deel 2 Flashcards

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historical drama

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a play for the theatre, television, radio, etc., describing or based on events in the past

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horror

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a film in which strange and frightening things happen

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romance

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a film or book about the love between two people

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science fiction

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stories about events in the future which are affected by imaginary developments in science, for example about travelling in time or to other planets with life on them

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soap opera

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a television or radio story about the daily lives and relationships of the same group of people, which is broadcast regularly

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thriller

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a book or film that tells an exciting story about murder or crime

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(can) afford to

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to have enough money to buy or pay for something

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be under a lot of stress

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to be continuously worried about your work or personal life, and unable to relax

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crowded

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too full of people or things

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disappointed

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unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as you expected

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due to

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because of something

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end up (with)

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to be in a particular situation, state or place after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it

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have the right to

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to be morally, legally or officially allowed to do or have something

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negative attention

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the interest that people show in someone and that is harmful to or not wanted by the person who generates the interest

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the last thing I need

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used to make a strong negative statement about something

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16
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track

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one of the songs or pieces of music on an album (=collection of songs or pieces of music)

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turn your back on

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to refuse to help, support or be involved with someone or something

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venue

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a place where an organised meeting, concert, etc. takes place

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atmosphere

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the feeling that an event or place gives you

20
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festival

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an occasion when there are performances of many films, plays, pieces of music, etc., usually happening in the same place every year

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laugh at sb

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to make unkind or funny remarks about someone, because they have done or said something you think is stupid

22
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(pop) concert

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a performance given by musicians or singers (playing modern music that is popular, especially with young people, and usually consists of simple tunes with a strong beat)

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track

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a circular course around which runners, cars, etc. race, which often has a specially prepared surface

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be in the spotlight

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to receive a lot of public attention

25
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celebrity

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a famous living person