I.Reading The teenager below all want to see film at their school film club.

lub. On the opposite there are

descriptions of eight films showing at the club. Decide which film would be the most suitable for the
following teenagers. For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter (A-H).

1. Hannah wants to see a romantic comedy with famous actors playing the main parts. She enjoys
watching movies by new directors who use music in their films.
2. Federico only watches science fiction films. He likes movies with lots of action and special effects
but he’s not bothered whether the actors are famous or not.
3. Lily likes to see films that are based on novels so that she can read them too. She wants to see a
recent, historical drama with happy ending.
4. Josh wants to watch a complicated thriller with fast and funny dialogue between the characters,
where you are never sure who is who until the end.
5. Chloe wants to see an old, black and white musical. She loves films involving people her own
age, which include magic and are set in different worlds.

Eight Films Showing at the Film Club

A Land D Net Worth

If you enjoy the romance of the high seas, this Vince is a science geek who spends all
film is for you. Teenager Tom Dudley hides on a his time playing computer games. So
ship sailing to the Americas. He hopes to everyone is surprised when he suddenly
become rich but that's not how things end for becomes a millionaire after inventing a
Tom. Although made in the 1970s with none of new game that people can play on the
the special effects we expect today, this film is a internet. Laugh out loud as Vince enjoys
fine piece of story-telling. himself being the new ‘Mr Popular’ at
B The Tower school.
E Star Child
This movie was in cinemas last year and it is
Sunny Jones, played by Bonny Wild, is a teenager who
director Blake Cole’s best film. The film is very
finds herself in the land of Zorn, under the spell of an evil
close to the original book and the main
queen. Although it’s not in colour, the singing and
characters are played beautifully by two
dancing and Wild’s wonderful voice bring the film to life
unknown young actors. They bring the past
and make it as enjoyable today as it was back in 1941,
back to life and make you really care about
when it was made.
them. So when they eventually marry you’ll
have a tear in your eye!
F Download
C Blaze In director Guss Hall's first film, Katie's life is controlled
by the tracks she's listening to on her iPod. She falls in
This film may not be full of Hollywood stars
love with Toby while she's listening to love songs but
but it’s full of high-speed chases, amazing
things go wrong between them when she starts listening
computer graphics and fantastic music. In the
to modern jazz! Well-known stars Hedda Gold and Jake
year 4838, Jonas leaves the world he loves to
Myers keep the laughs coming throughout the film.
look for work on a distant planet. However,
he finds more than he expected. This film is
based on the popular cartoon novel by Toshio
Yoshida.
 dreams come true.
G Making it
Fran is a real young pop singer who H Catch
dreams of being famous in this Harry Black is a spy, at least he says he is, but then
documentary drama. he meets and falls in love with Greta who might
The director, Bob Johansson, chose to actually be a spy. There are some amusing, high-
film this movie in black and white and speed conversations in this film, so listen carefully
the final effect is wonderful. The film and enjoy the action. Are they spies or not? You’ll
shows just how hard it is to make only find out in the final scene.

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I.Reading Look at the sentences below about the Reach Out! camps. Read the text on the opposite page
to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A. If it is not correct, mark B.

1. Each Reach Out! Summer camp lasts for over a week.

2. Reach Out! camps are held in several countries around the world.
3. Camp members are encouraged to explore environmental and social topics.
4. The timetable is given to the camp members in advance of their stay.
5. Camp members do some activities in the fresh air immediately after breakfast.
6. Lessons in how to talk in front of a large audience are offered at the camp.
7. After lunch there is a choice of things for camp members to do.
8. On Action Day, camp members get the chance to visit local organisations on their own.
9. At this year’s camps, Helen Yates will play songs by musicians from different countries.
10. Helen Yates has lots of interesting information about famous world leaders to share.

Reach Out! Camps

Reach Out! is an organisation that runs week-long summer camps, designed to give young people the
skills to be the leaders of the future. The camps help to create confident young people who wish to
improve not only themselves, but the world around them. Varying in age from 12 to 17, young people
come to attend the camps in Canada and the USA from across the world. They spend their time learning
leadership skills, considering and discussing important issues such as pollution and health, and helping in
the local community. They also meet many other young people who have the same interests and beliefs
and they frequently make friendships that will last a lifetime.

