English Vocabulary and Grammar Practice for Film Enthusiasts

Posted on Jul 16, 2025 in English

Film Vocabulary

  • Boom (Auge)
  • Box-office hit (Taquilla)
  • Cast (Reparto)
  • Character (Personaje)
  • Figure (Número)
  • Filmgoer (Espectador)
  • Gender (Género)
  • Leading role (Papel principal)
  • Plot (Trama)
  • Script (Guion)
  • Set (Localización)
  • Stunt (Escena peligrosa)
  • Dub (Doblar)
  • Look on (Mirar)
  • Outnumber (Sobrepasar en cantidad)
  • Reflect (Reflejar)
  • Release (Lanzar)
  • Sell out (Agotar)
  • Stand out (Resaltar)
  • Awesome (Impresionante)
  • Fast-paced (Acelerado)
  • Outrageous (Intolerable)
  • Predictable (Predecible)
  • Wise (Sabio)

Useful Phrases

  • Appeal to (Ser atractivo para)
  • Behind the scenes (Detrás de cámaras)
  • By leaps and bounds (A pasos agigantados)
  • Move with the times (Adaptarse a los tiempos)
  • Worth seeing (Digno de ver)
  • Make a choice (Tomar una decisión)
  • Make a suggestion (Hacer una sugerencia)
  • Make an appointment (Pedir una cita)
  • Make money (Ganar dinero)
  • Make progress (Adelantar)
  • Make sense (Entender)
  • Raise a question (Plantear una pregunta)
  • Raise awareness (Concienciar)
  • Raise children (Criar a los hijos)
  • Raise issues (Plantear problemas)
  • Raise money (Recaudar dinero)
  • Raise one’s voice (Alzar la voz)
  • Take a risk (Arriesgarse)
  • Take action (Tomar medidas)
  • Take part (Participar)
  • Take place (Tener lugar)
  • Take responsibility (Asumir la responsabilidad)
  • Take one’s time (Tomarse su tiempo)

Grammar Exercises

Exercise A: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

  1. Films are watched.
  2. The script was written.
  3. The actors will perform.
  4. The stunts should be protected.
  5. The movie has been released.
  6. The costumes were being cleaned.
  7. The director had finished.
  8. The audience mustn’t be disturbed.

Exercise B: Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

  1. The date for the match must be agreed on by both teams.
  2. The letters may have been delivered to the wrong address.
  3. We didn’t see the famous painting because it had been stolen.
  4. The patient is being examined now.
  5. The prisoner escaped while he was being questioned.

Exercise C: Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice or active voice where appropriate.

  1. Why is that car being taken away by the police?
  2. A lot of food was eaten at the party.
  3. You shouldn’t have read my diary.
  4. This book mustn’t be taken out of the library.
  5. John hasn’t seen anyone all week. / John hasn’t been seen by anyone all week.
  6. English is spoken in many countries of the world.
  7. His article will be published in tomorrow’s newspaper.
  8. I couldn’t enter the room because the floor was being washed.

Exercise D: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

  1. The film is called.
  2. The special effects can be used.
  3. The technology was invented.
  4. The actors had communicated.
  5. The scenes weren’t considered.
  6. The award was needed.
  7. The studio was established.
  8. This method has been used.
  9. The characters are connected.
  10. The old equipment will be replaced.

CL Exercises

1. Was established 2. Is changed 3. Will be made 4. Is being borrowed 5. Will it be delivered?

1. The money is being moved into your bank account right now. 2. Your application has been received. 3. Was the office furniture chosen by a designer? 4. The business will be sold unless it starts making a profit. 5. How much money is borrowed from banks every year?

1. Was hit 2. She thinks 3. Is being checked 4. Can be fixed 5. Are painting 6. Look 7. Is being done 8. Will be covered

1. Spent 2. Is kept 3. Forgot 4. Was reminded 5. Had been purchased 6. Exchanged

VOC Exam Practice

EJ 1: 1. Films 2. Character 3. Dubbed 4. Worth seeing 5. Dangerous

EJ 2: 1. Behind 2. Leaps and bounds 3. Out 4. To 5. Out 6. Up

EJ 3: 1, 3. Take 2, 4. Raise 5. Make

GRAM Exam Practice

EJ 4: 1. Smoking 2. Speaking 3. To ask 4. Telling 5. Seeing

EJ 5: 1. Three hundred new houses will be built in this area by the council. 2. Were tickets booked by you yesterday? 3. The traffic is being controlled by a policeman today. 4. This restaurant is thought to be a good place to meet. 5. It is believed that the company stole over a million pounds.

EJ 6: This book will change your life.

VOC Practice

1. Take responsibility 2. Make a suggestion 3. Takes more risks 4. Raise the money 5. Raise awareness 6. Make an appointment

1. Appeal 2. Pacing 3. Audience 4. Characters 5. Cast

1. To be 2. To go 3. Getting 4. To film 5. Taking 6. Filming 7. Visiting