с. № e Writing Skills: выбор слова
Underline the correct word/phrase. (Подчеркни правильное слово/словосочетание.)
1 The leading role/character is played by Tom Hanks.
2 The audience/viewers were on the edge of their seats.
3 The characters/cast includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
4 Sometimes it's hard to follow the action and read the subtitles/headings as well.
5 The first episode/track of that new crime drama was really entertaining.
6 The film Armageddon was starred/directed by Jerry Bruckheimer.
7 The theme/song tune was really catchy.
8 Lord of the Rings has amazing special effects/settings. I couldn't believe my eyes!
9 The film is based on/set in the book of the same name.
10 The storyline/script was so predictable you knew what was going to happen next.
Решение
the leading role — «главная роль» (role — роль в фильме, character — персонаж; устойчивое сочетание — leading role, а роль «играет» актёр). Верно role.
audience [ˈɔːdiəns] — «зрители в зале»; on the edge of their seats — «на краешке кресел», так сидят в зале. Верно audience.
cast — «актёрский состав», включает известных актёров (characters — персонажи, не «имена Голливуда»). Верно cast.
subtitles — «субтитры», их читают, пока смотришь фильм. Верно subtitles.
episode — «серия» сериала (track — трек песни). Верно episode.
directed by — «снят режиссёром» (starred by не говорят). Верно directed.
theme tune — «музыкальная тема» фильма. Верно theme.
special effects — «спецэффекты» (settings — место действия). Верно special effects.
based on — «основан на книге». Верно based on.
storyline — «сюжетная линия» (script — сценарий), предсказуемый сюжет. Верно storyline.
Ответ
role; audience; cast; subtitles; episode; directed; theme; special effects; based on; storyline.
