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curtain call
director
designer
costume designer
dress-circle
encore
film
flop
flop
footlights
gallery
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
v
n
n
the time in the theatre when the actors come to the front of the
stage at the end of a play to receive the applause
• Curtain call followed curtain call as the performance
ended.
• The leading actress took seven curtain calls.
the person who gives instructions to the actors, cameramen,
etc. in a film or play
a stage director
a person whose job is to design things
Syn: costumier, AmE costumer
a firm of theatrical costumiers
a stage / set designer = a person who designs the scenery and
props
the first level of seats above the ground floor in a theatre
an extra short performance given at the end of a concert
to give an encore
• She played a Chopin waltz as an encore.
• The group got three encores.
a story that is told using sound and moving pictures, shown at
a cinema or on television for entertainment
AmE movie
• Have you seen any good films recently?
to make / produce / shoot a film / movie
Syn: an utter failure, fiasco
• They put on a musical, but it was a total flop.
(infml) to be a complete failure
• The new play flopped after three weeks on Broadway.
pl a row of lights along the front of the stage in a theatre
to appear before the footlights = to become an actor
to get over the footlights = to be a success; to click / to be a
hit (infml)
• The new show clicked with the public.
• Their new production was a big hit.
the highest level in a theatre where the cheapest seats are
Syn: the gods, balcony
• We won’t get a good view from the gallery.
• The actors played to the gallery.
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make up
orchestra
orchestral
orchestra pit
part
perform
performer
performance
performing arts
pit
play
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v
n
adj
n
n
v
n
n
n
n
n
to make oneself up
to make up one’s face
the Scottish Symphony Orchestra
the chamber orchestra
orchestral music / works
(also pit) the place in a theatre just in front of the stage where
the musicians sit
Syn: role
the main / leading part
a male / female part
a supporting part
to enter into a part
• In the play he takes / plays the part of a policeman.
• He acted / spoke his part well.
• She was very good in her part.
• The actor received wide acclaim for the role / part.
to entertain the audience by playing a piece of music, acting in
a play, concert, etc.
to perform magic tricks
• The play was first performed in 1991.
a brilliant / poor performer
a star performer
the act of performing a play or a piece of music
a breathtaking / superb / inspired / listless / never-to-be- forgotten performance
to deliver / put on / give a performance
the first performance Syn: first night, opening night, premiere
matinée = a performance of a play or a film in the afternoon
(pl) arts such as music, dance and drama which are performed
for an audience
the back rows of the stalls
(also) an orchestra pit
a piece of writing performed by actors
a play by Shakespeare; a Shakespeare play
a radio play
to present / produce / put on / stage / rehearse / revive a play
• The play ran for 2 years at the Yanka Kupala Theatre.
• No praise could be too high for the brilliant acting and
staging of the play.
play
n
e
playwright
produce
producer
production
props
v
n
v
n
n
n
Syn: appear, be i
• He has appeared in many productions.
• I saw “King Lear” the other day. – Oh, yes? Who was in it?
someone who writes plays
Syn: dramatist
Comp: screenwriter / scriptwriter = someone who writes
plays for films or television
to be in charge of preparing a movie, play, etc. for the public to se
• They produced a TV series about adopted children.
a person who is in charge of the practical and financial aspects
of making a play or a film, but who does not direct the actors
• He is a freelance film producer.
a film, a play or a broadcast that is prepared for the public; the
act of preparing a film or a play, etc.
a new production of “Hamlet”
to put on a production
a career in film production
• This theatre is known for its imaginative productions.
• John Gielgud’s production of “King Lear” provoked a lot
of controversy.
• The production has aroused wide interest and almost
unanimous praise from the critics.
• The production was enthusiastically received by the public.
.
small objects used by actors during the performance
rehearse
rehearsal
dress rehearsal
review
review
reviewer
v
n
n
n
v
n
practise a play for public performance
to have / hold a rehearsal
to be in rehearsal
to put a play into rehearsal
the final practice of a play in a theatre
a newspaper article that gives a judgement on a new play,
show, etc.
to make a review
to submit smth for review
• The play got good / favourable / poor / terrible reviews.
to write an account for newspapers and other periodicals
• The film was well reviewed in all the newspapers.
a person who reviews plays, books, etc.
a book reviewer for The Guardian
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revue
row
scene
scene-shifter
scenery
serial
show
variety show
shoot
shot
soap opera
stage
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
v
n
n
n
a theatrical entertainment which consists of songs, dances,
jokes, etc. about the events and fashions of the present time
a musical / comedy / satirical revue
a number of persons or things in a line
a front-row seat
sit in a row
a row of seats
• We sat in a row at the back of the room.
• Our seats were five rows from the front.
1. part of a play or production
• “Macbeth”, Act II, Scene 1
2. where the action takes place
• The scene is set in pre-war Minsk.
