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Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "rehearsal", "whodunit", "interval", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
book

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

[noun]
film

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

[noun]
to act

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

[Verb]
stall

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

[noun]
documentary

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

[noun]
dressing room

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

[noun]
starring

indicating the main actors or performers who have leading roles

[Adjective]
role

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

[noun]
blockbuster

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

[noun]
programme

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

[noun]
playwright

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

[noun]
autobiography

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

[noun]
plot

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

[noun]
critic

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

[noun]
rehearsal

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

[noun]
musical

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

[noun]
trailer

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

[noun]
animation

a movie in which animated characters move

[noun]
whodunit

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

[noun]
performance

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

[noun]
storyline

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

[noun]
director

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

[noun]
script

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

[noun]
matinee

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

[noun]
sequel

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

[noun]
interval

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

[noun]
hardback

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

[noun]
full house

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

[noun]
chapter

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

[noun]
backstage

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

[noun]
novelist

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

[noun]
screen

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

[noun]
fairy tale

a traditional story that features magical and fantastical elements, characters, etc., typically made for children

[noun]
thriller

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

[noun]
paperback

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

[noun]
stunt

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

[noun]
dummy

a replica figure used for displaying or fitting clothes

[noun]
deserted

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

[Adjective]
to clutch

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

[Verb]
nerve

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

[noun]
gossip

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

[noun]
to alert

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

[Verb]
limelight

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

[noun]
to wear off

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

[Verb]
courage

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

[noun]
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