There is no average day at the camp and changes are made to the timetable, which is handed out daily,
to allow room for exciting events as they come up. However, camp members generally get up at 7.30
a.m. and, once they've eaten breakfast, start their day with some outdoor games to get them warmed
up for the busy day ahead. There are classroom workshops in the morning on skills such as public
speaking, then there’s an hour for lunch at noon. From 1-2 p.m., camp members have the opportunity
to select from various activities.
In recent years these have included dancing, song writing, yoga and basketball.

During the members’ time at camp, there is a day known as Action Day. This is when small groups go out
with an adult group leader to work with organisations in the neighbourhood. Reach Out! arranges the day
several weeks before the actual event and matches the interests and skills of the camp members with the
organisations needing their help. This can involve organisations dealing with healthcare, housing,
journalism or the environment, to name just a few.

Evenings are spent watching documentary films or listening to guest speakers. One of the speakers this year
will be Helen Yates, who has worked on social projects around the world and who writes and sings her own
songs about the social issues she is most concerned about. Helen has shared the stage with many of the
world’s political and religious leaders and has many interesting stories to tell young audiences about them.
Helen’s goal is to encourage the young people she meets to go out and make the world a better place.

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I.Reading Read the text and the questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Working in Fashion Design

I’m James Wilson and I’m the Head of Fashion Design at City College. I’ve had good jobs and bad in
the fashion industry. I’ve worked for big companies and had my own company designing for
individual customers. I first did a Fine Arts degree then moved into fashion and now I’m a teacher, so
I'm well qualified to advise students when they ask me how to get started in a career in fashion. I tell
them that first they need to find out if it really is the job for them.

Going to your local shopping mall is a great place to start. Find the person who organises the
fashion shows that advertise the clothing stores in the mall and let them know that you’re
interested in helping out at the next one.

To get a wider picture of the business, speak to someone who makes and sells their own designs.
They’ll show you the less public side of the business. They might be busy but don’t let that stop you.
Find things out! How many hours do they work? How did they learn to make clothes? What’s the
toughest part of their job?

One of my students, Alex, works for Toki, a successful designer. Has he done the right thing by going
to work for someone else rather than starting his own company? ‘Working for Toki has added to what
I learned at college,’ Alex explained. ‘It’s great! Even though the hours are long I can learn from other
people’s mistakes. I’ve learned about tiny but very important points—like the fact that you can’t just
design what you want—you need to listen to your customers.

1. What is the writer trying to do in this text?

A. recommend fashion companies to work for
B. suggest going to college to learn fashion design
C. describe how he succeeded as a fashion designer
D. explain how to discover if fashion design is for you

2. The writer suggests going to your local shopping mall to

A. find a job in a fashion store.
B. see what kind of fashion sells well.
C. ask to be involved in any fashion shows.
D. meet others who are interested in studying fashion.

3. Why is it useful to talk to someone who makes and sells their own clothes?
A. You can ask them lots of questions.
B. They can introduce you to designers.
C. They can teach you how to make clothes.
D. You can show them some of your own designs.
4. How does Alex feel about working for another designer?
A. It’s difficult when you also have schoolwork to do.
B. It’s a good way to learn the small details of fashion design.
C. It’s a mistake not to start your own fashion company straight away.
D. It’s fun because you don’t have to do the same long hours as the designer.

5. What might the writer say about his own career?

A. I’ve enjoyed every single job I’ve ever had working in fashion.
B. The only thing I regret about my fashion career is never working for a large firm.
C. I think I’ve had a wide range of experience in the fashion industry.
D. My Education degree helped when I took the college job as Head of Fashion Design.
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I.Reading The young people below all want to play tennis during their school holiday. On the opposite
page there are descriptions of eight tennis course. Decide which tennis course would be the most
suitable for the following young people. For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter (A-H).

