Vocab
Complete the sentence with compound adjective using the words in capitals:
1 This innovative film will have _____ effects on
filmmaking techniques. FAR
far-reaching
Choose the correct options:
1 The rehearsal won’t finish any time soon as long as /unless you follow my directions.
unless
Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between three and five words in each gap, but do not change the word in capitals.
1 I was greatly entertained by the film last night.
I thought the film _______ . VASTLY
(last night) was vastly entertaining
Complete the sentences with compound adjectives using the words in capitals:
1 Jack would never spend that amount on tickets to a concert. He’s much too ______! TIGHT
2 Having the music festival on a mountain in the middle of winter was a bit _______! ILL
tight-fisted
ill-judged
Choose the correct options:
1 I’ll take the part unless/ whether you strongly advise against it.
2 But for/ Providing your encouragement, I wouldn’t have persevered with the acting class.
unless
but for
Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between three and five words in each gap, but do not change the word in capitals.
1 The look on her face was like she was completely surprised by the jury’s decision.
She ______ the jury’s decision was a complete surprise.
THOUGH
2 When the news about the reboot broke, people were greatly excited.
There was ______ when news of the reboot broke.
FLURRY
looked as though
a flurry of excitement
1. The actors’ performances were good but the plot was so ________ that it spoiled the film for me. FAR
2 The reviewer was _________ but I think he didn’t give enough encouragement. WELL
3 A stand-up comedian needs to be _________ enough to respond quickly to the audience’s remarks. QUICK
far-fetched
well-meaning
quick-witted
Choose the correct options:
1 We can buy tickets on the door unless / as long as they don’t sell out in advance.
2 Should / Would you wish to be famous, be prepared for working some very long hours.
3 I think I’ll go when / whether you decide to go or not.
as long as
should
whether
Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between three and five words in each gap, but do not change the word in capitals.
1 It was such a nice change to see a film with an unhappy ending.
To see a film with an unhappy ending ________.
REFRESHINGLY
5 The person who won the award for Best Young Actor wasspeechless on hearing the news.
When he heard the news, _______ the Best Young Actor award was speechless. RECIPIENT
3 The West End play The Mousetrap, which opened in 1952, still plays to completely full theatres.
The Mousetrap ______ in the West End since it opened back in 1952. PACKING
was refreshingly different
the recipient of
has been packing out theatres
Correct the lexical mistakes in the sentences by changing the form of the words in bold:
1 The book’s about these warring facts who are on the verge of wiping each other out.
2 Many of the greatest artists and musicians were margin by critics before they became popular.
factions
marginalised
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs and pronouns in brackets:
1 Provided we still ______ (live) in the city, we _______ (have) access to more cultural events than we do in the country.
2 ________ (we/not move) to the country, it _______ (be) much easier to go to the theatre more regularly.
3 Unless Lisa’s next novel ______ (promote), there’s almost no chance it _____ (enjoy) much success.
1. live/lived, will/would have
2. Had we not moved, would be
3. is promoted, will enjoy
Correct the lexical mistakes in the sentences by changing the form of the words in bold:
1 Modern reboots often try on purpose not to replica the original film or concept.
2 The director told me to look the audience in the eye and deliver my line like it was a(n) mortal truth.
3 There is suspect amongst scholars that Shakespeare didn’t write all his own plays.
replicate
immortal
suspicion
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs and pronouns in brackets:
1. As long as the film _____ (go) international, there’s a good chance we ______ (make) a small profit.
2 Should you _______(you/invite) to take part in the quiz next month, ______ (you/accept)?
3 Whether or not reality shows ____ (exist), people
______ (find) other ways to get their fi ve minutes of
fame.
goes,will make
be invited, would you accept
existed, would find
Complete the text with the correct form of the words in
capitals.
This film is going to be a 1 _____ (PHENOMENON) success! In my view, it deserves to be the 2 _______ (RECEIVE) of many major awards. Not because it ticks any of the usual boxes for popular fi lm making – it doesn’t. Cataloguing the adventures of the charmingly child-like Theo as he makes his way around the world, it presents us with a series of characters ranging from the influentialat the top of the 3______ (ESTABLISH) to the 4_______ (POWER) at the bottom. Some are wealthy landowners and others rank among the poor and 5______ (POSSESS). The film interweaves their stories as they are first related in one voice and then 6_____ (TELL) in different contexts and other voices. It’s undoubtedly 7_____ (PROVOKE) and may raise your hackles but it is strangely 8____ (ARM) at the same time. Go and see it!
1phenomenal
2 recipient
3 establishment
4 powerless
5dispossessed
6 retold
7provocative
8 disarming