Read the article about the job of a location scout - a person who finds suitable locations to film movies. You will receive up to 6 marks for the content of your summary, and up to 6 marks for the style and accuracy of your language. When you watch a movie, do you ever wonder where it was filmed? Have you ever considered becoming a location scout? If you love travelling, this can seem like the dream job. While it is certainly an exciting career, which offers an adventurous lifestyle, it is not all fun. There is much more to working as a location scout. When looking for locations in which to film, one of the key objectives for the scout is to identify a setting that looks right for the story. But of course, many people, such as the director, cast and crew, will need to be there - as well as lots of equipment - so it is important to find somewhere that is within budget. Filming on location can be very expensive. The scout also needs to identify a location that is practical for the purposes of filming. A setting may look perfect, but when you get there, you might find that it's just not right. Scouts will often, therefore, be expected to find a number of possible locations to show the director, before a final decision can be made. Before any filming can start, a scout will need to gain permission to use the location. Moreover, the arrival of a large film crew in an area can create a number of problems. It may be necessary to close roads, for example, to film an outside scene. In these situations, it is the scout's job to request the help of local police. And because making a movie can take months, it is essential to communicate with local residents to keep them happy. In reality, working as a scout is not easy. You can be away from home for weeks on end and the hours are far from sociable. Also, while it can vary, you're unlikely to make a lot of money as a scout. Despite the challenges, however, it is an incredibly rewarding career for those with a sense of adventure and a love of movies. ...................................................................................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Award up to a total of 12 marks.
Up to 6 marks to be awarded for Content (Reading)
Relevant Content points to include are:
1 looking for locations (in which to film)
2 identify (a) setting that looks right for (the) story
3 find somewhere (that is) within (the film's) budget
4 identify a location (that is) practical for (the purposes of) filming
5 find a number of possible locations
6 gain permission (to use the location)
7 request the help of local police
8 communicate with local residents / keep local residents happy
Up to 6 marks to be awarded for Language (Writing).
See generic marking criteria for Exercise 4.

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