UNIT THREE: BIG SCREEN, SMALL SCREEN

1 LISTENING

1. the credits /DC ‘kredIt/[plural] a list of the people involved in making a movie or television show
that is shown at the end or beginning of it: danh sách các diễn viên, đạo diễn, người quay
phim,… đã thực hiện một bộ phim hoặc chương trình tivi

2. involve /In‘vOlv/ verb [transitive] to include something as a necessary part of an activity, event, or
situation: bao hàm.
The course involves a great deal of hard work.

3. screenplay /‘skri:npleI / noun [count] a story someone writes for a movie: kịch bản phim

4. direct /‘daIrekt / verb [transitive] to be in charge of making a movie or program, or getting a play
ready for performance, especially by telling the actors and technical staff what to do: làm đạo
diễn (phim, kịch…)
direction noun [uncount] the work of directing a movie, program, or play.
director noun [count] đạo diễn

5. edit /‘edIt/ verb [transitive] to make changes to a piece of film or a video, taking out the parts that
you do not want: biên tập
editor noun [count] người biên tập

6. cast /kAst/ verb [transitive] to choose a performer for a particular part or for a particular type of part
in a movie, play, etc.: chọn diễn viên
Ralph Fiennes was cast in the lead role of King Richard.
cast someone as something: She was tired of always being cast as a sex symbol.
casting noun [uncount] việc chọn diễn viễn

7. a feature film /C ‘fi:dZC fIlm/noun [count] a movie of standard length: phim chính

When you shake your head it usually means “no.”
meaning noun [count or uncount] the ideas that signs, symbols, or ways of behaving represent:
ý nghĩa
It seems that the clothes have a deep religious meaning.

14. end up phrasal verb [intransitive] MAINLY SPOKEN: to be in a particular place or state after
doing something or because of doing it: rốt cuộc
Keep on doing that and you’ll end up in serious trouble.
end up doing something: I ended up spending the night in the airport.

15. tiring /‘TaICrIN / [adjective] making you feel tired: gây mệt mỏi
Teaching small children is very tiring.
a tiring trip
tired [adjective] needing to rest or sleep: mệt mỏi
She was too tired to do any more.
My mother looked tired and ill.
feel tired: He felt too tired to drive home.
get tired: Kids can suddenly get very tired after p laying for a time.
tire verb [intransitive or transitive] to become tired, or to make someone feel tired
Too much walking tires her.
Players tire easily in such intense heat.

16. work on something [phrasal verb] to spend time producing or improving something.
He’ll have to work on getting fit before the game.

17. progress /’prCUgres / noun [uncount] the process of developing or improving: sự tiến triển, sự phát
triển
I’m worried about my son’s lack of progress in English.
in progress: đang được làm, đang tiếp diễn
The main street will be closed while the maintenance work is in progress.

cared [adjective] frightened or worried: khiếp sợ
scared (that): I’m scared I’ll fail all my classes.
scared of: Louise is scared of flying.
be scared to do something: Mike was too scared to go bungee jumping.
scare verb [transitive] to make someone feel frightened or worried: làm (ai) khiếp sợ
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.

25. horror movie /’hc:rC ’mu:vi/ noun [count] a movie that is intended to frighten people, especially
one about murders, frightening creatures, or evil people: phim kinh dị

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26. realistic /,rIC’lIstIk/ [adjective] paintings, books, computer games, etc. that are realistic seem very
like real life: thực tế
— opposite UNREALISTIC
realistically adverb

27. review /rI’vju: / noun [count] [count] an article in which someone gives their opinion of a play,
book, art exhibit, etc.: bài phê bình
a review of a new Broadway musical
reviewer noun [count] nhà phê bình

28. rating /’reItIN/ noun [count] a measurement of how good or popular someone or something is: sự
phân loại hoặc sắp xếp ai / cái gì theo phẩm chất
The guide gives restaurants a rating from 1 to 10.

29. classic /’klAsIk/ noun [count] a song, book, play, television program, etc. that is very good and has
been popular and had a lot of influence for a long time: tác phẩm kinh điển
Jane Austen’s novels are among the best-loved classics in English literature.


