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Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9C in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "crew", "animated", "soundtrack", etc.

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Insight - 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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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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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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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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cast
cast
[noun]

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

Ex: She was excited to join the cast of the upcoming film. 
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set
set
[noun]

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

Ex: The elaborate set for the musical featured a stunning backdrop of a bustling city skyline, immersing the audience in the vibrant atmosphere of the story. 
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blockbuster

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

Ex: The new superhero movie became a blockbuster, earning over $1 billion at the box office. 
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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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crew
crew
[noun]

a group of people with particular skill sets who participate in a common activity

Ex: The film crew worked tirelessly to bring the director's vision to life. 
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genre
genre
[noun]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Ex: Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color. 
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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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documentary film

a film or a television program that gives information and facts on a specific subject, intending to educate as well as entertain people

Ex: He watched a documentary film about the history of space exploration. 
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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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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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animated
animated
[Adjective]

(of images or drawings in a movie) made to appear as if they are in motion

Ex: The animated movie was a hit with children and adults alike. 
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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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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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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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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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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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