At the Cinema
1. Do you like going to the cinema?
2. What kind of movies do you watch?
3. When did you last go to the cinema?
4. Do you buy popcorn at the cinema?
5. Who do you usually go with?
6. What is your favourite movie?
7. Do you like watching movies in English?
8. Would you like to visit a big cinema abroad?
9. Do you watch action or comedy movies more?
10. Do you buy drinks at the cinema?
11. Do you check reviews before seeing a movie?
12. Do you ever watch horror movies?
13. Do you like 3D or normal movies?
14. Do you take selfies at the cinema?
15. Would you like to work in a cinema?
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EXAMPLE ANSWERS: At the Cinema
1. Yes, I like going to the cinema.
2. I watch comedies and action movies.
3. I went to the cinema last month.
4. Yes, I buy popcorn and drinks.
5. I go with my friends.
6. My favourite movie is Avatar.
7. Yes, I like English movies.
8. Yes, I want to visit a big cinema in London.
9. I watch more comedies than action.
10. Yes, I usually buy cola.
11. Yes, I read reviews online first.
12. No, I don’t like horror movies.
13. I like 3D movies better.
14. Yes, I take selfies before the movie.
15. No, I don’t want to work there.
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Showers Can Boost Your Creativity
Showers are not just for cleaning; they can also make you more creative! In 2012, researchers from the journal Psychological Science tested how rest affects creativity. They gave volunteers difficult problems to solve during rest time. Some people did simple tasks, while others worked on harder ones.
It turns out that people who did simple tasks during their rest time, just like when you let your mind wander in the shower, solved the creativity problems better. So next time you’re stuck, a shower might just be the answer to fresh ideas!
READ/SPEAK
Where and when do you concentrate the best? What do you do when you can’t concentrate well?
How often do you take a shower?
Have you ever had a great idea while in the shower?
How long do you usually spend in the shower?
Do you think showers help you feel more creative?
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