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B What do you understand from the following sentences? Circle the correct answers.
1. The play was interactive because the actors asked the people who were watching to suggest
what should happen next.
a. Only the actors spoke.
b. The actors and the people watching participated.
2. C
ritics of the new drama school that opened last year told reporters that the courses offered
there were not challenging.
a. The critics had a good opinion.
b. The critics had a bad opinion.
3. I respect that actresss involvement in so many charity organizations.
a. She does a lot of work for charity.
b. She takes part in movies about charity organizations.
4. Did you enjoy the film adaptation of The Little Prince as much as the novel?
a. The movie is based on the book.
b. A book has been written about the movie.
5. The original painting by the famous artist Gauguin was sold for $300 million.
a. The painting is a copy of Gauguins work.
b. Gauguin produced the painting.
6. Once only film students knew this film directors work, but today her movies have become mainstream.
a. Her movies are known by most people.
b. Only some of her movies are known.
7. The manager wouldnt have fired the employee without good reason.
a. The employee probably did excellent work.
b. The employee probably made many mistakes.
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2 This separation between actors and audience, called the fourth wall, is an imaginary wall through which the
audience sees the action of the play. The fourth wall has been removed in many modern productions, as the audience
is invited to join the actors and become part of the action.
Known as interactive theater, audience involvement in the play was also a feature of Victorian British pantomime,
where the audience was encouraged to boo or hiss at the villain and cheer the hero, supposedly to warn the characters.
A century later, musicals such as Hair and Cats had the actors wander down theater aisles, speaking to the theatergoers
directly and even sipping from their drinks. 3
Interactive theater requires the audience to be actively involved. Members of the audience may be picked to participate
as a character, like the hairdresser or funeral director in You Me Bum Bum Train (2004), for example. 4 In the latter,
audience members were required to vote on the plays ending, so the performance varied every night. And in a play
called 66 Minutes in Damascus (2012), theatergoers found themselves included in the action as kidnapped tourists!
Much interactive drama does not even take place in a traditional theater building. Many directors have their
performances staged in site-specific locations where the action itself is supposed to have happened. A play about
transportation, for instance, might be staged inside a train. The venue for Sleep No More is a building that was once
empty and has been renamed the McKittrick Hotel. 5 Sometimes this is simply because the company cannot afford
to rent a suitable venue, or it could reflect the casts objective of connecting directly to their audience.
Interactive theater has not yet become mainstream, but it is attracting a steadily growing number of followers. 6
Thats why critics say that the audience should not be asked to move around without good reason, or just because the
director is trying to be different or avant-garde. What does this have to do with you? If you dont want to be part of the
action, perhaps you should get someone to tell you something about the performance before you book your ticket. Or
maybe just give it a try you may discover that the excitement of interactive theater is something you cant do without.
GLOSSARY boo to show negative feelings in an audience by shouting boo followers people who are fans of someone or something
hiss to show negative feelings in an audience by making a long s sound avant-garde trying out new ideas
sipping drinking small amounts very slowly
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D Or they may be asked to decide how the play ends, as in Drood Sentence D This sentence mentions
(1985), an adaptation of Dickens unfinished novel The Mystery of the name of a play and a novel, as
Edwin Drood. well as a date. Look for a paragraph
with sentences that include similar
information.
E In traditional Western theater, the audience sits on one side of the
curtain, while the actors perform on the other side, on the stage.
Think About It
Have you ever experienced interactive theater? If so, what did
you think of the experience?
If not, do you think you would enjoy interactive theater? Why /
Why not?
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Word Expansion
A
WORD BUILDING Complete the chart using words from The Active Audience.
2 interaction 3
4 separation separate
imagine imagination 5
involve 6 involved
adapt 7
8
criticize critical
criticism
9 reasonable
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B Complete the sentences with words from Exercise A. Make any necessary changes.
1. I didnt know you worked for a charity organization. When did you first get
in this kind of work?
2. Shy people may find with new people difficult.
3. While doing her laundry, Susan always puts the white clothes and the colored clothes
in baskets.
4. Its difficult to accept because people dont like to hear bad things about
their work.
