Purple Rainbow & Sports Events In New Zealand — IELTS Reading Answers

The reviewer thinks some of the cast are unsuitable for their roles.

“But the two lead actors are at their best in thrillers, not films like this one”

Review E says the two lead actors 'are at their best in thrillers, not films like this one', so they are unsuitable here.

The dialogue in this film seems unrealistic.

“She really brought the character she played to life, but sadly, neither she nor the other actors could make the script sound natural”

Review C says 'neither she nor the other actors could make the script sound natural', so the dialogue seems unrealistic.

The reviewer found this film unexpectedly emotional.

“I assumed there would be plenty of music, linked by weak dialogue, but I was wrong. And the support that band members gave to lead singer Jerry Cosgrove when tragedy entered his life had me close to tears, giving me a new appreciation of the band”

Review A was 'close to tears' at the band's support for Jerry Cosgrove, an unexpectedly emotional response.

This film contains dialogue that is uninteresting for some viewers.

“Having said that, although it is apparently a film intended for all ages, many children would find the long discussions of relationship issues boring, and they contributed little or nothing to the film”

Review B says 'many children would find the long discussions of relationship issues boring', so the dialogue bores some viewers.

This film carries a moral message.

“This film makes an important ethical point about treating other people with respect, but that is likely to be missed by many teenagers, the target audience”

Review D says the film 'makes an important ethical point about treating other people with respect', a moral message.

Non-actors take part in this film.

“Their fans in the film were actual fans of the group and transferred their enthusiasm to the actors very convincingly”

Review A notes the fans 'were actual fans of the group', so non-actors appear in the film.

The reviewer thinks this film should be seen again.

“It's certainly worth a second viewing”

Review B concludes 'It's certainly worth a second viewing', recommending the film again.

This film mentions things that audience members won’t know about.

“This film makes an important ethical point about treating other people with respect, but that is likely to be missed by many teenagers, the target audience, as it assumes familiarity with the world as it was 20 years ago. With change happening so fast these days, many of the references will leave them confused”

Review D says the film 'assumes familiarity with the world as it was 20 years ago', so many references will confuse viewers.

You see spectacular scenery.

“The Pioneer is an awe-inspiring seven-day mountain bike race through New Zealand's pristine Southern Alps. It is the first race of its kind to link together over 500 km of farm tracks, cycle trails, double track and single track riding in a very special part of the world where soaring mountain peaks,”

Event B, The Pioneer, crosses the Southern Alps with 'soaring mountain peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and high country', spectacular scenery.

You are provided with special clothing.

“You start off your Race Drive Experience by meeting the skilled team of racing drivers at the Motorsport Park Raceway, before being fully kitted out with one of our race suits and safety helmet”

At event C, participants are 'fully kitted out with one of our race suits and safety helmet', special clothing provided.

You may be watched while you are doing the activity.

“This unique running and cycling event winds its way through the Canterbury countryside and finishes in Orana Park, where your spectators will include lions, tigers, gorillas and giraffes”

At event A, spectators at Orana Park 'will include lions, tigers, gorillas and giraffes', so you are watched.

You watch someone else before doing the activity yourself.

“Then you are strapped into the passenger seat of one of our racing cars and taken on a demo drive, covering racing lines, braking points and race driving tricks. Finally you take the driver's seat and can undertake your own high-speed laps of the circuit”

At event C you are first 'taken on a demo drive' in the passenger seat before driving yourself.

You meet people who are expert at the activity.

“You start off your Race Drive Experience by meeting the skilled team of racing drivers at the Motorsport Park Raceway”

At event C you meet 'the skilled team of racing drivers', experts in the activity.

You can raise money for a charity.

“You can race to help other people too - if you get some friends or workmates to take part, you'll be in with a chance to win $25,000 to put towards a good cause of your choice”

Event A offers a chance 'to win $25,000 to put towards a good cause of your choice', raising money for charity.