Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Film and Theatre

Here, you will learn some English words related to Film and Theatre that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

Ex: He auditioned but did n’t get the role he wanted .

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

Ex: Hollywood has produced countless adaptations of literary works , bringing beloved stories to life on the silver screen .

a warning given before the important plot points of a movie, book, game, etc. are revealed

spoiler [noun]

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

Ex: Some people ca n't resist sharing spoilers , even if others have n't seen the film yet .
dubbing [noun]

the process of replacing original recorded dialogue or sound with a new version, usually in a different language or for technical reasons, in film and video production

premiere [noun]

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

Ex: The director nervously awaited the audience 's reaction at the premiere of her debut feature film .
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 .
trilogy [noun]

a set of three movies, books, etc. that are related or have the same characters

Ex: She eagerly awaited the release of the final book in the trilogy to see how the story would conclude .
blooper [noun]

a humorous or embarrassing mistake, often made during filming, recording, or live performance

Ex: His blooper during the speech made the audience chuckle , but he continued confidently .
montage [noun]

a technique or process of selecting, editing, and pasting separate footage in order to create a motion picture

Ex: The documentary used a montage to illustrate the impact of climate change over the years .
reel [noun]

a circular item around which film is wound

Ex: She wound the wire around the reel , securing it in place before connecting it to the electronic device .
prequel [noun]

‌a novel, motion picture, etc. that depicts the events and stories taking place before the events of an earlier work

spin-off [noun]

production of something new based on a successful movie or TV show

spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

Ex:

a backdrop used in video and film production that can be digitally replaced with any background during post-production

footage [noun]

the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

Ex: The drone captured stunning footage of the mountains .

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

Ex:
slasher [noun]

a horror movie in which characters are brutalized and murdered by an unknown person

sitcom [noun]

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

Ex: His go-to comfort show is a classic sitcom from the ' 90s .

a genre of comedy that uses topics and situations that are usually considered taboo or tragic, such as death, disease, war, and crime, to create humor

a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience

Ex: The movie descended into melodrama in the final act , with characters delivering over-the-top speeches and indulging in exaggerated emotional outbursts .

the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole

Ex: Many actors dream of working in Hollywood .

the film industry of India, based in the city of Mumbai

Ex: Bollywood movies often feature elaborate song and dance numbers that contribute to their unique charm .

a colloquial term used to describe the Nigerian film industry, known for producing movies that are typically low-budget, direct-to-video, and predominantly in English, Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa languages

a showing of a movie to an audience, typically at a scheduled time

Ex: There 's a special screening of a classic film tonight at the local cinema .
heroine [noun]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

Ex: The heroine of the book is a young girl with special abilities .
villain [noun]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

Ex: The villain ’s motives were revealed at the end of the story .

the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

Ex: The screenwriter drew inspiration from real-life events to create a gripping screenplay that resonated with audiences .
critique [noun]

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

Ex: The literary critic published a thoughtful critique of the novel , analyzing its themes and character development .
scenario [noun]

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

Ex:
twist [noun]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

Ex: Just when we thought everything was going smoothly , there was a sudden twist in the story .
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale Dimensions Weight and Steadiness Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount Intensity Time and Duration Space and Area
Shapes Speed Significance Insignificance
Strength and Influence Uniqueness Commonness Complexity
High Quality Low Quality Value Challenges
Wealth and Success Poverty and Failure Age and Appearance Body Shape
Wellness Intellectual Capability Intellectual Incapabilities Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits Moral Traits Financial Behaviours Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits Positive Emotional Responses Negative Emotional Responses Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States Tastes and Smells Sounds Textures
Temperature Probability Attempt and Prevention Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions Encouragement and Discouragement Knowledge and Information Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval Regret and Sadness Relational Actions Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures Postures and Positions Movements Engaging in Verbal Communication
Understanding and Learning Perceiving The Senses Commanding and Giving Permissions Predicting
Touching and Holding Changing and Forming Creating and Producing Organising and Collecting
Preparing Food Eating and Drinking Science Education
Research Astronomy Physics Biology
Chemistry Geology Philosophy Psychology
Maths and Graphs Geometry Environment Landscape and Geography
Engineering Technology Internet and Computer Manufacture and Industry
History Religion Culture and Custom Language and Grammar
Arts Music Film and Theatre Literature
Architecture Marketing Finance Management
Medicine Sickness and Symptoms Law Energy and Power
Crime Punishment Government Politics
Measurement War Positive Emotions Negative Emotions
Travel and Tourism Migration Food and Drinks Materials
Pollution Disasters Weather Animals
Adverbs of Manner Adverbs of Degree Adverbs of Comment and Certainty Adverbs of Time and Frequency
Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis Conjunctive Adverbs