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b romance d thriller b well-written d children's b set d timed b plot d tale b script d screenplay b historic d spectacular b growing d thorough b heart-warming d caring b well-directed d fascinating b good d rewarding

  3. Read the following excerpts and fill in the gaps using words from the list below.

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a On its 1)…………………………… night, Tom Watt's new production was a disappointment. The poor performance in the first act may have been due to the lack of 2)………………………. as many in the cast seemed ill-pre­pared, uneasy in their roles and unsure of their 3)……………………After the 4)………….………, the second half was a great improvement.

b This star-studded, electrifying remake of an old favourite has impressive and dangerous 1)…………………, spectacular special effects and an original 2)………………………… by one of the hottest current rock bands. The best 3)………………………… movie of the year. Don't miss it!

c The novel is narrated in the first person by its 1)…………………… ,Amelia Evans, and it is through her actions that the 2)……………….. unfolds. From the opening chapter her 3)…………………… dominates events, right up to their dramatic 4)…………………………. .

d It has all the makings of a first-class 1)……………………..........; it is set in 15th-century England and the 2)…………………………………. it explores centre around the paranormal and the occult. Although it is not quite a literary 3)………………………….. , it is definitely very 4) …………………….. .

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