9-form Karpuik Lesson 2/CAREER CHOICES. Reading.

The filming and photography in news programmes are very important in bringing the stories to life and making us realise how events affect people. But the traditional techniques of filming are slowly changing and not everyone is happy with this. Viewers have recently complained that the camerawork on news programmes, while very artistic and clever, is more suited to feature films and documentaries. Apparently many of us are distracted by clever camerawork and our attention is taken away from the real focus, which is the story. Several techniques have been criticised. One of them is the 'circling camera'. This is when the cameraman goes round the person who is talking so that at one point we see the back of his head. Another technique is when the camera is not held steadily and shakes. It gives the impression of slight panic and is often used in films today. The BBC insists that the camerawork like this is a sign of artistic and technological progress and is interesting and attractive, particularly to a younger audience. But how appropriate is it to have a circling camera when reporting on something as ordinary as interest rates? 

1. Pictures are important in the news because …

The filming and photography in news programmes are very important in bringing the stories to life and making us realise how events affect people. But the traditional techniques of filming are slowly changing and not everyone is happy with this. Viewers have recently complained that the camerawork on news programmes, while very artistic and clever, is more suited to feature films and documentaries. Apparently many of us are distracted by clever camerawork and our attention is taken away from the real focus, which is the story. Several techniques have been criticised. One of them is the 'circling camera'. This is when the cameraman goes round the person who is talking so that at one point we see the back of his head. Another technique is when the camera is not held steadily and shakes. It gives the impression of slight panic and is often used in films today. The BBC insists that the camerawork like this is a sign of artistic and technological progress and is interesting and attractive, particularly to a younger audience. But how appropriate is it to have a circling camera when reporting on something as ordinary as interest rates? 

2. Some people today complain that …

The filming and photography in news programmes are very important in bringing the stories to life and making us realise how events affect people. But the traditional techniques of filming are slowly changing and not everyone is happy with this. Viewers have recently complained that the camerawork on news programmes, while very artistic and clever, is more suited to feature films and documentaries. Apparently many of us are distracted by clever camerawork and our attention is taken away from the real focus, which is the story. Several techniques have been criticised. One of them is the 'circling camera'. This is when the cameraman goes round the person who is talking so that at one point we see the back of his head. Another technique is when the camera is not held steadily and shakes. It gives the impression of slight panic and is often used in films today. The BBC insists that the camerawork like this is a sign of artistic and technological progress and is interesting and attractive, particularly to a younger audience. But how appropriate is it to have a circling camera when reporting on something as ordinary as interest rates? 

3. One modern filming technique is …

The filming and photography in news programmes are very important in bringing the stories to life and making us realise how events affect people. But the traditional techniques of filming are slowly changing and not everyone is happy with this. Viewers have recently complained that the camerawork on news programmes, while very artistic and clever, is more suited to feature films and documentaries. Apparently many of us are distracted by clever camerawork and our attention is taken away from the real focus, which is the story. Several techniques have been criticised. One of them is the 'circling camera'. This is when the cameraman goes round the person who is talking so that at one point we see the back of his head. Another technique is when the camera is not held steadily and shakes. It gives the impression of slight panic and is often used in films today. The BBC insists that the camerawork like this is a sign of artistic and technological progress and is interesting and attractive, particularly to a younger audience. But how appropriate is it to have a circling camera when reporting on something as ordinary as interest rates? 

4. The television company …

The filming and photography in news programmes are very important in bringing the stories to life and making us realise how events affect people. But the traditional techniques of filming are slowly changing and not everyone is happy with this. Viewers have recently complained that the camerawork on news programmes, while very artistic and clever, is more suited to feature films and documentaries. Apparently many of us are distracted by clever camerawork and our attention is taken away from the real focus, which is the story. Several techniques have been criticised. One of them is the 'circling camera'. This is when the cameraman goes round the person who is talking so that at one point we see the back of his head. Another technique is when the camera is not held steadily and shakes. It gives the impression of slight panic and is often used in films today. The BBC insists that the camerawork like this is a sign of artistic and technological progress and is interesting and attractive, particularly to a younger audience. But how appropriate is it to have a circling camera when reporting on something as ordinary as interest rates? 

5. What is the writer's attitude?

Eighty-five might seem a little old to start a new career as a writer but Thomas Bailey is doing just that. His first book, a historical romance, has just been published and he is now writing his second! Our reporter, Danny Street, asked him about his new life. Danny: Are you enjoying this new career, Thomas? Thomas: I'm having a wonderful time! All my life I've loved books and reading but I never thought that I could write a book that other people might want to read. It's a fantastic feeling! Danny: Where do you get your ideas? Thomas: Well, I write about what life was like when I was young. My family was poor and we lived in London. Life was very different then. Danny: And do you write every day? Thomas: Oh, yes. I write for three hours every morning on my computer. It took me a while to learn how to use the thing but it's much better than writing it all by hand! Danny: And how does your wife feel about it all? Thomas: She doesn't like me staying in my study all the time. She wants me to be in the garden or doing jobs round the house! Danny: She must be very proud of you! Do you show her the chapters when they're finished? Thomas: Sometimes. You see, I write about some of my old girlfriends and she doesn't like that. She's a bit jealous! Danny: I'm sure she needn't worry! Good luck with the next book.

