Movie Show Time

Helping words and phrases

KIRICHENKO ALIONA

 PG 13 (adjective): parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13.

 run time (noun): the length of time a movie plays 
R (adjective): restricted, no one under 17 without a parent or guardian, e.g. R-rated movies
 G (adjective): general audience (Syn. U (universal – in GB)
 NC-17 (no children under 17): (in the US) films classified as suitable for adults only
  valid (adjective): applicable, relevant, current 
 patrons (noun): customers or attendees
  buck (noun): informal for dollar 
 purchase (verb): buy 
 kitty-corner (adjective): slanted diagonally across two corners of a street intersection 
 up-to-date (adjective): current or latest 

Task. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

1. How many minutes before show time does the box office open?
a) 35 minutes b) 45 minutes c) 25 minutes
2. The movie “Friends Forever” is rated ____.
a) PG b) G c) R
3. For a sixteen-year-old, how much does a ticket cost for the 4:15 p.m. showing of “Go for
the Gold”?
a) $2.00 b) $6.00 c) $4.50
4. All tickets are $2.00 on ____.
a) Thursday b) Wednesday c) Tuesdays
5. The movie theatre is located downtown at 1313 South ____ East.
a) 260 b) 206 c) 2016

Task 2. Match two columns.

1. I think this movie gives a discount for __a_ citizens. a) run
time
2. This movie is rated __b___ because of the amount of violence and b) senior
strong language in it.
3. The ___c___ for the movie is 93 minutes. c) finest
4. I think this movie would be good for the entire family, and its rated ____c_. d) R
5. This is one of the __a__ movie theatres in the area. e) G