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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
thriller
thriller
[noun]

a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

Ex: He enjoys watching thrillers with intense action and unpredictable twists. 
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comedy
comedy
[noun]

a type of entertainment that aims to make people laugh by using humor, jokes, and funny situations

Ex: The comedy had the audience laughing from start to finish. 
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bestseller

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

Ex: Her latest novel became a bestseller within weeks of its release. 
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chat show
chat show
[noun]

a program where a host talks to famous people and experts about different topics, often with audience participation

Ex: She loves watching her favorite chat show every evening to see what celebrities have to say. 
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quiz show
quiz show
[noun]

an entertainment show on radio or television in which people compete to win prizes by answering a number of questions

Ex: I love watching quiz shows on TV because they test my general knowledge. 
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cooking show

a TV or online program that demonstrates how to prepare and cook various dishes, often featuring chefs, recipes, and culinary tips

Ex: I watch a cooking show every weekend to learn new recipes for my family dinners. 
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reality show

a type of TV show where people are filmed going about their daily lives or doing challenges in order to entertain the audience

Ex: She loves watching a reality show about home makeovers. 
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news
news
[noun]

newly received information about recent and important events

Ex: I heard some exciting news about a job opportunity. 
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advertisement

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

Ex: I saw an interesting advertisement about a new Italian restaurant in town. 
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hip-hop
hip-hop
[noun]

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

Ex: Hip-hop culture includes not only music but also dance, graffiti, and fashion. 
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hit
hit
[noun]

something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

Ex: Her first novel was a hit and sold millions of copies worldwide. 
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horror
horror
[noun]

a kind of story, movie, etc. intended to scare people

Ex: He loves horror movies with unexpected plot twists. 
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podcast
podcast
[noun]

a digital audio program that is available for download or streaming on the Internet, typically produced in a series format covering a wide range of topics

Ex: She listens to a history podcast on her way to work. 
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poem
poem
[noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: She wrote a poem about the changing seasons that left everyone mesmerized. 
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classical music

music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while studying, as it helps her concentrate and relax. 
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folk music

traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style

Ex: Folk music often tells stories about local history and traditions. 
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pop music
pop music
[noun]

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

Ex: Her pop music playlist always gets the party started. 
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jazz
jazz
[noun]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Ex: He's learning to play jazz on the piano, focusing on improvisation techniques. 
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production

a motion picture, TV program, etc. that is created for the public view

Ex: She was thrilled to land a role in a major production after months of auditions. 
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rock music

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

Ex: He hosts a radio show that explores the history of rock music. 
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romantic
romantic
[Adjective]

describing affections connected with love or relationships

Ex: They shared a romantic dinner by candlelight. 
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soap opera

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

Ex: She never misses an episode of her favorite soap opera. 
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talk show
talk show
[noun]

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

Ex: She appeared on a talk show to discuss her new book. 
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hero
hero
[noun]

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

Ex: Every superhero movie needs a strong hero. 
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heroine
heroine
[noun]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

Ex: She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel. 
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fiction
fiction
[noun]

a type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.

Ex: She loves reading fiction novels that transport her to different worlds. 
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scene
scene
[noun]

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

Ex: The dream scene in the movie was very surreal. 
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