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8 Sept 2026
Spider-Man Movie Leads Record Summer Cinema Box Office
Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It
WARM UP
Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story?
a) A superhero movie named Spider-Man is very popular.
b) People are not going to cinema theatres anymore.
c) A new animated dog film broke every single record.
Ask:
(1) Do you like going to the cinema to watch new films?
(2) Who is your favourite movie character or superhero?
VOCABULARY
cinema (/ˈsɪn.ə.mɑː/, noun)
Meaning: A building where people go to watch big movies on a large screen.
Example: We go to the cinema to watch fun films together.
screen (/skriːn/, noun)
Meaning: The flat, broad surface inside a theatre where pictures show.
Example: The red hero jumps across the giant cinema screen.
ticket (/ˈtɪk.ɪt/, noun)
Meaning: A printed piece of paper you buy to enter a place.
Example: He holds his movie ticket before entering the big room.
record (/ˈrek.ɔːd/, noun)
Meaning: The highest or best result achieved in an activity.
Example: The fast runner sets a new high sports record today.
summer (/ˈsʌm.ə/, noun)
Meaning: The warmest season of the year between spring and autumn.
Example: Children eat cold ice cream during the hot summer.
crowd (/kraʊd/, noun)
Meaning: A very large group of people gathered together.
Example: A big friendly crowd watches the exciting show outside.
Many people visit the local cinema this summer. They buy popcorn and drinks. They sit together inside dark rooms. The big screen is very bright. Children and adults watch exciting new movies every week.
The new Spider-Man movie is the top film. Many families buy a ticket to see it. It sets a huge sales record. People like the friendly hero in red. Another story called The Odyssey is also popular. Many friends meet at the cinema hall.
A huge crowd enters the theatre halls today. Movie theatres are very busy now. Owners feel happy because people like films. This summer is fantastic for cinemas everywhere.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
(1) Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?
(2) Why do many people like superhero characters like Spider-Man?
(3) What tasty snacks do you eat when watching movies?
(4) Which movie made you feel very happy recently?
(5) Do you like going to the cinema with your family or friends?
FILL IN THE GAPS
FILL THE GAPS
Section 1: Fill in the Gaps
Word Bank: cinema, record, screen, ticket
Many people visit the local _______(1) this summer. They buy popcorn and drinks. They sit together inside dark rooms. The big _______(2) is very bright. Children and adults watch exciting new movies every week.
The new Spider-Man movie is the top film. Many families buy a _______(3) to see it. It sets a huge sales _______(4). People like the friendly hero in red. Another story called The Odyssey is also popular. Many friends meet at the cinema hall.
A huge crowd enters the theatre halls today. Movie theatres are very busy now. Owners feel happy because people like films. This summer is fantastic for cinemas everywhere.
Section 2: Main Idea
What is the main idea of this article?
a) People are staying home and turning off screens.
b) Cinemas are very busy as people watch popular summer movies.
c) Spider-Man is the only movie in the world.
UNDERSTANDING
Section 3: True or False
(1) Many people visit local cinemas during the summer season. T/F
(2) The Spider-Man film is not popular with families. T/F
(3) Cinema owners feel very happy because rooms are busy. T/F
Section 4: Put Events in Order
Order these actions as they appear in the article (1-3):
( ) Families buy tickets to see the Spider-Man movie.
( ) People buy popcorn and drinks at the cinema.
( ) Movie theatre owners feel happy about busy halls.
LANGUAGE
Section 5: Vocab Match
(1) cinema
(2) screen
(3) ticket
(4) record
(5) crowd
a) A broad flat surface for showing pictures.
b) A large group of people gathered in one place.
c) A building where you watch big films.
d) The best or highest result ever reached.
e) A piece of paper used to enter a theatre.
USE IT
Section 6: Discussion Builder
(1) We sit together because the _______ is very bright and exciting.
a) ticket
b) screen
c) crowd
(2) My father buys a _______ for every person in our family.
a) ticket
b) record
c) summer
Section 7: Sentence Unscramble
(1) Unscramble the words: A / screen / bright / is / very / .
(2) Unscramble the words: We / tickets / buy / two / cinema / .
ANSWER KEY
Warm Up Answer: a
Section 1: (1) cinema, (2) screen, (3) ticket, (4) record
Section 2: b
Section 3: (1) True, (2) False, (3) True
Section 4: 2, 1, 3
Section 5: (1)-c, (2)-a, (3)-e, (4)-d, (5)-b
Section 6: (1) b, (2) a
Section 7: (1) B-A-D-C-E (A screen is very bright.), (2) B-A-D-E-C (We buy two tickets cinema. / We buy two cinema tickets.)
Section 8: Open student answers.
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