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UNIT 8.

FILMS
A. PHONETICS
I. Put the words in the correct column depending on the spelling of the
letter(s) in bold.
fear, spare, cheer, hear, compare, aware, theatre, share, appear, their, career,
earphone, rare, prepare, volunteer, clear, software, nightmare, near, swear, pier,
bear, fair, pioneer, engineer, hair, dear, sincere, repair, year, really, stairs
/ɪə/ /eə/
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_____________________________________ _____________________________________

II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently
from the others.
1. a. square b. chair c. idea d. aerobics
2. a. there b. here c. scare d. where
3. a. series b. serious c. verify d. material
4. a. angry b. area c. parent d. various
5. a. deer b. atmosphere c. period d. wear

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR


I. Complete the sentences with the types of film in the box

honor animation thriller science-fiction (sci-fi)


adventure
action fantasy documentary comedies
1. A __________ is an exciting film, especially about murder or serious crimes
2. ___________ film features lots of monsters such as Frankenstein, or Dracula that make you scream
and be afraid, very afraid!
3. __________ films use magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme,
or setting.
4. In general, _______________ make you laugh – a lot!
5. ________________ films are about imaginary events in the future or in outer space
6. A _______________ is a film that investigate some real – life story
7. In _______________ film the heroes have lots of battles, do incredible stunts and drive fast
8. ______________ films use computer graphics to make elaborate stories
9. ______________ films have a main character who’s usually either on a conquest or exploration
10. ______________ films are stories of people finding each other and falling in love.
II. Underline the correct types of film

1 “Avatar” is a science fiction/ comedy film written and directed by James


. Cameron.

2
“Alice in Wonderland” is a fantasy/ horror film with Johnny Depp.
.

3 “Die hard” is a popular action film/ musical with plenty of guns,


. explosions and high – speed car chases

4
“Toy story 3” is a successful animation/ war film
.

5 “You’ve got Mail” is a romantic comedy/ thriller that’s full of laugh and
. love

6 “Shrek” is a very funny film that makes people laugh. “Shrek”’ is a


. romance/ comedy

7 “The Exorcist” is probably one of the scariest cartoons/ horror films of


. all time

8 “The King’s speed” is a historical drama/ war film based on the true
. story of British King George VI and his speech defect.

III. Match the words to their definitions.


1. gripping a. amusing and interesting
2. scary b. extremely good
3. violent c. causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy
4. boring d. very surprising, and difficult to believe
5. moving e. difficult to understand
6. entertaining f. frightening
7. confusing g. using or involving force to hurt or attack
8. funny h. very exciting
9. shocking i. not interesting
10. incredible j. causing laughter

IV. Complete the sentences with the correct adjectives above.


1. The film was so __________ that Mrs Brown cried at the end.
2. Tenet is so __________ that one of the film’s stars didn’t understand the movie’s
plot while filming.
3. My mother can’t stand war films because they’re too __________ .
4. It was an action film, but it was so __________ that I fell asleep in the middle.
5. We laughed all the way through the film. It was so __________ .
6. That thriller was so __________ . I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen for a
second.
7. Sam always has nightmares after watching __________ movies.
8. The ending of The Sixth Sense was really __________ . It surprised me a lot.
9. The Meyerowitz Stories is getting some _______ reviews and should be one to
add to your watch list.
10. Most historical movies are both educational and __________ .
V. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
critics wizards review series
special effects
content survey director documentaries
must-see
1. In our __________ , we ask you to vote for your favorite film.
2. The main __________ of the film was too complicated - I couldn’t understand it.
3. Manohla Dargis is one of the chief film __________ for The New York Times.
4. My younger brother enjoys watching __________ about wild animals.
5. Dumbledore is one of the strongest __________ in Harry Potter. He is known for
his exceptional magical abilities.
6. The Godfather is one of __________ films for movie lovers.
7. Despicable Me is one of the most-loved animated film __________ of all time.
8. I read a __________ of that film and it sounds really interesting.
9. The __________ were amazing! The spaceships all seemed real!
10. The __________ shouted ‘Action!’ and the actor started running.

