General Listening Quiz
Online movie rentals are very popular as a form of fun entertainment. Write down as many types of movies that you can. Discuss your preferences for each type of movie (e.g., love, like don’t like, can’t stand, hate).
Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!
Do you agree or disagree with these statements. Talk together and share your opinions.
- Renting movies online is more convenient than going to a store.
- You should always rent movies from trusted websites.
- Watching movies at home is better than going to the theater.
- People should watch movies on a big screen, not on a phone.
- It’s better to pay for a movie rental than to watch free movies online.
- Streaming services have more movies than movie rental stores.
- It’s okay to download movies for free from the internet.
- People should return rented movies on time to avoid extra fees.
- Online reviews are helpful when deciding which movie to rent.
Idioms
“movie buff” = someone who knows a lot about movies“If you want to know anything about the movie industry, ask Phil. He’s a real movie buff.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions. (See transcript)
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences
- have in mind(verb): to think about– What activities do you have in mind for tomorrow’s picnic?
- crazy about(phrasal verb): to like something very much– Carla is crazy about rock music.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:
- Mixed-Up Sentence
- Multiple-Choice Questions
- Sentence and Vocabulary Matching
- Gap-fill Exercise
Post-Listening Exercise
How do your own movie preferences compare with the woman’s likes and dislikes in the conversation? Think of words or phrases to describe these genres types of movies:
action, anime, classics, comedy, drama, documentary, foreign, horror, musicals, romance, science fiction, thrillers
Example: documentary – interesting and informative
Online Investigation
Research two online movie rental services and compare them in terms of price, service, movie selection, and delivery. Discuss your findings.
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