Intermediate Listening Practice

1. Why does Sophie say the movie is "smarter" than a follow-your-dreams story?
    It has a more complicated plot than most movies
    It avoids giving the characters an unrealistically happy ending
    It focuses on the character's student rather than the teacher
    It is aimed at a more educated audience

2. What does Sophie mean when she says she "almost told him just now but stopped herself"?
    She nearly told Derek something he had already guessed
    She nearly admitted she disliked the ending
    She nearly gave away a surprising part of the ending
    She nearly told him who was in the film

3. Why does Derek bring up the "dog movie" from last year?
    To prove that Sophie cries easily at films
    To show he remembers what she is like at the cinema
    To explain why he avoids emotional films
    To change the subject away from the new movie

4. What does Sophie say about the music in the film?
    It is woven into the story and reflects the character's life
    There is very little of it
    It is pleasant background music
    It is the weakest part of an otherwise good film

5. What does Sophie reveal when Derek says he left the room during the dog movie?
    That he cried where no one could see him
    That he had already seen the film before
    That he went to another room to call someone
    That he was gone for about twenty minutes

6. What does Sophie offer to do if Derek hates the movie?
    Pay for his ticket
    Never recommend a film to him again
    Buy him dinner
    Watch a film of his choice next time

7. What can we infer about why Sophie suggests eating after the film?
    She knows a good restaurant near the cinema on King Street
    She wants the chance to discuss the parts she has been holding back
    She is worried Derek will leave straight afterward
    She expects the film to leave them with a lot to talk about

8. What does Derek's final line, "We'll see," suggest about him?
    He remains unconvinced but is willing to go
    He is now certain he will love the film
    He has decided not to go after all
    He thinks Sophie is wrong about the film