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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 31
Favorite Movies, Music, and Books
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Talk about your favorite movies, music, and books using everyday vocabulary.
2. Ask and answer questions about preferences and opinions.
3. Use phrasal verbs and adjectives to describe entertainment experiences.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Genre
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/ˈʒɑːn.rə/
Meaning:
A category or type of music, movie, or book.
- My favorite movie genre is action.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., people often talk about genres when choosing movies on Netflix or music on Spotify.
noun
Plot
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/plɑːt/
Meaning:
The main story of a movie, book, or show.
- The plot of that thriller kept me on the edge of my seat!
Real Life Tip:
Americans enjoy discussing plots, especially surprise endings or twists in TV shows and movies.
Soundtrack
noun
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/ˈsaʊnd.træk/
Meaning:
The music used in a movie or TV show.
- The soundtrack of this film is amazing; I listen to it all the time.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., movie soundtracks often become very popular and can appear on music charts.
Catch up on
phrasal verb
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/kætʃ ʌp ɑn/
Meaning:
To watch, read, or listen to something you missed.
- I need to catch up on the new episodes of my favorite series.
Real Life Tip:
This phrase is commonly used in American English, especially when talking about TV shows, movies, and podcasts.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends are talking about their favorite movies, music, and books at a coffee shop in New York.
Hey Jake, have you watched any good movies lately?
Emma
Yeah! I finally caught up on the new Marvel series. The plot was amazing.
Jake
Oh, nice! I love Marvel. I’m looking forward to the next movie.
Emma
What about music? Heard any good songs recently?
Jake
I’ve been listening to Billie Eilish’s new album. The soundtrack is so cool.
Emma
Sounds great! I prefer pop-rock, but I like discovering new genres too.
Jake
And books? Are you reading anything interesting?
Emma
Yes! I’m reading a mystery novel. The plot keeps me hooked every night.
Jake
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. What movie series did Jake watch?
2. Which musician’s album is Emma listening to?
3. What type of book is Jake reading?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. favorite / my / genre / is / movie / action
a) My action is movie favorite genre.
b) My favorite movie genre is action.
c) Movie is my favorite action genre.
2. caught / series / on / I / up / Marvel / the / new
a) I caught up on the new Marvel series.
b) I Marvel caught on the new series up.
c) Up the new series I caught Marvel on.
3. forward / I / am / looking / next / movie / to
a) I am looking forward to the next movie.
b) Forward the next movie I am looking to.
c) I looking forward am to the next movie.
4. listening / album / new / I / Eilish / to / Billie / am
a) I am listening to Billie Eilish’s new album.
b) Eilish’s new I am listening album to Billie.
c) Am listening I to Billie album Eilish new.
5. hooked / kept / mystery / me / novel / the / on / every / night
a) The mystery novel kept me hooked every night.
b) Every night kept the hooked mystery me novel.
c) Mystery me hooked every night the novel kept.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What kind of movies do you usually watch on weekends?
2. Do you enjoy listening to music while reading a book? Why or why not?
3. Which book, movie, or album are you looking forward to next month?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. Who is your favorite actor or actress, and why?
2. Which movie did you last watch in a theater?
3. What is your favorite music genre?
4. Which book have you read more than once?
5. Do you prefer watching movies at home or in the cinema?
6. Have you ever cried while watching a movie or reading a book?
7. Do you like movie soundtracks? Which one is your favorite?
8. Do you like listening to music while studying or working?
9. Who introduced you to your favorite book or movie?
10. If you could be a character from a book or movie, who would you be?
