# Drama dissertation - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 3） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2019.9.18 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/07a7451c-1aa3-478c-8caa-4fade594224f（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,840 Now, Lee, I need to speak with you about your drama dissertation. I've noted a few errors. 00:00:06,600 I'm sorry to hear that. What can I improve? 00:00:09,960 Have you thought about including some historical content, as history has a great bearing on how we perceive drama today? 00:00:17,840 I understand that, but it's difficult to capture a moment in history to put it on screen in a way that's true to the era. So I decided to omit that line of reasoning altogether. 00:00:31,440 That's fair. My greatest concern is that your dissertation may cause a potential political risk. The way you've conveyed your overall theme may not sit well with some readers. It's somewhat inappropriate. 00:00:45,920 I'll try to amend that. 00:00:48,100 I understand you're using the example of the play Beowulf throughout your dissertation. There is a scene which depicts the assassination of a tyrant. Do you feel that this is too graphic and perhaps not suitable for modern audiences? 00:01:04,060 I think it suits the attitude of the play quite well. It's a long play, and that scene is integral. But I do believe that the main character is too rigid. He needs to lighten up a little. 00:01:17,860 I agree with you. The play is not written to lend scope to his character. I've made a comment in the margin on your paper regarding the historical use of the Greek chorus, which may help you. 00:01:30,280 Thank you. 00:01:31,520 As research for your dissertation, I believe you will be directing the play Beowulf to be acted by our first-year drama students. How is it progressing? 00:01:42,600 It's going well. I've had some difficulty getting the music right. There is some jazz music at the beginning, which I think will appeal to younger audiences. 00:01:53,660 I feel it would be more appropriate historically to use classical music throughout, given that this isn't a modern play. 00:02:01,120 I had wanted to go for a more modern adaptation, but I see you are right. So I'll make the changes. I'm having some trouble with the costumes and makeup. So far, I've given the characters heavy makeup and jewelry that will show more prominently in the low lighting. What would you advise? 00:02:22,500 As far as costumes are concerned, it's advisable not to use too much black. It makes it difficult to differentiate between characters. I noticed some of your characters are brightly dressed, which I approve, and there should be an obvious distinction between the male and female characters. 00:02:42,180 Okay, got it. 00:02:43,740 How do you feel about the lighting? Often, the use of bright and dark lighting can be used for emphasis. 00:02:50,980 The females will wear eyeshadow to differentiate, as there should be a big distinction between the principal actor and the supporting roles. 00:03:00,840 I prefer the main character to be more pronounced. He will have a spotlight directly on him to reinforce his role. 00:03:08,560 The lighting man will be busy, but it will make a change from him mainly lighting the stage. Here's a rough map of the stage area. Can you walk me through your layout? 00:03:20,420 Okay. There will be many costume changes. So to facilitate this, I've placed a mirror here right beside the door. 00:03:29,260 Excellent. What are the columns for? 00:03:32,540 To attract the audience's attention, I've placed columns in the middle to lend a sense of power to the production. This will also be in keeping with the setting. 00:03:43,860 How will you create the backdrops? 00:03:46,460 Because we can't replicate all the backdrops required for the play, I've set up a screen right at the back to project them as a video display. I think the effect will be quite striking. 00:03:59,540 I like your inventiveness. 00:04:01,440 To create the dramatic backdrop I'm hoping for, on the right side in the corner, I'll place a huge archway, which will be used in several scenes. 00:04:12,320 Ah, I understand you are using the traditional Greek method of a chorus. 00:04:17,600 Yes. Here in front of the stage, there will be a box on which the chorus will stand to speak directly to the audience regarding scene changes. 00:04:27,040 Excellent. Email me if you need any assistance. 00:04:30,700 Thanks. ## 题目与答案 ### 21. 21 As for the tutor's opinion,the concept of Lea's play is 21 As for the tutor's opinion,the concept of Lea's play is - historically unimportant - politically inappropriate - dramatically important **答案**：politically inappropriate 原文定位：My greatest concern is that your dissertation may cause a potential political risk. The way you've conveyed your overall theme may not sit well with some readers. It's somewhat inappropriate 同义替换：「opinion」↔「concern」；「inappropriate」↔「risk」 ### 22. 22 What do the tutor and Lea agree about the play of Beowulf? 22 What do the tutor and Lea agree about the play of Beowulf? - it is old-fashioned and too long. - it allows main actor should be more flexible. - it avoids the effect of violence. **答案**：it allows main actor should be more flexible. 原文定位：But I do believe that the main character is too rigid. He needs to lighten up a little;I agree with you 同义替换：「more flexible」↔「needs to lighten up」 ### 23. 23 What does the tutor think about Beowulf's music? 23 What does the tutor think about Beowulf's music? - It's popular among the young audience. - It's suitable for most of the play, especially the serious tone. - It would be more appropriate to use classical music. **答案**：It would be more appropriate to use classical music. 原文定位：I feel it would be more appropriate historically to use classical music throughout, given that this isn't a modern play 同义替换：「think」↔「feel」 ### 24. 24 What's the tutor's advice on the costume design? 24 What's the tutor's advice on the costume design? - Everybody should wear large jewelries and heavy eye shadows. - Black costumes work better than colorful ones. - Male and female characters should be distinguished from each other by the appearance. **答案**：Male and female characters should be distinguished from each other by the appearance. 原文定位：there should be an obvious distinction between the male and female characters ### 25. 25 What does Lea think about the use of lighting? 25 What does Lea think about the use of lighting? - uses white and black light to show supporting characters differently. - reinforces the personalities of main characters. - use colours to lights the stage. **答案**：reinforces the personalities of main characters. 原文定位：I prefer the main character to be more pronounced. He will have a spotlight directly on him to reinforce his role ### 26. Furniture(e.g. mirror) Furniture(e.g. mirror) - A - B - C - D - E - F **答案**：F 原文定位：There will be many costume changes. So to facilitate this, I've placed a mirror here right beside the door 同义替换：「」↔「door」 ### 27. Columns Columns - A - B - C - D - E - F **答案**：C 原文定位：To attract the audience's attention, I've placed columns in the middle to lend a sense of power to the production 同义替换：「」↔「columns」 ### 28. Screen Screen - A - B - C - D - E - F **答案**：A 原文定位：Because we can't replicate all the backdrops required for the play, I've set up a screen right at the back to project them as a video display 同义替换：「」↔「screen」 ### 29. Archway Archway - A - B - C - D - E - F **答案**：D 原文定位：To create the dramatic backdrop I'm hoping for, on the right side in the corner, I'll place a huge archway, which will be used in several scenes 同义替换：「」↔「archway」 ### 30. Box Box - A - B - C - D - E - F **答案**：E 原文定位：Here in front of the stage, there will be a box on which the chorus will stand to speak directly to the audience regarding scene changes 同义替换：「」↔「box」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。