VIP Class Notes (Vicki)

Vocabulary

clerk – an office worker
i.e. I want to be a clerk.

border – the line where two places meet
i.e. I live at the border of SH and SZ.

moviegoer (n.) – someone who likes to go to the movies
i.e. I am a big moviegoer, I go to the movies once every week.

screen (n.) – 屏幕
i.e. I like to watch the movies on the big screen.

auditorium (n.) – a big room
i.e. We watch the movie in the auditorium.

entertain (v.) – to have fun 娱乐
i.e. I always entertain my son with toys.

engross (v.) – to focus
i.e. Before the exam, I always engross myself in the books.

resurgence (n.) – repeat of the increase
i.e. We can see a resurgence of coronavirus cases in China.

surge (v./n.) – fast increase 大幅上涨
i.e. The stock surged last night.
i.e. There was a surge in the stock market last night.

multiplex (n.) – a movie theater with at least 10 showing rooms

particular – specially
i.e. He is a very particular person.

audience – the people watching 观众
i.e. The audience liked the movie very much.

immersive (adj.) – makes you feel that you are inside the movie
i.e. 3D movies are really immersive.

experience (n.) – 经历
i.e. I had a very special experience.

romcom – romantic comedy

high-definition – HD 高清
i.e. I have a high-definition / HD TV.

relatively (adv.) – 相对的
i.e. This product is relatively more expensive.

trailer – preview 预告
i.e. I watched the trailer of this movie and it was very interesting.

resurrection – coming back alive
i.e. There was a resurrection of the exhibit.

Are you a movie­goer? If, like me, you’re a fan of film, then there’s no better place to watch something than on the big screen at the cinema. You enter the dark auditorium and take your seat, ready to be entertained. But while you engross yourself in some movie magic, many others are now getting their film fix at home.

Over the last few years, cinemas have seen a resurgence. Customers have been enticed by comfortable seats, and lots of choice of things to watch. Multiplexes in particular can screen up to twenty films at the same time, catering for all different tastes. In addition, 3D and even 4D movies can give the audience an extra immersive experience. So, what’s not to like about a trip to the cinema?

One answer to that question is convenience. Rather than going out, it’s so much easier to stay in and watch a romcom or action movie on a high-definition TV screen via a streaming service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime. There’s plenty of choice, and it’s relatively cheap as well. But, personally, I find there are too many distractions, and watching at home is not such an event. I miss the trailers too!