1b
1
Vocabulary practice
Character
► Reading
a. What type of texts are A and
B? What do you think they
are about?
b. Read the texts. Which advert:
1 wants actors to advertise
something?
2
asks people to apply by email?
3
only wants three people?
4 wants only male actors?
c. Underline the character
adjectives in the adverts.
Use them to answer the
questions.
What do we call a person who...
1 has good manners?
2 likes to hurt or upset people?
shows understanding of other
people's needs?
3
4 is very proud of their looks?
5 expects good things to happen?
6 cares only about himself/
herself?
7 doesn't get upset or angry?
8 gives more than is usual?
STUDYSKILLS
Remembering New Words:
Opposites
Learn words in pairs of opposites.
This will help you remember them
more easily.
A Actors wanted for new film "Bad Guys'.
Location: Brooklyn Audition date: 14th September
B
Send pictures
and CVs to:
Michael Glover, Chimera
Filmworks Inc. email:
m.glover@chimera.co.nyc
Characters:
Sean - 25-30, dark complexion,
tall, medium build, good-looking,
cruel and greedy
4
Stacy - 30-36, pale complexion,
medium height, slim, average
looks, vain and selfish
Laura - 26-32, fair complexion,
short, average build, pretty,
optimistic, caring, sensitive and
honest
CASTING CALL
FOR TV COMMERCIAL
Location: Creative Edge Studios, Los Angeles Seeking: Three male actors
• Jack: handsome, blond hair, blue eyes, aged 18-23; friendly, patient, polite
• Buddy: good-looking, dark curly hair, moustache, in early twenties;
friendly, generous, easy-going
• Delivery Guy: tall, strong build, in late twenties; impatient, bossy, rude
Also seeking: male and female extras, aged 16-18
Actual shooting date is Sunday, 28th September
Please call Dawn Reed with any questions 703-478-0880
Speaking
3 In pairs, use character adjectives to talk about people you know.
A: Have you met our new neighbour?
B: No, I haven't. What's he like?
A: He's very friendly and polite!
Appearance
Which words in the adverts (A & B) describe appearance/
height/build?
