Listen in English - Choosing a Movie

Directions

REVIEW the vocabulary / background.
WATCH the video.
ANSWER the questions.
CHECK your answers. (Show Answers)

Vocabulary

Look out! [exp] - Be careful!
stuck in traffic [exp] - can't move because too many cars are on the road
It's my treat. [exp] - I will pay for you.

[exp] - expression

Background


Marie	Cheryl	Bob	Paul

Marie, Cheryl, Bob and Paul are eating lunch at a restaurant.

Questions

Why was Cheryl late?
She got stuck in traffic.
She was meeting some other friends.
The couldn't find a place to park her car.
Why are the tired?
They didn't sleep.
They have been waiting a long time.
They have been working hard.
Why is it difficult for them to choose a movie?
They can't agree on a movie.
The movies are expensive.
The boys have seen all of the movies already.
What kind of movie is "The Last Train to Hong Kong"?
action
romance
horror
What doesn't Cheryl want to see "The Last Train to Hong Kong"?
It's too scary.
It's too boring.
It's too violent.
What kind of movie is "On the Bridge"?
action
romance
horror
What kind of movie is "The Hand"?
action
romance
horror
Why is Cheryl angry?
The was late.
She is hungry.
The boys are annoying.
What does Cheryl offer to do?
buy the tickets
buy dinner
give them a kiss

Language (adverbs)

Directions: 1) Choose the adverb that you think best fits the sentence. 2) Listen again and check your answers.

I’m sorry I’m late. I couldn’t find a parking space. Have you been here (long) ?
Have you chosen a movie (yet) ?
Unfortunately, these guys have seen (almost) everything.
No. And I’ve (always) wanted to see Hong Kong.
I've (just) returned from the train station.
Have you seen anything (lately) ?

Script

Paul: Give us another one, Marie.
Marie: We’re running out of time. Oh, there she is.
Cheryl: I’m sorry I’m late. I couldn’t find a parking space. Have you been here long?
Bob: Since yesterday. But it’s no problem. The waiter brought us food and we slept on the floor.
Cheryl: Have you chosen a movie yet?
Marie: We’ve been trying. Unfortunately, these guys have seen almost everything.
Paul: We like the movies.
Marie: What about the action film the Last Train to Hong Kong?
Bob: "Where is this train going?"
Paul: "Believe me, you’d rather not know."
Bob: "We’re going to Hong Kong, aren’t we?"
Paul: "Would you rather stay here and fight the 100 men?"
Bob: "No. And I’ve always wanted to see Hong Kong."
Paul: "Look out!"
Marie: They’ve been doing this for a half hour.
Cheryl: That looks a little too violent for me. What about On the Bridge? I hear it's great.
Bob: "You’re late, Frederick."
Paul: "I’m sorry."
Bob: "And I’ve waited for you for so long."
Paul: "I . . . got stuck in traffic."
Bob: "For two years?!"
Marie: Very romantic.
Cheryl: How about the horror movie The Hand?
Paul: "I’ve just returned from the train station. Have you seen anything lately?"
Bob: "No. We should go inside."
Paul: "Good idea. I don’t want to see that terrible hand."
Bob: "Do you really think there’s a hand out there that . . . ARRRGGGGHHH!"
Cheryl: Stop doing that right now, and the movie tickets are my treat.
Paul and Bob: Deal!
Cheryl: I’m not buying you popcorn.

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2.3 Choosing a Movie

Published: 4.05.2017

Level 2 | Time: 2:13