1. Sunita needs help to improve her tennis skills, so wants to have individual coaching. She’d like to
play tennis outdoors in the mornings and do other activities in the afternoons.
2. Paul and his brother do not know how to play tennis, so want to spend a week learning. They
would prefer to be outside in a small group and will need to borrow rackets.
3. Zoe and her parents enjoy playing tennis together. They’d like to get advice from an expert and
want lots of practice. They’d prefer to be near the coast.
4. Ali is looking for a three-day tennis break in the countryside. He can’t play tennis but he does
have all the equipment. He’d like to have fun and meet other teenagers.
5. Vanessa is a good tennis player and her friends are almost as good. Their tennis course will be
for a week during the winter, so they want to be able to play inside.

Tennis Courses
A Weybridge Tennis C Match Point
We run two-day, weekend courses all through Join us on our farm where we have six
the summer. Our tennis centre is next to one outdoor courts and space for 25 guests. It’s
of the most beautiful beaches in the north. the perfect place to enjoy nature and learn a
You will have the chance to play tennis all day completely new sport. Young people (10
and be taught by very experienced coaches. years +) are welcome to stay from two days
Unfortunately, this year we are not running up to a week. Everyone needs to bring their
any courses for adults. own rackets, clothes, etc. as only balls are
available to buy.

B Gary Dymond’s Tennis Centre D Racket and Ball

We have years of experience teaching
We offer tennis courses for players at all
beginners tennis and provide all the equipment
levels in one of the most interesting cities in
you’ll need. Because we’re situated in the busy
the country. Tennis sessions run from 9 a.m. -
seaside town of Rye there is always something
12.30 p.m. You can join a Group or have one-
to do when you’re not playing tennis. Our
to- one instruction. After lunch each day we'll
tennis courses are for teenagers only and run
take you to some wonderful places in this
throughout the summer, for seven days. Class
amazing city. Our outdoor courts have lights
sizes are kept to a maximum of six.
so you can play again in the evenings.
E Ace Tennis
G Top Tennis
Never played tennis before? Want to find out
Our summer courses are for young tennis players who are
if you like it before you buy an expensive
already very skilled and are thinking of playing
tennis racket? Why not come to our indoor
professionally. We have a number of experts on our staff
tennis centre for a weekend of fun activities in
who will give advice and coaching throughout the week,
the mornings and tennis games in the
This is a serious course for people who want to Play from
afternoon? Fifty places are available and all
morning to night!
equipment is provided.

F Lifelong Tennis H Advantage Tennis Breaks

Come to us for year-round tennis courses at Our group courses are for all ages and are
our modern tennis school near the town designed to help people who can already play
centre. Our indoor courts allow us to offer strengthen their tennis skills. We have highly-
tennis coaching to all levels and age groups qualified coaches on hand to give you tips and
whatever the weather. Classes are in groups of we’ll even video your playing. Our 12 outdoor
15 and courses run from seven to ten days. courts are just five minutes from Fingle beach
Please bring your own rackets and tennis and classes can be booked between 8.30 a.m.
clothes. —9 p.m. every day.

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I.Reading Look at the sentences below about a man called Mo Park, who likes collecting things. Read the
text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A. If it is
not correct, mark B.

1. Mo bought a film in its metal container at a local antiques shop.

2. Mo was very keen to open the parcel with the film in it.
3. Mo believed that the person who sold him the film had little idea what was inside.
4. When Mo looked at the film he recognised the person in it.
5. One of Mo’s friends had the special equipment Mo needed in order to watch the film.
6. Mo had lots of problems trying to find any information about the film.
7. Mo got some information about the film from an organisation called the British Film Institute.
8. Mo stopped working so that he could concentrate on researching the film.
9. The film, Zepped, was made at the same time as the film Mary Poppins.
10. Mo is unsure about what he is going to do with the film.

Mo Park—Collector

Mo Park loves collecting things. He often goes to antique sales to buy old pottery, silver and boxes. He is
fascinated by old things, so when he was online one evening and saw an old metal film container for
sale, he had to buy it. He was attracted by the film container because it looked so old and
interesting. The price was at S3, so he typed in S3.20 and won the auction. When it was delivered by
post a couple of days later he had forgotten all about it. When he did eventually open it, the
container was indeed as knocked around as it had looked in the photograph. Mo was pretty sure
that whoever had sold it to him didn’t know anything about the film within it.

