1 OPTIMISE YOUR VOCABULARY | Standard B2

Words connected with TV and Collocations with do, have, make

cinema and take
1 Choose the correct words. 4 Complete the table using the words and
1 A viewer / sitcom is supposed to be funny but phrases in the box. One of the answers can
this one never makes me laugh. go in two rows.
2 Sometimes a film can cost millions to make and
a difference | a good time | an effort
it is still a flop / satellite.
part in | somebody a favour
3 I never leave the cinema until I have read all the
something to do | time off work
series / credits.
your best | your time
4 The screenplay / director for this film was
written with the help of the book’s author.
do nothing,              ,
5 My favourite TV programme is released /
            
broadcast on Friday nights.
have a break, a holiday,              ,
6 Everyone in the audience / box office really
enjoyed the film.              ,             

7 What cast / channel is that music show on? make              ,             

8 TV on demand / programme is great because take a break, a holiday,              ,

you never miss an episode of a series.              ,
            

Phrasal verbs
Unit round-up
2 Match the phrasal verbs to their meanings.
1 chill out    5 Complete the text with one word in each
2 hang out    gap. The first letter has been given.
3 act out   
4 come on    That’s entertainment!
5 sit through    Technology is often criticised, but it has its
6 take up    advantages. For example, it has
7 turn over    (1) m a huge difference to home
entertainment. If you have access to a
a) spend time doing nothing in particular
television, there are so many (2) c to
b) use space or time
choose from, especially when you include
c) relax (3) s TV and things that you
d) perform can watch on (4) d . If all you
e) stay until the end want to do is chill out at home, you can
f) change channel find (5) p to suit all tastes, from
g) start to be broadcast documentaries to music and (6) r
shows.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct Many of us like to take a (7) b
form of the phrasal verbs from Exercise 2. from home entertainment and go out to the
1 I didn’t like the acting and I don’t think I could cinema. Audiences may have dropped in some
             another episode. Sorry!
countries, but new technology means better
2 ‘Are you doing anything special?’ ‘No, I’m just sound and film quality, and it can be a great
             in front of the TV.’
chance to (8) h out with friends.
3 My friend and I often             
But why not do something unrelated to
scenes from our favourite film.
technology for a change? Just (9) t
4 Quick!              – there’s a good
part in an activity with other people puts the
film starting on Channel Six.
focus back on communication and friendship.
5 I haven’t got a television – I find it
In a recent survey, teenagers were asked,
             too much of my time.
‘When did you last (10) h a good
6 At weekends, I usually just            
time?’ The majority described being with
with my friends at a café.
friends, talking and laughing – no technology
7 What time does the news            ?
in sight.
I don’t want to miss the start.

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