The key answer of exercise 3

a)

The film is Speed. He likes it because it’s tense, gripping and full of suspense.

b)

1. It's tense without being too violent or gory.
2. He's missing a thumb.
3. The bus has to keep going above a particular speed (fifty miles per hour), or it will blow up.
4. She thinks it sounds uncomfortable to watch.
5. Keanu Reeves jumping onto the bus; the bus driving in traffic; the bus going onto a bridge that's being built.
6. Keanu Reeves did his own stunts.
7. She's beautiful.
8. She prefers comedies.