When Mo took the film out and held it up to the light he could see a familiar figure. It was the famous
actor, Charlie Chaplin. About two weeks later, Mo and some friends watched the whole film. To do
this Mo had to look in the phone book and find someone with a specialised machine to show it on.
As they watched they all got a shock. The film was called Zepped but none of the audience had ever
heard of it.

Mo decided to find out all he could about it. He looked online but there was nothing. He read
biographies of Chaplin but there was no mention of the film. He even contacted the British Film
Institute but with no success. Then he got lucky. On a research trip to the British Library’s
newspaper archive he discovered a reference to Zepped. He found a poster and an article that
explained that the film was released in England in 1916. It was a short comedy shown to British
soldiers during the First World War but it had disappeared after that.

A good friend of Mo’s became just as interested in the film as Mo. Together they went to Hollywood and
Chaplin’s old film studios to find out more. To do this, Mo put other people in charge of running his
company so that he could work on the film full time. What Mo discovered was that Zepped was one of
a kind. No other film made at that time used the technique of mixing live action with cartoon
animation. That did not happen until nearly sixty years later, in Mary Poppins. Mo has been told that
the film, at just seven and a half minutes long, could be worth more than a million pounds. But then
who knows? He might sell it or he might keep it. It’s not the money that excites Mo; it’s the fact that
he found such a treasure in such an everyday place.

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I.Reading Read the text and the questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Mary-Jess Leaverland
When 19-year-old Mary-Jess Leaverland sang for 70 million TV viewers nobody back home in
England knew anything about it.
Her victory in the talent show, I Want to Sing to the Stars was seen by five times as many people as
watch a similar UK show, called The X Factor, but they were all from the Chinese region of
Jiangsu, as that’s the only place the programme is shown.

Mary-Jess was in China to study the language as part of her university course when she entered the
competition. A friend had invited her to watch him in a TV quiz show. On their way they
passed the talent show’s studios. Mary-Jess went in, found a producer and sang for him. During the
competition she had classes as usual then went to the studios in the evenings. When she wasn’t
on stage she was busy doing her homework.

Mary-Jess used her £900 prize money to fly home to see her mum. When she returned there were no
recording contracts to sign or concerts to perform in. She told her mum, who’s also a good singer,
how amazed she was that she was chosen as the winner, then the two of them chatted happily
about their plans to start singing together again at clubs around their home town. It was only later
that Mary-Jess’s mum thought it might be fun to tell the local newspaper about her daughter’s win.
Yet, within 24 hours, Mary-Jess’s story had appeared nationally and just weeks later she had a
manager, a lawyer and was off to New York with record companies fighting to sign her as one of
their artists. Mary-Jess’s signing career had started.

1. What is the writer trying to do in this text?

A. encourage people to watch a particular TV music programme
B. suggest how to get a career as a professional singer
C. describe someone’s life-long ambition to become world famous
D. explain what happened to someone after winning a competition

2. What does the text say about I Want to Sing to the Stars?
A. It’s less popular than another show called The X Factor.
B. It’s shown in several countries across Asia.
C. It’s a talent competition made in China.
D. It’s the most popular TV show in China.

3. What was Mary-Jess’s reason for going to China?

A. She went there to be in a singing competition.
B. She was there learning to speak Chinese.
C. She was teaching at a Chinese university.
D. She was visiting a friend there.
4. How did Mary-Jess feel when she first returned to England?
A. surprised that she had won the competition
B. annoyed that she got so little in prize money
C. worried about the concerts she would have to do
D. amazed by all the attention from the UK newspapers

5. Which text message might Mary-Jess’s mother have on her mobile phone?

A.

B. Where did I get my talent from, Mum? D. I’ve got so much work to do for my
There are no other singers in our family teacher! Do you think I should take it
that I know about. with me to the TV studio?

C. I’ve never sung in front of anyone in my E. A Chinese TV company has offered me

life! Why did I ever agree to be in this my own weekly show! Should I sign the
competition? contract< Mum?

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