• There was no change of scene during the play.
one who moves scenery
Syn: stagehand
1. the set of painted backgrounds used on a theatre stage
Syn: sets
• The scenery was superb. I admired every detail of it.
a story that is broadcast or printed in several separate parts on
television, in a newspaper, etc.
a six part serial
any theatrical entertainment or television programme
• What television shows do you watch?
• The variety show had a talented compére.
(shot) to make a film / movie or photograph of smth
• Cameras ready? Ok, shoot!
• The movie was shot in black and white.
a scene in a film that is filmed continuously by one camera
the opening shot of smb / smth
(infml) a television or radio story about the daily lives of the
same group of people, which is broadcast regularly
Syn: soap
Comp: BrE kitchen sink drama = a serious play or film about
problems that families have at home
1. a raised platform in a theatre on which a performance
takes place
• The actor was on stage for hours.
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k
stage
stage manager
stage designer
stalls
star
star
v
n
n
n
n
v
2. theatrical wor
to go on the stage = to become an actor.
to put on; to perform or arrange for public show
to stage an art show
a person in charge of a theatre stage during a performance
a person who designs the props and scenery
(pl) the front rows of the auditorium
• The stalls are sold out.
a famous and successful performer in entertainment or sport
a film / movie star
• There were pictures of film stars all over the walls.
a pop star = famous popular music singer
to act the part of the main character
starlet
ticket
theatre
theatrical
theatregoer
wings
n
n
n
adj
n
n
a young actress who plays small parts in films and is hoping
to become famous
a free / complimentary / standing ticket
a ticket for a concert, a ticket to the theatre
to book a ticket
• Entrance to the theatre is by ticket only.
AmE theater
1. a place for the performance of plays
Syn: playhouse
an open-air theatre, a puppet theatre
to go to / attend / frequent the theatre
2. the work of people who write or act in plays
• I’m interested in the theatre.
Comp: opera house
• The Sydney Opera House is renowned for its impressive
architecture.
theatrical circles / world
a theatrical company
(fig) theatrical manners
• I’m not much of a theatregoer.
pl the sides of a stage where an actor is hidden from view
to stand in the wings
to watch the performance from the wings
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Part
VI
GOING PLACES
UNIT 1
F
Focus Vocabulary
journey by rail / train
flight by car / coach
trip on foot
travel ticket
voyage single ticket BrE / one-way ticket AmE
crossing return ticket BrE / round-trip ticket AmE
cruise
travel by air / plane
by sea / boat / ship
captain customs
crew customs officer
flight attendant / steward / stewardess immigration / passport officer
immigration control
security check
Travel is said to broaden the mind. But does it really do this for the majority of people
who go abroad? Imagine a typical tourist who goes to another country on a package holiday. He probably travels at peak time when the airports are crowded and unpleasant. If
he’s lucky, his charter flight will only be delayed a few hours. When he arrives at his destination, he may well find that the facilities promised in the holiday brochure are not up to
expectations. What looked unspoilt countryside (in the brochure) will probably turn out to
ON THE MOVE
Travel: no thanks
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be an over-commercialised area where tourists have no chance at all of meeting any of the
local people – they, very wisely, have escaped before the annual invasion. The only local
people he will meet are the over-worked waiters and hotel staff who will be only too happy
to ’perform’ for the tourist and thus confirm his stereotyped idea of a Greek or Spaniard.
The tourist will go home with little or no new insights into another culture and with most of
his prejudices reinforced. Why travel?
Word Meaning
Ex.1 These nouns are all used in connection with travel, to describe different
kinds of journeys. Match each word to its definition on the right.
1. journey
a) a long journey by sea or in space
2. trip
b) a short pleasure trip usually with a group and lasting no more
than one day
3. cruise
4. tour
c) visiting different places, often with a guide
d) a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for
pleasure or on business
5. flight
6. crossing
7. voyage
8. excursion
e) a journey across a sea or a wide river
f) a holiday on a large ship
g) a journey by air
h) a journey made for pleasure during which several different towns,
places are visited
9. outing
i) an act of travelling or the time during which you travel from one
place to another, especially when you go a long way.
10. expedition
11. travel
j) taking journeys as a general activity of moving from place to place
k) a journey for a scientific or a special purpose
Note: The noun TRAVEL is uncountable and only used as a general term. Peo-
ple say “Travel broadens the mind” but NOT “Did you have a good travel?” TRAVELS (pl)
means several journeys to other places or countries, especially far away.
Word Use
Ex. 2 Complete each sentence by using a word from the box.
flight
journey
trip
excursion
travel
voyage
outing
tour
crossing
cruise
expedition
1. Before the invention of the aeroplane, the ____________ from Britain to America could
take weeks, even months sometimes.
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2. The plane now arriving is ____________ SAS 343 from Copenhagen.
3. The first thing I did when I got to London was to go on a sightseeing ___________.
4. Last summer I stayed in Brighton and one day our group went on a very interesting
_____________ to Blenheim Palace, the home of the late Winston Churchill.
5. My uncle is going on an ______________ next year to try to discover the lost city of
Atlantis.
