Vocabulario Esencial en Inglés: Compras, Expresiones con Make y Do, y Cine

Compras, Dinero y Colocaciones

• The mobile phone is a rip-off, even for a luxury item. It's stupid to pay that much for a phone.
• I bought the necklace at a discount, for less than the usual price.
• This style is in demand now; everyone wants it.
• According to the price tag, it's on sale.
• The shop is full of customers.
• Jack only buys brand names, those which are made by famous companies.
• That necklace was a real bargain.
• It's hard to choose a gift for Mum, but we'll have to make a decision soon.
• Could you do me a favour and call Katie?
• We would earn a lot of money if we did business in China.
• You should have done the shopping yesterday. We've run out of food.
• I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for 3 o'clock on Tuesday.
• Rachel hopes to make a lot of money when she works in London.
• We will do our best to finish the project on time.
• Sue and Mike have started to make plans for their wedding.
• Teens usually dislike wearing clothes that are out of fashion.
• You can often find good deals at end-of-year sales.
• Good quality clothing is usually expensive.
• It's sensible to try something on before you buy it.
• Well-made clothes last long.
• You waste money when you buy overpriced items.
• I should try on those jeans to see if they are the right size.
• I think expensive brand-name items are a waste of money.

Cine, Televisión y Artes Escénicas

• Someone can have a role in a comedy, a TV programme, or a play.
• You can shoot a video or a film.
• A film, a television drama, or a novel has a plot.
• The Twilight saga is a series of fantasy vampire films based on four novels by Stephenie Meyer.
• The film star Kristen Stewart plays the leading character.
• The cast also includes supporting actor Taylor Lautner, who plays Jacob Black.
• The filmmakers used animation to create the many special effects.
• The Twilight saga is a huge box-office hit, especially popular with teenagers.
• Actors have to be able to smile and laugh even when they're very unhappy.
• The film shows the life of a strong, independent woman.
• When a director thinks a scene is imperfect, it is shot again and again until it's exactly right.
• It's often impossible for an actor to earn a living only by acting.
• One disadvantage of shooting a film outdoors is that the weather can be unpredictable.
• There is too much blood in this film. I think it's unnecessary.
• I usually dislike thrillers, but this one was excellent.
• Although the film is based on a historical event, many of the facts are inaccurate.
• I've never seen anything like it. It's very original.
• The acting and the plot are both idiotic. Don't see this ridiculous film.
• I was terrified during the film. It was so gory.
• I usually love this director's films, but not this time. It was a real let-down.
• I couldn't stop laughing. This film is hilarious!
• I've heard there's a new film showing. Is it worth seeing?
• In nature films, the photography is often breathtaking.