20/09/01
Questions on
Remakes of French films 1
These questions are based on the text "remakes of French films".
1 French and American film and media industries have had a long relationship where each has served to
influence the other in style and story as well as technology :
- give one example of US influence towards France
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give one example of French influence towards the US
2 the GATT's French exception : we will answer this question in class
3 American audiences often pride themselves on "worldliness" :
What does this word means ?
a)
b)
c)
d)
a knowledge of the world around them
an absence of consideration for the world around them
a certain civilized taste
politeness
4 role reversal :
why do you think role reversal films are popular ?
5 "blunderings" : what's the meaning of this word ?, give a synonym or use the word in a sentence.
6 three bachelors : give a synonym
7 the film is predictable : explain
8 in your hubris you can anticipate every gag : do you know this word ?
9 It must have something going for it, if only charm .
Make an equivalent sentence, using the expression "if only" apprpriately.
10 Comedy can be a foil for deeper reflection. Give some examples.
11 In the remake, the conversations were more subdued : give a synonym.
12 Heated exchanges are not uncommon in everyday conversations in France. True or not True ?
13 The 3 bachelors have a life filled with revelry : explain
14 They also have frolicsome ways : explain
15 a wisecracking tone : explain word
16 the additions have been wittily done : explain