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[Vocabulary] Talking about films Flashcards

1
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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Hey, you know, _ _ th_… It’s been ages since we had a movie night. Do you feel like one tonight?
(= я тут подумала)

A

Alex: Hey, you know, I was thinking… It’s been ages since we had a movie night. Do you feel like one tonight?

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Sounds like a plan! What’s your g_ p_? I’ve got a few action films lined up.
(= предпочтения по жанрам)

A

Jordan: Sounds like a plan! What’s your genre preference? I’ve got a few action films lined up.

Am /ˈʒɑːn.rə/,
/ˈpref.ər.əns/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Action? Hmm, _ _ n_ r_ _ th_ m_ f_ action tonight. How about something light-hearted or uplifting?
(= я не очень в настроении для)

A

Alex: Action? Hmm, I’m not really in the mood for action tonight. How about something light-hearted or uplifting?

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Hey, _ _ th_ we could take a camping trip for your birthday.

= я тут подумала,

A

Hey, I was thinking we could take a camping trip for your birthday.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Gotcha. There’s “Sunny Side Up” - heard it’s a f_-_ r_-_. And there’s also this new drama series called “Heartstrings” that’s trending on Netflix. Both seem pretty light-hearted.
(= making you feel happy and pleased about life + romantic comedy)

A

Jordan: Gotcha. There’s “Sunny Side Up” - heard it’s a feel-good rom-com. And there’s also this new drama series called “Heartstrings” that’s trending on Netflix. Both seem pretty light-hearted.

/ˈfiːlˌɡʊd ˈrɒm kɒm/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’ve actually seen “Sunny Side Up” already, and to be honest, drama series _‘_ r_ m_ th_. I’ve never been a fan of the genre.
(= не моё)

A

Alex: I’ve actually seen “Sunny Side Up” already, and to be honest, drama series aren’t really my thing. I’ve never been a fan of the genre.

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So _ _ th_ we could get something to eat first.

= выражение, чтобы предложить что-то ненавязчиво

A

So I was thinking we could get something to eat first.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: No worries! A_ p_ film or series you’ve had _ y_ w_? We can give that a go.
(= у тебя какие-нибудь конкретные фильмы, которые ты хочешь посмотреть = в твоем списке фильмов)

A

Jordan: No worries! Any particular film or series you’ve had on your watchlist? We can give that a go.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m _ _ m_ _ a comedy, to be honest. Maybe something with a bit of wit and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?
(= у меня сегодня настроение посмотреть комедию)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m in the mood for a comedy, to be honest. Maybe something with a bit of wit and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Maybe s_ w_ _ b_ _ w_ and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?
(= что-то остроумное / что-то с изюминкой)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Maybe something with a bit of wit and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan:
It’s this h_ comedy series that’s been getting rave reviews.
(= extremely funny)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: It’s this hilarious comedy series that’s been getting rave reviews.

/hɪˈleə.ri.əs/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Or we could see what other comedy films are trending on Prime. Y_ p_!
(= you choose)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Or we could see what other comedy films are trending on Prime. Your pick!

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but n_ g_ a_ t_ to watching it.
(= не дошли руки посмотреть)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but never got around to watching it.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
_ _ th_ we could put some flowers on the teacher’s desk.

(= я тут подумала)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
I was thinking we could put some flowers on the teacher’s desk.

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Lorenzo: [about The Count of Monte Cristo] We can discuss the book on Friday.
Fred: A_ pa_ section I should read from?
Lorenzo: That’s easy, the part where he escapes from prison.

у тебя есть рекомендация - какую конкретно…

A

Lorenzo: [about The Count of Monte Cristo] We can discuss the book on Friday.
Fred: Any particular section I should read from?
Lorenzo: That’s easy, the part where he escapes from prison.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Great! I’ll pop some popcorn. Want a_ s_ (= any particular) toppings?

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Great! I’ll pop some popcorn. Want any specific toppings?

/spəˈsɪfɪk/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m _ _ m_ for a comedy, to be honest.
(= в таком настроении)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m in the mood for a comedy, to be honest.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: It’s this hilarious comedy series that’s been getting r_ r_. (= восторженные рецензии)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: It’s this hilarious comedy series that’s been getting rave reviews.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but n_ g_ a_ t_. Sounds like a good choice!
(= никогда руки не доходили)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but never got around to. Sounds like a good choice!

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
I have some lovely dresses. Take y_ p_.

(= choose which one)

A

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
I have some lovely dresses. Take your pick.

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Hey, _ _ th_ we could go throw the football, what do you think? Yeah.

= выражение, чтобы предложить что-то ненавязчиво

A

Hey, I was thinking we could go throw the football, what do you think? Yeah.

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A: How’s the telephone box? Is it alright for you?
B: It’s fine, yeah. Fine.
A We’re gonna give it a fresh coat of paint. (= мы его перекрасим)
A_ pa_ colour you’d like?

= хотите выбрать какой-то конкретный цвет?

A

A: How’s the telephone box? Is it alright for you?
B: It’s fine, yeah. Fine.
A We’re gonna give it a fresh coat of paint. (= мы его перекрасим)
Any particular colour you’d like?

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[DESCRIBING GENRES] I’ve got a few h_ _ (ужастики) lined up.