5. The art teacher encourages her students to use their when painting.
6. We showed our for all of Lindas help by buying her flowers.
7. The writer was asked to his novel for television.
8. Try to be and to understand her point of view.
C
EXPRESSIONS WITH DO Look at how expressions with do are used.
The word do can be used in different ways to form expressions. Notice how do is used
in The Active Audience.
What does this have to do with you? (How is this connected to you?)
you may discover that the excitement of interactive theater is something you cant
do without. (cant manage without it)
Complete the sentences using the expressions above. Make any necessary changes.
1. You have been working so hard lately I think a vacation will .
2. I need to start my day with a cup of coffee; I just cant it.
3. Peter made his own decision to study law. His family nothing
it.
4. I recommend this architect. He when he designed our house.
5. We didnt expect the storm to to so many buildings in the city.
6. The school finally an old-fashioned rule that wasnt needed anymore.
7. The boy knew he would on his history test because he hadnt had time
to prepare for it.
8. It will be hard for you to win the race because there are other good runners, so just try to
!
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Passive
The article The Active Audience includes many sentences in the Passive.
A Look at how the verbs are formed in each tense in the Passive. Then complete the sentences
using the verbs in parentheses.
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E Complete the email with the correct form of the verbs in the passive.
Hi Lynn!
I have some exciting news. I 1 (just tell) that I 2 (choose) to play the
main role in our community centers production of Mamma Mia! A few weeks ago, some of us in the theater group
3
(ask) to prepare a five-minute video of ourselves in the role of Donna, the main female
character. We 4 (give) just a week to do this. You know how little I know about technology, so
I was under tremendous pressure. Luckily I remembered that I 5 (send) tips on preparing good
videos of short scenes from plays and films. So I followed all the tips and practiced a lot. Then, as I thought Id finished,
the video file 6 (delete) just as it 7 (upload). So the whole thing
8
(have to / do) all over again. But alls well that ends well. Or maybe this is just the start
Im sure I 9 (expect) to come to lots of rehearsals. The performances 10
(plan) for the first week of May, so Ill update you.
Best,
Renata
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Causative
he article The Active Audience includes sentences using the Causative.
T
The Causative is used to talk about actions that we cause someone else to do and can be expressed
in several ways.
A Look at how the Causative is formed. Complete the sentences with a suitable causative.
gets him to pay had its power cut off have him call you get them replaced have my hair colored
Note: have + object + past participle is sometimes used instead of passive when referring to something
that was damaged, destroyed or taken.
5. The city in the storm.
B The verbs make and let are also often used with a causative meaning. Look at how these are formed.
Then circle the correct answers.
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D Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use causatives.
1. Parents should make sure that their children brush their teeth twice a day.
Parents should get their teeth twice a day.
2. Peter asked Jenny to help him organize the party.
Peter had the party.
3. I cant see properly. Im going to ask the optometrist to check my eyes.
Im going to get by the optometrist.
4. No one has ever decorated my house in such a modern style.
Ive never had in such a modern style.
5. This school allows the students to choose their own school uniforms.
This school lets their own school uniforms.
6. When Jessie saw how long her sons hair was, she made him go to the barber for a haircut.
Jessies son to the barber for a haircut.
7. Last night a thief stole all of Sandras jewelry.
Last night Sandra had .
8. The washing machine doesnt need fixing, so dont call the technician.
We dont need to have the washing machine.
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STRATEGY Be careful of distractors answer choices that give true information, but dont answer the question.
An Interview
A You will hear an interview with a travel writer called Lisa Black who toured and wrote about theme parks
around the world. Look at the picture. What do you like or dislike about amusement parks?
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Comparing Pictures
A What forms of entertainment do you enjoy? Do you usually
prefer to go out or to stay at home? TIP Remember that speculating means
that youre guessing. You dont have to know
B OMPARING AND SPECULATING Look at pictures A and B.
C
facts or details, but your guesses have to be
Match each question to an answer to create a dialogue. Pay
based on what you see in the pictures.
attention to the words in bold. Then practice the dialogue with
a partner.
1. What do both pictures show? A
2. Why do you think the people chose these forms
of entertainment?
