UNIT 13_ FILM AND CINEMA.doc

UNIT 13 FILM AND CINEMA
I. Circle the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from
that/ those of the others.
1. photo form of fiction
2. orphan enough cough neighbour
3. magazine thousand scientist musical
4. zone amaze busy seizure
5. century picture cinema silent
6. actor violent story listen
7. character change cheerful achieve
1. high sigh weight laugh
II. What word or phrase is being defined?
1. A person who performs in films. _______ actor______
2. A play or film, and part of the story is sung to music __________________
3. A person who makes films. __________________
4. The people who watch a film. __________________
5. A part of a film __________________
6. A person in a film. __________________
7. Th.

most important actors in a film. __________________
8. A movie in which voices and other __________________
sounds are not heard.
II. Complete the passage with the suitable words from the box.
comments comic director combined character
moustache knight silent funny big
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was an English film actor and (1) who did most
of his work in the US. Most people consider him the greatest comic actor of the (2) cinema.
He appeared in many of his films as the hest-known (3) he created, a poor man with a small (4)
and trousers and shoes that are too (5) for him, causing him to walk in a (6) way . He made many
short (7) films, such as The Kid (1921), and several longer films, such as City Lights (1931) and Modern

Times (1936), which (8) comedy with social and political (9) He was made a (10) in 1975
IV. Choose the correct word.
1. At first I thought Jake was an interesting/ interested guy. but tonight I somewhat
borin
g
/ bored with his company.
2. She has really learnt very fast. She has made astonishing/ astonished progress.
3. it was very disappointin
g
/ disappointed not to get the job.
4. Philip was exceptionally annoying/ annoyed at Joanne's behaviour.
5. 1 thought the program on wildlife was fascinating/ fascinated. I was absolutely fascinating/ fascinated.
6. We were thrilling/ thrilled to hear your good news.
7. It was really terrif
y
ing/ terrified experience. Afterwards everybody was very shocking/ shocked.
8. The journey took all day and night. They found it very tiring/ tired:
9. Did Tim feel fri
g
htening/ frightened when he saw the snake at his feet?
10. Why do you always look so boring/ bored. Is your life really so boring/
V. Read the conversation between Alice and her friend, Jake. Complete it with the
correct form of the words in parentheses. Choose between
-ed
and – ing

participial
adjectives.
Alice : That was a very (1) (interest) movie. What did you think?
Jake : To be honest. I found it kind of (2) (bore). I'm not that (3)

(interest) in science fiction.
Alice : _Really? I find it (4) (fascinate). What kind of movie do you enjoy?
Jake: Mostly comedies. Have you seen Home. Again?
Alice: Yes, but J wasn't (5) (amuse) at all. In fact I thought it was (6)
(horrify). The story line was (7) (confuse), and I couldn't find any humor in
the characters' problem. When Hell the theater, I felt kind of (8)
(depress).
Jake : I'm (9) (amaze) that you felt that way! I thought it was very (10)
(amuse).
Alice : Well, I guess it's a matter of taste.
Jake : Speaking of taste, would you like to get a bite to eat?
Alice : Thanks, but it's late and I'm (11) (exhaust).
V. Choose the correct answer.
1. 'Do you think Margaret will take the job you offered her'?' 'I don't know. She seemed
…… in it, however.
a. interest b. interesting. c. interested d. interestingly
2. 'The students all went to the circus yesterday.' I heard it was really
a. amused b. amusing c. amuse d. amusingly
3. was that Jan couldn't come to the party.' 'Her boss made her work overtime.'
a. disappointing b. disappointedly
c. disappoint d. disappointed
4. 'What a terrible football game!' I thought it was
a. delightful b. delighting c. delight d. delighted
5. 'How we are to hear that you got the scholarship!' `Thank you. It was really a surprise.'
a. pleasing b. pleased c. pleasingly d. please
6. 'Professor Allen's class is the best I have ever been to." I think it's a. the most
boring b. the most boringly c. the most bored d. most bored
7. 'I can't believe that Jim is marrying the vice-president's daughter.' `That they would get
married is …….
a. surprised b. surprisingly c. surprising d. surprise

8. 'How does Jane like her new car? 'She's ………. with it.
a. delighted b. delighting c. delight d. delightful
9. 'This handmade cloth is beautiful.' 'To see such quality is
a. pleasing b. please
c. pleased d. so pleasantly
10. 'You look nervous.' This thunder makes me……….
a. scary b. scare c. scaring d. scared
11. 'The cabaret was amusing' `Claire was certainly She couldn't stop laughing.'
a. amuse b. amused c. amusing d. abusive
12. I think the way Jessica behaved was quite "Yes, I think so.'
a. shock b. shocked c. shocking d. shockingly
VII. Rewrite the following sentences, using It was not until
1. No one could leave the stadium until 2.30.
_____________________________________________
2. She weren't allowed to open her presents until her birthday.
_____________________________________________
3. We didn't have any holiday until last summer.
_____________________________________________
4. She didn't stop learning German until the age of 24.
_____________________________________________
5. I couldn't finish my project until Mark helped me.
_____________________________________________
5. I didn't sleep until midnight.
_____________________________________________
6. They didn't pay the bill until the electricity was cut off.
_____________________________________________
7. I couldn't comment further until I had all the information.
_____________________________________________
VIII. Put in a/ an or the where necessary. Leave an empty space (-) if sentence is
already complete.

