Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Genres & Content

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

newly received information about recent and important events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

describing affections connected with love or relationships

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

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

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

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

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

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