Now use adjectives from the table above instead of the underlined words in these sentences. Make any other changes that are necessary to produce a correct sentence.
1 The musical shocked some people because they thought it was immoral and was attacked by several politicians and religious figures.
2 Her performance was one of those you will never forget, simply marvellous.
3 I can't remember the last time I saw such a film that keeps you in suspense and totally absorbed all the time.
4 It was a play that aroused very deep emotions in me.
5 It's a film that is difficult to watch without getting very upset.
6 Some of his films are absolutely impossible to understand because they are so dense and obscure.
Read and translate the sentences
1) His latest opera was panned (very negatively criticized) by the critics, which is strange, since all his previous works have been universally lauded (highly praised).
2) The play bombed in London's West End, but was more successful in New York, (was a failure).
3) Her latest CD has won three awards. (prizes/honours, e.g. 'Best CD of the Year')
4) Anthony O'Donnell won the award for 'Best up-and-coming actor' of 2001. (likely to become very famous or successful)
5) The critics generally agree that her new symphony is a masterpiece, (very great work of art)
6) Novak was definitely miscast as the father in that film, (was the wrong person for the role)
7) She has become typecast as a middle-aged mother, (always associated with that type of role)
8) He was given several encores for his performance of the violin concerto. (calls from the audience to repeat it)
9) She got a standing ovation for her performance of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. (the audience stood up and applauded)
Answer these questions.
1 Would you like to go to a play that was universally lauded by all the critics? Why / Why not?
2 Good performers deserve an encore. True? Would you give one?
3 Would you like to see a film that was panned by the cinema critics? Why / Why not?
4 What are the top Hollywood awards for films normally called? What is their more correct name?
5 Do most actors like to become typecast? Why / Why not?
6 A standing ovation shows that the audience disliked the performance. True? Why / Why not?