5 Modal verbs 81 Language in use: Working in reality TV Read the text about working conditions in reality TV. Some parts are missing. Choose the correct part (A–J) for each gap (1–8). There are two extra parts that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. If your dream is to work in reality television, then there are some truths you … 0 come to terms with before you decide to start a career in that direction. The hours in any television and film production jobs are often brutal. You … 1 realise that the production needs come before those of the crew. Therefore, you … 2 find yourself routinely working 12–18 hours a day (sometimes longer). Apart from that, the money you’ve heard so much about in Hollywood rarely makes its way to the crew. Salaries are often so low that junior crew members are … 3 pay for their living. And if you don’t want to work for that little money, there are hundreds of other people who will happily replace you. As a crew member of a reality show, you might see people with a lot of problems. Although it’s human nature, you may … 4 to help these people. It’s your job to put these moments on TV for the audience. Unfortunately, working in reality television does not have a good reputation. Even within the entertainment industry itself, some people think reality TV … 5 exist. Because you … 6 stand there and watch while real people go through difficult situations, people could start to judge you. One way or another, you will … 7 to work through this on your own. The “thick skin” you’ve been hearing so much about as you start your career in Hollywood starts developing on shows like these. (From: About.com by Phil Breman; adapted and abridged) A have to E need I should 0 I 4 B may not F needn’t J shouldn’t 1 5 C might G not able to 2 6 D must H not be allowed 3 7 DOs and DON’Ts in reality TV If you fancy the idea of becoming a star in a reality TV show, you might find the following simple tips from casting show professionals useful. Take them to heart to make it to the finals. a) Use modal verbs to turn the following keywords into whole sentences to express suggestions and recommendations. 3 ✔ 4 be yourself express your personality relax don’t be afraid of what others think have an unexpected occupation or skill don’t be arrogant be memorable looks do matter be persistent follow instructions properly b) Compare the use of different modal verbs to put special emphasis on the sentences. c) Add your own ideas to the list. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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