3. What is different about the pictures?
4. What are the people enjoying?
a. Unlike the people in the second picture, the guys
in the first picture are at home. Also, in the first
picture, theres pizza and beer on the table.
b. They seem to be enjoying the company of their
friends. It also looks like theyre having a good time
playing the games.
B
c.
In both pictures we can see people playing games
and having fun with friends.
d. I can think of several reasons why they chose
different forms of entertainment. It could be that
the people in picture B wanted to do something
with a group of friends. And perhaps the people
in picture A felt like having a less expensive evening
at home.
D YOUR TASK Compare the two pictures. Say why you think
people choose these forms of entertainment. Use some of
the words and expressions from Exercises B and C.
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A Formal Email
A WORKING WITH A MODEL
1. Who would you send a formal email or letter to? For what purpose?
2. Miranda Sellers saw this job ad. What job is being advertised?
3. Skim the model email that Miranda wrote. Why does Miranda think shes a good candidate for this job?
PLAN
Opening: I am writing in response to your advertisement for the position of Console Games
Paragraph 1 Tester.
1
I am a student majoring in software development and I have been playing console
games since I was a teenager. In addition, I designed a computer game for one of
Body: my final projects and, consequently, I am very familiar with how they work. In fact,
Paragraph 2 the computer game I designed won first prize in a national contest for game
2 designers. My English is fluent, which is a direct result of spending so many hours
playing video games in English.
Body: I believe I am well suited for this position because I am self-motivated and good at
Paragraph 3 working with other people. Even though I have no previous work experience, I am a
3 fast learner and interested in a career in games design.
Closing: I hope you will consider my application favorably. Enclosed is my resum and I
Paragraph 4 would be happy to come for an interview at a time that is convenient for you. Please
4 do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.
Sincerely,
Signing off Miranda Sellers
B GETTING ORGANIZED
The model formal email is made up of six parts. In the above plan, label (a-d) the part that
a. says why the writer thinks she would be c. includes a formal ending.
good at the job and why she wants it. d. introduces the writer and describes relevant
b. says why she is writing. skills or experience.
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STRATEGY To write a formal email or letter, support what you say with specific details and use formal language and style.
C
IMPROVING YOUR STYLE Mr. Chan: How is your English?
GIVING SUPPORTING DETAILS When applying Tim: I studied at the International School.
for a job, you must mention your skills and 6
, I am
experience. Remember to support what you 7
in English,
say with specific details. Spanish and French.
1.
Complete the sentences with supporting details Mr. Chan: What other 8 do
from the model email. you have?
a. My English is fluent . Tim: I am hardworking and believe that I am
b. I designed a computer game for one of my
9
for this job
final projects . because Ive been designing apps for years.
c. I believe I am well suited for this position Mr. Chan: Thank you again. We will let you know as
. soon as possible.
CHECKLIST
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A Check (3) whether you know the meanings of the words and phrases you learned in this module.
Use a dictionary to find the meanings of words and phrases you still dont know.
READING SPEAKING
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE TEXT COMPARING AND SPECULATING
aisle (n) production (n) I can think of several reasons why
audience (n) prop (n) In both pictures we can see
cast (n) rather (adv) In the first picture, theres
cheer (v) reflect (v) It could be that
comfort (n) stage (v) perhaps (adv)
creepy (adj) steadily (adv) They seem to be
feature (n) supposedly (adv) Unlike the people in the second picture,
kidnapped (adj) tremendous (adj)
TOPIC VOCABULARY
(the) latter (n) vary (v)
appeal mainly to young people
mainstream (n) venue (n)
dance the night away
nevertheless (adv) villain (n)
enthusiastic audience
objective (n) wander (v)
exciting atmosphere
original (adj) without good reason
live concert
major production
WORD EXPANSION
music festival
Word Building
the DJs style
Verb Noun Adjective the place is packed
adapt adaptation --- unforgettable performance
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Expressions with do
I am interested in applying for
do a good / poor job do well / badly
I am writing in response to
do away with do without
I hope you will consider me for the position.
do damage do your best
I look forward to hearing from you.
do (somebody) good have to do with
I look forward to your reply.
B These are the grammar topics you learned in this module. Check (3) those you
feel you know well and those you need to practice more.
PASSIVE CAUSATIVE
know well need to practice know well need to practice