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Presenter: Hello everybody and welcome to our daily programme 'Stardom'. Today in our studio we have Harry Smith, the famous actor. Hello Harry. Harry: Hello. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: You are just 22 years old and you are already famous. How did it all start for you? Harry: My major breakthrough was the role of a troubled teen in a TV series 'All About Steve'. Presenter: Why do you think this show was such a huge success? Harry: I guess it's because it's really divisive. That's kind of what I love about it. I think some people get such a connection to the show and it gives them a real sense of hope. Other people want to have something that's neatly wrapped up. You can get both here. I think I'm more like that. I'm logical and it took a lot for me to suspend my disbelief and go with it. It's the same as Steve. He finds it difficult to let go and take that leap of faith and trust in the unknown. Presenter: So the project changed you, right? Harry: Well, if I hadn't been involved in 'All About Steve', I probably would have been one of the people who craved more answers, although I think the answers are actually there. I think it's made me more open. Even when I'm reading scripts, my tendency before was that I would like something if it reminded me of something I liked. Now, when I read something and I can't compare it, it excites me. Presenter: What are your current plans? Harry: Right now I have several films coming out. One is a romantic comedy with Emma Roberts, another is a thriller. Presenter: How do you manage to play the characters so different from one another? Isn't it difficult? Harry: I've been trying to do as much different stuff as possible. I know what type of work I feel comfortable doing, which I will always return to doing, but I like trying new things. For example, period drama is completely out of my comfort zone. It's a style of acting. You don't act the way you would in an indie, gritty thing. It's a different approach. Presenter: What do you do to get into your character? Harry: I love doing accents. Even doing an American accent, I feel like for different characters it comes out different. Steve's accent is really different to the character that I'm doing now. They come from totally different backgrounds, but it's just funny how it comes out without thinking about it too much. Presenter: Your recent characters are white hats, unlike Steve. Are you OK with it? Harry: I think I'm starting to get the hang of playing nice people. It's more vulnerable to me. I feel more exposed when I'm playing a nice guy. It should be the other way around. It's almost a different part of my brain that I have to use. I always sympathise with the bad guys. I don't think bad guys ever think they're the bad guys. Usually people do things for what they believe to be the right reason. Presenter: You have a lot of fans. Is communicating with them pleasant or not? Harry: I'm so awkward with fans. People can ask me anything. It's really bizarre. I don't think I know what to do when I face them. I kind of feel lost. Presenter: My last question for today. You are young and famous. What do you think of getting older? Harry: Getting old is the downside of adulthood. I hate the fact that I don't have all the answers I thought I would have when I was younger. Still, when I retire, I feel like it's going to be the same as it is now, I'll just be old. I've never really seen old age as a destination. Presenter: Thank you, Harry. It has been a real pleasure talking with you today.

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Presenter: Hello everybody and welcome to our daily programme 'Stardom'. Today in our studio we have Harry Smith, the famous actor. Hello Harry. Harry: Hello. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: You are just 22 years old and you are already famous. How did it all start for you? Harry: My major breakthrough was the role of a troubled teen in a TV series 'All About Steve'. Presenter: Why do you think this show was such a huge success? Harry: I guess it's because it's really divisive. That's kind of what I love about it. I think some people get such a connection to the show and it gives them a real sense of hope. Other people want to have something that's neatly wrapped up. You can get both here. I think I'm more like that. I'm logical and it took a lot for me to suspend my disbelief and go with it. It's the same as Steve. He finds it difficult to let go and take that leap of faith and trust in the unknown. Presenter: So the project changed you, right? Harry: Well, if I hadn't been involved in 'All About Steve', I probably would have been one of the people who craved more answers, although I think the answers are actually there. I think it's made me more open. Even when I'm reading scripts, my tendency before was that I would like something if it reminded me of something I liked. Now, when I read something and I can't compare it, it excites me. Presenter: What are your current plans? Harry: Right now I have several films coming out. One is a romantic comedy with Emma Roberts, another is a thriller. Presenter: How do you manage to play the characters so different from one another? Isn't it difficult? Harry: I've been trying to do as much different stuff as possible. I know what type of work I feel comfortable doing, which I will always return to doing, but I like trying new things. For example, period drama is completely out of my comfort zone. It's a style of acting. You don't act the way you would in an indie, gritty thing. It's a different approach. Presenter: What do you do to get into your character? Harry: I love doing accents. Even doing an American accent, I feel like for different characters it comes out different. Steve's accent is really different to the character that I'm doing now. They come from totally different backgrounds, but it's just funny how it comes out without thinking about it too much. Presenter: Your recent characters are white hats, unlike Steve. Are you OK with it? Harry: I think I'm starting to get the hang of playing nice people. It's more vulnerable to me. I feel more exposed when I'm playing a nice guy. It should be the other way around. It's almost a different part of my brain that I have to use. I always sympathise with the bad guys. I don't think bad guys ever think they're the bad guys. Usually people do things for what they believe to be the right reason. Presenter: You have a lot of fans. Is communicating with them pleasant or not? Harry: I'm so awkward with fans. People can ask me anything. It's really bizarre. I don't think I know what to do when I face them. I kind of feel lost. Presenter: My last question for today. You are young and famous. What do you think of getting older? Harry: Getting old is the downside of adulthood. I hate the fact that I don't have all the answers I thought I would have when I was younger. Still, when I retire, I feel like it's going to be the same as it is now, I'll just be old. I've never really seen old age as a destination. Presenter: Thank you, Harry. It has been a real pleasure talking with you today.