IV. Underline the correct answer.


1. I find horror films really frightening/ gripping and not at all fun to watch.
2. The movie was so interesting/ dull that I couldn’t fully watch it.
3. That film was so funny/depressing! There was no happy ending for any of the
characters.
4. If I feel stressed, I find watching a romance comedy is often tiring/ relaxing.
5. The news was so shocking/ confusing that she burst into tears.
6. The Hunger Games is a wonderful/ violent story in which children fight to the
death.
7. Amusing/ Serious movies are for people who look for relaxation or humorous
moments.
8. The instructions are terribly clear/ confusing. Could you help me with them,
please?
9. Is watching a movie more enjoyable/powerful than reading a book?
10. Of course, action movies are exciting/ boring. That’s why I like them.
V. Choose the correct answers.
1. I got really _______ when I saw the main character being killed.
a. confused b. frightened c. bored d. amused
2. The film was so _______ that the two girls next to me couldn’t stop crying.
a. moving b. thrilling c. exciting d. fascinating
3. Critics were _______ at John Travolta in Pulp Fiction. He was unexpectedly good.
a. worried b. interested c. disappointed d. surprised
4. It is a _______ tale of a haunted house and the ghosts therein.
a. amusing b. shocking c. thrilling d. pleasing
5. We were _______ that we couldn’t get tickets to see the film.
a. terrified b. satisfied c. relaxed d. disappointed
6. The ending of “American Psycho” was so _______. It left viewers with questions.
a. confusing b. exhausting c. horrifying d. moving
7. My brother was so _______ that he couldn’t watch the film.
a. overwhelmed b. scared c. annoyed d. excited
8. The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938) was highly _______, but lacked historical
accuracy.
a. disgusting b. encouraging c. entertaining d. exhausting
9. James finds sci-fi movies really _______. He enjoys watching them.
a. terrifying b. embarrassing c. concerning d. fascinating
10. Whenever I feel _______, I watch a comedy that makes me laugh and feel
better.
a. depressed b. amused c. exhausted d. thrilled

VI. Complete the sentences, using although / though + a clause from the
box.
Ben Stiller was the star of this movie
they split up over forty years ago
it got poor reviews
Meryl Streep is most well known for her many Oscar-worthy
performances
I didn't find the film frightening at all
it was a well-reviewed hit
we know it is not true
most critics agreed that the film was her best ever

1. ____________________________ , my brother was so scared that he couldn’t watch


it.
2. I was rather disappointed by her performance ____________________________
3. Courage Under Fire didn’t win an Oscar ____________________________
4. ____________________________ , it was Ferrell who stole the show.
5. The movie had a successful box-office performance
____________________________
6. ____________________________ , the Beatles are still incredibly popular.
7. ____________________________ , her status was reaffirmed after the huge box-
office success of Mamma Mia!.
8. We jump or yell when we see a horror movie ____________________________
VII. Complete the sentences with although/ though or however.
1. Leonardo DiCaprio is a talented actor. _________ , he only won an Oscar after six
nominations.
2. Jurassic World reached $1 billion in ticket sales _________ it had negative
reviews.
3. Linh wanted to see Wall-E. _________ , the showing week fell on her semester
examination.
4. _________ it has found its fans over time, Empire Records only made $300,000
at the box office.
5. Many critics enjoyed Cars. _________ , a lot of fans considered it to be one of the
Pixar’s worst films.
6. Out of Africa didn’t win any acting Oscars _________ it starred Meryl Streep and
Robert Redford.
7. The film barely made back its budget. _________ , critics and fans had a lot of
positive things to say about it.
8. _________ animation is not my favourite genre, I really like Zootopia.
9. Titanic is a really good movie. _________ , it is not for anyone under the age of
sixteen.
10. _________ it is loved by fans today, Clue had a rough start when it opened in
1985.

