Special Report

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Special Report

1. General Comprehension. Choose the best answer (a, b, c, or d) to complete each of the following statements.
(1) Many photography shops are quite busy because ______________.

a. people have returned from their vacation b. people hope to have their pictures developed quickly c. people have learned that they will have better results if they develop their films there d. people hope to show their pictures to friends
(2) Tom Baudet say that he takes lousy pictures because ______________. a. his shots are deceiving b. his shots aren't technically good c. he is only an amateur photographer d. the pictures are too honest

2. Write a summary with examples from Baudet's commentary to explain how can lie to a camera.

3. Focusing on Details. Fill in the detailed information according to what you have heard.
  The really special times that there never seems to be a camera around are:
    a. the make-up embrace
;
    b. the look on your face
     
;
    c. the quiet ride home from the hospital
     
.

4. Spot Dictation. Listen to the tape again and fill in the following blanks.
    Those times when
like me will catch you
on your face that
would show or
during a conversation you didn't intend
. Well, we all
sometimes, and sooner or later we
. ... We all know
, and it's nice to keep
whenever we can. But I don't mind
. Either way they all
to me.

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Special Report

1. General Comprehension. Choose the best answer (a, b, c, or d) to complete each of the following statements.
(1) Many photography shops are quite busy because ______________.

a. people have returned from their vacation b. people hope to have their pictures developed quickly c. people have learned that they will have better results if they develop their films there d. people hope to show their pictures to friends
(2) Tom Baudet say that he takes lousy pictures because ______________. a. his shots are deceiving b. his shots aren't technically good c. he is only an amateur photographer d. the pictures are too honest

2. Write a summary with examples from Baudet's commentary to explain how can lie to a camera.

Suggested version: According to Tom Baudet, we often exaggerate a little to a camera. For instance, we put on our having-a-wonderful-time smile when we take pictures during our vacation although we have been complaining about the trip, or we put an arm around the person next to us when we take pictures together as if we have been standing that way all day.

3. Focusing on Details. Fill in the detailed information according to what you have heard.
  The really special times that there never seems to be a camera around are:
    a. the make-up embrace
;
    b. the look on your face
     
;
    c. the quiet ride home from the hospital
     
.

4. Spot Dictation. Listen to the tape again and fill in the following blanks.
    Those times when
like me will catch you
on your face that
would show or
during a conversation you didn't intend
. Well, we all
sometimes, and sooner or later we
. ... We all know
, and it's nice to keep
whenever we can. But I don't mind
. Either way they all
to me.