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Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to our programme. Today, we continue our series of programmes about modern writers. We all love reading books, but at some point of our lives, we all feel that we can write a bestseller or that an episode of our lives can become a plot for one. That's why you like our program so much, don't you? Well, in our studio right now, we have Alex Smith, the famous writer. Good afternoon, Alex. Alex: Good afternoon. It's so nice being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Let me remind the listeners about your outstanding achievements, Alex. As far as I remember, you've written over 60 books for adults and children, as well as a variety of academic, legal texts. The best-known books you've written refer to the series about a ladies' detective agency. The latest addition to this series was published in 2018. Am I correct? Alex: Absolutely. Presenter: Well, to start with, I address all the writers I talk to one and the same question. Why do you write? Alex: Like most writers, I write because I feel that I have to. It's not exactly a compulsion, but it's quite close to that. Writing makes sense of my world, which is what most of us want to do on some level or other. Earning money is important, but most writers would still write even if they weren't paid for that. Presenter: Which novelists do you admire? Alex: I like the usual ones, the great 19th century novelists such as Tolstoy, Flaubert, and Dickens. However, I very much enjoy reading 20th century and contemporary novels too. Graham Greene was a great master. R. K. Narayan, the Indian writer who created a wonderful series of books set in a small Indian town of Magudi, is one of my great literary heroes. He is something of a miniaturist, as is Barbara Pinn, another enthusiasm of mine. Then, for a bit of humor, I greatly admire E.F. Benson. Presenter: Will you please describe the route to your first novel being published? Alex: I started as a writer of children's books. I entered a writing competition and was fortunate enough to be one of the winners. After writing numerous children's books, I started to write short stories and then progressed to writing novels. Presenter: As far as I know, you have a literary agent. Has it helped you? Alex: At a very early stage in my writing career, I acquired an agent. I was very fortunate to have Gina Green on my side, and she continued to represent me until her retirement. I then went to Caroline Walsh, who has done a wonderful job for me. A good agent is above the prize of rubies. Presenter: In what ways do you service your books? Alex: If you're fortunate enough to have your books taken up in a significant way, there is a tremendous amount to do in servicing the books. I do a lot of travelling and often attend literary festivals and other events all over the world. Although it can be quite burdensome, it is always very interesting to meet the readers and I think that is what keeps me going. Presenter: What advice would you give to an aspiring novelist? Alex: I think that many novelists at the beginning of their careers spend far too much time writing and then tinkering with their first book. My advice is to write a book and then immediately go on to the next one and to the one after that. In other words, the more you write, the better you will become. Presenter: Thank you very much, Alex. It has been very interesting talking to you. Alex: My pleasure. I will be happy to come again one more time, if you wish.

