VOCABULARY: MOVIE
Here is a great vocabulary list to help you pass the IELTS Speaking test. You may get a question in the cue card that asks something like this:
Notes will help with your answers.
How can you better prepare for this question? Here are some steps you can take to improve your answer:
Step 1: Think of three of your favorite movies quickly and pick the one you can talk about the most.
Step 2: Record the genre of the movie (sci-fi, romantic comedy, psychological… etc.)
Step 3: Write down three important events in the plot and a few memorable or interesting traits of the main characters.
Step 4: Use some of the adjectives from the list above to explain why you liked the movie so much.
Step 5: Practice pronunciation and fluency in responses with a language learning partner or teacher.
You can refer to the following sample:
Sample Answer
“The best movie that I have ever seen is “The Shape of Water,” which won an Oscar in 2018. The movie falls into the “romance” and “fantasy” genres and is about a mute cleaning lady who works in a high security government office. She ends up falling in love with an amphibian creature that is held captive for research study in the government building. She thinks of a plan to rescue the creature and help set him free.
The main character is played by Sally Hawkins and she is gentle, caring, and determined. The movie left a lasting impression on me because it
showed the nature of human beings and their desire to research the mysteries of the planet. However, these mysterious creatures and animals have feelings and we have to treat other beings with respect. The loving bond the cleaning lady and the creature develop is intense and beautiful and kept me on the edge of my seat. I love movies with suspense and I also enjoy movies that are unpredictable. In conclusion, the Shape of
Water held all the qualities that I look for in a good movie and more: mystery, fantasy, and love.”
You can refer to the questions in Speaking Part 3.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions about Films
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- Have movies become increasingly popular or decreasingly popular in recent years?
- Do you think movies will be replaced by television series?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of basing movies on books?
- How important is it for a movie director to be creative and inventive when making a movie?
- Should movies be censored or should be we free to choose what we watch?
- What is your opinion about downloading movies illegally from the internet. Should there be a fine for this?
- What makes movies so appealing to watch?
- Do you think people will stop going to the cinema in the future?
- How has technology like CGI (computer generated imagery) improved movies? What are the disadvantages of too much technology in movies?
- How have films changed since you were a child?
Practice using these words every day to improve your Speaking skills.
