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Topic: TALKING ABOUT MOVIES 2

Choose the best response to complete each of the following sentences.

1. She can't (play/act). = She is a bad actress.

2. This is a (remake/retake) ( = new version) of a film from the 1970s.

3. He had a small (roll/role) in one of Tarantino's movies.

4. I don't understand all the (hype/height) ( = praise, talk, etc.) about this movie.

5. Who (directed/organized) that movie?

6. My sister watches a lot of (romance/romantic) comedies.

7. A (sequel/second) ( = second part/continuation) is almost never as good as the original.

8. That film (bombed/booed) ( = did very poorly) at the box office.

9. I hate it when a movie ends with a ? (cliffhanger/remake) ( = an ambiguous ending that leaves the viewer wanting more)

10. I was (confused/convoluted) by the plot ( = story).

TOP TIP!

Here are some ideas for conversation topics if you're like to practice English talking about movies:

Was the story easy or hard to understand?
Was the ending surprising?
Were there any boring parts?
Did the story feel realistic?
How did the movie make you feel?
Did it make you laugh, cry, or feel scared?
Was it exciting or relaxing?
Do you prefer movies or TV shows?
Is this movie better than others in the same genre?
Do you prefer old movies or new movies?
Do you like movies from your country or foreign movies?
What is the message of the movie?
Does the movie teach a lesson?
Do you agree with the movie's message?

FEELING CONFIDENT? TRY THESE VOCABULARY TESTS:
Talking about work 1
Talking about work 2
Describing people 1
Describing people 2
Talking about movies 1
Talking about movies 2
Driving 1
Driving 2
Emotions & Feelings 1
Emotions & Feelings 2
Emotions & Feelings 3

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