Cinema and Theatre in New York

LISTENING • A1 • SHORT ANSWERS
Cinema and Theatre in New York
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Which city is great for cinema and theatre?
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How often does Anna go to the cinema?
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Who does she often go to the cinema with?
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Name one thing big cinemas have (from the audio).
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What snack does she usually buy?
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What does she buy with popcorn?
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What kind of movies does she like? (one type)
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When can tickets be cheaper?

Cinema and Theatre in New York

LISTENING • A1 • TIMELINE

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David says that theatre is very popular in New York.

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He says many people go to Broadway to see shows.

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Broadway theatres are usually busy, so it is good to buy tickets early.

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He says he likes musicals.

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Musicals have music, dancing, and a simple story.

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He says the actors are very talented, and the costumes are beautiful.

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Sometimes he also goes to a small theatre in his area because it feels quieter and more personal.

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After the show, he feels happy and excited, and he says theatre in New York is a special experience.

Cinema and Theatre in New York

LISTENING • A1 • FILL THE GAPS

Cinema and Theatre in New York

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Maria loves cinema and theatre in New York because there are many ___.

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On ___, she sometimes goes to a cinema near Times Square.

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She goes to a cinema near ___.

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The cinema can be ___, but it is exciting.

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She likes going to the theatre with her ___.

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They dress nicely and take ___ before the show.

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She enjoys ___ stories and music shows.

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New York has a lot of ___, so she never feels bored there.

Cinema and Theatre in New York

🎧 Listening A1 — Cinema and Theatre in New York

Three speakers talk about movies and theatre in New York (Present Simple + free time).

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SCRIPT 1

Anna
  • 1

    Hi, I’m Anna. New York is a great city for cinema and theatre.

  • 2

    I often go to the cinema with my friends.

  • 3

    There are many big cinemas with comfortable seats and big screens.

  • 4

    I usually buy popcorn and a drink.

  • 5

    I like comedy and family movies because they are easy to understand.

  • 6

    Sometimes I watch a movie in the afternoon, because tickets can be cheaper then.

  • 7

    After the movie, we walk around the city and talk about our favorite scenes.

  • 8

    In New York, going to the cinema is a fun way to spend free time.

Useful words: cinema, comfortable seats, screen, popcorn, scenes, spend free time.

SCRIPT 2

David
  • 1

    Hello, I’m David. In New York, theatre is very popular.

  • 2

    Many people go to Broadway to see shows.

  • 3

    Broadway theatres are usually busy, so it is good to buy tickets early.

  • 4

    I like musicals because they have music, dancing, and a simple story.

  • 5

    The actors are very talented, and the costumes are beautiful.

  • 6

    Sometimes I also go to a small theatre in my area. It feels quieter and more personal.

  • 7

    After the show, I feel happy and excited.

  • 8

    For me, theatre in New York is a special experience.

Useful words: Broadway, show, buy tickets early, musicals, actors, costumes, experience.

SCRIPT 3

Maria
  • 1

    Hi, I’m Maria. I love cinema and theatre in New York because there are many choices.

  • 2

    On weekends, I sometimes go to a cinema near Times Square. It can be crowded, but it is exciting.

  • 3

    I also like going to the theatre with my sister.

  • 4

    We dress nicely and take photos before the show.

  • 5

    I enjoy romantic stories and music shows.

  • 6

    After the performance, we usually eat dinner in a small restaurant and talk about the actors and the songs.

  • 7

    New York has a lot of entertainment, so I never feel bored here.

Useful words: choices, crowded, exciting, dress nicely, performance, entertainment, bored.