UNIT 3. TALKING ABOUT MOVIES

If you like information about real people and things, you probably like these. They are great for learning. R= musicals / comedies / documentaries

I can't believe I _________________ . There must be something wrong with my alarm clock. R= (couldn't find a parking space / get a taxi / got stuck in traffic / missed the bus / overslept again )

you'd like to see something funny: (I could use a good laugh. / I'm beat. / It's a classic. / Our treat. / We insist. / What the heck.)

you offer to pay the bill: (I could use a good laugh. / I'm beat. / It's a classic. / Our treat. / We insist. / What the heck.)

Present perfect. This is the second time _________ to see that new science-fiction movie, but the tickets keep selling out. (we / try)

She's worked at the bank _______ five years. R= (for / since)

you're really tired: R= (I could use a good laugh. / I'm beat. / It's a classic. / Our treat. / We insist. / What the heck.)

Sandra Bullock has been my husband's favorite actress ________he was in his 20s. R=(for / since)

In the old days, artists drew thousands of pictures to make this kind of movie. Today, they often use computers. R= horror movie / animated movie / action movie

That was one of the ___________ movies I've seen in years. (best / better / good)

You describe an old movie that people still love today: R= (I could use a good laugh. / I'm beat. / It's a classic. / Our treat. / We insist. / What the heck.)

Because of the accident on the main highway, Carlito _____________________ R= (couldn't find a parking space / get a taxi / got stuck in traffic / missed the bus / overslept again)

We should stream that action movie ___________ we can't go out tonight. (since / for)

Abbey is going to be late. Her car is in the shop and she ________________ R= (couldn't find a parking space / get a taxi / got stuck in traffic / missed the bus / overslept again )

Jackson had to park his car 10 blocks away. He ________________ __ near the office. R= (couldn't find a parking space / get a taxi / got stuck in traffic / missed the bus / overslept again )

I've loved animated movies _______a long time. . R= (for / since)

They've watched movies together ________ over a decade. R= (for / since)

I haven't ridden a bike __________ I was a child. R=(since / for)

He's wanted to see that documentary ___________ it first came out. (for / since)

Some people are fascinated by movies that feature robots, spacecrafts, or alien worlds. R= science-fiction / comedy / musical

I don't go to movies like this, and I don't let my children watch them on TV. They're very frightening. R= horror movies / action movies / dramas

you're not sure you want to do something but decide to do it anyway: (I could use a good laugh. / I'm beat. / It's a classic. / Our treat. / We insist. / What the heck.)

People who enjoy singing and dancing usually like these. R= dramas / musicals / documentaries

We haven't been to a movie theater _________ quite a while. R=(for / since)

Are you feeling sad? Do you need a good laugh? See one of these, and you might feel better! R= action movie / comedy / horror movie

you want to emphasize your willingness to do something: (I could use a good laugh. / I'm beat. / It's a classic. / Our treat. / We insist. / What the heck.)

It is so hard to ______________ when it's raining. They seem to just drive right by. R= (couldn't find a parking space / get a taxi / got stuck in traffic / missed the bus / overslept again)