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Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
Seen any good movies or shows lately?
I just finished a great book.
That series really kept me on the edge of my seat.
I couldn’t put the book down!
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
On the edge of your seat
/ɒn ði ɛdʒ ʌv jɔːr siːt/
Meaning:
Very excited or tense while watching
- The thriller had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Can’t put it down
/kænt pʊt ɪt daʊn/
Meaning:
Very interesting; hard to stop reading
- That novel was so good, I couldn’t put it down.
Binge-watch
/bɪnʤ wɒʧ/
Meaning:
Watch many episodes in a short time
- I binge-watched the entire season over the weekend.
Plot twist
/plɒt twɪst/
Meaning:
An unexpected change in the story
- The plot twist at the end was totally surprising!
Exercise 3
Practice
Read each sentence and choose the word or phrase that means the same (synonym)
That thriller had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
excited
bored
calm
tired
The novel was so good, I couldn’t put it down.
was very interesting
was confusing
was boring
was long
I spent the weekend binge-watching my favorite series.
watching many episodes
watching one episode
skipping episodes
reading a book
The plot twist at the end surprised everyone.
unexpected change
predictable ending
slow moment
long scene
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Plot twist
Can’t put it down
Binge-watch
On the edge of your seat
Situation: Two friends chat about recent entertainment.
Lara
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
Have you seen any good ________ lately?
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Matth
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
Yes, I binge-watched the new ________ on Netflix.
Lara
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
Wow! Did it keep you on the ________ of your seat?
Matth
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
Absolutely! The story had so many surprises and a crazy plot ________.
Lara
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
I just finished a ________ that I couldn’t put ________.
Matth
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
That sounds interesting! What was it about?
Lara
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
It’s a mystery novel with unexpected twists.
Matth
Word Bank: couldn’t, season, shows, book, down, binge-watched, edge, twist.
I’ll have to check it out!
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
How to Talk About Movies, Shows, and Books Using Idioms
1. Ask Open Questions
Start by asking friendly questions such as “Seen any good movies or shows lately?” or “What’s the best book you’ve read recently?” to invite others to share their experiences.
2. Describe Your Experience
Use idioms to express how exciting or interesting a movie, show, or book was. For example, “That thriller had me on the edge of my seat!” or “I couldn’t put that book down.”
3. Practice Speaking Aloud
Practice saying these idioms and sentences out loud to improve your fluency and sound more natural in conversation.
4. Listen to Reviews and Conversations
Watch movie or book reviews and listen to podcasts where people talk about their favorite entertainment to hear idioms used in real-life situations.
Listening Practice
Two friends talk about recent shows and books.
1. What does “on the edge of your seat” mean?
A. Very excited or tense
B. Sitting uncomfortably
C. Relaxed and calm
D. Bored
2. What does “can’t put it down” mean?
A. Hard to stop reading or watching
B. Lost the book
C. Threw the book away
D. Didn’t finish it
3. What is “binge-watch”?
A. Watching many episodes quickly
B. Watching one episode
C. Reading a book
D. Skipping episodes
4. What is a “plot twist”?
A. An unexpected change in the story
B. A dance move
C. A mistake in the script
D. A happy ending
Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
1. Seen any good movies or shows lately?
2. What kind of books do you like to read?
3. Have you ever binge-watched a series? Which one?
4. What was the last movie that kept you on the edge of your seat?
5. Do you enjoy stories with plot twists? Why or why not?
6. Can you recommend a good book or show?
7. How do you usually find new movies or books to watch/read?
8. Do you prefer movies, TV shows, or books? Why?
