Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
Write your answers in boxes 21-25
on your answer sheet.
21. What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor?
22. In the play's first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by
23. What has Rob learned about himself through working in a group?
24. To support the production, research material was used which described
25. What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal?
The answer is C. Rob prepared to play the character of a doctor by imagining what his grandfather must have been like at work. He says, "I'd visualise what he must have been like in the past, when he was sitting in his consulting room listening to his patients." This shows that (C) the way he imagined his grandfather at work is the correct answer rather than (A) the stories his grandfather told him, or (B) the times when he watched his grandfather working.
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I'd visualise what he must have been like in the past, when he was sitting in his consulting room listening to his patients.
The answer is A. In the script, Rob explains that the boredom of village life in the play was shown by people "kept saying the same thing over and over, like 'Cold, isn't it?'" This repetition of words and phrases (A) is what suggested the boredom, not (B) scenery painted in dull colours or (C) long pauses within conversations.
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And then people kept saying the same thing over and over, like 'Cold, isn't it?'
The answer is A. Rob says, "I know I was so frustrated at times, when we couldn't agree. [...] Sophia did. That was OK – she helped us work out exactly what to do for the production. And that made me feel better." This means he liked having clear guidelines, which is (A), rather than (B) coping well with stress or (C) thinking he is a good leader.
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I know I was so frustrated at times, when we couldn't agree. [...] Sophia did. That was OK – she helped us work out exactly what to do for the production. And that made me feel better. I suppose
The answer is B. Sophia's research included articles about how relationships and attitudes were changing in the 1950s (e.g., between children and their parents, or the public and figures of authority), which refers to changing social attitudes (B), not (A) political developments or (C) economic transformations.
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she found these articles from the 1950s about how relationships between children and their parents, or between the public and people like bank managers or the police were shifting.
The answer is B. Rob mentions, "he had this really long speech, with the stage all dark except for one spotlight – and then that stuck somehow so it was shining on the wrong side of the stage ... but anyway we got that fixed, thank goodness." This describes an equipment failure (B), specifically with the spotlight, not (A) forgetting words or (C) an injury.
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he had this really long speech, with the stage all dark except for one spotlight – and then that stuck somehow so it was shining on the wrong side of the stage ... but anyway we got that fixed, thank goodness.
Questions 26-30
Which action is related to each of the following stages in doing the 'year abroad' option?
- be on time
- get a letter of recommendation
- plan for the final year
- make sure the institution's focus is relevant
- show ability in Theatre Studies
- make travel arrangements and bookings
- ask for help
Write the correct letter
A-G next to questions 26-30.
The answer is E. When Mia explains to Rob about the year abroad option, she says, "next year when you are in the second year of the course, you need to work really hard in all your theatre studies modules. Only students with good marks get places – you have to prove that you know your subject really well." This shows that you need to show ability in Theatre Studies at this stage.
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so next year when you are in the second year of the course, you need to work really hard in all your theatre studies modules. Only students with good marks get places – you have to prove that you know your subject really well.
The answer is D. Mia says, "Well. I decided I wanted a programme that would fit in with what I wanted to do after I graduate, so I looked for a university with emphasis on acting rather than directing for example. It depends on you." This means you should make sure the institution’s focus is relevant when first choosing where to go.
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Well. I decided I wanted a programme that would fit in with what I wanted to do after I graduate, so I looked for a university with emphasis on acting rather than directing for example. It depends on you.
The answer is A. When Mia describes the process, she says, "Then about six months before you go, you have to email the scheme coordinator with your top three choices. I had a friend who missed the deadline and didn't get her first choice, so you do need to get a move on at that stage." This makes it clear you need to be on time at this stage.
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Then about six months before you go, you have to email the scheme coordinator with your top three choices. I had a friend who missed the deadline and didn't get her first choice, so you do need to get a move on at that stage.
The answer is G. When Rob mentions writing the personal statement, he says, "I'll get some of the final year students to give me some tips ... maybe see if I can read what they wrote." Mia agrees: "I think that's a very good idea. I don't mind showing you what I did." This indicates the action is asking for help.
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I'll get some of the final year students to give me some tips ... maybe see if I can read what they wrote. I think that's a very good idea. I don't mind showing you what I did.
The answer is C. Mia advises Rob, "And while you're abroad don't make the mistake I made. I got so involved I forgot all about making arrangements for when I came back here for the final year. Make sure you stay in touch so they know your choices for the optional modules." This shows you need to plan for the final year during your year abroad.
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And while you're abroad don't make the mistake I made. I got so involved I forgot all about making arrangements for when I came back here for the final year. Make sure you stay in touch so they know your choices for the optional modules.
