# Becoming a Film Makeup Artist

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Multiple choice, Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 21, Test 1, Listening Part 2. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

7 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 11-16: Multiple choice

Working as a makeup trainee. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. What should trainees always expect to get when working on low budget short films?
   - A. travel expenses
   - B. a minimum wage
   - C. meals

12. According to the speaker, on big budget films trainees may get experience of
   - A. makeup for special effects.
   - B. working with different ethnicities.
   - C. creating a variety of hair styles.

13. The speaker says a problem for makeup artists is
   - A. dealing with difficult directors.
   - B. being shouted at by their supervisor.
   - C. waiting around for hours doing nothing.

14. How did the speaker feel when she met famous actors for the first time?
   - A. very shy
   - B. very proud
   - C. very disappointed

15. What advice does the speaker give about makeup kits?
   - A. Always carry a basic kit with you.
   - B. Only buy the best products for a makeup kit.
   - C. Ask other makeup artists to check your kit.

16. What advice does the speaker give about creating a portfolio?
   - A. Keep print and digital photos.
   - B. Only include a small selection of photos.
   - C. Get permission to use photos.

### Questions 17-20: Matching features

What ability is required for each of the following duties? Choose the correct letter, A-C, for each one. You may use any letter more than once.

- **A** being well-organised
- **B** being flexible
- **C** working quickly

17. Prepping an actor

18. Continuity

19. General

20. Applying makeup

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