UNIT 8.

FILMS
A. PHONETICS
I. Put the words in the correct column
air ear cheer fair spare
hear year square stairs theatre
compare appear hair really care
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II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. repair B. where C. clear D. aware
2. A. there B. here C. near D. idea
3. A. share B. aerobics C. chair D. earphone
4. A. nightmare B. their C. wear D. fear
5. A. pier B. meet C. atmosphere D. volunteer
B. VOCABULARY
I. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase from the box.
horror documentary science fiction comedy

fantasy animation romantic comedy action

1. ____________ films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement.
2. A local film crew is making a(n) ____________ about the erupting volcanoes.
3. Many people have a childhood memory of a(n) ____________ film with scary events.
4. ____________ is a light and humorous film whose plot is a happy love story.
5. A film which is about aliens, time travel, or life on other planets belongs to ____________
genre.
6. Toy Story is a(n) ____________ film which is made of computer and based on drawings and
3D images.
7. ____________ films are about magical people or beings that exist in strange worlds.
8. Mission Impossible is a typical ____________ film with plenty of fighting and chasing events.
II. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.
1. I don't like the films that have unusual and ____________ scenes. (shocking/ wonderful)
2. The film's main character looks ____________ and ugly, but he’s a gentle giant. (lovely/
scary)
3. It can be ____________ for children to choose between a film and the homework.
(embarrassing/ annoying)
4. This film is about a ____________ and dreamy story of a couple. (boring/ romantic)
5. Learning English through movies is an ____________ and effective way to improve your
language skills. (amusing/ enjoyable)
6. Here is the list of the most ____________ movies of the 21st century. (entertaining/
depressing)
7. It seems ____________ that he has seen that superhero film for ten times. (incredible/
terrible)
8. Ms Kelley failed in the acting test, so she found it very ____________.
(pleasing/disappointing)
9. ____________ scenes were cut from the film before it came to show. (Severe/ Violent)
10. The music is ____________ and uninspiring, and the same is true of the acting, (dull/ bright)
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. We couldn't stop laughing when seeing this ____________.
A. horror B. comedy C. documentary D. fantasy
2. The movie was very ____________ and we left the screening room in the middle.
A. shocking B. exciting C. gripping D. boring
3. Mark Ruffalo ____________ in Avengers film series with the role as Hulk.
A. starred B. criticised C. showed D. directed
4. We spent three hours watching the film without a break - it was ____________.
A. excellent B. scary C. exhausting D. confusing
5. In The Lion King 2019, ____________ are Scar, Simba, Banzai, Nala and Mufasa.
A. actors B. main characters C. directors D. audiences
6. Classic ____________ films usually tell the life of cowboys riding horses.
A. western B. historical drama C. love story D. science fiction
7. She started her ____________ career by doing short advertisements.
A. reviewing B. criticising C. acting D. staring
8. The film Whale Rider is a ____________ for anyone interested in the Maori culture.
A. necessity B. requirement C. must-see D. need
9. The film’s ____________ is predictable and the script is terrible.
A. plot B. music C. visuals D. special effects
10. He won best actor prize because his acting in the film was ____________.
A. forgettable B. convincing C. awful D. terrifying
C. GRAMMAR
I. Match the clauses or the sentences.
A B
1. Although the him was made ten years ago, a. However, most of them contain ads.
2. Though Star Wars in 1977 had small b. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is still an
budget, enjoyable him.
3. They queued to buy the tickets for hours c. However, some of US arrived at the cinema
4. We started at the same time. late.
5. Although the film’s dialogue is complex, d. However, it has been regarded as the most
6. The him wasn’t successful when it was first excellent him.
showed. e. it hasn’t lost much of its attraction.
7. He felt like he was a part of the event f. although the blockbuster’s ticket price is
8. There are a lot of free applications to watch high.
films. g. However, it was not even in a top 10.
9. They hoped the him would be in a top 5 h. viewers can guess its meanings through
chart. characters’ actions.
10. Although there are several negative i. it was a big prohtable him.
criticisms, j. although he couldn’t attend the him
festival.
II. Fill in each blank with although/ though or however.
1. __________ The Snow Wolf looks like a nature documentary, it uses pets and home animals.
2. The show was sold out on Friday. __________, the broadcast was free to public.
3. The him is originally made with one language. __________, it’s easy to add a subtitle in
another language.
4. __________ she was well-known as a singer, she challenged herself in acting and gained
some success.
5. Many actors and actresses couldn’t won an Oscar __________ they were nominated several
times.
6. Conan movie was on the top chart in Japan __________ it had many competitors from
Hollywood.
7. __________ my elder sister doesn’t like animations, my younger brother enjoys it a lot.
8. The film heavily relates to the fantasy genre. __________, it has features of science fiction.
9. Albert has done the policeman role in several films. __________, this is the first time he has
been an investigator.
10. No Country For Old Men won four Academy Awards __________ it performed poorly at the
box office.
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. It could be a future science fiction film. __________, it is very real.
A. However B. But C. Although D. Though
2. __________ hundreds of films are made every year, there are few good ones.
A. Because B. Although C. Because D. However
3. Horror films aren’t safe for kids, __________ Monsters University is not a horror film.
A. so B. despite C. however D. but
4. The fans of the film filled the cinemas __________ the show time was inconvenient.
A. though B. so C. however D. and
5. There are many scenes captured underwater __________ the film is about a shipwreck.
A. however B. and C. because D. so
6. Nicolas wanted to see the romantic movie. __________, Tracy refused to go with him.
A. However B. Although C. But D. Though
7. The animation film is based on the comics, __________ a lot of children like to see it.
A. but B. however C. so D. because
8. Frank chose the VIP seat __________ he had to pay more money than the normal ones.
A. but B. though C. so Đ. And
9. __________ Julia left early, she was late for the film.
A. Although B. However C. Because D. So
10. I have seen Godzilla at the cinema. __________, I want to see it at home again.
A. Although B. And C. Though D. However
IV. Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
1. Superman is still (A) one of the most iconic (B) comic book (C) character (D) of all time.
2. Cartoon (A) movies is (B) the best way to relax (C) after a hard-working (D) day.
3. Fiction science (A) stories often mention (B) robots or (C) animals that can talk (D).
4. How much (A) film genres are (B) there and how do (C) we define them (D)?
5. It’s (A) not surprising (B) that children likes (C) to see animations and cartoons (D).
6. The first (A) part of Iron Man is (B) good. But (C), the second (D) part is not.
7. The parents can (A) turn off the video if they (B) think their (C) children should (D) watch it.
8. If you want to watch (A) these movie programmes on (B) cable TV, you pay (C) a monthly (D)
fee.
9. 3D visual (A) effects in violence (B) action scenes can be (C) very frightening (D) to a child.
10. An acted (A) career may seem glamorous (B), but (C) the actors have a lot of (D) hard work.
D. SPEAKING
I. Fill in each blank using the sentences from the box.
• What is your favourite animation?
• The Angry Birds Movie 2?
• Yes, I do.
• Actually, no.
• So what types of film do you usually watch?
• It's funnier than the second part in 2019.
• What types of film do you like most, Caroline?
• I think the film is more interesting than the game.
Hannah: (1) ________________________________________
Caroline: I don’t like a certain type of films, and I only watch some types of them.
Hannah: (2) ________________________________________
Caroline: It’s animation. I know some good animated films.
Hannah: Animations are great! (3) ________________________________________
Caroline: Angry Birds, I think. It’s based on a mobile game.
Hannah: (4) ________________________________________
Caroline: No, the first part, showed in 2016. (5)
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Hannah: Yes, the first part of The Angry Birds Movies is amazing.
Caroline: They are really fun. I can’t believe there is a game and a film like that.
Hannah: (6) ________________________________________ I have a DVD version of the film.
Caroline: Wow! Are you a fan of The Angry Birds?
Hannah: (7) ________________________________________ The DVD is a present from my
cousin. Caroline: Do you like other animated films?
Hannah: (8) ________________________________________. But I can’t remember all for now.
They are all funny such as Finding Dory, Toy Story 3, Happy Feet…
II. Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
____ Really? Which part do you like most?
____ So do I. Madagascar 2 is the most interesting and funny. The animals just make me laugh.
The penguins are really amazing!
____ Hey! You didn’t know a trailer of the new part of Madagascar has been released, did you?
____ No, I didn’t. How is the trailer? Is it interesting?
❶ Have you ever seen Madagascar, Natalie?
____ Ah ha!
____ Madagascar animated movies? Yes, I have. I’ve seen Madagascar 1, 2, 3. And I like them a
lot.
____ I like Madagascar 2 most. It is the best of all.
____ But I like the zebra better. He looks beautiful when he dances! I hope he will still appear in
the new part.
____ Yes, it is. You can search it on the Internet.
E. READING
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer for the questions.
Movies, also known as films, have several genres, but they are made in a similar way.
