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WORLD OF MOVIES: Practice listening comprehension by using this material (British English)

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Updated: Nov 14, 2023

A cinema's recorded message, giving information about movies and times of screening.



World of Movies
Watching movie at the cinema


Listen again to the audio file and choose the best answer for each question: https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/listening/1L1-world-of-movies.mp3


Listening Quiz 1:

1. What type of film is on Screen 1 A. horror/thriller B. romance C. sci-fi

2. Which screen has an animated film A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

3. What time does the first film start A. 2.00 B. 3.00 C. 4.00

4. If you arrive at the cinema at 7.10, when is the next film A. 7.25 B. 7.45 C. 7.55

5. Which screen is showing a love story A. 2 B. 3 C. 4

6. Where is the director of 'Streetmatch' from A. England B. France C. Spain D. USA

7. What time does the last film start A. 11.45 B. 11.55 C. 12.45

8. How much does it cost for a mother and father with 3 children (aged 16, 14, and 9) to see a film A. 21.50 B. 22.50 C. 23.50 D. 24.50





READ THE TRANSCRIPT BELOW


Welcome to Filmworld Cinemas. For film information and times press 1. To make a booking press 2. To speak to an operator press 3. These are the films for today, Tuesday 7th. Please note that ticket prices are €5.00 for adults and €3.50 for children under 14.


On Screen 1, Don't Open The Door! A group of college students decide to rent a house in the mountains for a relaxing weekend break, but they aren't the only guests on the mountain . . . one by one they start to disappear. Who or what is outside the house? Showing at 4.30, 7.00 and 9.00.


Screen 2. Ships In The Night. Maggie splits up with her boyfriend and decides to take a holiday on a cruise ship to help her forget him. Tony is a waiter on the ship and he is very unhappy when his girlfriend leaves him to marry the captain! Together they find a way to forget their problems. Showing at 5.00, 7.45 and 10.15.


Screen 3. Streetmatch - The Return. The second film of French director Jean-Luc Ducroix. Two American teenagers buy an old car and with a lot of hard work and after a lot of problems they enter their car into the Streetmatch competition. But is their car good enough to win? Showing at 5.50, 8.30 and 11.45.


Screen 4. Lulu - It's A Dog's Life. This loveable little dog decides to leave home to look for fame and fortune in the big city, but after a series of hilarious events, he realizes that life in the country isn't so bad after all! From the makers of Shrek and Shark Tale, this is fun for all the family! showing at 3.00, 6.00, and 8.45.


Horror /Thriller Film
horror/thriller film


Listening Quiz 2:

  1. To make a booking press ______

  2. Please note that ticket prices are �5.00 for adults and �3.50 for children under______

  3. On Screen 1, Don't Open The Door! A group of college students decide to rent a house in the mountains for a relaxing _____ break.

  4. Who or what is outside the_____? Showing at 4.30, 7.00 and 9.00.

  5. Tony is a _____ on the ship and he is very unhappy when his girlfriend leaves him to marry the captain!

  6. Screen 3 Streetmatch - The Return ______The film of French director Jean-Luc Ducroix.

  7. ...after a lot of problems, they enter their car into the Streetmatch competition. But is their car _____ enough to win?

  8. This loveable little dog decides to leave home to look for fame and _____ in the big city...

  9. From the makers of ______ and Shark Tale, this is fun for all the family!





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