A

I’ve got a few horror movies lined up.

/ˈhɒrə muːviz/

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[DESCRIBING GENRES] There are a couple of s_-_ series (научно-фантастические сериалы) I’ve been wanting to start.

A

There are a couple of sci-fi series I’ve been wanting to start.

/ˈsaɪ faɪ/ - note the stress on the first syllable

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[DESCRIBING GENRES] I’ve heard about this new f_ (фэнтези) series that’s getting rave reviews.

A

I’ve heard about this new fantasy series that’s getting rave reviews.

/ˈfæntəsi/

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[DESCRIBING GENRES] How about a good mystery or t_? (= триллер) I have a few recommendations.

A

How about a good mystery or thriller? I have a few recommendations.

/ˈθrɪlə(r)/

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[DESCRIBING GENRES] There’s this new d_ _ (документальный фильм о…) climate change I thought we could watch.

A

There’s this new documentary on climate change I thought we could watch.

/ˌdɒkjʊˈmentəri/

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] How about something th_-_? (= дающий пищу для размышлений)

A

How about something thought-provoking?

/ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/
the stress is on ‘thought’!

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m in the mood for something i_ tonight. (напряжённый, держащий в напряжении)

A

I’m in the mood for something intense tonight.

/ɪnˈtens/

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] Can we watch something really g_? (залипательный, такой, что не отораваться)

A

Can we watch something really gripping?

/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] Just looking for some p_ e_ tonight. (чистое развлечение)

A

Just looking for some pure entertainment tonight.

/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] How about something with _ _ _ adventure? (= с элементом)

A

How about something with a bit of adventure?

/əvədˈventʃə(r)/
/v/, not /f/ in ‘of’!!

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m in a mood to cry. Got a t_? (фильм, заставляющий плакать, вышибающий слезу)

A

I’m in a mood to cry. Got a tearjerker?

/ˈtɪə dʒɜːkə(r)/

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I b_ season one in, like, three days,
I just couldn’t stop watching it.

= watched a lot in a short space of time

A

I binged season one in, like, three days,
I just couldn’t stop watching it.

= binge-watched

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’d love a wild ride. Anything a_ p_? (with a lot of events)

A

I’d love a wild ride. Anything action-packed?

/ˈækʃn pækt/

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] I just want to ch_ (= relax) and not think too hard. Maybe a rom-com?

A

I just want to chill and not think too hard. Maybe a rom-com?

/tʃɪl/

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] How about something that won _ b_ _ awards? (= informal, many)

A

How about something that won a bunch of awards?

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m feeling n_. (= ностальгирую) Maybe an old classic?

A

I’m feeling nostalgic. Maybe an old classic?

/nɒˈstældʒɪk/

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[pronunciation] fantasy

A

/ˈfæntəsi/

/s/ not /z/!
/t/ might not be pronounced: /ˈfænəsi/

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Q

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m feeling nostalgic. Maybe an o_ cl_? (= очень старый фильм, который очень известен в данной стране)

A

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m feeling nostalgic. Maybe an old classic?

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[DESCRIBING FILMS] I just want to chill and _ think _ hard. Maybe a rom-com?

A

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I just want to chill and not think too hard. Maybe a rom-com?

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The book is so gripping I _ h_ (= подсела) from the very first page.

A

The book is so gripping I got hooked from the very first page.

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an a_ sitcom (= a cartoon, not a film)

A

an animated sitcom (= situational comedy)

/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd ˈsɪtkɒm/
note the stress on the first syllable!

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I b_-w_ all seven seasons in, like, six days.

A

I bingewatched all seven seasons in, like, six days.

bingewatched/binge-watched/binge watched / binged

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[describing films]

There’s this great b_ about Kennedy.

= биографический фильм

A

There’s this great biopic about Kennedy.

/ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk/

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There’s a fascinating documentary about the financial crisis _ _ _ tonight. (= по телевизору)

A

There’s a fascinating documentary about the financial crisis on the TV tonight

47
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How to pronounce It was revealed that Sherlock has another sibling **at the end of the _. (= в конце серии).

A

How to pronounce It was revealed that Sherlock has another sibling at the end of the episode.

/ˈepɪsəʊd/ - notice the /s/ sound!

48
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[pronunciation]

series finale = финал сериала

A

/sɪəriːz fɪˈnɑːli/

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Q

And it’s a bit of comedy, bit of l_-h_ humour.

(= лёгкого, несерьёзного)

A

And it’s a bit of comedy, bit of light-hearted humour.

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And so it’s a really super inspiring u_ film.

= makes you feel better

A

And so it’s a really super inspiring uplifting film.

/ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/

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He forgot the p_ and the joke fell flat.

= the last line of the joke, which makes it funny

A

He forgot the punchline and the joke fell flat.
/ˈpʌntʃlaɪn/

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This is a well-known joke based on a p_: “What’s black and white and red (= read) all over?” “A newspaper.”

= игра слов

A

This is a well-known joke based on a pun: “What’s black and white and red (= read) all over?” “A newspaper.”

53
Q

So let’s kick off, n_ p_ in_,
with a little soccer.

= извините за каламбур

A

So let’s kick off, no pun intended,
with a little soccer.

GE Wed, Fri 20.00 [2023-24] (54 decks)

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