Basically, a screenwriter writes a script, which is the story of the movie with words that the
actors and actresses will say. Actors, actresses and directors read scripts to find out what to say
and what to do. The actors and actresses memorise the words and learn the actions from the
script that they will say and do in the movie. The director tells the actors and actresses what to
do and a cameraman takes motion pictures of them.
When filming has finished, an editor puts the moving pictures together. Audio engineers
record music and singing and join it with the moving pictures. When the movie is done, many
copies of the movie are made and sent to cinemas. An electric machine called a projector
shines a very bright light through the movie, and people sitting in a dark room see it on a big
screen. After movies are shown on movie screens for a period of time, movies are shown on
television or on DVD so that people can watch the movies at home.
- script (n): kịch bản
- genre (n): thể loại (phim, nhạc...)
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Film genres B. Movie making
C. Operation of a movie theatre D. Members of a film crew
2. The word “them” in the first paragraph refers to _____________.
A. actors and actresses
B. directors
C. actors, actresses and directors
D. screenwriter, actors and actresses
3. We can learn from the first paragraph that _____________.
A. the actors and actresses don’t need to memorise the scripts
B. the screenwriter is the most important person
C. the cameraman tells the actors and actresses what to do
D. the director reads the script, but he doesn’t need to perform the acting
4. When filming has finished, _____________.
A. an editor joins music and singing with the moving pictures
B. an audio engineer puts the moving pictures together
C. audio engineers put the moving pictures together and an editor records music and singing
D. an editor puts the moving pictures together, and then audio engineers record music and
singing and join it with the moving pictures
5. People can watch a movie at home _____________.
A. before it is shown at the cinema
B. at the same time as it is shown at the cinema
C. after it is shown at the cinema
D. when the movie is copied and sent to cinemas
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A movie theatre is a place where movies are shown on a big screen. A movie theatre is
sometimes called a cinema. The (1) _____________ watch movies usually on chairs inside a
dark room. An electric machine called a projector shines a very bright light through the movie,
and people sit and see it on the big screen. A theatre with multiple (2) _____________ is
commonly called a “multi-plex” or “mega-plex” if it has more than 10 screens.
The first movie theatre was (3) _____________ to the public on April 23,1896, in Koster and
Bial’s Music Hall on 34th Street in New York City. The oldest movie theatre in the world, which
is still in action today is the Kino Pionier opened 1907 in Szczecin, Poland. Movie theatres make
money from not only movie (4) _____________ but also from food and drinks (popcorn, candy,
soft drinks, etc). In recent years with the increase of movie rental costs, theatres have become
more and more creative about how they make money. New theatres being built include
restaurants, party rooms, arcades and (5) __________.
1. A. critics B. audiences C. actors D. actresses
2. A. rooms B. chairs C. movies D. screens
3. A. opened B. shown C. sold D. seen
4. A. plots B. trailers C. tickets D. advertisements
5. A. more B. much C. many D. a lot
F. WRITING
I. Write complete sentences using the prompts given.
1. Talk/ during a movie/ be/ one/ of/ most annoying/ behaviours
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2. Critics/ say/ film/ be/ fantastic/ gripping/ despite/ several small faults
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3. What/ you/ know/ about/ the comic characters/ Marvel Cinematic Universe?
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4. Spider-Man: Far From Home/ star/ Tom Holland/ Spider-Man/ Samuel L. Jackson/ Nick Fury
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5. I can/ not/ enjoy/ film/ last time/ because/ two people/ in front of me/ not/ stop/ use/
phones
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6. The Godfather/ be/ American crime film/ although/ its/ main characters/ come/ Italy
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7. Avatar! be/ science-fiction film,/ which/ direct/ James Cameron
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8. Avengers: Endgame! become/ biggest/ movie/ all time/ since/ July 2019
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II. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
1. The Tourist had famous actors and actresses. It was not as successful as expected. (but)
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2. The whole film is not great. Some parts of the film are well made. (However)
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3. If we don't hurry up, we'll be late for the beginning of the film. (or)
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4. There were big challenges on the way to becoming an actress. Kristin did not give up.
(Though)
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5. You can download the movie app on your smartphone. You can download separate films on
your computer. (and)
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6. Terminator IS a famous film series, but Terminator: Dark Fate is not worth watching.
(Although)
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7. The film s overall performance is poor. Critics found the plot rather good. (However)
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8. John Wick: Chapter 3 Parahelium ts a violent film. The cinemas don't sell tickets to children.
(so)
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