UNIT 1 VIDEO ACTIVITY: THE NEWSEUM

1. NAME three devices from which you can connect to the Internet
……………………………………………….. , …………………………………………….. , ……………………………………….
2. In January …………………………………………. an ……………………………………. crashed into the
Hudson River in ……………………………………………… This event ……………………………………………….in a busy area so soon there were big
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3. Where is the Newseum?
4. What was used to send news during the American Civil War?
5. The ……………………………………. and the …………………………..appeared in the early 20th …………………………….and created the age of
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UNIT 1 CULTURE VIDEO : FILM SCHOOL

1 Watch the video. Choose the correct answers.

1 Why do some schools have extra arts classes?

A they are positive for students B they help students stay fit and active C they are easy for students

2 Where do the students study film?

A New York City Film School B City of New York School of Arts C City College in New York

3 Where do the students film their scenes?

A in a field B on a set C in the street

3 How do the students edit their films?

A by talking about the film in class B by feeling calm and relaxed C by using computer software

2. Watch again. Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences.

1. In all secondary schools around the world, students study the same subjects.
2. Arts classes are good for energetic students who want to study different subjects.
3. The film school teaches students to write scripts that are boring and not realistic.
4. Nick, Su and John are the cameraman, sound-recordist and director of the film.
5. Filming is easy and the students make mistakes.
6. Students see their film for the first time at the cinema.

3. Watch again. Complete the summary using words from the video.
In school, most of us study Maths and Science. Some schools also have (1) c________ classes such as Drama, Dance, Music
and Art. Some students study these subjects at college or u________. Film school teaches students how to
make films from (3) b__________ to end. When the actors are (4) n__________, they don’t show it
on camera. They always look calm and r__________. The (6) s__________ is what people enjoy the
most about a film.