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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "news bulletin", "soap opera", "special effects", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
film
film
[noun]

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

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end. 
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television program

a show or series of shows that is broadcasted on television at specific times, which can include news, movies, TV series, educational content, and other types of programming

Ex: She watches her favorite TV program every evening at 7 PM. 
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action film

a film genre that has a lot of exciting events, and usually contains violence

Ex: The latest action film features breathtaking stunts and high-speed chases that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. 
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animation
animation
[noun]

a movie in which animated characters move

Ex: Children often enjoy animation because of the colorful characters and imaginative worlds. 
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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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comedy
comedy
[noun]

a genre that emphasizes humor and often has a happy or lighthearted conclusion

Ex: The play is a comedy that explores the absurdity of everyday life. 
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documentary

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

Ex: I saw a great documentary about the history of music. 
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fantasy
fantasy
[noun]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

Ex: He loves reading fantasy novels filled with magical creatures. 
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game show
game show
[noun]

a television or radio program where people compete against each other to win prizes

Ex: She won a new car on a popular game show last night. 
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horror film

a film genre that has a lot of unnatural or frightening events intending to scare people

Ex: The horror film kept me up all night, as I couldn’t stop thinking about its chilling plot twists. 
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musical
musical
[noun]

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

Ex: The school is putting on a musical this spring, and I can't wait to see the students showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and acting. 
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news bulletin

a quick and brief report about what's happening that gets shown on TV, radio or online several times a day

Ex: The news bulletin reported a major traffic accident on the highway. 
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romantic comedy

a genre of movie that depicts the comic events resulting in the development of a romantic relationship

Ex: She loves watching romantic comedies on Friday nights. 
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science fiction

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

Ex: He enjoys reading science fiction novels set in distant galaxies. 
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sitcom
sitcom
[noun]

a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes

Ex: They spent the evening watching their favorite sitcom, laughing at every joke. 
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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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period drama

A TV show or movie that shows what life was like in the past and tries to get the detailst are typical or evocative of the era

Ex: She enjoys watching period dramas set in the Victorian era. 
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reality tv

entertainment shows on television about the lives of ordinary people in real situations

Ex: Some people think reality TV is fake, but I enjoy it for the entertainment. 
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talent show

an event or competition in which participants showcase their skills or talents in front of an audience and a panel of judges

Ex: She entered the talent show to showcase her singing ability. 
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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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war film
war film
[noun]

a type of movie that shows stories about wars and the people involved, with a focus on action, drama, and the effects of war

Ex: He was captivated by the realistic action scenes in the war film. 
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weather forecast

a report on possible weather conditions and how they will change in the following day or days

Ex: They rely on the weather forecast to plan outdoor events for their business. 
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Western
Western
[noun]

a movie or book that usually involves the lives and adventures of cowboys and settlers in American West

Ex: The classic Western features thrilling gunfights and dramatic standoffs between lawmen and outlaws. 
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aspect
aspect
[noun]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

Ex: One important aspect of the project is meeting the deadline. 
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acting
acting
[noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

Ex: Despite being a comedy, the film required some serious acting. 
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character
character
[noun]

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

Ex: Harry Potter is a beloved character in the fantasy series by J.K. Rowling. 
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ending
ending
[noun]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

Ex: He thought the ending of the mystery novel was quite clever. 
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plot
plot
[noun]

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

Ex: The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists. 
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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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script
script
[noun]

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

Ex: The actor memorized his lines from the script before the performance. 
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soundtrack

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

Ex: The movie's soundtrack features a mix of classical and modern music. 
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special effects

techniques used in movies and other media to create cool visuals or sounds using computers or filmmaking tricks to add excitement

Ex: The blockbuster movie featured breathtaking special effects that amazed audiences. 
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