pre-intermediate unit 3 (solution)

There are only a few / a little actors in that new play.

It doesn’t matter how much / how many action scenes there are in a film if there isn’t a good storyline.

I think some / any soundtracks are more interesting than the film itself.

Have you got much / many money with you?

There is much / a lot of work to do if you want to finish today.

There weren’t some / any people left in the building.

There are not much / not many sitcoms that I like.

Would you like some / a little new video games for your birthday?

Read the advice for an actor on a film set. Rewrite the advice using one of the verbs in brackets.

It’s very important to bring some food and water with you.

Read the advice for an actor on a film set. Rewrite the advice using one of the verbs in brackets.

You are not allowed to use your mobile phone on the set .

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Don’t look at the camera when you’re acting.

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It’s important to learn the script.

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If you are sixteen or under, it’s compulsory to bring a parent with you.

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It isn’t necessary to wear special clothes.

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It isn’t necessary to stay on the film set after 6 p.m

Read the definitions of films and TV programmes and write the correct words.

I watch this every day to find out what’s happening in the world.

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I don’t really like this type of film because the actors are always singing.

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I like this type of programme, especially if I know the answers to the questions.

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In this type of film, a man and a woman meet, and after some problems they fall in love at the end.

Read the definitions of films and TV programmes and write the correct words.

This is a film about events from the past; the actors always wear beautiful clothes. 

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In this programme, real people perform a special skill and the audience chooses the winner.

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I think thrillers are ___________ – you never know what’s going to happen next!

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Science fiction films usually have a lot of ___________ to make you believe you’re in a different world.

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It doesn’t matter what kind of film it is – if the acting is ____________, I usually love it.

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Film producers say that you can’t make a good film from a bad ________

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Many war films contain a lot of fighting and are too ________ for younger children to watch.

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I really like watching horror films, especially if the ________ are very scary.

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The fact that children watch too much television causes _______________ for many parents.

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Some people like to _______________ online games so that they can play with their friends.

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Using a mobile phone can _______________ positive and negative effects on people’s lives.

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Some _______________ are difficult to make. 

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Scientists are doing __________________ into how important it is for students to do homework.

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Students who work hard usually get good __________________ .

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My dad always encourages me to __________________ my opinions about what is happening in the world.

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Eating fruit and vegetables can __________________ a lot of health benefits.