1. Arts and Media

2. MidUnit Test. Task 1
 frightening (scary, hair rising)
 moving (emotional, stirring)
 groundbreaking (progressive, original)
 poor (low-grade)
 hilarious (humorous, funny)
 breathtaking (splendid, magnificent)
 typical
 gripping, electrifying (absorbing, thrilling)
 classic
 Incredible (amazing, unbelievable)
 incomparable (unequalled, beyond compare)
 outstanding (brilliant, superb)

3. MidUnit Test. Task 2
 Current affair program
 Science fiction
 Sitcom
 Reality
 Documentary
 Soap
 Thriller
 Autobiography

4. MidUnit Test. Task 3
 A young actor became a household name
after his superb acting in several episodes of
a popular TV series.
 A gripping script makes this crime movie a
real masterpiece and keeps the viewers on
the edge of their seats . The soundtrack,
which conveys an/the atmosphere of
suspense, is also incomparable.

5. MidUnit Test. Task 3
 The director claims that the play is adapted for
young viewers, critics however don’t recommend
exposing children to this work
 The fact that he withdrew from the award
ceremony was regarded as a try/attempt to escape/
avoid public attention.
 Though the casting agent didn’t single out the
young unknown actress, she did /managed to
wangle the leading role. This gave rise to rumours
about her relations with the film producer.

6. Reported speech
 In the article Fabien said that ‘A bout de
soufflé was a film that any film lover had to
see.
 Fabien claimed that the film didn’t fit easily
into any of the typical genres of film.
 Fabien asked whether it was a crime film or
not.

7. Reported speech
 Fabien stated that American and European
films at the time had typically followed certain
rules and conventions.
 He revealed that the film had mainly been
shot on the streets of Paris. (had been mainly
shot)
 Fabien claimed that everyone who had seen
the film had wanted to visit Paris

8. Reported speech
 1. When does the next train leave?
 2. Where is the bus station?
 3. Do you have/have you got any change?
 4. What are you staring at?
 5. Are you waiting for us?

9. Reported speech
 The teacher told John to fill the jar with water.
 The teacher asked Angela to help her.
 The teacher told Michael not to spill the
water.
 The teacher asked Alison to pour a little
water into the test tube.( if she would pour a
little water into the test tube)

10. Generalisations
 Overall, the festival was highly successful
 Most of the performers were excellent
 People attending were mainly families
 There were people of all ages
 A large number from the various ethnic
groups
 The majority were singers and dancers

11. Generalisations
 There was a wide variety of acts
 Almost all the performers started on time
 There were many outlets offering hot and
cold drinks
 On the whole people were satisfied
 In general the sponsors were pleased
 Most of them wanted to participate