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Vocabulary ^ Match the words and phrases in bold (1 -9) with the
Describing entertainment definitions (a-i).
Would you rather watch somethingthat lets you
Complete the table with the adjectives from Reading
(1 ) switch off or somethingthat keeps you (2) on the
and Use of English Part 7 in the box. edge of your seat?
complex confusing gripping heavy-going What types of entertainment usually get you
(3) hooked? Do you sometimes (4) binge-watch a TV
hilarious impressive light-hearted predictable series or TV show?
stunning unappealing unexpected
Do you enjoy films with a (5) twist at the end?
Do you prefer watchingTV series with episodes that
positive negative both always end in a (6) cliffhanger, or more (7) light-
hearted TV shows, even if they are (8) reruns?
Is there a TV show you need to (9) catch up on at the
moment?
a addicted
b a TV show being aired again after the first time
c relax
d an unexpected event
e not very serious
f very excited,engaged
g watch a lot of episodes in onego
h watch somethingthat ’s already been aired but you
haven’t seen yet
i an exciting and unresolved ending that makes you
Look at the list below and choose something you want to know what happens next
enjoyed and something you didn’t enjoy. Use the PDF from sachtienganhhanoi.com
adjectives in Exercise 1to describe them to a partner. Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in
• A book you have read recently Exercise 3.
• A film you saw at the cinema
• A TV show you have been watching p/ay,performance and acting;audience, (the)
• A play or musical you went to see at the theatre public and spectators;scene and stage
Exam candidates often confuse these words: play,
performance and acting; audience,public and
&
spectators; scene and stage. Choose the correct option
in italics in each of these sentences. Then check your
answers by looking at the texts on page 85 again.
1 You think you’ve got it all figured out and then
suddenly,in just one play/ scene, the whole film turns
on its head.
2 I’m a huge fan of performance/plays and musicals.
3 I guessit’s not really fair to expect a screen to recreate
the experience you get from being in the theatre in the
public/ audience, watching the action on stage/ scene.
4 I would imagine it’s the same as the difference
between watching a football match on TV and being a
public/spectator inside the stadium...
5 I realise that the acting/ play in these tends to be a bit
hit and miss...
