I’M HOOKED ON THIS NEW SHOW...
Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. I want to watch a movie today. Do you know what’s showing?
B. I think there’s a blockbuster movie about time traveling and a new action film.
A. I’d rather watch the one about time traveling. I don’t like the plots of action movies.
B. Me, too. Anyway, call me when you leave for the cinema. We can go there together.
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A. Could you please change the TV channel?
B. Why? I’m still watching my favorite soap opera.
A. But that’s a rerun. That was broadcast last night.
B. I didn’t get to watch it last night. I’m really hooked on this show so please let me finish it.
A. Okay. I’ll just watch later, then.
(prank: pegadinha, brincadeira)
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
blockbuster - sucesso de bilheteria
Example: So many people watched the movie. I’m sure it’s going to become a blockbuster.
Tantas pessoas assistiram esse filme. Tenho certeza que vai ser um sucesso de bilheteria.
plot - trama
Example: I didn’t like the movie because the plot was too boring.
Não gostei do filme porque a trama era muito entendiante.
broadcast - televisionar
Example: The TV network should broadcast more shows that teens will like.
O canal de TV deveria televisionar mais shows que adolescentes iriam gostar.
soap opera - novela
Example: I found the soap opera’s ending so moving that I cried a lot.
Eu achei o final da novela tão tocante que eu chorei muito.
cinema - cinema
Example: Let’s go to the cinema. I want to watch this new movie called The King and Queen.
Vamos ao cinema. Quero assistir aquele filme chamado O Rei e a Rainha.
Expressions
Expressões
I’m hooked on this new show...
Estou viciado nesse programa...
Example: I’m hooked on this new show called Crime Scene.
Estou viciado nesse programa chamado Crime Scene.
That is just a rerun.
Isso é só uma reprise.
Example: Can you please change the channel? That episode is just a rerun.
Você pode mudar de canal por favor?
Esse episódio é só uma reprise.
What’s showing?
O que está passando?
Example:
A: What’s showing?
A: O que está passando?
B: There’s this interesting movie about America’s history.
B: Tem esse filme interessante sobre história americana.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. Do you know this ____________________ called Mother and Daughter?
B. Yes! _______________ right now. I watch it every week! Why do you ask?
A. I’m just curious because everybody is talking about it. What time is __________________ it? Maybe I’ll give it a try.
B. It’s at 7PM every Wednesday. You’ll love the _______________. It’s great!
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. I heard you went to the cinema with your friends. What did you watch?
B. We watched ___________________________________________________.
A. Really? What do you think of the movie? Did you like it?
B. Well, I think _________________________________.
A. Okay, I’ll watch it this weekend. Let’s see if we have the same opinion about it.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. What’s your favorite television show?
2. What’s your favorite movie?
3. What do you look for in a movie?
4. What’s the most popular TV show in your country right now?
5. What do you think are the factors that contribute to its popularity?
2. Say It!
1. Recommend a good movie to your tutor. Convince your tutor to watch it by presenting its good points.
Recomende um bom filme para o seu professor. Conença-o a assistir apresentando bons argumentos.
2. Mention two TV shows that you are currently watching. Describe both of them.
Mencione dois programas de TV que vocês está atualmente assistindo. Descreva ambos.
3. Talk about the worst movie you’ve ever watched. Tell your tutor why you didn’t like it.
Fale sobre o pior filme que você já assistiu. Conte para seu professor porque você não gostou.
4. Let’s say you’re producing a TV show. Discuss what the show will be about.
Digamos que você está apresentando um programa de TV. Discuta sobre o que o programa seria.
