
Ленинский пр-т, 32а
Vocabulary: Cinema and TV
Listening: CGI
Reading: Film-making has changed a lot
Grammar: The passive
Video: Going out
Communication skills: Asking someone to wait
Grammar: The passive
Vocabulary: Cinema and TV
action /'ækʃn/ |
He likes films with a lot of action. |
animation /ænɪ'meɪʃn/ |
Computer animation can be impressive, but I prefer handmade films. |
based on /beɪst ɒn/ |
I was very surprised when I discovered that this film is based on a true story. |
character /'kærəktə/ |
In these films, George Clooney plays a character who wants to steal money from a casino. |
chat show /tʃæt ʃəʊ/ |
Melanie’s dream is to become a popular chat show host. |
comedy /'kɒmɪdi:/ |
When I feel sad, a funny comedy is the best way to improve my mood. |
director /dɪ'rektə/ |
I like Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg, but my favourite director is Sofia Coppola. |
documentary /dəkju'mentri:/ |
The BBC makes the best nature documentaries. |
drama /'drɑ:mə/ |
He’s always excited whenever a new historical drama is out in the cinema. |
film /fɪlm/ |
Please film the race so I can show it to Tom later. |
game show /ɡeɪm ʃəʊ/ |
I don’t believe you can really win a prize on a game show. |
horror /'hɒrə/ |
Horror movies entertain people by shocking or frightening them. |
romance /'rəʊmæns/ |
Can you recommend a good romance movie to watch on a date? |
scene /si:n/ |
The final scene of the film was amazing – it looked so real! |
science fiction /saɪəns 'fɪkʃən/ |
Science fiction films tell stories about life in the future or in other parts of the universe. |
soap opera /səʊp ɒprə/ |
Do you know which is the longest-running soap opera in history? |
studio /'stju:dɪəʊ/ |
They used some outdoor locations, but most of the filming was done in the studio. |
thriller /'θrɪlə/ |
You can’t make a good thriller without a really exciting story. |
Useful language: Recommending and responding
These phrases give a recommendation or opinion:
These phrases respond to a recommendation:
Useful language: Asking someone to wait