🎬 Interactive video — script & questions
SPEAKER 1: Hi Maya! How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?
SPEAKER 2: Oh, hi Tom! Yes, actually. I went to see a film on Saturday. It was really good.
SPEAKER 1: That's great! What film did you watch?
SPEAKER 2: I saw a musical called "The Greatest Showman". Have you ever seen it?
SPEAKER 1: No, I haven't. Is it good? What's it about?
SPEAKER 2: It's about a man who creates a circus. The music is fantastic — much better than I expected. The songs are really catchy.
SPEAKER 1: Oh, I like musicals. Who was in it?
SPEAKER 2: Hugh Jackman played the main character. The acting was excellent. I think he's one of the best actors in Hollywood.
SPEAKER 1: That sounds great. I must watch it! By the way, are you going to do anything this weekend?
SPEAKER 2: Yes, I am! My friend is having a party on Saturday, and a live band is going to play music. I'm really excited about it.
SPEAKER 1: That sounds brilliant! Will the band play rock music or pop?
SPEAKER 2: I think they'll play pop and rock music. Do you want to come?
SPEAKER 1: Yes, I'd love to! What time will it start?
SPEAKER 2: It will start at eight o'clock. I'll send you the address.
- What film did Maya watch on Saturday?
- a) The Greatest Showman
- b) A romantic comedy
- c) A circus documentary
- d) An action movie
- What did Maya think about the music in the film?
- a) The music was better than she expected
- b) The music was disappointing
- c) The music was difficult to remember
- d) The music was worse than other musicals
- Who did Hugh Jackman play in the film?
- a) The main character
- b) A circus performer
- c) A band member
- d) A friend of the main character
- What is going to happen at Maya's friend's party on Saturday?
- a) A live band is going to play music
- b) They will watch a film together
- c) A musical will be performed
- d) A DJ will play recorded music
- What time will the party start?
- a) At eight o'clock
- b) At seven o'clock
- c) At nine o'clock
- d) At six o'clock
📖 Reading
Sara loves movies and music more than anything else. Every Friday night, she goes to the cinema with her best friend, Nina. Last Friday, they watched a new action movie. The music in the film was amazing, so Sara wanted to buy the soundtrack after the movie finished.
At the moment, Sara is learning to play the guitar. She practises every evening after dinner. Her teacher says she is getting better every week. Sara's dream is to write music for movies one day. She thinks it must be a wonderful job because you can tell a story with sounds, not just words.
Yesterday, Sara's favourite singer, Max Carter, released a new song for a famous movie. Sara was so excited that she listened to it five times before breakfast! She has never heard a song like it before. The song is already more popular than any other song this year.
Next month, Sara and Nina are going to a concert in the city. They bought the tickets online two weeks ago. Sara thinks it will be the best night of the year. If the weather is good, they will arrive early and wait outside the concert hall to see the band.
🗣️ Speaking — discussion
Context
- Movie soundtracks are an essential part of filmmaking—they guide our emotions and help tell the story without words.
- From iconic themes like Star Wars to emotional scores in films like The Lion King, music can make a scene more powerful and memorable.
Themes
- The Power of Music in Storytelling — How film composers use music to enhance emotion, build tension, and support the narrative of a movie.
- Personal Connection to Film Music — How audiences remember and connect with movies through their soundtracks, and which film scores stay with us longest.
Warm-up
- Do you watch movies often? What kind of movies do you like?
- Can you remember a movie soundtrack or song from a film that you really liked?
- When you watch a film, do you notice the music? Does it make the movie better?
- What is your favourite film, and do you remember the music from it?
🎭 Classroom activity
Quick poll: Show or name 3 famous film themes (e.g., Jaws, Titanic, Harry Potter). Ask learners to identify which film each theme is from, then discuss why that music is so memorable.
✏️ Questions
- What does Sara usually do on Friday nights?
- a) She writes songs for movies.
- b) She goes to the cinema with Nina.
- c) She practises the guitar with her teacher.
- d) She listens to Max Carter's new song.
- What is Sara's dream for the future?
- a) To become a famous singer like Max Carter.
- b) To watch a new movie every Friday.
- c) To write music for movies.
- d) To go to a concert every month.
- Why did Sara want to buy the soundtrack after the movie?
- a) Because her teacher told her to buy it.
- b) Because Nina asked her to buy it.
- c) Because the music in the film was amazing.
- d) Because it was cheaper online.
- What does the word "released" mean in the third paragraph?
- a) Made available to the public
- b) Removed from a website
- c) Played on the radio only once
- d) Written by a different singer
- How does Sara probably feel about the upcoming concert?
- a) Nervous, because she has never been to a concert before.
- b) Excited, because she expects it to be a great experience.
- c) Bored, because she does not like the band.
- d) Worried, because the tickets were expensive.
- What will Sara and Nina do if the weather is good on the day of the concert?
- a) They will stay home and listen to music instead.
- b) They will buy new tickets at the concert hall.
- c) They will arrive early and wait outside the concert hall.
- d) They will watch a movie before the concert.
- Last night, my sister ___ (watch) a new action movie at the cinema near our house.
- While the band ___ (play) their last song, hundreds of fans started singing along.
- This new singer is ___ (famous) than the one who won the competition last year.
- If it ___ (rain) tomorrow, we will watch a movie at home instead of going to the outdoor concert.
- She has ___ (already) bought tickets for the film festival, so we don't need to buy more.
- The director ___ (not finish) the movie yet, so the premiere has been delayed.