- •Аникеева т.Р., Денисова е.А., Дорохова л.В., Жехрова м.В., Литвинова о.А.
- •Vocabulary booster Воронеж 2014
- •I. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •II. Answer the questions:
- •III. Correct the mistakes:
- •IV. Rephrase the words and word combinations:
- •V. Find opposites of the following:
- •VI. Match the words from the two lines to form collocations:
- •VII. Match the types of films with the phrases that are most likely to describe them:
- •VIII. What is the difference between the following?
- •IX. When making a movie, in which order do you do the things in the list?
- •X. Film reviews often use compound adjectives to describe films. Make compound adjectives by matching words in a with words in b.
- •XI. Use compound adjectives from the previous exercise to complete the film reviews below.
- •XII. Fill in the blanks with the words from your topical vocabulary:
- •XIII. А) Read the information below. Pay attention to the words and phrases in bold for revision and enlargement of your vocabulary. Talking about Films.
- •Films and Acting.
- •I. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •II. Fill the gaps in this story with suitable expressions:
- •III. Complete these questions:
- •IV. Choose the correct collocation:
- •V. Fill in the correct word from the brackets:
- •VI. Rephrase the expressions:
- •VII. Give the opposites:
- •VIII. Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct space in the passage below:
- •IX. Correct the mistakes in the sentences:
- •X. Match the letters to the numbers:
- •XI. Check your understanding of the British system of education.
- •XII. Fill in the gaps with the words from your topical vocabulary:
- •I. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •II. Rephrase the words and word combinations:
- •III. Read the text and put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place:
- •How much freedom should children have?
- •IV. Fill in the gaps with the words from your topical vocabulary:
- •V. Complete definitions 1 - 14 with words and expressions from the list below. You will not need all of them.
- •VI. Match the words with their definitions.
- •I. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •II. Rephrase the words and word combinations:
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the proper prepositions where necessary:
- •I. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •II. Restore the sentences:
- •III. Fill in the prepositions:
- •IV. Correct the mistakes:
- •V. Give synonyms:
- •VI. You need adjectives ending in either -ed or -ing to complete the sentences. Use the words in brackets to form the adjective you need.
- •VII. To know some types of the character better, fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the help of the given words.
- •VIII. Fill in the gaps in the texts with proper words or phrases from the list given after the texts. Pay attention that there are more words than necessary.
- •X. Describe the way these people feel using adjectives from your topical vocabulary:
- •XI. Describe these people using the adjectives from your topical vocabulary:
- •XII. Fill in: for, at, of, in, about, to, by, with.
- •I. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •II. Fill in the correct word from the list below:
- •III. Fill in the gaps with words derived from the words in brackets:
- •IV. Fill in the gaps to form a compound noun or phrase from your topical vocabulary:
- •V. Here is a school kid speaking about environmental problems. Think of how a well-educated adult would describe these same things.
- •VI. Use the words and phrases from the list to complete the sentences:
- •VII. Underline the correct word.
- •VIII. Explain the following.
- •IX. Fill in the correct particle, then explain the phrasal verbs.
- •Список использованной литературы:
II. Answer the questions:
1) What do we say of an actor if his performance leaves much to be desired? 2) What do we call an exact copy of smth? 3) What do we call the process of making a film? 4) What do we call a substitute for the leading actor during some accident scene? 5) What do we call the list of those who made a film given at the end of it? 6) What do we do if we change channels very quickly? 7) What is the general term for such programmes as “The Wheel of Fortune” and “How to become a millionaire”? 8) What do we call a performance to which all the tickets have been sold out? 9) What’s a written review of a play, show, etc? 10) What do we call a place where films are shown without any break? 11) What’s the rating of a film if children under 17 require accompanying parents? 12) What do we call those actors who take part in the production of a film? 13) What do we usually say if a film is too long?
III. Correct the mistakes:
1) A documentary is the same as newsreel. 2) A long shot is a shot that lasts long. 3) Some people think that DiCaprio is an actor of a great promise. 4) To star in a role means to act brilliantly. 5) Unfortunately most of the minor actors were miscasted. 6) Sweet and sentimental comedies appeal the audience. 7) A sleeper is a slow-moving film. 8) Forrest Gump’s childhood is reflected in a set of flushbacks. 9) When the film was dubbed in Russian, it was turned into a run-of-the-road one.
IV. Rephrase the words and word combinations:
1. a film with a lot of stars; 2. a film scene with a lot of people involved; 3. to remake a film; 4. actors’ bigheadedness; 5. to get everybody’s approval; 6. an absorbing film; 7. not much of a film; 8. a failure; 9. a hit; 10. a line; 11. a sellout; 12. to give rave reviews; 13. the beginning of a film; 14. a leading role; 15. a small role; 16. to be absorbed in; 17. special effects; 18. to be based on a true story 19. a film deals with; 20. a sentimental tearjerker; 21. a producer; 22. to make a film; 23. to stare at the screen; 24. a still; 25. a review; 26. the main idea; 27. a first night; 28. to make a mammoth marketing campaign; 29. to remove smb. from ordinary life; 30. the titles; 31. a thriller; 32. to come out (of a film); 33. without flaws; 34. a part of a film; 35. to change channels; 36. documentary; 37. to bring smb. up to date with current affairs; 38. to be famous for; 39. a film; 40. a cinema theatre; 41. wide screen; 42. a performance; 43. a cartoon; 44. NC film; 45. a screen version; 46. to screen a novel; 47. to present a film in English; 48. co-production; 49. to watch a film; 50. to portray a character; 51. to bring to life on the screen; 52. to leave a deep and lasting impression on smb; 53. to spoil a film; 54. not an easy film to watch; 55. to star in a role; 56. to act badly; 57. an imaginary story; 58. all the actors in a film.
V. Find opposites of the following:
1. to leave smb cold; 2. a male lead; 3. a title role; 4. an opening scene; 5. to give an excellent performance; 6. to be cast to advantage; 7. short-length film; 8. a long shot; 9. a powerful film; 10. to act badly; 11. an outdoor scene; 12. a sound film; 13. a colour film; 14. documentary; 15. G film; 16. to star in a role; 17. a thought-provoking film; 18. an actor without career prospects 19. an immediate success; 20. gaining no money; 21. to keep smb awake.