English Vocabulary in Use Elementary » Unit 24: Cinema

Word List
  • action film
  • boring
  • cartoon
  • cinema
  • comedy
  • director
  • enjoy
  • film
  • film star
  • go
  • horror
  • in
  • love
  • musical
  • on TV
  • play
  • romantic (comedy)
  • science fiction
  • see
  • thriller
  • TV
  • watch
  • western
  • What’s on …?
Exercises

24.1 ‣ What types of films are these?

  1. Some cowboys rob a train.
  2. A flying saucer lands from Mars. _____
  3. A dead person comes back to life. _____
  4. James Bond saves the world. _____
  5. Mickey Mouse goes on a picnic. _____
  6. A man falls in love with his teacher. _____
  7. A dead body is found in the river. _____
  8. There are lots of songs and dancing. _____

24.2 ‣ Write the name of a film of each type.

  1. science fiction
  2. romantic comedy _____
  3. thriller _____
  4. western _____
  5. musical _____
  6. cartoon _____

24.3 ‣ Fill the gaps in these sentences.

  1. Do you prefer going cinema or watching TV?
  2. We _____ a DVD last night.
  3. Who _____ James Bond in Skyfall?
  4. Was Rachel Weisz _____ The Constant Gardener?
  5. Lots of big _____ live in Hollywood.
  6. Steven Spielberg is a famous American film _____.

24.4 ‣ Answer these questions.

  1. What is your favourite type of film?
    _____
  2. Who is your favourite film star?
    _____
  3. Do you prefer going to the cinema or watching DVDs?
    _____
  4. What was the last film you saw?
    _____
  5. How can you find out what is on at the cinema where you live or study?
    _____
Answer Key
A ‣ Types of films

B ‣ People in films

Monica Bellucci is a film star.
She was in the new James Bond film.

Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter in the Harry Potter films.

I like films by Italian directors.

C ‣ Expressions

A: Have you seen the latest James Bond film?

B: Yes, I saw it on TV.

A: Did you like the new Batman film?

B: Yes, I loved it / enjoyed it. No, it was boring.

A: Do you like westerns?

B: No, I like science fiction films best.

A: The best action film I’ve seen was Jason Bourne with Matt Damon.

B: If I see a horror film, I can’t sleep.

Common mistakes

What’s on at the cinema this week? [NOT What’s on the cinema this week?]

There’s a comedy with Jennifer Aniston.

Common mistakes

Do you go to the cinema often? [NOT Do you go to cinema often?]

Yes, I go every week.
No, I watch DVDs at home.

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