6. How long does the train _____________ from London to Edinburgh take?
7. Last year my mother went on a Mediterranean ___________ and was seasick practi-
cally the whole time.
8. We went on a day’s _____________ to the zoo in Copenhagen and the whole family
loved it.
9. I’ve just come back from a business _______________ to New York.
10. _____________ is one of my main interests.
11. The first time I went from England to France we had a very rough ___________.
Class Discussion
Ex. 3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of different means of
transport? Discuss the question with your partner and complete the chart below
with a tick (
Coach Plane Ship Train Car
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yes) or a cross (° no) to show your opinion.
Expensive
Fast
Dangerous
Comfortable
Exciting
Convenient
Class Communication
Transport Survey
Ex. 4 Begin working in four separate groups. Design a short questionnaire which
you can use to find out from the members of the other groups what their attitudes
and experiences are of different forms of transport.
When your questionnaire is ready, go out (alone) and interview one member of each of
the other groups. Make notes to help you to remember their answers.
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You may use the following:
Have you ever...?
How often do you travel by…?
Which is your favourite…?
Which do you prefer: … or…?
Do you find that it’s …?
If you had a choice, how would you…?
TRAVELLING BY AIR
◊ BOOKING AN AIRLINE TICKET
Travel clerk: Good morning. Can I help you?
Tourist: Good morning. I want to book a flight from Barcelona to Rome.
Travel clerk: Yes, sir. When would you like to travel?
Tourist: Is there a flight on Friday evening?
Travel clerk: Friday evening… Yes. Iberia fly to Rome on Friday evening.
Tourist: Oh, good. I’ve got an open round-the-world ticket, starting in New York.
Travel clerk: Have you got your ticket with you? There may be some restrictions.
Tourist: Sure. There you go.
Travel clerk: Thank you. Could you wait a minute while I check availability?
Tourist: Yes, sure.
Travel clerk: … Yes, that’s fine. There are no restrictions on this ticket. Can you
give me your contact address and telephone number in Barcelona?
Tourist: Yes. It’s the Hotel Goya and the number’s … 20018550.
Travel clerk: Fine. The flight leaves at half past eight. Would you please check in
one hour before departure? Here’s your ticket. Have a good flight.
Tourist: Thank you very much.
Ex. 5 Put the dialogue in the correct order.
Agent: Midday, 14th August. I’ll check the timetable… I’m afraid there aren’t any
flights at midday.
Agent: Good morning. Can I help you?
Agent: Would you like to book the 5.15 flight now?
Client: Good morning. Yes, I would like to book a flight from Athens to Crete.
Client: I see. When is the next one?
Agent: Right. Could you tell me what day you want to go?
Agent: At 5.15 in the afternoon. Is that OK?
Client: On 14th August. At about midday if possible.
Client: At 5.15? Yes, that’s fine.
Client: Yes, please. I’ve got my credit card.
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Ex. 6 Read the conversation and then try to complete Nancy’s sentences.
Agent: Good morning. Can I help you?
Nancy: _________________________________________________
Agent: Hong Kong? Would that be a round trip ticket or one-way?
Nancy: __________________________________________________
Agent: And for what date?
Nancy: ___________________________________________________
Agent: Friday, the eighteenth? Yes. That’s fine. What about the return date? Do you
have a fixed date in mind, or do you want an open ticket?
Nancy: ___________________________________________________
Agent: Ok. Do you want a morning flight, or an afternoon flight?
Nancy: ___________________________________________________
Agent: Well, there’s a Cathay Pacific flight at ten-thirty and a US Air one at twelve-
thirty.
Nancy: ____________________________________________________
Agent: Ok. If you’ll just hold on a minute, I’ll check to see if there’s room. Yes, that’s fine.
Nancy: ___________________________________________________
Agent: One thousand, eight hundred and seventy dollars.
Nancy: ________________________________________
Agent: Now, can I have your details, please?
Ex. 7
Student A Student B
1. You want to buy an air ticket from Rio de
Janeiro to Düsseldorf on September 6
th
on
the flight leaving Rio at 18.30. You want a
single, tourist class ticket. Ask if you have
1.
LH 509
LH 902
to change planes, and write down the
flight number and time of arrival.
2.
AI 402 Weds
and
2. You want to buy an economy class return tick-
Bombay
08.15
AI 408 Sat
AI 407 Weds
and
Kuala Lumpur
20.20
AI 425 Sat
Kuala Lumpur
16.15
Bombay
00.55
Tourist class single fare = $1030
et from Bombay to Kuala Lumpur. You want to
leave on the 8.15 flight from Bombay next
Wednesday. Find out if there is a morning flight
back from Kuala Lumpur on Sundays. Write
down the flight number and time of the return
flight.
Economy class return fare = $704
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Rio de Janeiro
18.30
Frankfurt
12.55
Frankfurt
11.25
Düsseldorf
13.40
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