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The perfect body

Most people were surprised when Renee Zellweger got the part of Bridget in the
film Bridget Jones’s Diary. The film is about a young woman who worries about
work, her weight and men. Zellweger is a slim American woman – completely
different from Bridget who is English and overweight.
So, what did Zellweger do to get the part right? She had lessons to improve her
English accent and she put on about eleven kilos. For several months she didn’t do
any exercise and she ate chocolate. Although, it was fun at first, she often felt quite
sick.
Zellweger put the weight on because she thought it was important to be as real as
possible. She was surprised, however, by people’s criticism. People criticized her for
being fat when she put on weight for the film. She realized it’s almost impossible to
have the perfect body in the eyes of media.
So why did she do it? Well, money was probably one reason. On top of her 15
million salary, she earned $225.000 for every kilo she put on. That’s an extra $2.5
million! And she didn’t stop there. A British slimming magazine paid her $3.5
million to lose all the weight again. So perhaps Zellweger doesn’t need to care about
the criticism when she earns all this money!
I. Put “+” if the statement is true and “-“ if it is false.
1. Most people thought Zellweger was the wrong person for the part of Bridget Jones.
2. Zellweger was unsure about talking part of Bridget.
3. She learnt to speak like an English person.
4. She ate a lot and exercised a lot.
5. She put on weight to feel like Bridget Jones.
6. She earned $2.5 million for every kilo she put on.
II. Choose the correct answer.
1. Most people were … when Renee got the role of Bridget.
a) surprised b) happy c) upset
2. She often felt quite … while eating fattening food.
a) unsure b) happy c) sick
3. The article tells us that Renee … .
a) is only interested in money and fame b) doesn’t have a very successful career c)
is not afraid to change if it’s necessary for the role
4. Why did she gain some kilos?
a) The only reason is money b) She thought it was important for the role c) She
wanted to show everyone that it’s easy to lose all the weight afterwards
5. What was people’s reaction for Renee’s weight changes?
a) People criticized her for being fat or too skinny b) People were envious that she
put on some weight so easily c) They felt sorry for her
6. For several months she didn’t do any exercise and … .
a) watched TV all the time b) didn’t eat at all c) she ate a lot of
pizza, peanut butter sandwiches and chocolate

Answer 1

I.

1. - (Most people did not think Zellweger was the wrong person for the part of Bridget Jones.)

2. + (Zellweger was unsure about taking part in Bridget Jones's Diary.)

3. + (She learned to speak like an English person.)

4. - (She didn't eat a lot and exercise a lot. Instead, she didn't do any exercise and ate chocolate.)

5. + (She put on weight to feel like Bridget Jones.)

6. - (She did not earn $2.5 million for every kilo she put on.)

II.

1. a) surprised

2. c) sick

3. c) is not afraid to change if it’s necessary for the role

4. b) She thought it was important for the role

5. a) People criticized her for being fat or too skinny

6. c) she ate a lot of pizza, peanut butter sandwiches, and chocolate