Tag Archive: Entertainment – Intermediate

©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually notice first in a movie, like the story, actors, or visuals? Why? If you could work in making movies, what job would you like to try? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something good that someone succeeds in doing Winning the competition was a great achievement. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn/ [noun] – a type of job that needs special training or education Teaching is an important profession in society. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect how someone thinks or behaves Music…
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©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which singers from Latin America are internationally famous? Why do large concerts attract many fans from different countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attendance /uh-TEN-duhns/ [noun] – the number of people present at an event Concert attendance increased during the festival. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The company sells products in the global market. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that someone does during working life The singer started a music career at a young age. perform /per-FAWRM/…
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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of stories usually happen in space movies? Why do many people enjoy films about space exploration? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task given to a person or group The team prepared carefully for the mission. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist studied the stars. spectacular /spek-TAK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – very exciting to look at or watch The fireworks show was spectacular. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [noun] – a person who works…
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©Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of movies do you like to watch? Why do people enjoy watching films in theaters? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creative /kree-AY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas She is very creative when writing stories. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] – an act of performing in front of people The performance was exciting and full of energy. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person in a story or film The main character learns an important lesson. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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©AP Photo/Tom Nicholson Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a fashion show? Why do people talk about sustainable fashion? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. equestrian /ih-KWES-tree-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to horse riding The equestrian event attracted many visitors. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a regular way in which something happens or is done The design follows a simple pattern. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of similar things The designer showed a new collection of clothes. recycled /ree-SAHY-kuhld/ [adjective] – made from materials that have been used before The bag is made from recycled plastic….
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©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do artists need to protect their music? How can new technology change the music industry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiate /ni-GOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to have formal discussions in order to reach an agreement The two sides will negotiate a new contract. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] – an argument or disagreement The dispute lasted for several months. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to produce or create something The program can generate a short melody. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official permission to use…
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©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes watching a sports game fun for you? Why do you think people like to follow simple trends or gestures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. themed /THEEMD/ [adjective] – designed around a single idea or topic The school prepared a themed event about science and technology. respond /ri-SPOND/ [verb] – to react or give an answer to something The company responded to customer feedback with new rules. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – communication or activity between people Group work increases interaction between students in class. repetitive…
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©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What awards show recognizes achievements in British film and television? Why are trophies important in the entertainment industry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental energy used to do something The team made a strong effort to finish the project on time. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions taken to achieve a result The hiring process took several weeks to complete. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the table looked clean and…
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©Warner Bros. Pictures via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do holiday weekends usually help movie sales? Why? Why do romantic movies often release in February? Explain. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encouraging /en-KUR-ij-ing/ [adjective] – giving hope or confidence about the future The team received encouraging feedback after the presentation. typically /TIP-i-kuh-lee/ [adverb] – usually or normally The store typically opens at nine in the morning. mixed /mikst/ [adjective] – having both positive and negative parts The restaurant received mixed reviews from customers. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to say that something is good and…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have weddings ever appeared in entertainment shows? What examples exist? Why do halftime shows attract worldwide viewers? How do performers prepare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAN/ [verb] – became larger or more detailed The event expanded into a global performance. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special event to mark a happy occasion The wedding became a joyful celebration. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join together or create a relationship The performance connected music and real life. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like or support something…
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