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Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to our programme. Today, we continue our series of programmes about modern writers. We all love reading books, but at some point of our lives, we all feel that we can write a bestseller or that an episode of our lives can become a plot for one. That's why you like our program so much, don't you? Well, in our studio right now, we have Alex Smith, the famous writer. Good afternoon, Alex. Alex: Good afternoon. It's so nice being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Let me remind the listeners about your outstanding achievements, Alex. As far as I remember, you've written over 60 books for adults and children, as well as a variety of academic, legal texts. The best-known books you've written refer to the series about a ladies' detective agency. The latest addition to this series was published in 2018. Am I correct? Alex: Absolutely. Presenter: Well, to start with, I address all the writers I talk to one and the same question. Why do you write? Alex: Like most writers, I write because I feel that I have to. It's not exactly a compulsion, but it's quite close to that. Writing makes sense of my world, which is what most of us want to do on some level or other. Earning money is important, but most writers would still write even if they weren't paid for that. Presenter: Which novelists do you admire? Alex: I like the usual ones, the great 19th century novelists such as Tolstoy, Flaubert, and Dickens. However, I very much enjoy reading 20th century and contemporary novels too. Graham Greene was a great master. R. K. Narayan, the Indian writer who created a wonderful series of books set in a small Indian town of Magudi, is one of my great literary heroes. He is something of a miniaturist, as is Barbara Pinn, another enthusiasm of mine. Then, for a bit of humor, I greatly admire E.F. Benson. Presenter: Will you please describe the route to your first novel being published? Alex: I started as a writer of children's books. I entered a writing competition and was fortunate enough to be one of the winners. After writing numerous children's books, I started to write short stories and then progressed to writing novels. Presenter: As far as I know, you have a literary agent. Has it helped you? Alex: At a very early stage in my writing career, I acquired an agent. I was very fortunate to have Gina Green on my side, and she continued to represent me until her retirement. I then went to Caroline Walsh, who has done a wonderful job for me. A good agent is above the prize of rubies. Presenter: In what ways do you service your books? Alex: If you're fortunate enough to have your books taken up in a significant way, there is a tremendous amount to do in servicing the books. I do a lot of travelling and often attend literary festivals and other events all over the world. Although it can be quite burdensome, it is always very interesting to meet the readers and I think that is what keeps me going. Presenter: What advice would you give to an aspiring novelist? Alex: I think that many novelists at the beginning of their careers spend far too much time writing and then tinkering with their first book. My advice is to write a book and then immediately go on to the next one and to the one after that. In other words, the more you write, the better you will become. Presenter: Thank you very much, Alex. It has been very interesting talking to you. Alex: My pleasure. I will be happy to come again one more time, if you wish.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 5. What do we learn out about Alex’s reading preferences? 1) He prefers classics only. 2) He prefers humorous stories. 3) His preferences are varied.

Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to our programme. Today, we continue our series of programmes about modern writers. We all love reading books, but at some point of our lives, we all feel that we can write a bestseller or that an episode of our lives can become a plot for one. That's why you like our program so much, don't you? Well, in our studio right now, we have Alex Smith, the famous writer. Good afternoon, Alex. Alex: Good afternoon. It's so nice being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Let me remind the listeners about your outstanding achievements, Alex. As far as I remember, you've written over 60 books for adults and children, as well as a variety of academic, legal texts. The best-known books you've written refer to the series about a ladies' detective agency. The latest addition to this series was published in 2018. Am I correct? Alex: Absolutely. Presenter: Well, to start with, I address all the writers I talk to one and the same question. Why do you write? Alex: Like most writers, I write because I feel that I have to. It's not exactly a compulsion, but it's quite close to that. Writing makes sense of my world, which is what most of us want to do on some level or other. Earning money is important, but most writers would still write even if they weren't paid for that. Presenter: Which novelists do you admire? Alex: I like the usual ones, the great 19th century novelists such as Tolstoy, Flaubert, and Dickens. However, I very much enjoy reading 20th century and contemporary novels too. Graham Greene was a great master. R. K. Narayan, the Indian writer who created a wonderful series of books set in a small Indian town of Magudi, is one of my great literary heroes. He is something of a miniaturist, as is Barbara Pinn, another enthusiasm of mine. Then, for a bit of humor, I greatly admire E.F. Benson. Presenter: Will you please describe the route to your first novel being published? Alex: I started as a writer of children's books. I entered a writing competition and was fortunate enough to be one of the winners. After writing numerous children's books, I started to write short stories and then progressed to writing novels. Presenter: As far as I know, you have a literary agent. Has it helped you? Alex: At a very early stage in my writing career, I acquired an agent. I was very fortunate to have Gina Green on my side, and she continued to represent me until her retirement. I then went to Caroline Walsh, who has done a wonderful job for me. A good agent is above the prize of rubies. Presenter: In what ways do you service your books? Alex: If you're fortunate enough to have your books taken up in a significant way, there is a tremendous amount to do in servicing the books. I do a lot of travelling and often attend literary festivals and other events all over the world. Although it can be quite burdensome, it is always very interesting to meet the readers and I think that is what keeps me going. Presenter: What advice would you give to an aspiring novelist? Alex: I think that many novelists at the beginning of their careers spend far too much time writing and then tinkering with their first book. My advice is to write a book and then immediately go on to the next one and to the one after that. In other words, the more you write, the better you will become. Presenter: Thank you very much, Alex. It has been very interesting talking to you. Alex: My pleasure. I will be happy to come again one more time, if you wish.