Total English - Intermediate - Unit 5 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "adapt", "puppet", "atmosphere", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
to adapt [verb]

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

Ex: The producers hired a team of writers to adapt the classic play for a modern audience .
stage [noun]

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

Ex: She stood on the stage , taking a bow as the audience applauded .
puppet [noun]

a doll with a hollow head and a cloth body, designed to be worn over the hand and controlled with fingers

Ex: She used a puppet to entertain the kids at the party .
to steal [verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month .
well-rounded [adjective]

having a diverse set of skills, knowledge, or experiences across multiple areas

Ex: His education was well-rounded , covering science , literature , and philosophy .

an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic

Ex: The sound effect of a door creaking made the horror film even more frightening .
dramatic [adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

Ex:
lighting [noun]

the use of various equipment and techniques to illuminate the subjects and environment in a way that enhances the mood, atmosphere, and visual style of the photo or film

Ex: The photographer experimented with soft lighting for a natural look .

a written representation of a musical composition that includes the notes, rhythms, and other musical elements to be performed by musicians

Ex: The conductor flipped through the musical score during rehearsal .
lyric [noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: The lyrics were so catchy that everyone started singing along .
amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing , with endless forests below .
applause [noun]

the noise people make by clapping, and sometimes shouting, in order to express their enjoyment or approval

Ex: The students gave a round of applause to thank their teacher for her dedication .
audience [noun]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

Ex: The audience clapped loudly at the end of the performance .
author [noun]

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

Ex: The aspiring author diligently worked on their manuscript , hoping to one day see their book in print .
modern [adjective]

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

Ex: The modern music genre of electronic dance music ( EDM ) incorporates synthesized beats and digital effects , departing from traditional instruments and melodies .
classic [noun]

a well-known and highly respected piece of writing, music, or movie that is considered valuable and of high quality

Ex: Casablanca is a classic that film enthusiasts love .

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

Ex: The party had a festive atmosphere with colorful decorations and lively music .

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

Ex: The description of the landscape made it easy to visualize .
dialogue [noun]

a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

Ex: The play 's dialogue was both witty and thought-provoking .
plot [noun]

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

Ex: She explained the plot of the play , highlighting the main conflicts and resolutions .

a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages

Ex: The biography turned out to be a page-turner , revealing secrets about the author ’s life .

to make someone become really amazed

Ex: The elegance of her wedding dress took his breath away the moment he saw her .
role [noun]

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

Ex: I auditioned for a small role in the school drama .
sequel [noun]

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

Ex: The sequel picked up right where the first book left off , continuing the protagonist 's journey with new challenges and adventures .
throb [noun]

a steady or beating sensation of pain or discomfort, often like a heartbeat, commonly felt in areas like the head or muscles

fan [noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: My little brother is a fan of animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper .

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

Ex: His performance in the final scene was incredibly moving .

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

Ex: Hamlet is a tragic character in Shakespeare ’s play .
album [noun]

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

Ex: He downloaded the album from the internet and added it to his digital music library .

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

Ex: He was thrilled when his book became a bestseller in multiple countries .