1. I don't usually like staying at hotels, but last summer we spent a few days
at very nice hotel by sea.
2. tennis is my favorite sport. I play once or twice week if I can, but I'm not
very good player.
3. I won't be home for dinner this evening. I'm meeting some friends after
work and we're going to cinema.
4. unemployment is very high at the moment and it's very difficult for
people to find work.
5. There was accident as
.
I was going home last night. Two people were taken
to hospital. I think most accidents are caused by people driving too fast.
6. Carol is economist. She used to work in investment department of Lloyds Bank. Now
she works for American bank in United States.
7. A: What's name of hotel where you're staying?
B: Imperial. It's in Queen Street in city center. It's near station.
8. I have two brothers. older one is training to be pilot with British Airways. younger one is
still at………. school. When he leaves school, he hopes to go to university to
study law.
IX. Choose the correct answer to fill in each blank.
1 . 'Look outside. sky is getting very dark.' `I hope there isn't going to be a storm.'
a. A b. The c. θ d. Some
2. I'd like to invite him to dinner next week, if that's OK with
a. a b. the c. θ d. an
3. 'I'm going out for a walk. Have you seen my shoes?' 'Yes, they're on floor in
kitchen.'
a. a/ the b. the/ the c. a / a d. the/ a
4. 'Do you see the video store? I was sure it was on Main Street.’ I think it's on
side street. but I'm not sure which one.'
a. the/ the b. the/ a c. a / θ d. θ /a

5. 'Would you like ice cream? There's one in fridge.' 'Thanks.'
a. an/ the b. an/ a c. θ / the d. a/ the
6. °We'd better go. We've been here for hour.' 'That was fastest hour I've
ever spent.'
a. a/ the b. an/ the c. an/ a d. θ / the
7. Don't forget we're meeting on Friday for lunch.
a. a/ a b. a/ θ c. θ / the d/ θ / θ
8. 'I've got headache. I've had it all day' 'Why don't you go to
health center? It's open until six.'
a. a/ a b. θ / the c. a/ the d. a/ θ
9, 'I've got some problems with my phone bill.
Can 1 see someone about it?’ Yes, go to fifth floor, lift is along the corridor.'
a. the/ A b. the/ The c. θ! A d. the/ θ
10. 'Excuse me. I'd like to rent new game.” Here you are. Sega Genesis. Please take it
to cashier over there.'
a. al the b. the/ the c. θ / the d. a/ a
X. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
From as early as the 1920s millions of Americans were moviegoers. In the
beginning, movies had simple plots and were quickly over. Often they lasted only fifteen
minutes. The first Western, The Great
.
Train Robbery, had three small scenes - a train
robbery, a pursuit on horseback, and a surprise ending where the crook pointed his gun at
the movie audience and fired.
During the 1900s, Hollywood and New Jersey were competitors for the movie
industry. New Jersey was desirable because so many actors and actresses worked on
Broadway, which is near New Jersey. However, all filming had to take place outside
where the light was strong enough. As a result, Hollywood, nestled in the hills of sunny
southern California, became the better choice for year-round filming.
By the 1920s, Hollywood films became a booming industry. Actors such as Charlie

Chaplin were making S 10,000 per week instead of a few dollars per day on Broadway.
Directors began producing longer movies with more placated plots. In time, Hollywood stood for films and the
rich people who starred in them.
1. According to paragraph 1, what kind of movies were being produce: the general
general public?
a. Slow-moving and silent films
b. Short movies with simple story lines.
c. Black and white movies
d. Movies that were filmed outdoors.
2. According to paragraph 2, what was the main reason that Hollywood, came a prime
location for making films?
a. Many actors and actresses worked there.
b. All films had to take place outside.
c. Southern California has a year-round sunny climate.
d. The city government promised a tax break if movie companies relocated.
3. According to paragraph 3, what did Hollywood come to symbolize?
a. The film industry and its glamorous movie stars.
b. The center of Broadway entertaining.
c. The ultimate vacation spot for the rich.
d. A ideal place for film makers.
4. It can be inferred from the passage that
a. in the future, Hollywood will produce longer and more expensive works.
b. nowadays, movies attract more audiences than plays.
c. Hollywood movies are admired by audiences all over the world.
d. before the rise of the film, Broadway was the place where actors each become
famous.
5. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
a. New Jersey was attractive because great actors worked on road
b. Because of its sunny weather, Hollywood became the capital of film m: By the
1920s, film makers earned more money than actors.

d. Hollywood had an enormous influence on the American culture.