Lesson 1 4 UNIT
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PUBLIC VENUES PUBLIC VENUES
STAGE OR SCREEN – If you could choose to go to the theatre or cinema, which would it be? – If you could make a movie, what would the story be about? – If you could perform on a stage, what character would it be?
VOCABULARY 1. The cinema or theatre or both? Which category do these words and phrases belong to? curtain / act / rehearsal / audition / silent film / lighting / backstage / perform / lines / stage fright / subtitles / director / blockbuster / box-office hit / set designer / casting / applause / scenery / script
2. Match the definitions to the theatre words. 1) props 2) titles 3) film set 4) credits 5) cameo role 6) sequel 7) cast 8) supporting role 9) extra
a) objects used by actors in a play or film b) all people in the production crew, including the actors that are listed at the end of a film c) a person who plays a non-speaking part in the background of a scene, frequently as a member of a crowd d) the next part of the film e) a secondary acting part of an actor / actress in a film f) a location where a film is shot g) the bit at the start of the film that tells you the name of the film, the actors and director h) a short appearance in a film made by a well-known actor/actress i) collective name for the actors in a film
3. Look at the list of words and divide them into the following categories. brilliant performance / believable / a bit unlikely / masterpiece / Oscar-winning / twisted / spectacular scenes / technically and visually stunning / familiar narrative / a flop / simple and ordinary / full of action / charismatic leads / well-acted / intensely shot / honest and charming / dull and repetitive / full of tension / left something to be desired Acting
Special effects
Plot
Film/play itself
4. Make compound adjectives by matching the words in column A with those in B. Use the compound adjectives to complete film reviews below. A
B
action slow spine – breath hard heart far
moving packed warming fetched taking chilling hitting
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1) Beautiful People is a romantic melodrama. It lasts three hours, and has a _____ plot, which gets a bit boring. However, the _____ performance by Tim Franks in the central role will move you to tears. It also has a _____ message about how we should deal with AIDS. 2) The Monster Movie is both a comedy and a horror film. It has a _____ storyline, which you just won’t believe, but it also has some _____ stunts, which look really dangerous. It has a _____ ending which is so scary you will cover your eyes.
