Arts and media; Creative jobs – B2 English Vocabulary Test

1  Complete the crossword puzzle.

Across

1   An occasion when someone is seen in public.

2   A song or single piece of music.

3   A piece of writing or a film that has been popular for a long time.

Down

1   The actors in a film or play.

2   A very popular book that many people have bought.

3   To listen or watch something on a device like a tablet or smart TV directly from the internet.

4   An example of artistic, musical or written work.

5   A set of books published by the same company which have the same subject.

2  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

1   I love this opera, it is one of Mozart’s most famous ……pieces…… of music.

2   The critics say the first book was the best one in the …………………… .

3   Did you see Shakira make her …………………… at the music awards last night?

4   They …………………… most of the indoor scenes of the film at an old house in the south of England.

5   This channel usually …………………… the news at 10pm, so let’s watch the headlines.

6   Do you know any of the songs in the UK …………………… at the moment?

3  Write the jobs next to the correct definitions.

1   This person is in charge of introducing a show. ……TV presenter……

2   This person corrects and changes text or film or is in charge of a newspaper or magazine. ……………………

3   This is someone who gives their opinion of a book, play or film. ……………………

4   These people entertain others by telling jokes. ……………………

5   This is someone who writes fictional books. ……………………

6   This person is in charge of making a film, show or musical recording. ……………………

7   This person produces apps or computer software. ……………………

4  Find and correct the mistakes in the text.

If you are looking for a career in the world of entertainment there are various options. If you enjoy being the centre of attention then become a critic, as long as you make people laugh. Alternatively, you could be a producer and introduce a show just like Oprah Winfrey. If you prefer being behind the scenes, how about working as a programmer and correcting the text in books by famous novelists? If you enjoy giving your opinion, then you could be a TV presenter and review books or plays. Finally, if you’re good with computer software then you could be an editor and make your own entertainment app.

1   ……comedian……

2   ………………………

3   ………………………

4   ………………………

5   ………………………

5  Choose the correct options.

A:   I saw Carla Michaels yesterday. She’s a singer now. Apparently, she’s got a song in (1) the charts / stream / classics.

B:   Wow! I always thought she’d be famous but I thought she would become a (2) producer / critic / TV presenter because she liked hosting the school talent show.

A:   I thought she’d be a (3) novelist / comedian / programmer because she was always telling jokes. Anyway, she’s just finished her first album. The first (4) track / piece / classic is online, so we can (5) broadcast / stream / shoot it later and listen to it.

B:   Good idea. Has she made a video, too?

A:   Yes, she (6) cast / broadcast / shot that in New York last month! She has a friend who’s a music (7) producer / editor / critic and he helped her out.

B:   Good for her. She’ll be making (8) bestsellers / appearances / series on TV and radio shows soon, I’m sure.