Vocabulary:
- clash /klash /
- remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/
- exceed /ik-SEED/
- scenario /si-NAIR-ee-oh/
- adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/
[noun] – refers to a situation where two or more events, are competing against each other
The two soccer teams had a clash on the field, and the referee had to stop the game.
[adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning
The sunset was remarkable, with the sky painted in shades of pink and orange.
[verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a limit
The students were happy to exceed their goal of raising money for charity.
[noun] – a description of possible events, or a plan for what might happen
The teacher gave a scenario where the students had to decide how to solve a problem.
[noun] – a movie, book, play, etc. that has been changed from its original form to another form
The adaptation of the book into a movie was loved by many fans.
Article reading:
The superhero film’s ongoing success has set new box-office records, making it one of the top-grossing films of the year worldwide. Its impressive earnings highlight its popularity and financial achievement. The romantic drama, based on a bestselling novel and produced by its lead actor, is expected to be very profitable. With relatively low production costs and positive audience feedback, it has performed well. The couple’s simultaneous film releases have also enhanced the performance of the romantic drama. Additionally, a horror film set in the German Alps, featuring well-known actors, had a modest box-office start due to its limited release. Weekend ticket sales have been estimated, with final numbers expected to be available soon.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever watched two competing movies released around the same time? If so, which one did you enjoy more, and why? If not, do you think it’s better to watch a movie as soon as it comes out or wait for reviews?
- Have you ever followed a box-office success story of a movie? If so, what made you interested in its performance? If not, do you think box-office success is important in choosing which movies to watch?
- Do you agree that the timing of a movie’s release can significantly affect its box-office success?
- What factors do you think are most important for a movie’s financial success at the box office? Consider aspects like the genre, budget, or audience reception.
- In what ways do you think film reviews impact box-office performance? Do you believe reviews can make or break a movie?
Summarization
Describe:
- recently
- superhero
- success
- simultaneous
- available