WORKSHEET UNIT 2

LEVEL 2-READING
ACTIVITY 1: Grammar
Circle the correct word.

Ramón:Wow! This Jazz show is really interested / interesting.

Alex: I don’t think so. I’m bored / boring.
Emma: Come on you two! Let’s go and watch the romantic movie.
Ramón:Romantic movie?
Emma: Yes, romantic movie. There are some really surprised / surprising ones.
Ramón: How can a romantic movie be surprised / surprising?
Emma: Trust me! You’ll find it absolutely fascinated / fascinating.
[A little later]
Ramón:That was amazed / amazing.
Alex: Yes, it was. I was fascinated / fascinating by all the different characters and scenes.
Ramón:I want to come back and watch another movie.
Alex: Yes, that will be excited / exciting.
Emma: You guys go. I’m going to have a drink in the café. I’m really tired / tiring.
Alex: OK. See you later.

Complete the sentences with the correct adjective form of the words in parentheses.
 The new CD is really ______ (excite)
 I was________ (fascinate) by the romantic movie.
 Yes, they were________ (amaze).
 Jay was _________(frighten) of that horror movie, it was really_________(surprise).
 I didn’t find that pop concert very ________(interest).
 That was the most_________(frighten) science fiction movie I’ve ever watched!
 What’s wrong? You look so_________(embaraze).
Complete the questions with the correct adjective form of the words in parentheses.
 Are you________ (interest) in the live concert?
 Do you feel________ (bore) watching classical old movies?
 What do you find________ (fascinate)?
 Have you ever been________ (amaze) by something?
 What are you________ (frighten) of?
 Do you think science fiction movies are________ (excite)?
 Does go to movie theatres make you feel________ (tire)?

ACTIVITY 2: READING COMPREHENSION

Match the words in the box with their definitions.
a) shopping b)infomercial c)sports d)charity e)sitcom f)makeover g) DIY
h)documentary i) lifestyle j) news k) soap (soap opera) l) Talk Show or Chat
Show m)cartoon n)Travel or Holiday o) Reality TV

1.Programmes featuring sports or sporting events._________

2.An amusing TV series about fictional characters. Also known as a situation
comedy.______
3.A TV programme that documents real life events.____________
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4. A series of television or radio programmes about the lives andproblems of a particular
group of characters. The series continues over a long period and is broadcast (several
times) every week.____________
5. A TV programme or short film, usually a funny one, made using characters and images
that are drawn rather than real____________
6. A show that features popular holiday destinations or travel reviews.
7. A show that helps people change their image or lifestyle._______
8. A television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events
9. A talent show, featuring real people._________
10. Programmes hosted by a TV personality or host, featuring guests who talk about their
lives.__________
11. Phone-in TV shows (often on shopping channels), where people either buy featured
items or bid for them.__________
12. A TV show featuring topics such as fashion, diet, exercise, health and leisure
pursuits.______
13. TV programmes showing people how to do repairs to their houses. Also known as ‘Do
It Yourself’ programmes.__________
14. A ‘telethon’ show which aims to raise funds for charity by persuading members of the
public to phone in and donate money.________
15. A long TV advertisement, that contains a lot of information and seems like a normal
programme.___________

Read these film reviews and choose the word that best describes it

AVATAR (2009) One of the most successful films of all time, Avatar (directed by
James Cameron) tells the story of a reluctant hero who sets off on an epic adventure
to save the alien world he has learned to call home. Now available in 3-D and 2-D
this visually spectacular film is a must-see for all the family with important messages
for both young and old
a amazing b inspiring с exciting

THE PROPOSAL (2009) An ambitious and obnoxious boss (played by Sandra

Bullock) hears that she will have to return to Canada as her visa has run out. To
avoid deportation, she forces her young assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her so
that she can stay in the United States legally. After many crazy adventures to prove
to his family that they do actually love one another, they finally really fall in love. This
is a good
old-fashioned feel-good comedy which is the perfect vehicle for both stars
a entertaining b frightening c boring

THE NOTEBOOK (2004) If you enjoy sickly sweet romantic films that
unashamedly tug on the heart strings to make you cry, then this is
most definitely the film for you. From the moment the film begins you know where
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it is taking you. A boy meets a girl. The boy is poor and the girl is rich. The girl’s parents don’t
approve. Fast forward to years later … Have your box of tissues to hand!

a disgusting b interesting c gripping

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (2007) This is the third in the Bourne series starring
the excellent Matt Damon. Filmed on location in Tangier, London, Paris, Madrid,
Berlin and New York City, the story is fast-paced but to my mind rather
confusing. My concentration was disturbed by the hand-held camera effect
which meant that the film was constantly ‘shaking’. I appreciate that this was
supposed to heighten the tension but I found it almost impossible to focus in
places.
a fictional b relaxing c exciting

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010)As a fan of horror films, I was looking

forward to this remake of the Wes Craven cult classic which first appeared on
our screens almost twenty years ago. Terrifying when it first came out, this
remake, however, doesn’t compare in any way. The special effects are
laughable and the acting is wooden. I’d recommend watching the original any
day and I certainly hope they don’t bother to remake the others

a frightening b annoying c embarazing