X. Join the two sentences using the word in brackets.


1. Glenn Close hasn’t won a single Oscar. She has been nominated six times.
(although)
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. He can’t sing folk songs. Brian Stone is a famous singer. (however)
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Some people said the film was terrible. I found it quite gripping. (though)
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. It is a horror film. It isn’t frightening at all. (however)
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. The movie was a box-office failure. It had an all-star cast. (even though)
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. The film had good reviews. It was entirely ignored by awards bodies. (however)
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. People criticized the movie for being too violent. The movie was a commercial
success. (although)
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. I really liked the Harry Potter series. I will likely never watch it again. (though)
_________________________________________________________________________________
9. Harry Potter is on Netflix. The movies are only available in a couple of Netflix
libraries. (however)
_________________________________________________________________________________
10. There are no bad guys in Finding Nemo. There are still some very scary
moments. (Even though)
_________________________________________________________________________________
XI. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. The Fault in Our Stars depicts the sad story, _______ its ending shares a moving
message about life, death, and finding happiness.
a. however b. although c. but d. so
2. From a young age Nolan wanted to be a film director, _______ he went on to
study film at college.
a. because b. so c. though d. however
3. It is a horror film. _______, I found it amusing rather than frightening.
a. However b. But c. So d. Although
4. I love this film _______ the story is excellent and the actors are very good.
a. however b. although c. and d. because
5. _______ it was a long family K-drama, it was still very enjoyable.
a. Despite b. Although c. Because d. However
6. Finding Nemo was a successful animated film _______ it was a low budget
movie.
a. because b. however c. though d. when
7. The 2015 film Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens was predictable
_______ the story is so similar to the first Star Wars film in 1977.
a. because b. so c. though d. however
8. She was a talented actress, _______ singing was her strength and her life.
a. so b. however c. though d. but
9. Cartoons are primarily intended for children. _______, adults love them too.
a. Although b. Because c. However d. Though
10. _______ Cinderella is an old fairy tale, its message is so timeless that it is valid
even nowadays.
a. Because b. Although c. However d. But
XII. Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition.
1. The Lord of the Rings is showing _________ Odyssey Cinema _________ 10.30 am.
2. Watching a horror film can be very frightening _________ a child.
3. Saving Private Ryan is a war movie _________ soldiers fighting in World War II.
4. The film was so gripping that I couldn’t take my eyes _________ the screen.
5. Are you scared _________ watching a horror film?
6. The last movie starring Julia Roberts _________ a professor was Mona Lisa Smile.
7. They spent $11 million _________ making “Star Wars” in 1977.
8. Brokeback Mountain is based _________ the short story by author Annie Proulx.
9. The film is _________ a guy who travels back in time to save the planet.
10. We could call the cinema to see what’s _________ tonight.

C. SPEAKING
I. Complete the dialogue with the sentences from the box.
let's meet outside the cinema at what kind of film is it?
6,45. what are you doing this
what is it about? evening?
how about going to the cinema who does it star?
tonight? when is it on?
what's on?
Mai: (1) ____________________________________________________
Jane: Nothing special. Why?
Mai: (2) ____________________________________________________
Jane: Good idea! (3) ____________________________________________________
Mai: There is a Korean movie on at Grand Cinema. It’s My Little Bride.
Jane: (4) ____________________________________________________
Mai: It’s a romantic comedy. They say it’s very good and funny.
Jane: (5) ____________________________________________________
Mai: It’s about an arranged marriage between a female high school student and a
male college student.
Jane: That sounds good. (6) ____________________________________________________
Mai: Moon Geun-young and Kim Rae-won.
Jane: Oh, they’re two of my favourite actors. (7)
_______________________________________
Mai: At 7 o’clock.
Jane: Well, (8)
Mai: OK. See you then!
II. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
____ Some are entertaining, but I find most of them stupid and childish.
____ I’m sorry. I have some homework to do tonight.
____ I can’t stand western and horror.
____ So, what is your most favourite horror film?
1 What type of movies do you like?
____ The Ring. I’m going to watch it again tonight. Do you want to watch it?
____ That’s an interesting combination. How about western movies?
____ Why don’t you like horror movies? They’re entertaining, I think.
____ I’m fascinated by scary movies.
____ I like some sorts of movies, primarily drama and science fiction.

