IELTS Speaking Practice: Watching Movies
Speaking Part 1
Q1: Do you enjoy watching movies?
Absolutely, I’m a real movie buff. I thoroughly enjoy watching a wide variety of films, especially action-packed blockbusters. There’s something really thrilling about getting lost in a different world for a couple of hours.
• Movie buff → Một người rất thích xem phim
• Thoroughly enjoy → Thích thú từng chi tiết
• Action-packed blockbusters → Phim hành động nổi tiếng, đình đám
Q2: What type of movies do you prefer?
I have a penchant for psychological thrillers because they keep me on the edge of my seat. I love movies with intricate plots and unexpected twists that keep my mind engaged.
• Penchant for → Có sở thích đặc biệt với cái gì
• On the edge of my seat → Trạng thái căng thẳng, hồi hộp
• Intricate plots → Cốt truyện phức tạp
Q3: Do you prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema?
I prefer to watch movies in a cinema, as I find the whole experience more immersive. The big screen and surround sound make me feel like I’m part of the action.
• Immersive → Tạo ra cảm giác mình đang thực sự sống trong câu chuyện, trò chơi, phim ảnh…
• Big screen → Màn hình lớn
• Surround sound → Âm thanh vòm
Exercises
- 1. The ______ of the movie was so complicated that I had to watch it twice.
- 2. The movie was so intense, it kept me ______.
- 3. I absolutely love ______ movies, they are my favourite.
- 4. I have a ______ for romantic comedies.
- 5. The ______ sound in the cinema was incredible.
- 6. I am a ______, I watch at least one movie every day.
- 7. I ______ enjoy musicals, they are so entertaining.
- 8. The movie was ______ with exciting fight scenes.
- 9. Watching movies on a ______ is a completely different experience.
- 10. The movie was so ______, I felt like I was in the scene.
Answers
- 1. Plot
- 2. On the edge of my seat
- 3. Action-packed
- 4. Penchant
- 5. Surround
- 6. Movie buff
- 7. Thoroughly
- 8. Action-packed
- 9. Big screen
- 10. Immersive