Lesson 6A · New English File Intermediate Vocabulary List

a film genre that has a lot of exciting events, and usually contains violence

"Action film has fights and chases."

"The action film featured car chases explosions and fight scenes that kept audiences on the edge of their seats."

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

"Science fiction often explores futuristic technology and its consequences."

"Hard science fiction is a subgenre that emphasizes scientific accuracy and detailed logical speculation"

a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

"The thriller kept me guessing until the end."

"The thriller novel kept me guessing until the very last page when the killer was finally revealed."

a type of movie that shows stories about wars and the people involved, with a focus on action, drama, and the effects of war

"War film shows battles."

"The director aimed to create a realistic and emotionally resonant war film that explored the human cost of conflict."

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

"The critic wrote a review."

"The critic praised the performance but also pointed out a few weak parts."

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

"The sequel to the hit video game will be released next year."

"A spiritual sequel is a new work that is not a direct narrative continuation"

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

"The movie soundtrack is very popular."

"The movie's soundtrack was composed by a famous musician and became almost as popular as the film itself."

techniques used in movies and other media to create cool visuals or sounds using computers or filmmaking tricks to add excitement

"The special effects made the dragon look completely real and very scary."

"Special effects are illusions or visual tricks used in film to simulate impossible events"

transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language

"I watch the foreign film with English subtitles."

"Interlingual subtitles translate spoken dialogue from one language into another"

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

"Base your decision on evidence."

"The movie is based on a true story about a soldier who saved many lives during the war."

supervised, guided, or managed by someone

"The project was directed."

"The movie was directed by a famous filmmaker and starred some of the biggest actors in Hollywood."

to contribute and be involved in a specific activity, situation, or event

"She played a part."

"Education plays a very important part in shaping a person's future and career."

captured as a series of moving pictures

"The scene is filmed outside."

"The scene was filmed on location in the mountains so the background would be authentic and beautiful."

a genre of movie that depicts the comic events resulting in the development of a romantic relationship

"Romantic comedy has love."

"They enjoyed the charming misunderstandings and eventual happy ending of the romantic comedy."

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

"What kind is this?"

"This particular kind of rare orchid is known for its vibrant colors and unique fragrance."

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

"I like this film."

"The critically acclaimed film explored complex themes of loss and redemption with stunning cinematography."

a movie in which animated characters move

"Pixar is famous for its computer animation."

"The new animation film used advanced computer graphics to create stunning visual effects."

a genre that emphasizes humor and often has a happy or lighthearted conclusion

"It was a comedy."

"The audience roared with laughter throughout the entire performance of the hilarious comedy."

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

"We watched a drama play."

"The drama was so emotional that many people in the theater started crying before it ended."

(of books, movies, etc.) about the people or events of the past

"I like historical movies."

"The historical novel vividly recreated the atmosphere of ancient Rome for the reader."

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

"Musical has singing and dancing."

"Musicals integrate songs and dances into the narrative where characters express emotions through performance numbers."

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

"The film has a brilliant ensemble cast of actors."

"The entire cast of the television series attended the awards ceremony together."

more than enough or the amount needed

"I need an extra chair."

"The restaurant offered extra bread rolls to satisfy everyone's hunger at the table."

a plan that is made secretly, particularly to do something that is wrong, damaging, or illegal

"They have a secret plot."

"The disgruntled employees hatched a plot to sabotage the company's new product launch."

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

"I will review the movie."

"The critic will review the latest theatre production, offering a nuanced perspective on its artistic merit."

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

"The final scene of the play had everyone in tears."

"The opening scene of the movie introduced the mysterious character in a dark forest."

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

"The actors studied their scripts carefully."

"The director asked the actors to memorize their scripts before rehearsals began."

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

"The set looked amazing."

"The elaborate set for the historical drama was meticulously designed to transport the audience back in time."

a famous and popular performer, artist, etc.

"She is a star."

"The aspiring actress hoped to become a household name, a true star in the entertainment industry."

a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

"We saw a trailer for the new superhero film."

"The trailer for the upcoming thriller revealed just enough to build excitement."

to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place

"The story is set here."

"The novel's events are set in the distant future, exploring themes of artificial intelligence and humanity."

a movie or book that usually involves the lives and adventures of cowboys and settlers in American West

"I like westerns."

"He spent his Saturday afternoon watching a classic western film about a lone cowboy."

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

"The audience applauded loudly."

"The comedian skillfully adapted his jokes to connect with the diverse audience in the theater."

an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption

"He filmed a shot."

"The director decided to reshoot the entire scene after realizing that the initial shot did not convey the intended emotion."

to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language

"They dub foreign films into English."

"The foreign film was dubbed into English so that American audiences could understand the dialogue without reading subtitles."

a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event

"The movie was an epic adventure."

"The epic poem told the story of a brave hero who traveled across the sea and fought monsters."