D. READING
I. Complete the passage with the words from the box.
stars wizard critics fantasy
worldwide based academy released
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a (1) _________ film directed by Chris Columbus.
It is (2) _________ on J. K. Rowling’s 1997 novel of the same name.
The film’s story follows Harry Potter’s first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
as he discovers that he is a (3) _________ and has magical powers. The film (4)__________Daniel
Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione
Granger.
The film was (5) _________ to cinemas in November 2001. It earned over US$976 million at the
box office (6) _________ and received generally positive reviews from the (7)____________. The
film was nominated for many awards, including (8) _________ Awards for Best Original Score, Best
Art Direction and Best Costume Design.
II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
In the UK, the cinema is very popular and a lot of young people go there. But, what types of film
do they watch?
Jack, 14
I love going to the cinema because there are always eight films on at our local cinema complex,
and it’s really modern. The ice cream is fantastic and there’s great popcorn and other snacks. I go with
my friends every Friday. We all like science fiction films with action and suspense. We are also great
fans of special effects, so we love films like Avatar and Transformers.
Katie, 13
I don’t like horror films or science fiction films but I love romantic comedies. One of my favorite
films is The Proposal. It’s about a woman who decides to marry her assistant, but they’re not really in
love. His family, in Alaska, try to organize a traditional wedding ... it’s very funny. In the end, they
fall in love, of course. I don’t go to the cinema much, because there isn’t a cinema near me. I watch
films on DVD a few months later
A. Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. There isn’t any movie theatre near Jack’s house.
2. Katie’s favorite film is a love story.
3. They sell good ice cream and popcorn in the local cinema complex.
4. Jack and Katie enjoy the same types of film.
5. Jack and his friends like to see movies with special effects.
6. Katie doesn’t go to the cinema a lot because she prefers watching films on DVD.
B. Answer the questions.
1. Do young people in the UK like going to the cinema?
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. What kind of movies does Jack like?
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. How often does Jack go to the cinema?
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Does Jack like his local cinema?
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. What kind of film is The Proposal?
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Why doesn’t Katie go to the cinema a lot?
_________________________________________________________________________________

E. WRITING
I. Arrange the words to make sentences meaningful.
1. the/ too/ she/ film/ far/ thought/ violent/ to/ to/ children/ show.
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. his/ the/ ever/ latest/ funniest/ he/ film/ is/ of/ has/ one/ made.
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Halloween/ frightening/ ever/ seen/ is/ one/ most/ films/ of/ the/I/ have.
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. an/ documentary/ on/ night/ television/ was/ last/ there/ interesting.
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. time/ Titanic/ is/ successful/ one/ most/ of/ the/ movies/ of/ James Cameron’s/ all.
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. all/ it/ although/ film/ the/ has/ plot/ a/ very/ simple/ we/ enjoyed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. the/ received/ bad/ good/ and/ film/ reviews/ some/ ones/ some.
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. despite/ failed/ film/ to/ having/ do/ good/ popular/ business/ cast/ star/ the/ a.
_________________________________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It’s not good to spend a lot of time watching films.
You __________________________________________________________________________
2. He didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor although he performed excellently.
He performed excellently,____________________________________________________
3. I find watching Monster Inc. very interesting.
I am__________________________________________________________________________
4. Despite his English-sounding name, James Martin is in fact German.
Although _____________________________________________________________________
5. Unless the bus arrives on time, we’ll miss the beginning of the film.
If_____________________________________________________________________________
6. Let’s go to the cinema tonight.
How about____________________________________________________________________
7. Nancy is not so interested in action movies as her brother is.
Nancy’s brother______________________________________________________________
8. The plot wasn’t very interesting, but the special effects were spectacular.
Although _____________________________________________________________________