33. play /pleI / verb [transitive] to have a particular part in a play or movie: đóng (vai)
She had played Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire.
The role of the mother was played by one of Australia’s finest actresses.
play the character of: thủ vai

34. pass the time to do something that makes a period of time seem shorter and end more quickly,
especially when you are bored: giết thời gian
They watched videos to pass the time.

35. costar or co-star /’kCUsta: /noun [count] an actor’s costars are the other actors who have main
parts in a movie or play: người cùng đóng vai chính (với một diễn viên khác)
costar verb [intransitive or transitive] if actors costar in a movie or play, they act the main parts
together: đóng vai chính (với một diễn viên khác)

36. interest /’IntCrestIN / noun [singular or uncount] a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in
something: sự quan tâm, sự thích thú
interest in: an interest in politics
interest verb [transitive] to make someone want to know about or take part in something: làm
cho quan tâm, làm cho thích thú
Oceanography has always interested me.

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interested adjective [not usually before noun] wanting to know about or take part in something:
quan tâm đến
interested in: interested in sports
interesting [adjective] something that is interesting makes you want to know about it or take
part in it: thú vị, đáng chú ý
She’s an interesting new writer.

37. trap /trAp/ verb [transitive] to catch someone such as a criminal, especially by forcing them into a


43. act /Akt/ verb [intransitive or transitive] to perform in plays or movies: đóng vai trong một vở kịch,
bộ phim
I’ve always wanted to act.
act the part/role of = play the character of: Burt Lancaster acted the part of Joseph.
acting noun [uncount] the job or skill of performing in plays and movies: sự thủ vai, sự diễn
xuất
Most of the acting in the show was excellent.
actor noun [count] someone who performs in plays and movies, especially as their job: nam
diễn viên

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actress noun [count] a woman who performs in plays and movies, especially as her job: nữ diễn
viên

44. disappoint /,dIsC’pcnt/ verb [intransitive or transitive] to make someone feel unhappy because
something they hoped for or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as
good as they expected: làm thất vọng
I hate to disappoint you, but the cake’s all gone.
disappointment noun [uncount] the feeling of being unhappy because something you hoped for
or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as you expected:
sự thất vọng
disappointment at: Diplomats expressed disappointment at the lack of progress.
disappointed [adjective] unhappy because something you hoped for or expected did not happen
or because someone or something was not as good as you expected: thất vọng
disappointed (that): She was disappointed that he never replied to her letter.
disappointed at/by/about: Obviously, I feel very disappointed at not getting the job.
disappointed in: I’m really disappointed in you, Ruth.
disappointing [adjective] not as good as you had hoped for or expected: làm thất vọng
This year’s sales figures were very disappointing.

someone to believe that something is true when it is not: giả vờ

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We were never going to make the marriage work, so why pretend?
pretend to do something: She closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
pretended [adjective] not real or sincere: không thật, không chân thành
Terry’s eyes widened in pretended surprise.

51. confuse /kCn’fju:z / verb [transitive] to make someone feel that they do not understand something:
làm ai rối lên
If you don’t explain clearly, you’ll just confuse the reader.
confusion noun [uncount] a feeling that you do not understand something or cannot decide
what to do: sự gây bốI rốI, khó xử
confusion about/over: There seems to be some confusion about who actually won.
confused [adjective] unable to understand something or think clearly about it: không thể suy
nghĩ rõ ràng, bối rối
She was starting to feel a bit confused.
confused about: I’m still a little confused about what happened.
confusedly adverb
confusing [adjective] if something is confusing, it is not easy to understand because it is
complicated or not well organized or explained: khó hiểu, làm bối rối
Some of the questions he asked were very confusing
confusingly adverb

52. definitely /’definCtlI/ [adverb] without any doubt: một cách chắc chắn
Your dessert is definitely the best one here.
I’m definitely not going to Ben’s party tonight.
definite [adjective] certain: chắc chắn
This book will be a definite bestseller.
There’s a definite link between smoking and some types of cancer.

about a problem that you have or could have in the future: lo lắng
worry about: People worry more about their health than they used to.
worry noun [count] a problem or possibility that makes you feel worried: sự lo lắng
He said his financial worries were a thing of the past.
worry about: Local residents have expressed worries about pollution levels.
worried [adjective] unhappy because you are thinking about your problems or about bad
thingsthat could happen: ANXIOUS: lo lắng
Everyone was very worried when John didn’t show up.
worried about: We are very worried about our future.
worrying [adjective] causing you to feel worried: gây lo lắng
The most worrying trend is the sharp decline in young readers.

