Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 3

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

to play or perform a role in a play or movie

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

a room in a clothing store where people can try on items of clothing before buying them

indicating the main actors or performers who have leading roles

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

a thing that achieves great commercial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

a performance, typically in the context of theater, music, or other artistic events

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

someone who gives their personal standpoint of a movie, play, etc. as a job

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

a movie in which animated characters move

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

a situation where all available seats or accommodations are occupied or reserved, leaving no vacancies

one of the main sections of a book, with a particular number and title

the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

a genre of folklore that typically features magical and fantastical elements

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

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

a difficult or strange action done to attract attention, especially in advertising or politics

a replica figure used for displaying or fitting clothes

(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

the ability to face difficult or challenging situations with determination and resolve

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

a bright, focused light produced by a lamp, formerly used in theaters and other performance venues for stage lighting

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear