Prepare 7 Unit 12

Match the descriptions (1–9) to the film types (A–I).

1 This type of film is where lots of exciting things happen. ................  

2 This kind of film makes you laugh. ............  

3 Young children love watching this type of film. ...........  

4 This type of film takes place in the future. .........  

5 There is a lot of singing and dancing in these films. ...........  

6 In this kind of film someone is investigating a crime or is in danger..........  

7 There are lots of scary situations in these films. .........  

8 This type of film is usually a serious story.........  

9 In this kind of film there are lots of exciting experiences and it’s often set in unusual locations. ..........  

A a musical

B an adventure film

C a science-fiction film

D an action film

E a horror film

F a comedy

G a drama

H an animated film

I a thriller

Read the sentences and choose the correct options.

1 I like Ryan Reynolds,      [so, but] I didn’t enjoy his last film.

2 We could stay at home      [or, and] we could go to the cinema.

3 The singing in the musical was terrible         [because, so] I left before the film finished.

4 I like watching adventure films          [because, while] they are funny and exciting.

5 Jim thinks       [that, or] the Hunger Games films are better than the books.

6 My parents went out for dinner        [or, while] we were watching the film.

7 We usually go to Franco’s       [where, so] they serve the best pizza.

Complete the conversation with the words from the box.

action because but comedy entrance funny horror so taking where

A: So, Lucy. Do you like watching films?

B: Yes, I love all types, but not 1...............        films. I don’t like watching scary films at all. A: OK. Would you like to come to the cinema tomorrow?

B: What are you going to see?

A: It’s an 2............          film. It’s about two children who find out about a robbery and try to stop it. I think it’s a 3............          too. Jake and Joe saw it. They said it was 4...........         .

B: It sounds interesting, 5...............      I’m busy tomorrow afternoon. I’m 6..........          my last exam.

A: That’s fine 7............          we’re going to see the 7 o’clock film.

B: OK. Great! Let's meet at the cinema 8............            , 9..............        they sell the tickets.

A: Excellent! I’ll see you there at 6.45 10.............     we have time to buy some snacks.

B: See you there

Match the beginnings and endings of the sentences and questions.

1 We don’t like films .......  

2 My neighbour is someone .......  

3 There’s a cinema in town ........  

4 Did you see the film .......  

5 David really enjoys films .......  

6 What’s the name of the actress ......  

7 I can’t understand people ....  

A which only shows thrillers.

B who was in the musical we watched?

C which are in other languages.

D who watches comedies all day!

E who don’t like going to the cinema.

F which won the ‘best drama’ award?

G which make us sad.

Complete the sentences with who or which.

1 The film ............       was showing was very exciting.

2 I have got a friend .........      is an actor.

3 We watch a lot of films ..........        are dramas.

4 We have got great neighbours ............      love having parties.

5 The band ..........        is playing is very loud.

6 I have got two sisters .........      both want to be actresses.

7 We’ve got tickets for the musical ‘Hamilton’ .........        is very popular.

Complete Tara’s text with the words in the box.

all both singing that to which who

I don’t like watching films 1 .........      are scary. I prefer 2 .......     watch musicals because I love dancing and 3 ........          . I know all the words to the most famous songs. I’ve got a best friend 4 ........      likes singing too. She often comes to my house and we sing 5 ........      our favourite songs very loudly. We sing at a drama club, too. At the moment, we’re practising for a large concert 6 .........        will be next month at the stadium. 7 ........       of us are excited but nervous at the same time. I can’t wait to go!

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 I love           [musicals, drama] because I like to see all the actors singing and dancing.

2 Have you seen the new           [thriller, comedy] with Steve Carell? It is so funny!

3 My brother loves watching            [horror, adventure] films but I don’t enjoy being scared.

4 I know I’m an adult but I still enjoy watching           [animated, comedy] films, they’re fun.

5 I like          [action, science] fiction films where one person has to solve a lot of problems to save their town, country or even the world.

6 What do you think of

           [thrillers, musicals] like Bird Box and A Quiet Place? Did they scare you?

7 Sarah really doesn’t enjoy                   [adventure films, science fiction] so don’t take her to see a film about space.

8 My mum loves watching          [comedies, dramas] set in the past, about the lives of the rich and poor, so I’ve seen all the series like Downton Abbey.

Choose the right word to complete the sentences.

1 You said       [that, if, while] you wanted to go to the cinema.

2 I usually cry         [and, where, when] I watch sad films!

3 I can get the tickets       [or, if, and] you give me some money first.

4 Mum always falls asleep        [while, where, but] she’s watching TV.

5 We visited the places        [where, but, and] they filmed The Lord of the Rings when we were in New Zealand.

6 Would you like to watch a DVD         [or, while, but] go to the park?

7 I like horror films        [but, or, where] my sister doesn’t.

8 My mum is a doctor      [if, and, or] my dad is a teacher.