Part of the ielts speaking Test Yourself 13 Reading Your Family 14

7. What types of films do you like best?
action martial arts historical romantic
comedies thrillers sci-fi...
Well, it depends on my mood. Given a choice, I would go for a romantic comedy
because they are sweet, and they don’t require any thinking to watch, and therefore they are
perfect after a long day of work. Occasionally I enjoy a good thriller, with a complicated
plot. And usually there’s always a cool protagonist（＝character) in such movies. But you
know, a few weeks ago I watched the last Disney movie, and I have to say it was pretty good
for an animated film.
8. Do you prefer to watch films alone or with someone else?
I definitely prefer to catch a movie with friends. It’s a lot more fun when you watch
a movie with people. You can laugh together or be surprised at the same time. During the
movie, you can see the other people’s reactions too, and this adds to the atmosphere.
Perhaps you’re going to think I am a little odd（＝strange), but I must confess I like watching horror
movies by myself. Since they are always so nerve-wracking（＝intense), I don’t like to be distracted.
Otherwise for any other movie, it’s better with friends.

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9. How often do you go to the cinema?
Not that often（＝not so often). First of all, I don’t have that much time（＝so much time)
because of my studies, and my college is far away from the city center. Going to the cinema is a bit
troublesome because if I go at night, then there’s no bus for me to get back to school. In addition,
tickets are expensive. It costs at least 60 yuan, and I think it’s a bit too much just for a movie. I can
download online for free.
10. Do you prefer to watch films at the cinema or at home?
Of course I prefer watching films at the cinema. The screen is huge, the sound is better, and
there’s a special atmosphere at the theater. The only thing I dislike is when people talk
during the movie, or when mobile phones go off. It’s so irritating！People can’t sit for 2hours without
answering the phone. It’s too bad.