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Going to the Cinema and the Theatre

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Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите высказывания молодых людей об их отношении к кино и домашнему видео

Which Side Are You on?

Amy: If you don’t understand something on the video you can always rewind the film and play it back.

Joe: You have more choice with a video.

Mark: You can see film straight away in the cinema.

Julie: The cinema is more sociable as you often go with friends.

Stuart: Films are never the same on a small screen.

Victoria: In the cinema you concentrate more.

Nigel: You can watch a film in the comfort of your own home.

Marion: Going to the cinema is more sociable.

Задание 2. Прочитайте и переведите диалог

Going to a Movie

Part I

George: Hi, Heather, I was wondering if you’re free tomorrow night.

Heather: Well, George, I guess I am. Why do you ask?

George: I have just gotten a pair of advance “Star Wars” movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening premier. Are you interesting?

Heather: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me!

George: No problem.

Heather: I really wanted to watch “Star Wars” on the opening day but the advance tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of ‘em?

George: A friend of mine works at the corporate headquarters of “Pepsi”, which is major sponsor of the movie. He was able to get the tickets for free, and then he sold 2 to me for 50$ a piece.

Heather: You paid tickets? That’s a huge premium over the regular price!

George: Not really, considering the fact that people are paying as high as 200$ each on the “black market”. Besides, I knew you were really looking forward to seeing “Star Wars” on the opening day.

Heather: Wow, I’m really honored you went through all this trouble just for my sake. I really appreciate that. So, what time are we going?

George: Well, let’s see. The movie starts at 10 p.m. We should get there at least 1 hour earlier because there’ll be a big line. I could pick you up at your house at 8, if that’s OK with you.

Heather: 8 o’clock? That’s fine time with me.

George: Okay. Good.

Heather: So I’ll see you tomorrow at 8 then?

George: Yeah. That’s great. I’ll see you tomorrow night, Heather.

Heather: Okay, George. Bye!

George: Bye, Heather.

Part II

George: So… what did you think of the movie?

Heather: Well… I think this “Star Wars” is an excellent piece of work. But not as good as the previous ones.

George: Really? I don’t agree. This “Star Wars” episode was incredible!

Heather: Why do you think so?

George: Well, the special effects are the main reason for the success of the previous episode, so audiences have high expectations of this one. And I don’t think they’ll be disappointed.

Heather: You’re right. The special effects were amazing! And I like that fact that they created so many fantastic settings and other worldly costumes, weapons and creatures.

George: It’s kind of cool that they still use the same “Star Wars” theme song for this movie.

Heather: Yeah! It reminds me of the previous “Star Wars”.

George: I know exactly what you mean! Hearing that song gives me a nostalgic feeling.

Heather: I thought the overall plot of the movie was very interesting. But I don’t think the character development was all that strong.

George: Do you think they had anything to do with the casting of the movie?

Heather: No, the casting is great, the actors were excellent. They just didn’t have a lot of funny or meaningful dialogue. The writing was a little weak.

George: Well, maybe, but I like the little kid who played young “Anakin Skywalker”. I can’t imagine anyone else playing that role.

Heather: I liked him too. He’s soooo cute! You know, even though I was slightly disappointed, I can’t wait for the next episode. I wonder when they’re going to start making it and when it’s scheduled for release.

George: I have no idea. But looking at the success of this “Star Wars” episode, I have a strong feeling production for the following episode will begin pretty soon. I hope it’ll be even better than this one.

Heather: I hope so, too.

George: Well, I think we should go now. It’s getting pretty late.

Heather: OK. Let’s go.

Задание 2. Переведите слова, данные в скобках на английский язык, воспользуйтесь словарем

1. I am (большой любитель театра). 2. I like to see (как русские, так и зарубежные пьесы). 3. I like to sit in (в первом ряду). 4. (обычно) I book (билеты заранее). 5. When we came to the theatre we saw a sign at the entrance («все билеты проданы»). 6. We left our coats in (гардеробе) and brought a programme. 7. When the curtain (опустился) the house (начал аплодировать). 8. When I have (свободное время) I’m going to the cinema. 9. There are different kinds of films (черно-белые, звуковые, немые, киножурналы, мультфильмы, дублированные и документальные). 10. There is a new cinema (недалеко от нашего дома). 11. (перед каждым сеансом) some newsreel or a documentary is shown soon. 12. In the foyer one can see (фотографии кинозвезд и рекламу) on the films which will be shown soon. 13. After the third bell (свет начинает медленно гаснуть) and the film begins.

Задание 3. Выберите подходящее по смыслу слово и заполните пропуск в предложении

1. In a broad sense, theatre includes the script, the performing company, ..., the audience.

A) drama В) melodrama С) comedy D) the stage

2. Drama comprises serious drama, melodrama, ..., comedy.

A) tragedies В) performance С) playwright D) performers

3. For all the performances, a playwright, performers, a director, a scene designer, ... are needed.

A) dancers В) a costumier С) a choreographer D) a writer

4. There are different kinds of theatres, such as drama theatres, puppet theatres, ... theatres.

A) ballet В) musical С) central D) dancing

5. Some theatres have a ... company.

A) regular В) successful С) enjoyable D) repertory

6. Opera combines ... and orchestral music with drama.

A) dancing В) scenery С) singing D) lighting