VOCABULARY

UNIT 7: ENTERTAINMENT
Movies use PICTURE
action movie (n) a movie theater.
plural noun: the movies
"we decided to go to the
movies"

animation (n) the state of being full of

life or vigor; liveliness.
"they started talking with
animation"

be based on (v) The meaning of BASED is

having a specified type of
base or basis

cast (n) to choose actors to play

particular parts in a play,
movie, or show, or to
choose an actor for a part

be directed by (v) control the operations of;

manage or govern.

director (n) A director is also a person

who tells actors in a
movie or play how to play
their parts Director
documentary (n) A documentary is a
television or radio
programme, or a film,
which shows real events
or provides information
about a particular subject

be dubbed (v) to add (sound effects or

new dialogue) to a film or
to a radio or television
production

horror movie (n) It is intended to be the

first of a trilogy of horror
movies, and emulates
classic examples of the
genre.

main character (n) Usually the character in a

story of any kind, book,
movie, TV show, who has
the most importance in
the story and does the
most to support the plot

musical (n) Noun. A play or film in

which singing and dancing
play an essential part.
Musicals developed from
light opera in the early
20th century.
be played by (v) The game could be
played with one or two
players controlling
different cars

plot (n) the plan or main story

(as of a movie or literary
work

be released (v) allow (something) to

move, act, or flow freely.
"she released his arm and
pushed him aside"

romantic comedy (n) Romantic comedy is

about what happens
when two people who are
in love, or might be, are
kept apart.

scene (n) A scene in a play, film, or

book is part of it in which
a series of events happen
in the same place.
science-fiction movie Science fiction consists of
stories in books,
magazines, and films
about events that take
place in the future or in
other parts of the
universe.

script (n) the words of a film, play,

... The invitation was
written in beautiful italic
script.

sequel (n) sequel · a literary work,

movie, etc., that is
complete in itself but
continues the narrative of
a preceding work. · an
event or circumstance
following something

be set in (v) When something

unpleasant sets in, it
begins and seems likely to
continue in a serious

be shot (v) a shot is a series of

frames that runs for an
uninterrupted period of
time.

soundtrack (n) a recording of the musical

accompaniment to a
movie.
"she has requested a
collaboration for the
soundtrack to her
forthcoming movie"

special effects (n) The meaning of SPECIAL

EFFECT is an image or
sound that is created in
television, radio, or
movies to represent
something real (such as an
explosion)
subtitles (n) a printed statement or
fragment of dialogue
appearing on the screen
between the scenes of a
silent motion picture or
appearing as a translation
at the bottom of the
screen during the scenes
of a motion picture or
television show in a
foreign language
thriller (n) an exciting, suspenseful
play or story, especially a
mystery story.

Music television is a type

of television programming
which focuses
predominantly on playing
music videos from
recording artists, usually
on dedicated television
TV and music
channels broadcasting on
satellite, cable, or
Streaming Platforms.
Music television channels
may host their own shows
and charts and award
prizes.
ads (n) An ad is an
announcement in a
newspaper, on television,
or on a poster about
something such as a
product, event, or job. ...a
help wanted ad.

album (n) a collection of audio

recordings released
together as a collected
work

audience (n) the assembled spectators

or listeners at a public
event, such as a play,
movie, concert, or
meeting.
band (n) a group of people,
animals, or things
especially : a group of
musicians organized to
play together

cartoon (n) a drawing intended as

satire, caricature, or
humor a political cartoon.
b : comic strip.

channel (n) a band of frequencies

used in radio and
television transmission,
especially as used by a
particular station.

drama (n) a play for theater, radio,

or television.

episode (n) a generally brief unit of

action in a dramatic or
literary work

game show (n) a television program in

which people compete to
win prizes.

hits (n) In English, in the musical

field , a successful single is
called a hit; in this sense :
One - hit wonder (in
Spanish : 'wonder of a
success'), an artist who is
generally only known for a
single hit single . Hit - the
song, Spanish talent show
, adaptation of the Irish
show The Hit .
host (n) I am convinced that we
will be good hosts to this
institution.
live (adj) live /ˈlaɪv/
done in front of an
audience:of or involving a
play, concert, etc., that is
performed in front of
people
on tour (adj) giving a series of related
performances,
appearances,
competitions, etc., at
different places over a
period of time
playlist (n) A playlist is a list of video
or audio files that can be
played back on a media
player either sequentially
or in a shuffled order.[1]
In its most general form,
an audio playlist is simply
a list of songs, but
sometimes a loop.[
reality show (n) A reality show is a type of
television program that
aims to show how
ordinary people behave in
everyday life, or in
situations, often created
by the program

season (n) season, time, spell

series (n) a set of related television

or radio programs,
especially of a specified
kind.
"a new drama series"

sitcom (n) A sitcom is an amusing

television drama series
about a set of characters.
Sitcom is an abbreviation
for 'situation comedy'. ...a
classic TV sitcom.
soap opera (n) a television or radio
drama series dealing
typically with daily events
in the lives of the same
group of characters.

talent show (n) a show or competition

consisting of
performances by a series
of amateur entertainers.
"he got his first television
break on a TV talent
show"
talk show (n) a television or radio
programme in which
people answer questions
about themselves

the news (n) News is information

about a recently changed
situation or a recent
event. ... He's thrilled to
bits at the news.

