March 2ST Intermediate 2 A

UNIT 8
Vocabulary
1Fill in: advanced, fierce, realistic, classic, remarkable, soft, unexpected, dull, scary, depressing
1 The zookeeper was bitten by a(n) …………fierce……………… lion.

2 Mum plays ………sofl…………………, quiet music to help the baby sleep.
3 I thought the film was boring. In fact, it was so ……dull…………………… that I nearly fell asleep.
4 The computerised landscape was very …………remarkable……………… – it looked like an actual
place.
5 I felt really sad after watching that ………… depressing……………… film on TV last night.
6 Oliver Twist is a(n) …………classic………… novel by one of Britain’s most popular authors.
7 The film is too ………scary………………… for young children – they will be frightened by the
monsters.
8 ……advanced…………………… technology is used to create special effects in films like Iron
Man.
9 In the film, Sherlock is a(n) …realistic…………… detective because he can solve crimes that
other people can’t.
10 We were surprised by the film’s …………unexpected……………… ending – no one thought it
would end like that.
2Underline the correct item.
1 Beethoven was a famous composer/ singer.

2 The first Star Wars film was released/ directed by George Lucas.
3 The film has a fantastic cast/role with many talented actors.
4 You can import/download the photographs from your camera to your computer.
5 Shrek 2 is one the best animated scenes/sequels of all time.
Grammar
3 Turn the sentences from active to passive.
1 They shoot a lot of films in 3D these days.

A lot of films in 3D are shot these days
2 Gary Lineker presents Match of the Day.
3 Leo Tolstoy wrote Anna Karenina.
4 They used amazing special effects for The Lord of the Rings.
5 Channel 4 shows a lot of documentaries.

4 Underline the correct item.
1 Julia Roberts was great, wasn’t/was she?

2 She has starred in many films, has/hasn’t she?
3 Robert De Niro is a fantastic actor, isn’t/is he?
4 You didn’t really like the music, didn’t/did you?
5 Let’s go to the theatre, did/shall we?
5 Fill in the correct reflexive or emphatic pronoun.
1 Bob, you can borrow any DVD you like – help ……yourselves………………….. !
2 Edward doesn’t like going to the cinema by ………himself……………….. .
3 The children behaved ……themselves………………….. at the theatre.
4 The actress produced the TV show ………herself……………….. .
5 We enjoyed …………ourselves…………….. at yesterday’s concert.
Everyday English
7For each situation (1-3) choose the appropriate response. Circle (A, B or C).
1 How do you tell your friend that you like fantasy films?
A I can’t stand fantasy films.
B I’m keen on fantasy films.
C I find fantasy films difficult.
2 How do you ask about the story of a film?

A What’s the main plot?
B Have you read the book?
C Is the cast any good?
3 Your friend invites you to the theatre, but you don’t want to go. How do you answer?
A That’s a pity.
B Let’s watch something else.
C Sorry, but I don’t feel like it.
Reading
8 Read the texts below. For every paragraph (1-3) choose the right headline (A-D).
Write the appropriate letters next to the paragraph numbers. One headline is extra
and does not match any of the paragraphs.
A The background story

B The film’s weaknesses
C An action-packed film
D A star-studded cast
FILM WEEKLY
1 ____D____
Once again, Superman returns to our screens, this time played by British actor Henry Cavill in Man of
Steel. Cavill is joined by many other famous names, such as Kevin Costner and Russell Crowe.
Michael Shannon plays Superman’s enemy, General Zod, and Amy Adams is curious reporter Lois
Lane.
2 _A_______
Man of Steel takes a closer look at Superman’s past, where he was born and how he found out about
his amazing powers. Viewers will get to know Superman’s family and the events in his childhood that
made him become a hero for good.
3 __C______
The script is poor at times and some of the acting feels forced, but the special effects are fantastic.
There are a lot of impressive fight scenes between Superman and his enemies that are sure to take
your breath away. If it’s adventure you’re looking for, Man of Steel is the film for you!

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UNIT 8

1 The zookeeper was bitten by a(n) …………fierce……………… lion.

2Underline the correct item.

1 Beethoven was a famous composer/ singer.

1 They shoot a lot of films in 3D these days.

3 Leo Tolstoy wrote Anna Karenina.

5 Channel 4 shows a lot of documentaries.

1 Julia Roberts was great, wasn’t/was she?

5 Fill in the correct reflexive or emphatic pronoun.

2 How do you ask about the story of a film?

A The background story

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