58. clue /klu: / noun [count] a piece of information that helps explain a situation or provide a solution
to a problem: manh mối, đầu mối
clue to/as to/about: His expressionless face gave her no clue as to what he was thinking.

59. attraction /C’trAkSn / noun [singular or uncount] the feeling of liking someone, especially in a
sexual way: sức hút, sự hấp dẫn
attract verb [usually passive] to interest someone in a romantic or sexual way: hấp dẫn
be attracted to someone: She’s old enough now to be attracted to boys.
You could sense the undeniable attraction between them.
attractive [adjective] an attractive person is pleasant to look at, especially in a way that
interests you sexually: hấp dẫn
a stunningly attractive movie star
attractively adverb
attractiveness noun [uncount]

60. expect /Ik’spekt / verb [transitive] to think that something will happen: mong đợi
We’re expecting good weather this weekend.
The trial is expected soon.

contrast with: Her dark hair contrasted sharply with her pale silk gown.
contrasting [adjective] different from each other in a noticeable or interesting way: trái ngược
contrasting styles/opinions/colors
by/in contrast used when you are comparing two things or people and saying that the
secondone is very different from the first: trái lại
The technology sector is doing badly. Old economy stocks, by contrast, are performing well
again.

63. improvement /Im’pru:vment / noun [count or uncount] the state of being better than before, or the
process of making something better than it was before: sự cải tiến, sự cải thiện
The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further improvement.
improvement in: There has been an improvement in relations between the two countries.
improve verb [transitive] to make something better: cải tiến, cải thiện
Our main objective is to improve educational standards.
improved [adjective] better than before.
a range of new improved products

64. mood /mu:d/ noun [count or uncount] the way someone is feeling, for example whether they are
happy, sad, or angry: tâm trạng
He listens to rock or country music, depending on his mood.
in a good/relaxed/confident mood: I had never seen Ann in such a good mood before.
in a bad/foul/terrible mood: Jeff’s been in a bad mood all day.

65. a good/great deal = much, a lot
I’m feeling a great deal better.
a good / great deal of something: They spent a great deal of money.

66. irony /’aICrCnI/ noun [count or uncount] a strange, funny, or sad situation in which things happen
in the opposite way to what you would expect: sự trớ trêu
the irony (of something) is that: The irony is that it would have been faster to have taken the

similar general features and are able to produce young plants or animals together: loài
the human species
species of: Over 120 species of birds have been recorded in this National Park.

71. steady /’stedI/ [adjective] slowly and gradually continuing to change, move, or happen: đều đều,
đều đặn
Slow but steady progress has been made toward concluding the deal.
steady growth/increase/rise: The company hopes to see a steady increase in car sales this year.
steadily adverb

72. visual /’vIZuCl / [adjective] relating to things that you can see: (thuộc) thị giác, nhìn thấy được
Television news brings us visual images from around the world.
the visual arts

73. literacy /’lItCrCsI/ noun [uncount]the ability to read and write: sự biết chữ
Teachers have been asked to concentrate on literacy and numeracy.
literate [adjective] able to read and write: biết chữ
Only 20 percent of women in the country are literate.
opposite ILLITERATE

74. psychology /saI’kOlCdZXI / noun [uncount] the study of the mind and how it affects behavior: tâm
lý học 10
75. in line with similar to someone or something: tương tự
The costs were very much in line with what we expected.
opposite OUT OF LINE

76. findings /’faIdINs/ noun [plural] information that you discover or opinions that you form after