Mock Test by Jet and Nick
Part 1
* to fix: Talk more about yourself in part 1
Where do you live?
How long have you lived there?
Which part of America?
Ohhh, interesting.
Has much has your hometown changed since you’ve been there?
Where do you plan to live in the future?
Is your city friendly for children and elders (elderly people)?
Do you often see your neighbors?
One neighbor?
Are they friendly people?
Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument
What instrument do you enjoy listening to the most?
Do you think children should learn to play an instrument?
How important is music as an actual subject?
Part 2
what films do you feel strongly about?
How often do you go to the cinema?
Do you think going to the movies is better with a friend?
Is going to the cinema still popular?
The popularity of going to the cinema has decreased compared to twenty years ago, primarily due to advancements in technology. Nowadays, individuals have the convenience of watching their favorite movies in the comfort of their own homes.
Streaming applications discreetly gather user preferences to tailor future content recommendations. Consequently, video content is now more aligned with the preferences of the viewers.
On the contrary, the film industry predominantely releases movies, but has no way to push these movies towards targeted audiences. This results in a mix of successful and unsuccessful productions. The cinema’s only advantage is that it has control over when its movies can be distributed to streaming services. A newly released movie is only available in theaters until its revenue stream from theatrical screenings has concluded.
What do you see in the future of cinema
The future of cinema depends on blockbusters because today’s society relies on streaming apps to watch their favorite movies. To ensure a steady flow of revenue, the movie industry must implement effective promotions for the latest movies. Eye-catching advertisements and gripping trailers generate excitement, anticipation, and a reluctance to wait for the film to be available on a streaming app.
How would you define a blockster?
A blockbuster is characterized by three factors: a substantial budget, a cast of renowned actors, or being an adaptation of a popular book.
Money enhances the superficial glamour of the movies by facilitating the creation of promotional materials like billboards and trailers, which serve to generate interest among the general public.
Audiences tend to gravitate towards their preferred actors and actresses. Analogous to guiding sheep across a meadow, movie stars attract a significant number of followers and supporters to the films in which they appear. This phenomenon entices viewers who may not have otherwise chosen to watch the movie.
Well-written novels and books are often utilized as inherent material for potential blockbuster films. This stems from the pre-existing loyal readership of the book. Leveraging this dedicated fan base for a cinematic adaptation typically leads to a successful blockbuster movie.
Do you think people can learn cultures through movies?
It is not reasonable to learn about other cultures by watching movies because movies do not reflect reality. The portrayal of a film is influenced by its commercial interests.
For instance, in The Last of the Samurai, the film effectively depicts The Edo Period during Feudal Japan. The purpose of the movie was to take the audience on an adventure, and it succeeds. The filmmakers aimed to provide their Western audiences with a sense of awe in order to immerse them in the experience of living during that time period. It portrayed the the Japanese People in an objective and realistic manner. This objective depiction is something the audience can appreciate.
On the other hand, there are numerous comedies and chick flicks that aim to attract audiences by exploiting other cultures. These movies often feature outlandish plots and rely on crude humor. They frequently depict other cultures in a negative manner through unfair caricatures. As a consequence, this practice has been harmful on the people belonging to the culture being misrepresented.