Films and TV programmes Vocabulary Exercises (A2)

9 A2 Vocabulary exercises on “Films and TV programmes”, with answers. Complete each task and check it straight away. Free, no account needed.

SkillVocabulary
LevelA2 Elementary
Exercises9
Gaps111
Topic3 of 11

Before you start. 9 exercises · 2 with audio. Fill each gap, then check your answers.

  • acting
  • actors
  • characters
  • ending
  • plot
  • scenes
  • script
  • soundtrack

Exercise 1. Find ten kinds of film or TV programme in the word square → and ↓. Write them below.

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    g s
  • 2
    d
  • 3
    r c
  • 4
    r s
  • 5
    p d
  • 6
    a f
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    c s
  • 8
    t
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    s o
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Exercise 1: Find ten kinds of film or TV programme in the word square → and ↓.

Exercise 2. Identify the kinds of TV programme and film. Choose from the words below.

8 gaps
  • animation
  • comedy
  • fantasy film
  • horror film
  • musical
  • news
  • bulletin
  • science
  • fiction
  • film
  • western
  • This kind of film or TV programme:
  • 1
    usually has stories which take place in the future.
  • 2
    often has characters with magical or supernatural powers.
  • 3
    often has cowboys and Native Americans.
  • 4
    often has frightening characters like vampires or ghost.
  • 5
    includes singing and dancing.
  • 6
    tells you about important events in the world.
  • 7
    includes cartoon characters, usually made with computers.
  • 8
    makes you laugh.

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Exercise 3. Which words from exercises 1 and 2 are TV programmes only, never films? Which could be either films or TV programmes?

16 gaps
  • Only TV: chat show, , , , ,
  • TV or film: comedy, , , , , , , , , , ,

Exercise 4. Complete the adjectives for describing films. Use a, e, i, o, u and y. Which eight adjectives usually have a positive meaning when describing films, and which six usually have a negative meaning?

13 words
  1. 1) boring
  2. 2 xctng
  3. 3 fnn
  4. 4 grppng
  5. 5 cnfsng
  6. 6 cnvncng
  7. 7 mbrrssng
  8. 8 mgntv
  9. 9 spctclr
  10. 10 nr lstc
  11. 11 scr
  12. 12 ntrstng
  13. 13 mvng
  14. 14 v lnt

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Exercise 5. Listen to Anna and David discussing a film which they watched. Choose the correct answer.

Audio
Audio
  • 1
    Anna and David saw
  • a)
    an action film.
  • b)
    a war film.
  • c)
    a thriller.
  • 2
  • a)
    Anna and David both liked the film.
  • b)
    One of them liked the film.
  • c)
    Neither of them liked the film.

Exercise 6. Listen again. Complete the table with adjectives from exercise 4. (Sometimes the people have different opinions, and sometimes their opinions are the same.)

Audio
Audio
Anna’s opinionDavid’s opinion
characters12
special effects34
soundtrack56
scenes78

Extra exercises

Exercise 7. Complete the sentences with the film and TV genres below. Use each genre only once.

12 gaps
  • action
  • film
  • animation
  • chat
  • show
  • period
  • drama
  • documentary
  • fantasy film
  • game show
  • horror film
  • musical
  • news bulletin
  • romantic comedy
  • talent show
  • 1
    We watched a on TV last night about climate change. It had a lot of new statistics and was quite scary.
  • 2
    The final Lord of the Rings film is a good example of a well-made
  • 3
    That was too much for me. When the ghost started killing everyone in the house, I couldn’t watch any more.
  • 4
    ‘What’s your favourite ?’ ‘I absolutely love The Sound of Music.’
  • 5
    In a modern like Guardians of the Galaxy, it’s difficult to tell which stunts are real and which are created on a computer.
  • 6
    Frozen is one of the most popular s of all time, among adults as well as children.
  • 7
    There are so many great singers on this that I can’t guess who will win.
  • 8
    They stopped the regular programme for a about the earthquake.
  • 9
    I enjoy this because they interview interesting guests and talk about amusing topics.
  • 10
    No one ever wins the whole million pound prize on this . I wonder if it’s even possible.
  • 11
    I don’t want to watch another ! It’s always the same old story of a man and woman who fall in love even though they are a totally unlikely couple.
  • 12
    Pride and Prejudice is a that takes place in the early 1800s, but it tells a love story that never gets old.

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Exercise 8. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

7 gaps
  • 1
    That vampire film was extremely . I had my eyes closed half of the time!
  • a   scary        b   unrealistic        c   moving
  • 2
    It was an action film, but it was so that I nearly fell asleep.
  • a   exciting        b   convincing        c   boring
  • 3
    Reality shows can be so ! People do such stupid things!
  • a   embarrassing        b   spectacular        c   gripping
  • 4
    For a comedy, that film wasn’t very . I didn’t laugh once.
  • a   moving        b   interesting         c   funny
  • 5
    The plot wasn’t very interesting, but the special effects were !
  • a   unrealistic        b   spectacular        c   violent
  • 6
    That thriller was so . I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen for a second!
  • a)
      scary        b   gripping        c   confusing
  • 7
    That film was so I couldn’t stop crying!
  • a   thrilling        b   moving        c   imaginative

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Exercise 9. Complete the film review with the words below. Use each word only once.

8 gaps
  • acting
  • actors
  • characters
  • ending
  • plot
  • scenes
  • script
  • soundtrack
  • This film has a lot of famous 1) and the 2) they play are really interesting, but unfortunately this isn’t a good film. The 3) – based on a story by Joseph Paul – isn’t very exciting. The 4) has some very unnatural lines and some of the 5) are quite long and boring. Moreover, the 6) of the film doesn’t make sense! I’m sure there was a better way to finish the story. The 7) is excellent, though; all of the actors do a very good job. But probably the best thing in the film is the 8) . It’s a collection of great old songs and modern hits.

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