What does Pamela NOT mention speaking about her current work? 1) Delivering conference presentations. 2) Teaching private online classes. 3) Publishing some more books. What does …

Why does Pamela think traditional plots are necessary for writers? 1) They have stood the test of time. 2) They are extremely powerful. 3) They can help tell stories of the past. …

What do we learn about Chris Black at the beginning of the interview? 1) He has won some literary awards. 2) He combines writing and teaching. 3) He dislikes living in California.…

Second - person narration reminds Chris of playing … 1) board games. 2) video games. 3) active games. Second - person narration reminds Chris of playing …; board games.; video gam…

Second - person fiction makes the reader feel as if they are … 1) solving their problems. 2) talking with a narrator. 3) becoming part of the story. Second - person fiction makes …

What does Chris love about flash fiction? 1) He’s able to publish his books quickly. 2) He can write an entire book in one day. 3) He can give his readers food for thought. What d…

Chris sometimes wants to make his stories … 1) longer. 2) popular. 3) profitable. Chris sometimes wants to make his stories …; longer.; popular.; profitable.

According to Chris, what is special about fairy - tale - inspired fiction? 1) It helps readers to understand themselves better. 2) It can enable one to work as an adult psychologi…

What does Chris admire most about Angela Carter? 1) She created a new literary genre. 2) She taught him the basics of writing. 3) Many of her characters are kind people. What does…

What does the presenter NOT say about Mary Brown at the beginning of the interview? 1) She writes books. 2) She often comes to this programme. 3) She is a psychologist. What does …

Which proverb paraphrases Mary’s words “You should always see a positive side of everything”? 1) A friend is easier lost than found. 2) Every cloud has a silver lining. 3) Old fri…

What does Mary think about finding new friends at parties and in clubs? 1) You’re likely to make many new acquaintances. 2) It’s less banal than going to festivals and events. 3) …

What does Mary recommend doing to make friends online? 1) Meeting online friends in real life later. 2) Avoiding any interest groups. 3) Taking an active part in forums. What does…

Which topic does Mary NOT mention as a way to start a conversation? 1) Your personality. 2) Weather and climate. 3) Everyday affairs. Which topic does Mary NOT mention as a way to…

In Mary’s opinion, what should you be like when you meet a new person? 1) Judgmental. 2) Patient. 3) Easy - going. In Mary’s opinion, what should you be like when you meet a new p…

According to Mary, what can make a new friendship blossom? 1) Time spent together. 2) Sharing a hobby. 3) Starting a business together. According to Mary, what can make a new frie…

What do we learn about Anna’s birthplace? 1) It’s bigger than Lillehammer. 2) It’s located on a lake shore. 3) It has beautiful nature. What do we learn about Anna’s birthplace?; …

What is wrong for Anna about living in her hometown? 1) It’s not very comfortable. 2) It’s not motivating enough. 3) It’s too good to be true. What is wrong for Anna about living …

Why does Anna like living in Oslo? 1) It’s very big. 2) It’s a place full of culture. 3) There are not many tourists there. Why does Anna like living in Oslo?; It’s very big.; It’…

Which of the following is TRUE about Anna’s debut album? 1) She produced it in three weeks. 2) Its release has been delayed. 3) It’s top hit at June festivals. Which of the follow…

How does Anna feel about her debut album? 1) She can’t believe she’s done it. 2) She’s on top of the world. 3) She doubts it’ll be successful. How does Anna feel about her debut a…

How does Anna explain the title of her album? 1) It has a double meaning. 2) It unites her with her fans. 3) It’s dedicated to happy couples. How does Anna explain the title of he…

How does Anna stand out from other young singers? 1) She wears unique clothes. 2) She is not sophisticated. 3) She is a fresher. How does Anna stand out from other young singers?;…

What is the first step for James in his creative process? 1) Drawing a sketch. 2) Thinking up a story. 3) Choosing the colours. What is the first step for James in his creative pr…

James’s favourite artistic tool is … 1) pencils. 2) gouache. 3) Photoshop. James’s favourite artistic tool is …; pencils.; gouache.; Photoshop.

