Стр.70-71 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 11 класс

Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Баранова, Дули, Копылова 11 класс, Просвещение: Writing reviews/articles
Reviews
1 a) Read the review and put the paragraphs in the correct order.
A It is a fast-paced film with energetic performances from an all-star cast. The plot is a bit weak but highly entertaining and the performances show how much fun the actors must have had making the film.
B Mamma Mia is the film adaptation of the beautiful hit stage show of the same name. It is a musical starring Meryl Streep as Donna, the ex-hippy mother of Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. Her three possible fathers, Sam, Harry and Bill, are played by Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard. It is directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
C Mamma Mia is a must-see film. A surefire hit that is well worth watching. Don’t miss it!
D Sophie and Donna live on a Greek island. Sophie is getting married and wants her dad to give her away but as her mother has never told her who he is, she invites three men who might fit the bill to her wedding without telling her. What will Sophie do? How will Donna deal with this situation? All this takes place in between singing and dancing to the soundtrack of ABBA hit songs from the 1970s.
b) Which adjectives does the writer use to describe the:
2 Rewrite the sentences, replacing the adjectives in bold with their opposites from the list.
Well-written
suspenseful
imaginative
new
good
structured
strong
clear
original
1 The script was completely naive and old.
2 The script was poorly written.
3 The plot was completely predictable.
4 The actor portrayed an evil character.
5 The game play was confusing and unstructured.
6 The plot of the book was weak and very boring.
3 Which of the sentences give a positive/ negative review?
1 The plot is predictable and lacks suspense.
2 The acting was wooden and the performances were a total let down.
3 It was a brilliant page turner and a first-rate novel.
4 It is a fast-paced action film with amazing special effects.
5 It had interesting characters and a gripping story.
6 It was very disappointing and over-priced.
4 Think of your favourite music CD, film and book and write a recommendation for each.
Articles
5 Match the beginnings (1-3) to the endings (A-C). Which techniques have been used in each?
addressing the reader directly
using a quotation
offering a general thought
asking a rhetorical question
Beginnings
1 Despite all the current environmental problems that the animal kingdom has to face and the fact that so many animals are endangered because of our actions, I believe we, the human race, have an innate love of animals. With this in mind, if I had to choose my favourite, I would have to say the tiger.
2 Who amongst us would not jump at the chance to meet their favourite celebrity? I know that I would do almost anything to meet Johnny Depp. Not only is he very handsome, he is also an extremely talented actor.
3 I don’t know about you, but I have a varied taste in music. I like many different genres, artists and bands, so to choose my favourite is rather difficult. There is one exception, however, classical music, and Kin Hubbard summed it up well when he said, “Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune.”
Endings
A I think he deserves to be greatly admired because he is a very talented actor who has worked very hard to achieve his success and he has also donated a lot of money to charity. He leads a varied and interesting life and I think more people could stand to take a leaf out of his book, wouldn’t you agree?
B I think the fact that they are prominent in our ancient mythology and folklore and continue to be chosen as emblems and mascots, as well as appear in popular culture, literature and films, just goes to prove that they have a special place in all our hearts. After all, who doesn’t remember the line from William Blake’s immortal poem, ‘Tiger, tiger, burning bright in the forests of the night’?
C In the end, it doesn’t matter if one person prefers one type of music over another because the world would be a terribly boring place if we all liked the same things, wouldn’t it? I say the more diversity the better because after all, as the old adage says, ‘Variety is the spice of life.’
6 Read the extracts below. Which uses:
narrative techniques?
Descriptive techniques?
1 We were in Chinatown in London in a small restaurant called The Red Dragon. We had a selection of dishes as part of a Chinese banquet including Sechuan Beef, Chow Mein, Chop Suey and I can honestly say I have never eaten anything so delicious in all my life. Ever since then I have loved Chinese food more than any other cuisine.
2 Some may say snooker is boring, but I disagree. I think there is nothing so exciting as when a player tries to make a difficult shot. The tension is tremendous and the audience holds its breath while the player paces up and down contemplating the crucial shot. Then when he plays, the cheers are almost deafening and the crowd roars with appreciation for the player’s skill as the ball rolls into the pocket.
7 a) Read the rubrics. Which asks you:
to describe something?
to give advice?
to narrate an experience?
1 You recently saw this notice in your school magazine.
What books have you read lately?
Write a review of a book you have read recently. Include details of the plot and characters and say why you would recommend it to other students.The best reviews will appear in the next issue.
2 You see this advert in an English language magazine.
Enter our competition!
What is your favourite sport and why do you enjoy it? What advice would you give to someone who was thinking about taking it up? We will choose the best article and the winner will receive €100.
3 You have seen the following announcement in an international cookery magazine.
What is the best meal you have ever had?
Write and tell us about where you were, what you ate and why it was so special. What type of cuisine do you prefer and why?
The best articles will be published in next month’s issue.
b) Choose one of the reviews/articles from Ex. 7a and write it (200-250 words).
*Цитирирование части задания со ссылкой на учебник производится исключительно в учебных целях для лучшего понимания разбора решения задания.

1a

Правильный порядок абзацев: B – D – A – C.

2

1 The script was completely new and original.

2 The script was well-written.

3 The plot was completely imaginative.

4 The actor portrayed a strong character.

5 The game play was clear and structured.

6 The plot of the book was strong and very suspenseful.

3

Positive review: 3, 4, 5

Negative review: 1, 2, 6

5

1 – B — offering a general thought; using a quotation

2 – A — addressing the reader directly; asking a rhetorical question

3 – C — offering a general thought; using a quotation

6

1 Narrative techniques

2 Descriptive techniques

7a

1 to describe something

2 to give advice

3 to narrate an experience

7b

Sample review/article:

I recently read Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling, and I would definitely recommend it to other students.

The story is about a boy called Harry who discovers that he is a wizard and goes to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There he makes two close friends, Ron and Hermione, and together they face many exciting adventures. The characters are vivid and memorable, especially Harry, who is brave and kind, and Hermione, who is clever and determined.

What I liked most about the book was the fast-moving plot and the magical atmosphere. The descriptions are so clear that you can easily imagine the world Rowling creates. The book is also full of suspense, so it is hard to put down.

I would recommend this book because it is exciting, imaginative and enjoyable from beginning to end. It is a perfect choice for anyone who likes adventure and fantasy.