In order to learn the way other people in the world lives, it is better to look at film and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the interest of maintaining local culture, governments should support projects such as local film industries in order to offer alternatives to mass produced culture, such as Hollywood.
How important is it to preserve traditional cultures in the face of globalization and in what ways can it be achieved?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that seeing ancient objects in a museum can give the public a unique awareness of history. Others say that modern media such as films or talks on the internet, provide a more effective way for the public to learn about history.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is good for a country's culture to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that it is better for countries to make their own films and TV programs instead.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Being a celebrity- such as a famous film star or sports personality-brings problems as
well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports star) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Creative artist should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas in words pictures music or film in whichever way they wish There should be no government restrictions on what they do To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option
The government should control the amount of violence in films and televisions in order to decrease violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to broadcast foreign films and TV shows. Others, however, think it is best to produce
local films and shows. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some film companies spend millions of dollars on the production of a single movie.
Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie?
What factors contribute to the success of a movie?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating and information. State which you consider to be the most effective
- comics
- Books
- radio
- television
- film
- theatre
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiance.
Ques: Being a celebrity- such as a famous film star or sports personality – brings problems as well as benefits
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Many people believe that increasing levels of violence on television and in films is having a direct result on levels of violence in society. Others claim that violence in society is the result of more fundamental social problems such as unemployment.
How much do you think society is affected by violence in the media?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But other say film should have educational value.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
The given table illustrates the data about the independent films released in the UK and the republic of Ireland based on the category of movies in the year 2012.
Being a celebrity- such as famous film star or sports personality – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
1- Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and your opinion
American film actor John Wayne said: "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life." How is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than the present? What’s your opinion?
Letter to a Cinema Manager
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
Describe the jacket
Describe where you were seated
Explain what you want to be done
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn the culture of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that the government should regulate the level of violence in TV and movies. Others believe that films with violence should not be released. Discuss both the perspectives and give your opinion.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians, or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? which other type of job should be highly paid?
Some people think that parents should tell stories or read to their children. However, others believe that these days this isn’t necessary as children have so many other sources for stories, such as books, films and TV.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Compare the advantages and the disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which three you consider the most effective.
-Comic
-Books
-Radio
-Television
-Film
-Theater
Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computers instead.
To what extent do you agree?
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society.
What extent Do you Agree or Disagree ??
Being a celebrity - such as a film star or singer - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems
The graph below shows the number of films produced by five countries in three years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that violence in the media, such as in television programs and films, directly results in violent behavior.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays it is not only large companies that can make films. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is entertainment. Others say films have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released in 1996 and 2000 in a certain European country, and the proportion of ticket sales.
The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that entertainers( e.g. film stars,pop musicians or sports star) are paid too much money. Do u agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Portable entertainment devices, such as MP3 or DVD-players, which allow people to listen to music or watch films on the move, are now commonplace. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The chart below shows the annual number of rentals and sales( in various formats) of film from a particular store between 2002 and 2011.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates how much money was spent on watching films in 3 primary forms namely cinemas, DVDs and legal download as well as the percentage split among the three forms given in the pie charts.
Creative artists should always have the freedom to express their ideas (in
paintings, books, films and songs) in anyway they wish. The government
should not restrict what they do. To what extent do you agree with this
opinion?
The use of violence in music lyrics, video games and films seen by children is causing concern in many societies. What problems may be caused by this type of violent imagery, and what steps could be taken to lessen the impact on young people?
The graph and chart above give information about 3D cinema screens and film releases.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians, or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of job should be highly paid?
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully ejoyed, films nedd to be seen in a cinema.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Nowadays, it’s not only large companies that might be able to make movies. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think that it’s a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the level of violent crime in society. Do you agree or disagree?
"Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no nee to go to cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in cinema.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion."
COmpare Advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective.
Comics
BOoks
Radio
Television
FIlms
Theatre
Films are no longer exclusively produced by big companies. Digital technology has enabled everybody to create their own video(s) and film(s). Is it a positive or a negative development?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of
the following as media for communicating information.
State which you consider to be the most effective.
Comics, books, radio, television, film, theatre