EF Entertainment

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Publish：May 24, 2017

1. describing entertainment options

a concert
a musical
a lecture
a play

Dialog
S: Hey, Joe. `What are we going to do` tonight?
J: I know! Let’s go to that play downtown.
S: Nah, it’s too far.
J: Well, `what else is going on`?
S: Well, there’s a new movie at the theater. It’s ‘The Big Cheese’ with May Jackson.
J: Or we could go to the football game.
S: I do not enjoy watching football games.
J: Oh, yeah. So the movie sounds good.
S: Great!

1.1 gerunds & infinitives

Frank enjoys cooking dinner for Lilei
Blair plans to eat out.
We’re planning to go to the soccer game. ['sɒkə]
I need to get some money for the concert.
Bluce Lee kept playing his guitar until midnight
We’re thinking about going to a concert.

gerunds & infinitives	sentence
like	I like going to musicals.
-	I like to go to musicals.
love	June loves eating in restaurants.
-	June loves to eat in restaurants.
begin	It began to snow.
-	It began snowing.

1.2 know how / good at

I don’t know how to swim.
I’m terrible at driving.

1.3 describing options

What do you want to do?
What are we going to do tonight?
What’s going on?
There are some great movies and plays going on this week.
You could go swimming or you could go hiking.
What else is there to do?
What else is going on?

2. talking about upcoming events

bar
stadium ['steɪdɪəm]
aquarium [ə’kweərɪəm]
concert hall
auditorium [ɔːdɪ’tɔːrɪəm]
Theater ['θɪətə]
nightclub
check it out

Dialog
[TODD] Hi, Could you `do me a favor`?
[SALLY] Sure, What do you need?
[TODD] Well, Angela and I want to do `something special` this weekend. It’s our 20th `wedding anniversary`.
[SALLY] Wow! Twenty years together, Congratulations.
[TODD] Thanks, Could you help me `find something interesting` ?
[SALLY] Springdale.com has all the events listed for the city.
[SALLY] It covers the concert hall, the auditorium … , You really should check it out.
[TODD] That’s a good idea.
[SALLY] There’s an incredible same band at the Blue Banana.
[SALLY] That’s the `hottest nightclub` in town right now. Do you and Angela like to dance?
[TODD] Yes! But, Like a classical concert. Beethoven. Or Mozart.
[SALLY] Here is a play, How about Shakespeare? It’s ‘Hamlet’.
[SALLY] It’s in the Main Street `Theater`[ˈθi:ətər] on Saturday.
[TODD] Angela loves plays. Thank you so much!

1.1 Prepositions of time and place

on for smaller areas, and for days and dates.

I live on Main Street.
The lecture is on Monday.
My birthday is on April 17th.

at for addresses

His house is at 465 Pine Street.
The lecture is at the auditorium.
At night, I like to read.

in

My brother is coming in February.
I lived in France for one year.

1.2 Asking for help

Could you do me a favor?
I’m sorry, but I’m really busy right now.
The party will start at 10 in the morning and continue until 7 in the evening

1.3 Writing

This Saturday night, there is going to be a english lecture, ‘two minutes’. June is going to talk about “the important of time”. The lecture starts at 8 p.m. It’s at the Auditorium. Admission is free. I like learning english, so I am thinking about going.

3. planning a night out with friends

1. Vocabulary

boring
loud
relaxing
incredible
horror ['hɒrə]
romance [ro’mæns]
drama [ˈdrɑmə]
comedy ['kɑmədi]

Dialog
M: Why don’t we go to that new sports bar?
F: ~
M: Yup, There is a football game
F: I hate the sports bar
M: Really, why?
F: Because that is boring, the music is so loud and diffcult convasition.
F: How about a quiet, relaxing dinner?
M: We do that a name
F: OK ! you are right, Let’s do something different.
M: I know, Let’s go to the movie. the New York
F: The horror movie, I don’t think so, How about a romance, or a drama
M: Oh, look, really, It is incredible !
F: I love it. Can you buy the ticket ?
M: Sure, Thanks

2. Adjectives for events

interesting
boring
relaxing
exciting
surprising
fun
incredible
loud
quiet
wonderful
terrible

3. New York, text

Dialog
J: Hi, Ann! Hey, how was your vacation? You went to New York, right?
A: Yeah.
J: How was it?
A: Oh, I love New York! It’s a really exciting city.
J: Nah. It’s too big and too loud for me. So, what did you do in New York?
A: Well, we went to a musical. That was fun ! And we ate at some really interesting restaurants. The food was delicious.
J: It sounds wonderful.
A: And the Museum of Modern Art was incredible !
J: That’s great! Well, I have a meeting. See you later.
A: Bye.

4. ‘Why’ and ‘because’

Why did you go to Paris?
I went to Paris because it’s beautiful!
Why is Frank angry?
I go to that restaurant because it’s cheap, and the food is delicious.

5. Suggesting activities

‘Let’s’ + base form of verb

Let’s go to the dance performance.

‘How about’ or ‘what about’ + verb + ‘-ing’

What about meeting some friends?

‘Could’ + base form of verb

We could go out for a drink at Harry’s Bar.

‘Why don’t we’ + base form of verb

Why don’t we try a new restaurant?

4. going to the movies

1. Vocabulary

The 8 o’clock show’s sold out now.
There are still some tickets left

Dialog
S: Jake? Jake! It’s 7 o’clock! The movie starts at 8!
J: Okay, Okay. I am ready.
S: Did you book the tickets?
J: The tickets.
S: The tickets you book them. right?
J: Ohhh.
S: I can’t believe it. How Could you forget to book the tickets? The 8 o’clock show is sold out now.
J: Sally, I’m really sorry. Is there a second show?
S: The next show begins at 10:30. There are still some tickets left. But it’s over after midnight.
J: That sounds good. I’m so sorry. I can’t believe I forgot. So, Do you want to watch some TV?
S: This is stupid!

2. Simple present

begin、start、open
The dance performance begins at 8 o’clock tonight.
Jim Department Store opens at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

close、end、be over、finish
The movie is over at 9:15 p.m.
She closes her shop at 6 o’clock.
The movie ends at midnight.

3. Asking for info about movies

Can you give me some information?
Do you have a website?
Can I buy tickets online?
What’s your address?
What time is the next show?
Are tickets still available?
How much are tickets?

4. Dialog with theater ['θiətə]

Dialog
A: Good afternoon. Springdale Theater.
B: Good afternoon. Can you give me some information about the film ‘Mommy Mommy’?
A: Certainly. What would you like to know?
B: When is the next show ?
A: It’s at 3:15.
B: That’s good. And are there still tickets for it?
A: Yes. That’s not a problem. Afternoons are never sold out.
B: OK. And can I buy tickets online?
A: Yes, just go to our website , www.springdaletheater.com.
B: Thanks! Oh, and how much are tickets for adults and children?
A: Adults are $13, and kids are $6.