Movie Outing

Rahul and his friends book tickets online and head to the cinema to watch a new movie together.

Meanings in Rahul, Friends, Ticket counter staff

Key words and phrases

cinemaa place where movies are shown on a big screenThey went to the cinema on Saturday.

movie ticketa ticket bought to watch a filmHe booked four movie tickets online.

show timingthe scheduled time a movie is playedThe show timing is six in the evening.

popcorna popular snack eaten while watching moviesThey shared a large tub of popcorn.

trailera short preview of an upcoming movieThe trailer looked really exciting.

seat numberthe specific seat assigned to a moviegoerPlease check your seat number on the ticket.

intervala short break during the middle of a movieThey bought snacks during the interval.

reviewan opinion given about a movie's qualityHe read a review before booking tickets.

genrea category or type of movie, like comedy or actionAction is his favorite genre.

enjoyablepleasant or fun to experienceIt was a really enjoyable movie.

box officethe counter where movie tickets are sold at the cinemaThey picked up their tickets at the box office.

screenthe large surface on which a movie is projectedThe screen in that hall is huge.

subtitlestext shown on screen translating or displaying the dialogueThey turned on subtitles for the foreign film.

3D glassesspecial glasses worn to watch a three-dimensional movieThe staff handed out 3D glasses at the entrance.

aisle seata seat next to the walking path in a cinema hallHe prefers an aisle seat so he can stretch his legs.

refreshments counterthe place in a cinema where food and drinks are soldThey stopped at the refreshments counter for a snack.

parkinga space where vehicles can be left while at the cinemaThe mall has free parking for moviegoers.

queuea line of people waiting for somethingThere was a long queue at the ticket counter.

blockbustera movie that is extremely popular and successfulThe new superhero film is a blockbuster.

sequela movie that continues the story of an earlier movieThey are excited for the sequel next year.

Useful sentences

Ask What time is the show today?
Answer The show timing is six in the evening.
Ask Have you booked our movie tickets yet?
Answer Yes, I booked four tickets online.
Ask Should we get some popcorn before the movie starts?
Answer Yes, let's grab a large tub.
Ask What genre is this movie?
Answer It's an action-comedy.
Ask How was the movie overall?
Answer It was really enjoyable, I'd watch it again.
Ask Was there a long queue at the box office?
Answer No, since we had booked online, we walked straight in.
Ask Do you prefer an aisle seat or a middle seat?
Answer I prefer an aisle seat so I can stretch my legs.
Ask Is this movie a sequel?
Answer Yes, it's the sequel to last year's blockbuster.
Ask Should we grab something from the refreshments counter?
Answer Sure, let's get some drinks and nachos.
Ask Did you find parking easily?
Answer Yes, the mall has plenty of free parking.

Dialogue

RahulI booked our tickets for the six o'clock show.

FriendGreat! What are our seat numbers?

RahulWe're in row F, seats twelve to fifteen.

Ticket counter staffWould you also like some popcorn and drinks?

FriendYes, one large popcorn and two drinks, please.

RahulLet's hurry, the trailers are probably starting now.

FriendWait, should we grab something from the refreshments counter first?

RahulGood idea, but let's be quick, our screen is at the far end.

Ticket counter staffThis is a 3D show, so please collect your 3D glasses here.

FriendGreat, I've heard this sequel is even better than the first movie.

Common mistakes

Saying "I book ticket" instead of "I booked a ticket" or "I booked tickets" (don't drop the article or past tense).
Saying "Movie is starting now" for a scheduled future event instead of "The movie starts at six."
Saying "It was very enjoy" instead of "It was very enjoyable" (use the adjective form, not the verb).
Saying "Standing in line for ticket" instead of "Standing in the queue for tickets."
Saying "I take aisle seat" instead of "I'll take an aisle seat" (don't drop the article).
Saying "This movie is sequel of that movie" instead of "This movie is a sequel to that movie."

Quick quiz

1. What is a short preview of an upcoming movie called?

2. Complete: "They bought snacks during the ___."

3. What word describes a category of movie, like comedy or action?

4. Where do moviegoers buy their tickets at the cinema?

5. A movie that continues the story of an earlier movie is called a ___.

6. What special glasses are worn to watch a three-dimensional movie?

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