tracks (n) a path, often circular,

used for races
UNIT 8: SPORTS AND HEALTH
Sports, places, and PICTURE
Use
equipment
auto racing (n) the sport of racing
automobiles in which
drivers compete against
each other on a course
designed for racing or on
closed public roads.
ball (n) countable a round
objectused in games and
sports

baseball (n) a game played with a bat

and ball between two
teams of nine players each
on a large field having four
bases that mark the course
a runner must take to
score
basketball (n) a usually indoor court
game between two teams
of usually five players each
who score by tossing an
inflated ball through a
raised goal

bat (n) a usually wooden

implement used for hitting
the ball in various games.

circuit (n) The circuit is designed for

racing.

court (n) a quadrangular area,

either open or covered,
marked out for ball games
such as tennis or
basketball.
diving (n) is diving

field (n) an area constructed,

equipped, or marked for
sports

football (n) a form of team game

played in North America
with an oval ball on a field
marked out as a gridiron.

goal (n) (in football, soccer, rugby,

hockey, and some other
games) a pair of posts
linked by a crossbar and
often with a net attached
behind it, forming a space
into or over which the ball
has to be sent in order to
score.
goggles (n) close-fitting eyeglasses
with side shields, for
protecting the eyes from
glare, dust, water, etc.
helmet (n) a hard or padded
protective hat, various
types of which are worn by
soldiers, police officers,
firefighters, motorcyclists,
athletes, and others.

hockey (n) a game played on ice or in

a field by two teams who
try to drive a puck or ball
through a goal by hitting it
with a stick.

ice skating (n) the sport or activity of

moving on ice.
net (n) material made of threads
of rope, string, wire, or
plastic with spaces
between them, allowing
gas, liquid, or small objects
to go through, or an object
made with this material
that is used to limit the
movement of something: a
fishing net
pool (n) a small deep body of
usually fresh water.

racket (n) a type of bat with a round

or oval frame strung with
catgut, nylon, etc., used
especially in tennis,
badminton, and squash.

rink (n) an enclosed area of ice for

skating, ice hockey, or
curling.

skates (n) a special boot with a thin

metal bar attached to the
bottom that you wear to
move quickly on ice, or a
boot with four small
wheels fixed to the bottom
so that you can move over
a hard surface
soccer (n) Soccer is a game played by
two teams of eleven
players using a round ball.

stick (n) an implement used for

striking or propelling an
object in a game
swimming (n) the sport or activity of
propelling oneself through
water using the limbs.

tennis (n) a game in which two or

four players strike a ball
with rackets over a net
stretched across a court.
The usual form (originally
called lawn tennis ) is
played with a felt-covered
hollow rubber ball on a
grass, clay, or artificial
surface.
track and field (n) of, relating to, or being
any of various competitive
athletic events (such as
running, jumping, and
weight throwing)
performed on a running
track and on the adjacent
field
track (n) a course laid out especially
for racing

volleyball (n) It is a sport that is played

with a ball and in which
two teams, made up of six
players each, face each
other on a playing area
separated by a central net.
Health and fitness verb PICTURE
use
phrases
be on a diet (v. phr.) To be on a diet

be overweight (v. phr.) Being overweight

be underweight (v. being underweight

phr.)

get a good night’s have a good night and sleep

sleep (v. phr.)

get exercise (v. phr.) Get exercise

get in shape (v. phr.) Get fit in a fun

get stressed (v. phr.) get stressed

 have a balanced diet you must have a balanced
(v. phr.) diet

have a healthy lifestyle you must have a healthy

(v. phr.) lifestyle

have an unhealthy You have an unhealthy

lifestyle (v. phr.) lifestyle

have bad habits (v. you have bad habits

phr.)

UNIT 9: FOOD
Food and cooking Translation Picture
asparagus (n) Espárragos

avocado (n) Palta

baked (adj) Horneado

boiled (adj) Hervido

chickpeas (n) Garbanzos

fried (adj) Frito

garlic (n) Ajo

grated (adj) Rallado

grilled (adj) A la parrilla

homemade (adj) Hecho en casa

lamb chop (n) Chuleta de cordero

lentils (n) Lentejas

lime (n) Lima

lobster (n) Langosta

melted (adj) Derretido

olive oil (n) Aceite de oliva

roast (adj) Asar

shellfish (n) Mariscos

skim milk Leche desnatada

sliced (adj) Rebanado

soy sauce (n) Salsa de soja

squid (n) Calamar

steak (n) Filete

takeout (adj) Sacar

toast (n) tostada

whole wheat bread (n) Pan integral

yogurt (n) Yogurt

zucchini (n) Calabacín

 Eating out Translation PICTURE

appetizer (n) Aperitivo

atmosphere (n) ambiente

bowl (n) Cuenco

dessert (n) Postre

eat out (v) Comer fuera

fork (n) Tenedor

get the check (v. phr.) Conseguir el cheque

knife (n) Cuchillo

leave a tip (v. phr.) Deja una propina

main course (n) Plato principal

medium (adj) Medio

napkin (n) Servilleta

order (v) pedido

pepper (n) Pimienta

plate (n) A la plancha

rare (adj) Poco común

reserve a table (v. Reservar una mesa
phr.)

salt (n) sal

service (n) Servicio

side dish (n) Plato adicional

spoon (n) Cuchara

tablecloth (n) Manteles

vinegar (n) Vinagre

well-done (adj) Bien cocido