1. Thomas has written two books

Eighty-five might seem a little old to start a new career as a writer but Thomas Bailey is doing just that. His first book, a historical romance, has just been published and he is now writing his second! Our reporter, Danny Street, asked him about his new life. Danny: Are you enjoying this new career, Thomas? Thomas: I'm having a wonderful time! All my life I've loved books and reading but I never thought that I could write a book that other people might want to read. It's a fantastic feeling! Danny: Where do you get your ideas? Thomas: Well, I write about what life was like when I was young. My family was poor and we lived in London. Life was very different then. Danny: And do you write every day? Thomas: Oh, yes. I write for three hours every morning on my computer. It took me a while to learn how to use the thing but it's much better than writing it all by hand! Danny: And how does your wife feel about it all? Thomas: She doesn't like me staying in my study all the time. She wants me to be in the garden or doing jobs round the house! Danny: She must be very proud of you! Do you show her the chapters when they're finished? Thomas: Sometimes. You see, I write about some of my old girlfriends and she doesn't like that. She's a bit jealous! Danny: I'm sure she needn't worry! Good luck with the next book.

2. He's surprised that his book is popular

Eighty-five might seem a little old to start a new career as a writer but Thomas Bailey is doing just that. His first book, a historical romance, has just been published and he is now writing his second! Our reporter, Danny Street, asked him about his new life. Danny: Are you enjoying this new career, Thomas? Thomas: I'm having a wonderful time! All my life I've loved books and reading but I never thought that I could write a book that other people might want to read. It's a fantastic feeling! Danny: Where do you get your ideas? Thomas: Well, I write about what life was like when I was young. My family was poor and we lived in London. Life was very different then. Danny: And do you write every day? Thomas: Oh, yes. I write for three hours every morning on my computer. It took me a while to learn how to use the thing but it's much better than writing it all by hand! Danny: And how does your wife feel about it all? Thomas: She doesn't like me staying in my study all the time. She wants me to be in the garden or doing jobs round the house! Danny: She must be very proud of you! Do you show her the chapters when they're finished? Thomas: Sometimes. You see, I write about some of my old girlfriends and she doesn't like that. She's a bit jealous! Danny: I'm sure she needn't worry! Good luck with the next book.

3. He lived in the country for a lot of his life.

Eighty-five might seem a little old to start a new career as a writer but Thomas Bailey is doing just that. His first book, a historical romance, has just been published and he is now writing his second! Our reporter, Danny Street, asked him about his new life. Danny: Are you enjoying this new career, Thomas? Thomas: I'm having a wonderful time! All my life I've loved books and reading but I never thought that I could write a book that other people might want to read. It's a fantastic feeling! Danny: Where do you get your ideas? Thomas: Well, I write about what life was like when I was young. My family was poor and we lived in London. Life was very different then. Danny: And do you write every day? Thomas: Oh, yes. I write for three hours every morning on my computer. It took me a while to learn how to use the thing but it's much better than writing it all by hand! Danny: And how does your wife feel about it all? Thomas: She doesn't like me staying in my study all the time. She wants me to be in the garden or doing jobs round the house! Danny: She must be very proud of you! Do you show her the chapters when they're finished? Thomas: Sometimes. You see, I write about some of my old girlfriends and she doesn't like that. She's a bit jealous! Danny: I'm sure she needn't worry! Good luck with the next book.

4. He found using the computer difficult at first.

Eighty-five might seem a little old to start a new career as a writer but Thomas Bailey is doing just that. His first book, a historical romance, has just been published and he is now writing his second! Our reporter, Danny Street, asked him about his new life. Danny: Are you enjoying this new career, Thomas? Thomas: I'm having a wonderful time! All my life I've loved books and reading but I never thought that I could write a book that other people might want to read. It's a fantastic feeling! Danny: Where do you get your ideas? Thomas: Well, I write about what life was like when I was young. My family was poor and we lived in London. Life was very different then. Danny: And do you write every day? Thomas: Oh, yes. I write for three hours every morning on my computer. It took me a while to learn how to use the thing but it's much better than writing it all by hand! Danny: And how does your wife feel about it all? Thomas: She doesn't like me staying in my study all the time. She wants me to be in the garden or doing jobs round the house! Danny: She must be very proud of you! Do you show her the chapters when they're finished? Thomas: Sometimes. You see, I write about some of my old girlfriends and she doesn't like that. She's a bit jealous! Danny: I'm sure she needn't worry! Good luck with the next book.

5. His wife reads all his works.

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Which show... 1. ... will be shorter than three months?

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2. ... can make people very famous?

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3. ... only needs one person?

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4. ... offers a lot of money?

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5. ... wants someone who likes talking?