TEST FOR UNIT 8


I. Choose the word whose underlined port is pronounced differently from
the others.
1. a. gripping b. fiction c. violent d. wizard
2. a. pleasure b. really c. easily d. feature
3. a. critic b. comedy c. cartoon d. cinema
4. a. engaged b. gripped c. laughed d. wrecked
5. a. feature b. theatre c. screen d. must-see
II. Choose the odd one out.
1. a. documentary b. fantasy c. review d. cartoon
2. a. director b. comedy c. producer d. actress
3. a. gripping b. funny c. scary d. shock
4. a. awful b. entertaining c. fascinating d. exciting
5. a. thrilling b. interesting c. terrifying d. acting
III. Fill in the gap with the type of the film.
1. A movie that makes you laugh is a _________ .
2. A movie that makes you scream is a _________ film.
3. A story that is exciting with lots of guns and explosions is an _________ movie.
4. Movies about future, aliens from space or space travel are _________ films.
5. A movie about real life is a _________ .
6. An _________ is a film in which drawings of people and animals seem to move.
7. A film that tells an exciting story about murder or crime is a _________ .
8. _________ film is a genre that incorporates imaginative and fantastic themes.
IV. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentences.
1. Colin Firth won his first Oscar for best lead actor _______ England’s King George
VI.
a. as b. with c. of d. in
2. Twelve Years a Slave is based _______ a true story of Solomon Northup.
a. in b. by c. on d. from
3. “What _______ of film is The Matrix?” - “Science fiction.”
a. ranking b. content c. review d. kind
4. Critics say Midnight Run is a must-see _______ it is funny and exciting.
a. although b. because c. however d. so
5. Vin Diesel _______ in many action films, including The Fast and Furious series.
a. starred b. made c. produced d. directed
6. _______ Hotel Artemis had an all-star cast, it was a total box-office failure.
a. Because b. If c. Although d. However
7. The special effects in Jurassic Park are _______! The dinosaurs look so real and
alive.
a. visible b. incredible c. terrible d. believable
8. For a _______, that film wasn’t very funny. I didn’t laugh once.
a. thriller b. romance c. documentary d. comedy
9. That vampire film was extremely _______. I had my eyes closed half of the time!
a. hilarious b. moving c. gripping d. scary
10. “Could I ask you a few questions about your favorite movies?” “_______”
a. That sounds good. b. Not a bad
idea.
c. Sure. Go ahead. d. But I don’t want to.
V. Write the correct tense or form of verbs in brackets.
1. If you are a fan of alien or sci-fi stories, you _________ (love) Prometheus.
2. Tom Hanks _________ (win) an Oscar for playing Forrest Gump in 1994.
3. I _________ (watch) a very interesting Korean drama at present.
4. Kong: Skull Island _________ (direct) by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
5. The film was a commercial success although it _________ (not receive) good
reviews from critics.
6. _________ (your brother/ usually/ watch) movies at home or at the cinema?
7. What _________ (you/ do) tomorrow night? ~ We _________ (go) to Sao Mai
Cinema to watch an animated film.
8. The last film I _________ (see) at the cinema was an action film called Fast and
Furious.
9. Jolie might return in Tomb Raider movie sequel, but the film _________ (not
come) in some months.
10. My sister is interested in _________ (search) movie trailers on the Internet.
VI. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The director was so _________ with the actors that he fired all of them. (satisfy)
2. La La Land was _________ one of the best-reviewed films of 2016. (famous)
3. It was supposed to be a horror film but it wasn’t very _________ . (frighten)
4. Emma Watson is an English ________. She played Hermione Granger in the
Harry Potter film. (act)
5. Jennifer Lawrence became a huge star after her excellent _________ in The
Hunger Games. (perform)
6. Dungeons And Dragons is incredibly fun and _________ . (enjoy)
7. The Ring is probably one of the _________ horror films of all time. (scare)
8. Despite _________ , Zero becomes the 10th highest grossing film of 2018.
(crictic)
9. I find nature documentaries very _________ . I learn a lot from them. (educate)
10. Released in September 2018, The Nun _________ at the box office despite bad
reviews. (success)
VII. Each sentence has a mistake. Find and correct it.
1. Two days ago, I see a movie on Netflix with my parents.
2. The final Lord of the Rings film is a good example of a made-well action film.
3. I read a review of that film and it sounds really interest.
4. Let’s to go to the cinema to watch a fantasy or a comedy.
5. Frozen is one of the most popular animation of all time.
6. My brother likes watching action films although they are fast and exciting.
7. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio play ill-fated lovers of the romance
“Titanic”.
8. Although Sue was quite young, but she showed a lot of talent in acting.
VIII. Match the answers with the correct questions.
1. Have you ever watched a horror a. Fast and Furious.
movie?
2. What kind of movies do you like? b. Yes, why not?
3. What is the best movie you’ve seen so c. Robert Downey Jr., Chris
far? Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo.
4. Who is your favourite actor? d. Because they’re too predictable.
5. Why don’t you like romantic comedies? e. No, I don’t like the feeling of
being scared.
6. Let’s go see Avengers: Infinity War f. It’s a superhero film.
tonight.
7. What kind of film is it? g. Vin Diesel
8. Who does the film star? h. Action and science fiction.

