m sure Harry has killed him! (13)

………………………………

15.No, there‘s Harry outside, so it wasn‘t Harry who was shot. (14)

………………………………

16.There‘s a siren. I‘m sure this is the police arriving. (15)

………………………………

17.Look at all those lights and cameras. Ah! I understand. They were making a film! (16)

………………………………

2.3. MEDIATION

Ex. 1. Translate into English.

ДИВОВИЖНА СІМКА

В 30-х роках двадцятого століття в Голівуді існувало сім провідних кіностудій, відомих в усьому світі. Серед них три гіганти:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Paramount, Warner Brothers. В 1935р. до них приєдналась четверта кіностудія Twentieth Century-Fox. Трохи пізніше з‘явилися блискучі, престижні, часто серйозно конкуруючі, час від часу переважаючі всіх інших в якості кіностудії Universal, PKO Radio, and Columbia. В деякому сенсі існувала і восьма студія – United Artists – хоч ця компанія була кінопрокатною установою, у розпорядженні якої були в основному фільми, зняті незалежною кіностудією Самуела Голдвіна (Samuel Goldwyn).

Цікаво, чи знаєте ви, що С. Голдвін - українець за походженням? Серед українців він був найуспішнішим у Голівуді. Самуіл Гелбфіш починав свою трудову діяльність, продаючи оселедці на одній з

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вулиць Києва. Після більшовицької революції в Росії він переїхав до США, змінив своє ім‘я на Самуел Голдвін і заснував свою кінокомпанію. В 1924р. він купив ще дві кіностудії і став президентом наймогутнішої голівудської компанії Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer (MGM).

Ex. 2. Translate into English

УКРАЇНЦІ ТА НАГОРОДИ АКАДЕМІЇ

На перший погляд здається, що Україна тримається осторонь від глобальної боротьби за Оскара, найпочеснішої нагороди світового кінематографа, яка щорічно вручається Американською Академією Кіномистецтва. Як це не парадоксально, але українці займають одне з перших місць (після США), беручи до уваги кількість номінантів на різні категорії цієї престижної нагороди.

В 1928р. (рік заснування Академії) 34-річний емігрант з Одеси, Лев Мілстайн (відомий в Голівуді як Луіс Майлстоун) отримав золоту статуетку в номінації ―найкращий режисер‖ за комедію Two Arabian Knights.

В 1961 фільм Балада про солдата, знятий режисером Григорієм Чухраєм, був номінованим як кращий іноземний фільм. Раніше фільм отримав дві премії на Канському кінофестивалі.

В1984р. ще один фільм українського кінорежисера Петра Тодоровського Війського-польовий роман (The Martial Romance)

номінувався в категорії ―кращий іноземний фільм‖, але не переміг.

В90-х роках 20 століття досвідчений український кінооператор

Вілен Калiта, працюючи у складі знімальної групи Микити Михалкова, отримав Оскара за фільм Tired of the Sun.

Варто згадати, що Стівен Спілберг та Сільвестер Сталоне на четвертину одесити.

2.4. WRITING

1. You are a member of a cinema society which regularly reviews new films in its newsletter. Write a review for the newsletter, describing the last film you have seen and saying whether or not you would recommend it to the other members of the society. Your review should focus on the main points of the film and give the readers a clear idea of what it is about.

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D tended to be over-protective in their attitude towards him.

Ex. 2. Choose one of the suggested topics and comment on it or discuss it with your partner.

1.Do you think you are too independent on TV and cinema for entertainment and information?

2.What do you think of soap operas? Interview two other group mates about soaps: if they have a favourite soap, ask about the main characters and situations; if they never watch soaps, ask if they have had of any and what they think of soaps generally.

3.With modern cinema and technology literature will (not) survive the next century.

4.What problems of film translation would you point out? How are you going to tackle them as future interpreters/translators?

5.What do you know about the history of the Oscar Academy Award? Choose the best film of the year and role-play the ceremony of Oscar Awarding with your group mates.

6.What is the place of American culture on the Ukrainian cinema market? How important is the film industry in Ukraine, and what sorts of films are produced?

7.Using the Internet and mass media prepare short presentation about the new stars, who are in the limelight today.

SELF – ASSESSMENT TEST

Ex. 1. You will hear an interview with a woman who works as a casting director in the film industry. For questions 1 – 8, choose the best answer

A, B, C or D.

1 According to Barbara a casting director needs above all

Ato learn from experience

Bto have a relevant qualification

Cto be a good communicator

Dto have a natural feel for the job.

2 Barbara says that she looks for actors who

Acan play a variety of roles

Bcomplement each other

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Caccept her way of working

Dthink deeply about a part

3 At which stage of the casting process does Barbara meet the actors?

Abefore she goes to see them performing live

Bonce the director has approved them

Cbefore a final short-list is drawn up

Das soon as a final selection is made

4 What led Barbara to become a casting director?

AShe realized she had the skills needed.

BShe was doing the similar work in the theatre.

CIt was recommended by a friend.

DIt has always been her ambition.

5 Barbara explains that what motivates her now is a need for

Apersonal satisfaction.

Bfinancial security

Cprofessional recognition

Da glamorous lifestyle

6 What made Barbara give up her job for a time?

AShe‘d become tired of travelling

BShe wanted to try something new

CShe‘d been put under too much pressure

DShe found she was no longer committed

7 Why did Barbara go back to her work?

AShe was missing her colleagues.

BShe was made an interesting offer.

CShe wasn‘t happy working in theatre.

DShe realized she‘d made a mistake.

8 How does Barbara feel when her work on a film ends?

Asorry not to follow it through

Bsurprised by the attitude of others

Cupset not to be better appreciated

Dready for the next challenge

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comment (12) … his ‗lack of drawing ability‘. 7. The story has been made (13) … a film or adapted (14) … the screen. 8. A close-up is a shot taken (15) … close range and showing something (16) … detail. 9. No sooner had he done so than they were called (17) … the stage and given their scripts. 10. Jack was one of the actors who has been turned (18) … for the part. 11. The Academy opted (19) … sealed envelopes and extreme secrecy. 12. She lost (20) … … Liza Minelly whose turn in Cabaret scooped the prize. 13. Berry‘s emotional acceptance speech (21) … winning the best actress prize (22) …Monster‘s Ball was one of the most memorable (23) … recent years.

Ex. 4. For questions 1 – 14, read the following text and then choose, from the list (A – J), the best phrase given below. Each correct phrase may be used once. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all.

‗TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY‘

It is the excellent sequel to the original sci-fi thriller, ultimately the best movie of its kind. The outstanding story, the astounding visual effects are just perfect. Every single important character is well -developed. There is no usual (1) ………. and the (2) ……….. . The movie flows (3) ………..

while at the same time creating ultimate (4) …………. . James Cameron knows a thing or two about action. The direction, photography, story, and effects are at the top of their game. The absolutely perfect score (5)

………… of the movie.

James Cameron has crafted an intense, exciting rollercoaster ride, filled with jaw-dropping special effects, breakneck action, (6) ……….. . Most notable for being one of the first films to combine compute r graphics with live action. (7) ……….. , I see this movie as (8) ……….. , a human story.

T2 capitalizes on Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s inc reased stardom. (9)

………. Arnold has the looks (10) ………… . He knows how to act like a machine, and he also knows how to add a small human touch to t he character of the machine. (11) ………… . The acting in the movie more than (12) ………… . The nice Terminator, the creepy and evil T-1000 – a relentless, ruthless killing machine, Sarah Connor, John Connor are so memorable and great.

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