Стр.94-95 Unit 7 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 11 класс

Writing: Film review

1. A What makes a good film? Work in pairs. Put these things in order of importance.
   • a famous cast
   • the special effects
   • the acting
   • the costumes
   • the directing
   • the plot
   • the scenery
   • the musical score
2. B Quickly read this review. Which of the things from A does it mention?
3. C Read the review again and cut out any irrelevant parts. Try to reach 180 words. Compare with a partner. Did you cut the same things?
4. Quick chat
   • Have you seen The Golden Compass? What did you think of it?
   • What kind of films do you like?
5. D Here are two plans for a review. Which one matches the review on page 94?

   Plan A

   • Introduction, with a surprising opening sentence
   • Brief outline of the plot and characters
   • Your opinion in more detail
   • Summing up and recommendations

   Plan B

   • Introduction with a brief description of what the film is about
   • The good points
   • The bad points
   • Sum up with your overall view
6. E Find adjectives in the review on page 94 to describe these things:
   1. the original book
   2. the cast
   3. the plot
   4. the costumes
   5. the music
   6. the acting
7. F Can you think of more adjectives, positive and negative, for the things listed in E?
8. G Here are some useful expressions from the review on page 94. Match each expression (1–5) with its opposite (A–E).
   1. I’d thoroughly recommend it
   2. I wasn’t convinced by
   3. little-known actors
   4. rescued the film
   5. A pleasant surprise
   • A. couldn’t save the film.
   • B. I’d thoroughly recommend it.
   • C. A pleasant surprise.
   • D. was totally believable.
   • E. little-known actors.
9. H You recently saw this notice in an English-language magazine:

   Reviews wanted!

   Loved it or loathed it — we want to hear. If you’ve seen a film recently that you loved or hated, write a review for us and you could be published in next month’s edition of Movie Monthly.

   Write your review. Before you write, copy and complete the Planner so that you know what will be in each paragraph.

   Planner

   • Film title
   • Paragraph 1
   • Paragraph 2
   • Paragraph 3
   • Paragraph 4
10. J Now write your review. Write between 120 and 180 words. Use the Planner and the Language chunks to help you.