CAE Listening Part 3
You will hear an interview with a young film director, Lauren, talking about her life and work.. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
15 Lauren was prompted by her teachers to to pursue a film-making career because they
A believed that she had potential.
B found her early attempts highly original.
C were impressed by how motivated she was.
D appreciated her ability to work within a budget.
16 What is Lauren’s opinion of criticism towards film schools?
A She believes that such critics would benefit from joining it.
B She defends the record of the one that she attended.
C She agrees that it’s less useful for certain types of work.
D She regrets that it’s the only option for poorer students.
17 Lauren didn’t shoot a full-length film sooner because
A she wanted to be sure of her ability first.
B she was previously unsuccessful with them.
C she didn’t get any offers from studios.
D she couldn’t find financial support for it.
18 What does Lauren say about the characters in her films?
A She tries to surprise her audience with them.
B She likes them to fit into well-defined types.
C She accepts that the men may be more interesting.
D She sets out to make them as complicated as possible.
19 How does Lauren feel now about the film Hidden Valley Dreams?
A She regrets the setting she chose for it.
B She regards it as being far from perfect.
C She’s surprised that it’s proved so popular.
D She wishes she’d spent more time on the plot.
20 How does Lauren feel about giving talks at schools?
A unsure whether to reveal her humble background
B concerned that she might give the kids unrealistic ambitions
C slightly uncomfortable with the idea of being a role model
D worried that she may not command the respect of the students
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