In the movie “One for the money”, unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin’s bail-bond business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her romantic past.
It stars Katherine Heigl, Jason O’Mara, Sherri Shepherd, Daniel Sunjata and Debbie Reynolds, among others. “One for the money” is an adaptation of Janet Evanovich’s first novel, which was published in the United States in 1994 and is a long-time best-seller.
The movie was released in January, 2012.
Now watch and listen to the trailer and then try to do the activity below.
Vamos a practicar con el siguiente ejercicio.
🤔 Comprehension Questions
Después de ver el trailer, responde las siguientes preguntas de comprensión. En la parte de abajo tienes las respuestas.
- Who is the main character of the movie, and what situation does she face at the beginning of the trailer?
- What job does the protagonist get, and why does she accept it?
- What is the protagonist’s main goal in her new job?
- Who does she have to capture, and what is her relationship with that person?
- How does the protagonist react when she realizes who she has to chase?
📖 Vocabulary from One For The Money
| Word/Phrase | Meaning in English | Traducción al español |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty hunter | A person who captures fugitives for a reward | Cazarrecompensas |
| Fugitive | A person who is running from the law | Prófugo/Fugitivo |
| Warrant | A legal document allowing an arrest | Orden de arresto |
| Ex-boyfriend | A former romantic partner | Exnovio |
| Gun permit | A license to carry a firearm | Permiso de armas |
| Collateral damage | Unintended damage or harm | Daño colateral |
| Pepper spray | A self-defense spray that irritates the eyes | Gas pimienta |
| Surveillance | Watching someone closely | Vigilancia |
| Undercover | Working in secret to investigate | Encubierto |
| Stakeout | Secretly watching a location to gather information | Operativo de vigilancia |
| Handcuffs | Metal restraints for a person’s wrists | Esposas |
| Bail bonds | Money paid for someone’s temporary release from jail | Fianza judicial |
| Backup | Extra help, often from law enforcement | Refuerzo |
| Crime scene | The place where a crime happened | Escena del crimen |
| Threat | A statement of intention to harm | Amenaza |
✅ Answers
- The main character is Stephanie Plum. At the beginning of the trailer, she is struggling financially and looking for a job.
- She becomes a bounty hunter because she is desperate for money and needs a job.
- Her main goal is to capture a fugitive in order to earn a reward.
- She has to capture Joe Morelli, who is her ex-boyfriend.
- She is shocked and uncomfortable when she realizes she has to go after her ex.
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