IX. Choose the word which best fits each gap.


We all know Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, but (1) _________ is the
actress who plays her, Jennifer Lawrence?
Jennifer Lawrence was (2) _________ on August 15, 1990 in Kentucky, U.S.
When she was a child, Lawrence knew that she wanted to act, and she began
performing in school plays and local theatre. (3) _________ the age of 14, hoping
to break into acting and modeling, she went with her mother to New York City to
look for work. She (4) _________ in advertisements for MTV and the fashion
company H&M and got work as an actress on TV. Her family moved to Los
Angeles to allow her to further her career.
In 2010, Lawrence played the (5) _________ in the film Winter’s Bone and she
was nominated for many awards including an Oscar. In 2012 she starred in the
film The Hunger Games (6) _________ Katniss Everdeen. Lawrence also starred in
another (7) _________ film in 2012, director David O. Russell’s Silver Linings
Playbook and at the age of 22 she became the second (8) _________ woman to win
the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Silver Linings
Playbook.
1. a. what b. who c. which d. whom
2. a. bear b. beared c. born d. bore
3. a. Of b. In c. By d. At
4. a. appeared b. attended c. starred d. made
5. a. acting b. lead c. performance d. scenery
6. a. as b. for c. with d. of
7. a. complicated b. ordinary c. delicious d. notable
8. a. young b. younger c. youngest d. youth

X. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.


Skyfall is one of the best action films in recent years. Released in 2012, it
stars Daniel Craig as secret agent James Bond and Spanish actor Javier Bardem in
the role of Raoul Silva, the villain in this film.
The plot involves a genius computer hacker who is an ex-spy. He wants to
take revenge on the organisation he used to work for and James Bond has to
prevent this from happening. There are a lot of exciting action scenes as Bond
pursues him around the world. Can he stop him before it is too late?
The film is set in a variety of locations including Istanbul, Shanghai, Macau,
London and Scotland, which gives it a very international atmosphere. The
soundtrack is impressive and includes the theme song “Skyfall”, performed by
English singer Adele. The acting is also of a very high standard and Bardem
brings his character to life with a dazzling and memorable performance.
A. Match the words to their definitions.
1. the main bad character in a film a. soundtrack
2. very intelligent and skilful b. dazzling
3. the story of a film c. scene
4. a part of a film in which the action happens in one place d. villain
5. the recorded music from a film e. genius
6. extremely impressive f. plot
B. Answer the questions.
1. What kind of film is Skyfall?
______________________________________________________________________________
2. When did the film come out in cinemas?
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Who are the main characters?
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Who plays the baddie in the film?
______________________________________________________________________________
5. What is Skyfall about?
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Where is the film set in?
______________________________________________________________________________
7. Who sang the theme song for Skyfall?
______________________________________________________________________________
8. What does the writer say about Javier Bardem’s performance?
______________________________________________________________________________
XI. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets, without changing
the meaning.
1. I’d like to know the price of a child ticket. (is)
I’d like to know how________________________________________________________
2. Watching science fiction movies is one of my interests. (interested)
I____________________________________________________________________________
3. How long is it since you went to the cinema? (last)
When______________________________________________________________________
4. Although she was scared, she enjoyed watching horror movies. (spite)
In__________________________________________________________________________
5. Why don’t we go out for dinner and a movie? (suggested)
She________________________________________________________________________
6. Despite the heavy rain, they still went hiking. (it)
Although___________________________________________________________________
7. It was such a gripping movie that I watched it three times. (so)
The movie__________________________________________________________________
8. Edward Norton is a talented actor, but he has never won an Oscar. (although)
Edward Norton_____________________________________________________________

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