Which stage does James consider the most creative one? 1) The beginning stage. 2) The middle stage. 3) The final stage. Which stage does James consider the most creative one?; The…

James’s morning does NOT include … 1) a sports session. 2) commuting to work. 3) a large breakfast. James’s morning does NOT include …; a sports session.; commuting to work.; a la…

James’s current job involves creating the … for the story. 1) characters 2) setting 3) plot James’s current job involves creating the … for the story.; characters; setting; plot;

According to James, in TV animation it is important to be … 1) modest. 2) ambitious. 3) selfish. According to James, in TV animation it is important to be …; modest.; ambitious.; …

In the future James hopes to … 1) draw cartoons his entire life. 2) create a film of his own with a group of artists. 3) make friends with production designers. In the future Jame…

What is NOT true about John Silver according to the text? 1) He has worked for the best film studios. 2) He educates university students only. 3) He has developed his own course. …

In John’s opinion, what do voice and style of a writer depend on? 1) Talking. 2) Writing. 3) Content. In John’s opinion, what do voice and style of a writer depend on?; Talking.; …

When do voice and style come to a writer? 1) At the beginning of the process. 2) In the middle of the process. 3) At the end of the process. When do voice and style come to a writ…

Why can’t most story ideas be turned into screenplays? 1) Their stories aren’t good enough. 2) They are too dangerous for a writer. 3) They have issues with structure. Why can’t m…

What does John point out as the most typical mistake of beginning scriptwriters? 1) Jumping at writing the script. 2) Writing only 15 pages a day. 3) Focusing on structural proble…

According to John, the hero’s goal in a story … 1) must go throughout the whole story. 2) should be easy enough to achieve. 3) may motivate the readers of the story. According to …

What does John say about the hero’s opponents in a story? 1) There can be only one opponent in any story. 2) Minor opponents should differ from the main one. 3) The opponents must…

Which of the following is NOT one of Karen’s jobs? 1) A screenwriter. 2) An educator. 3) A script advisor. Which of the following is NOT one of Karen’s jobs?; A screenwriter.; An …

According to Karen, what can create a problem for a scriptwriter? 1) New top managers in a film company. 2) Conflicts with the studio staff. 3) An economic crisis in the country. …

How does Karen describe her home? 1) Beautiful. 2) Relaxing. 3) Convenient. How does Karen describe her home?; Beautiful.; Relaxing.; Convenient.

Karen’s favourite quotations are … 1) taken from the same source. 2) giving one confidence and hope. 3) famous all over the world. Karen’s favourite quotations are …; taken from t…

What is NOT among Karen’s current plans? 1) A talk about family problems. 2) Going abroad on business. 3) Giving some workshops. What is NOT among Karen’s current plans?; A talk a…

Why does Karen think it is useful to attend her class? 1) To make connections with film producers. 2) To get the whole picture of screenwriting. 3) To find clients from different …

According to Karen, why should writers attend special conferences? 1) To try tasty food. 2) To meet VIPs. 3) To network. According to Karen, why should writers attend special conf…

What do we learn about Alice White at the beginning of the interview? 1) She’s won several international awards. 2) She’s internationally famous. 3) She often gives interviews. Wh…

What is most likely to make Alice cry? 1) Something ugly. 2) Something lovely. 3) Something tragic. What is most likely to make Alice cry?; Something ugly.; Something lovely.; Som…

Alice thinks melodramas are … 1) very primitive. 2) hard to make. 3) usually over the top. Alice thinks melodramas are…; very primitive.; hard to make.; usually over the top.

Alice enjoys acting in melodramas because most viewers … 1) are quite old - fashioned. 2) love their scripts. 3) understand the characters. Alice enjoys acting in melodramas becau…

Alice’s dancing background was useful for her because she … 1) could develop her endurance. 2) can now play in films about ballet. 3) became elegant thanks to it. Alice’s dancing …

Alice describes the conditions on most of her film sets as … 1) physically challenging. 2) very comfortable. 3) warm and welcoming. Alice describes the conditions on most of her f…