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Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody. Today in our studio we have quite an unusual guest. Meet Cindy Wright, a famous journalist and film critic, whose job is to interview stars. Cindy is going to share the ropes of her job with us. Hello, Cindy. Cindy: Good afternoon. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Well, I feel nervous to interview a famous interviewer. How many celebrities have you interviewed so far? Cindy: I've never thought of making a list. I've been working as a film critic for many years and have interviewed hundreds of film stars, from Emma Thompson to Ben Affleck. The list could be pretty long. Presenter: Stars love to be interviewed by you. What do you think is the secret of your popularity as an interviewer? Cindy: Well, I guess I've just learned a lot about how celebrities think and how they act during interviews, I know what kind of questions need to be asked to get a good answer, and what kind of questions they will never answer. For instance, it's quite easy to ask bad questions, so you have to think hard before you ask. Presenter: Can you give an example of a bad question? Cindy: During my interviews, many of which were roundtables, where one actor sat down and took questions from three to ten interviewers, the classic question often asked of film stars, particularly those who were just starting their careers, was this, what was it like working with? Often, this question was asked of the person with this film star sitting right next to them. It's a terrible question. First of all, stars like to be asked questions about themselves, not other stars. Second, no film star, particularly those who are promoting a movie, is going to spend that time saying anything other than positive things about a fellow star. Therefore, the question is boring, because the answer is always going to be some meaningless variation of 'it was great'. Presenter: I believe movie stars will generally never answer a question that implies a negative answer. Cindy: Sure, it happens from time to time, but it's not going to happen during a promotional tour prior to a movie opening that the actor is promoting, which is when most movie star interviews occur. Basically, movie stars, particularly those early in their career, are very careful about what they say, lest it come back to them in some way and damage their reputation. If you're looking for something controversial, you're going to have to probe and ask an open-ended question that the actor takes somewhere on their own. Presenter: What makes a good question, then? Cindy: Most stars aren't that well-educated, nor are they intellectuals, but they know all about doing interviews. They are way better at answering questions than most people are at asking them. I would say that there's a fine line between asking a smart question and asking a question that's too smart. An interview is never about the interviewer. It's always about the star. Make the questions about the star and you're likely to get a good answer. Also, since some actors are intellectuals, you still need to be smart enough to tell how to engage them. Presenter: Who do you love to interview? Cindy: The bigger the star, the more likely he or she will say something interesting. That being said, the bigger the star, the less they have to worry about. So, if you're interviewing Steven Spielberg, for example, certain kinds of open-ended questions might prompt a particularly juicy piece of gossip. Presenter: Thank you, Cindy.

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 8. Talking about actors, Cindy says they are … 1) not very intelligent. 2) smarter than you think. 3) good at answering questions.

Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody. Today in our studio we have quite an unusual guest. Meet Cindy Wright, a famous journalist and film critic, whose job is to interview stars. Cindy is going to share the ropes of her job with us. Hello, Cindy. Cindy: Good afternoon. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Well, I feel nervous to interview a famous interviewer. How many celebrities have you interviewed so far? Cindy: I've never thought of making a list. I've been working as a film critic for many years and have interviewed hundreds of film stars, from Emma Thompson to Ben Affleck. The list could be pretty long. Presenter: Stars love to be interviewed by you. What do you think is the secret of your popularity as an interviewer? Cindy: Well, I guess I've just learned a lot about how celebrities think and how they act during interviews, I know what kind of questions need to be asked to get a good answer, and what kind of questions they will never answer. For instance, it's quite easy to ask bad questions, so you have to think hard before you ask. Presenter: Can you give an example of a bad question? Cindy: During my interviews, many of which were roundtables, where one actor sat down and took questions from three to ten interviewers, the classic question often asked of film stars, particularly those who were just starting their careers, was this, what was it like working with? Often, this question was asked of the person with this film star sitting right next to them. It's a terrible question. First of all, stars like to be asked questions about themselves, not other stars. Second, no film star, particularly those who are promoting a movie, is going to spend that time saying anything other than positive things about a fellow star. Therefore, the question is boring, because the answer is always going to be some meaningless variation of 'it was great'. Presenter: I believe movie stars will generally never answer a question that implies a negative answer. Cindy: Sure, it happens from time to time, but it's not going to happen during a promotional tour prior to a movie opening that the actor is promoting, which is when most movie star interviews occur. Basically, movie stars, particularly those early in their career, are very careful about what they say, lest it come back to them in some way and damage their reputation. If you're looking for something controversial, you're going to have to probe and ask an open-ended question that the actor takes somewhere on their own. Presenter: What makes a good question, then? Cindy: Most stars aren't that well-educated, nor are they intellectuals, but they know all about doing interviews. They are way better at answering questions than most people are at asking them. I would say that there's a fine line between asking a smart question and asking a question that's too smart. An interview is never about the interviewer. It's always about the star. Make the questions about the star and you're likely to get a good answer. Also, since some actors are intellectuals, you still need to be smart enough to tell how to engage them. Presenter: Who do you love to interview? Cindy: The bigger the star, the more likely he or she will say something interesting. That being said, the bigger the star, the less they have to worry about. So, if you're interviewing Steven Spielberg, for example, certain kinds of open-ended questions might prompt a particularly juicy piece of gossip. Presenter: Thank you, Cindy.

