You will hear part of a radio interview in which two actors, Patsy Turner and Dale Green, are talking about their careers. For questions 15 – 20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
15. According to Patsy Turner, how can actors influence the writers of TV soap operas?
by proposing changes to characters they play
by altering the way they act their parts
by reflecting their characters’ history to date
by discussing the success of current storylines
16. What makes Patsy continue acting in soap operas?
the feeling of security it gives her
the irregularity of the filming schedules
the enjoyment of working as part of a team
the challenge of reacting to changes in the plot
17. How has appearing in the popular soap opera affected Patsy?
She finds the level of attention rather difficult to deal with.
She likes the fact that ordinary people feel they know her.
She enjoys certain aspects of a celebrity lifestyle.
She feels the media intrusion has affected her work.
18. According to Dale Green, why are some people attracted to acting?
They long to play romantic roles.
They imagine it is a glamorous life.
They want to be admired by their peers.
They wish to go beyond their normal experience.
19. What is Dale’s advice for out-of-work actors?
They should take the initiative to ensure they get good roles.
They shouldn’t worry about the quantity of roles they perform.
They should try to find alternative sources of income.
They shouldn’t feel they have to accept sub-standard work.
20. For Dale, what is the most fulfilling part of being an actor?