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CAE Use of English Part 2, Test 2 – Practical effects

Part 2

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

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Practical effects

Are you 0 _______ movies? If you at least a slightly bit interested in the enigmatic world of film-making, you 9 be aware that most special effects nowadays are computer-generated. What this means 10 the explosions, car crashes and other exciting things that happen 11 the screen actually never take place. Instead, they are rendered using a powerful computer and then added to the picture in post-production.

While CGI (computer-generated imagery) is virtually impossible to tell 12 real special effects, some movie enthusiasts believe that knowing it is all fake takes 13 from the joy of watching movies. Some directors dismiss this criticism, calling the viewers pampered, petulant, even ungrateful. Others heed the fans’ demands, introducing real pyrotechnics, weather effects, and even simulated bullet wounds. However, these film-makers fight a losing 14 , as going with the real thing means much higher production costs and a more complicated filming process.

Another reason to choose computer graphics is the available talent. New technology specialists are readily available, whereas old-school professionals are hard to 15 by nowadays. This means that finding one takes time and money – a resource film producers 16 always tried to be frugal with. So if there is somebody to blame, then it’s the economy, not the stingy film-makers!

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