B1 PRELIMINARY · VOCABULARY · TOPIC VOCABULARY
Films, music and entertainment
Words like a comedy, the audience, a gig and be worth seeing.
Finn says
Films, music and going out are perfect for Writing articles and reviews, Speaking Part 1 and Listening interviews. Learn the words in groups, with the words they go with, and try to use two or three of them next time you practise Speaking or Writing.
Films and TV
a comedy / a thriller / a documentary
a funny film / an exciting film / a film about real life
I prefer documentaries to comedies.
a series
a TV programme with many episodes
I'm watching a great series at the moment.
the plot
the story
The plot was hard to follow.
be set in
happen in a place or time
The film is set in New York.
Music and going out
a gig / a concert
a live music show
We went to a gig last Friday.
the audience
the people watching
The audience loved it.
a ticket
what you buy to get in
Tickets sold out in an hour.
be worth seeing
be good enough to see
The show is definitely worth seeing.
Make it better
The same idea, first in basic English, then in the kind of language that gets a higher mark.
- Basic: The film was good.Better: The film was brilliant – the plot was full of surprises.A stronger adjective and a reason.
- Basic: A lot of people were watching.Better: The audience was huge.The topic word.
- Basic: You must see it.Better: It's definitely worth seeing.A natural way to recommend something.
Finn's exam tip
In a review, say what it's about, what you liked or didn't like, and finish with a recommendation: 'If you like thrillers, it's definitely worth seeing.'
Quick check
Choose the best answer.
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