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 9. Cindy particularly loves to interview … 1) film directors. 2) famous stars. 3) gossipers.

Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody. Today in our studio we have quite an unusual guest. Meet Cindy Wright, a famous journalist and film critic, whose job is to interview stars. Cindy is going to share the ropes of her job with us. Hello, Cindy. Cindy: Good afternoon. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Well, I feel nervous to interview a famous interviewer. How many celebrities have you interviewed so far? Cindy: I've never thought of making a list. I've been working as a film critic for many years and have interviewed hundreds of film stars, from Emma Thompson to Ben Affleck. The list could be pretty long. Presenter: Stars love to be interviewed by you. What do you think is the secret of your popularity as an interviewer? Cindy: Well, I guess I've just learned a lot about how celebrities think and how they act during interviews, I know what kind of questions need to be asked to get a good answer, and what kind of questions they will never answer. For instance, it's quite easy to ask bad questions, so you have to think hard before you ask. Presenter: Can you give an example of a bad question? Cindy: During my interviews, many of which were roundtables, where one actor sat down and took questions from three to ten interviewers, the classic question often asked of film stars, particularly those who were just starting their careers, was this, what was it like working with? Often, this question was asked of the person with this film star sitting right next to them. It's a terrible question. First of all, stars like to be asked questions about themselves, not other stars. Second, no film star, particularly those who are promoting a movie, is going to spend that time saying anything other than positive things about a fellow star. Therefore, the question is boring, because the answer is always going to be some meaningless variation of 'it was great'. Presenter: I believe movie stars will generally never answer a question that implies a negative answer. Cindy: Sure, it happens from time to time, but it's not going to happen during a promotional tour prior to a movie opening that the actor is promoting, which is when most movie star interviews occur. Basically, movie stars, particularly those early in their career, are very careful about what they say, lest it come back to them in some way and damage their reputation. If you're looking for something controversial, you're going to have to probe and ask an open-ended question that the actor takes somewhere on their own. Presenter: What makes a good question, then? Cindy: Most stars aren't that well-educated, nor are they intellectuals, but they know all about doing interviews. They are way better at answering questions than most people are at asking them. I would say that there's a fine line between asking a smart question and asking a question that's too smart. An interview is never about the interviewer. It's always about the star. Make the questions about the star and you're likely to get a good answer. Also, since some actors are intellectuals, you still need to be smart enough to tell how to engage them. Presenter: Who do you love to interview? Cindy: The bigger the star, the more likely he or she will say something interesting. That being said, the bigger the star, the less they have to worry about. So, if you're interviewing Steven Spielberg, for example, certain kinds of open-ended questions might prompt a particularly juicy piece of gossip. Presenter: Thank you, Cindy.

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 3. What do we learn about Pamela Smith at the beginning of the interview? 1) She has worked in various spheres. 2) She is the most famous mythologist. 3) She has won many different awards.

Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody. Today in our weekly program 'Hollywood Secrets' we continue to explore the world of filmmaking. In our studio, we have Pamela Smith, who is a world-renowned mythologist, speaker, consultant, writer, award-winning producer, and director with over 30 years of experience on features, TV series, commercials, documentaries, corporate and military films. Her credits and clients include Paramount, Disney and Universal. Hello, Pamela. Pamela: Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: As far as I know, you have recently published the book 'Symbols, Images, Codes in Visual Media'. There you discuss how powerful this silent form of communication is. Can you tell us about it? Pamela: Communication is the most important aspect of human interaction, and it is accomplished in a number of ways, from utilitarian to artistic. Some of the most primitive yet still most effective modes of communication are visual. In our multicultural global village, we speak hundreds of languages and thousands of dialects with diverse and specific cultural backgrounds. How can we communicate effectively across all of these borders? Symbols and images can help us. That's basically what the book is about. Presenter: How can it benefit writers? Pamela: Because there is no particular rational attachment to them, visuals are a universal language that engages our intuition and imagination. The more consciously you use symbols and images in your stories, the more effective your message will be. Using appropriate visuals will heighten the emotional impact of your story and will connect your audience to the rich stream of meaning that flows through humanity and our arts. Presenter: Can you give us a few examples? Pamela: Let's see how the element of air can be used in films and their meanings. Air is the very essence of life itself. You can't see it, but you can see its powerful effects. Air is often given godly status. Wind is the messenger of the gods. The random breeze can bring illumination and the flight of birds spurs inspiration. Presenter: So what is your favourite room in your home and outside environment? Can you describe them and tell us why you like them? Pamela: My office overlooks the Bougainvillea vine, visited by hummingbirds, past a swimming pool and then to a wall of tall trees and flowering plants. Immersed in the midst of busy Hollywood and the techno world of the web, it is refreshing to look up and out to see peaceful, beautiful nature. Presenter: What are some of your current and future projects that you can share with us? Pamela: Besides doing consultations and writing on some very interesting client projects, I am also working on two new books about symbols and images. I'll be speaking about them at the South West Writers' Conference in September, and I'm also teaching online classes on symbols at some universities. Presenter: Can you tell us about the Future of Story Conference coming up in Los Angeles on August 27th, and what your role there is? Pamela: The conference explores aspects of the art and business of media making, offering speeches from the authors, writers and filmmakers with many years' experience in Hollywood. I'll be on the first panel, developing the story. As a mythologist, I'm pleased to be able to bring the wonderful timeless tools of story to today's writers and filmmakers. We know they really work because we're still telling the stories from hundreds of years ago, from many different cultures. Presenter: Thank you, Pamela.

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 4. What is Pamela’s latest book about? 1) Non-verbal communication. 2) Visual special effects in media. 3) Modern multi-cultural society.

Presenter: Good afternoon, everybody. Today in our weekly program 'Hollywood Secrets' we continue to explore the world of filmmaking. In our studio, we have Pamela Smith, who is a world-renowned mythologist, speaker, consultant, writer, award-winning producer, and director with over 30 years of experience on features, TV series, commercials, documentaries, corporate and military films. Her credits and clients include Paramount, Disney and Universal. Hello, Pamela. Pamela: Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: As far as I know, you have recently published the book 'Symbols, Images, Codes in Visual Media'. There you discuss how powerful this silent form of communication is. Can you tell us about it? Pamela: Communication is the most important aspect of human interaction, and it is accomplished in a number of ways, from utilitarian to artistic. Some of the most primitive yet still most effective modes of communication are visual. In our multicultural global village, we speak hundreds of languages and thousands of dialects with diverse and specific cultural backgrounds. How can we communicate effectively across all of these borders? Symbols and images can help us. That's basically what the book is about. Presenter: How can it benefit writers? Pamela: Because there is no particular rational attachment to them, visuals are a universal language that engages our intuition and imagination. The more consciously you use symbols and images in your stories, the more effective your message will be. Using appropriate visuals will heighten the emotional impact of your story and will connect your audience to the rich stream of meaning that flows through humanity and our arts. Presenter: Can you give us a few examples? Pamela: Let's see how the element of air can be used in films and their meanings. Air is the very essence of life itself. You can't see it, but you can see its powerful effects. Air is often given godly status. Wind is the messenger of the gods. The random breeze can bring illumination and the flight of birds spurs inspiration. Presenter: So what is your favourite room in your home and outside environment? Can you describe them and tell us why you like them? Pamela: My office overlooks the Bougainvillea vine, visited by hummingbirds, past a swimming pool and then to a wall of tall trees and flowering plants. Immersed in the midst of busy Hollywood and the techno world of the web, it is refreshing to look up and out to see peaceful, beautiful nature. Presenter: What are some of your current and future projects that you can share with us? Pamela: Besides doing consultations and writing on some very interesting client projects, I am also working on two new books about symbols and images. I'll be speaking about them at the South West Writers' Conference in September, and I'm also teaching online classes on symbols at some universities. Presenter: Can you tell us about the Future of Story Conference coming up in Los Angeles on August 27th, and what your role there is? Pamela: The conference explores aspects of the art and business of media making, offering speeches from the authors, writers and filmmakers with many years' experience in Hollywood. I'll be on the first panel, developing the story. As a mythologist, I'm pleased to be able to bring the wonderful timeless tools of story to today's writers and filmmakers. We know they really work because we're still telling the stories from hundreds of years ago, from many different cultures. Presenter: Thank you, Pamela.