Vocabulary to speak about family and friends a lifelong friend

Rom-com movie: a romantic comedy film

Adapted from fiction: a film which was first a book

Strong characterisation: the main people are well rounded and believable

Recommended to me by a friend: someone suggested that I read it

Black humour: funny but rather dark or mysterious as well

Genre: the type of film. E.g. horror or comedy

Commercial blockbusters: films made for the mass market to generate a lot of income

A sea change in something: a fundamental shift

Online streaming: watching via the internet

To commission a film: to ask for one to be made

A valid perspective: a real view / outlook/insight to something

Cultural heritage: the background and history of a country

Useful adjectives to describe books, film and art

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  Provocative
  
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  Enchanting
  
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  Haunting
  
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  Captivating
  
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  Compelling 
  
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  Surprisingly comprehensible
  

IELTS speaking part 1
Examiner: Is the environment a big concern in your country?
Jorge: Climate change is a topic on everyone’s lips in my country but only in a theoretical sense. I don’t see citizens or the government taking steps to reduce the ravages of climate change.
Examiner: What steps do you and your family take to protect the environment?
Louisa: Well, we are looking into purchasing a hybrid car, for one thing. My partner uses the car quite a bit for work so it is important we do not have a large carbon footprint. It goes without saying that we recycle anything we can and we also use fabric bags when we go shopping to reduce the amount of plastic waste we produce.