Unit 5 - Lesson 2

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his monologue.

a doll with a hollow head and a cloth body, designed to be worn over the hand and controlled with fingers

The child played with a colorful puppet during storytime.

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking.

having a diverse set of skills, knowledge, or experiences across multiple areas

She is a well-rounded student, excelling in academics, sports, and arts.

an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic

The sound effect of thunder added tension to the dramatic scene in the movie.

related to acting, plays, or the theater

She took a course in dramatic arts at university.

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

The room was filled with bright light from the lamp.

a written representation of a musical composition that includes the notes, rhythms, and other musical elements to be performed by musicians

The composer carefully arranged the musical score for the orchestra.

(plural) a song's words or text

The singer delivered the heartfelt lyrics with passion and emotion, moving the audience to tears.

to greatly surprise someone

Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

the noise people make by clapping, and sometimes shouting, in order to express their enjoyment or approval

The performance received thunderous applause from the audience.

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

He was nervous to speak in front of a large audience.

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

The author's latest novel topped the bestseller list, captivating readers with its gripping plot and memorable characters.

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy.

a well-known and highly respected piece of writing, music, or movie that is considered valuable and of high quality

The book is regarded as a classic in English literature.

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

The café's cozy atmosphere, soft lighting and jazz music, made customers stay for hours.

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

The book contains a vivid description of the main character.

to engage in a conversation or discussion between two or more people

The leaders agreed to dialogue in order to ease tensions between their countries.

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

The group of conspirators plotted to sabotage the competitor's business by spreading false rumors.

a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages

The mystery novel was a real page-turner; I couldn't put it down.

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

Despite her minor role in that movie, she made a strong impression.

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel was released to critical acclaim.

expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

During the summer, the electric fan is our best friend.

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

He received applause for his performance in the school play.

the set of mental qualities that make a certain person different from others

Because of his honest character, people trust him implicitly.

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

The band released their new album last week, featuring ten original songs.

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

Her latest novel became a bestseller within weeks of its release.