Vocabulary
NOVELTY-INFANCY-ARRAY
TVs aren't that popular now that the __ has worn off.
The cinematographer used a vast __ of cameras to capture all the action.
The country's film industry is still in its __ the first motion picture film was only made last year.
NOVELTY
ARRAY
INFANCY
It doesn't matter how badly he behaved, you shouldn't have been so rude to him.
HOWEVER
You shouldn't have been so rude to him,_____________ was.
HOWEVER BAD HIS BEHAVIOUR
I'm sorry, I was trying to listen to your speech, but your adorable little sister s... the show when she came prancing out here.
STOLE
Like other fields of artistic ... (CREATE), theatre criticism can be extremely ... (COMPETE)
Although it is looked down upon by actors, criticism is actually an art in its own right.
CREATIVITY
COMPETITIVE
Fill in: unpredictable, absolutely, likeable, compelling, absorbed.
1 The reality show is so __ that you never know what is going to happen next.
2 Perhaps the most __ thing about this show is the great casting.
3 The real life stories keep the viewers __ from the beginning to the end of the show.
4 Most of the characters are quite __ which makes the viewers genuinely interest in their well-being.
5 This is definitely a show worth seeing; not only is the setting __ stunning there are some amusing characters as well.
1) unpredictable
2) compelling
3) absorbed
4) likeable
5) absolutely
Although it was cold, we all went for a walk.
(DESPITE)
Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk
I don t know why you're making such a s.. and d.. about the accident no one was hurt, after all!
SONG AND DANCE
So what ...(CHARACTER) mark out a good theatre critic? Well, although a good prose style can be learnt, ... (IDEA) a critic must be able to find their target audience and, once it is ... (IDENTITY), express his or her opinion in an engaging manner.
characteristics
ideally
identified
Going to a concert is a good way to let off ___ and relax.
A smoke C moisture B temper D steam
Good talent is hard to __ but the lead in the production is amazing!
A come along C come to B come by D come into
STEAM
COME BY
It was raining but I went swimming anyway. (IN SPITE OF)
In spite of the rain, I went swimming. OR I went swimming in spite of the rain.
Bill's speech was excellent. It was a t.. act to f.., but my speech was good also.
A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW
It goes without saying that a critic must be ... (KNOW) about theatre. An important role of the critic is to put forward their ... (PERCEIVE) of how a play fits into the broader context of theatre history and theory, for example.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
PERCEPTION
The director told the dancer to __ after her ankle injury.
A go easy on
B take it easy
C feel ill at ease
D ease her way
take it easy
We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn't. (EVEN THOUGH)
Even though Larry was expected to accept the job, he didn't. OR Even though we expected Larry to accept the job, he didn't.
Mary broke a dining-room window and had to face the m.. when her father got home
MUSIC
Working as a critic has its downsides. Aspiring critics usually work for free, while facing ... (CERTAIN) about their future.
UNCERTAINTY
Cassie is a __ theatre-goer and has seen nearly all of the shows in the West End.
A salient C seasonable B seasoned D skilled
SEASONED
I can't remember the last heavy rain.
WHEN
I can't remember ... heavily.
when it last rained
My staff has to do what I say because I'm the boss, and I c..l all the s.. here!
CALL ALL THE SHOTS
Nevertheless, a career as a critic is ideal for anyone who loves theatre and has a ... (WILL) to work hard.
WILLINGNESS