Стр.80-81 Модуль 4 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс
a) Read the rubric and find the key words.
Your favourite magazine is asking for computer games reviews from its readers. Write a review of a favourite computer game of yours, including a description of the type of game and details about one or two features.
b) Read the model below. Which paragraph (1–3) includes:
- the writer’s recommendation?
- the features of the game?
- the name of the game?
- the writer’s opinions about the game?
- the type of game?
Replace the adjectives in the model in Ex. 1 with alternative adjectives from the list: surprising, accurate, risky, well-liked, different, bodily, simulated, authentic, complicated, thrilling, inspired, newest. Compare with your partner.
Replace the words in bold with their opposites: impressive, terrific, cheerful, helpful, reasonably-priced, modern, spacious, skillful.
The White Knight is performed in a spacious theatre with modern decor. The music is terrific, the dancing is impressive and the actors are very skillful. To top it off, the refreshments are reasonably-priced and the theatre staff are cheerful and helpful.
Choose the correct words. Which sentence(s) is/are about: a film, a book, a play, a music CD, a restaurant, a video game?
- The main characters are well-developed and draw you in from the first chapter; you won’t be able to put this down.
- The lyrics were too repetitive and the tracks lacked originality.
- The excellent graphics make it a pleasure to play.
- Although there was a limited choice of main dishes, the service was efficient and professional.
- The plot is gripping and terrifying and the special effects are absolutely brilliant!
- From the moment the actors came on stage, they were brilliant and believable.
- It’s got a star cast including Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
- The first two acts were rather slow, but there was an amazing twist at the end.
a) Complete the spidergrams with the following words.
b) Use words from the spidergram to talk about your favourite film.
How does the writer recommend the computer game in the model in Ex. 1b?
Complete with: miss it, definitely watch, recommend, biggest hits, well worth seeing, put it down.
Read the rubric and find the key words. Then, answer the questions.
- What do you have to write?
- Who will read your review?
- What style would you write in?
- What tense(s) would you mainly use?
An English-language magazine has asked its readers to send in reviews of their favourite film. Write your review giving details about the plot and characters. Say why you like it and recommend it to other readers (150–180 words).
a) Listen to two people discussing a film one has recently watched. Make notes under the headings.
b) Complete the sentences.
Use the sentences in Ex. 9b to write your review in 120–180 words following the plan, in your notebook.
Plan
Introduction: name, type, general comments
Main body (paras 1–3): plot/storyline (if appropriate), description/opinions on elements asked for in rubric
Conclusion: final comments, recommendation
1 — the name of the game
2 — the features of the game
3 — the writer’s recommendation and opinions about the game
2
1 well-liked
2 newest
3 simulated
4 different
5 bodily
6 accurate
7 authentic
8 complicated
9 thrilling
10 inspired
11 surprising
12 risky
3
The White Knight is performed in a cramped theatre with outdated decor. The music is disappointing, the dancing is poor and the actors are very untalented. To top it off, the refreshments are expensive and the theatre staff are grumpy and useless.
4
1 — a book
2 — a music CD
3 — a video game
4 — a restaurant
5 — a film
6 — a play
7 — a film
8 — a play
7
1 recommend
2 put it down
3 miss it
4 biggest hits
5 definitely watch
6 well worth seeing
8
1. You have to write a review of your favourite film.
2. It will be read by readers of an English-language magazine.
3. You should write in an informal but clear and interesting style.
4. You should mainly use the present simple, and the past simple for the plot.
9b
1. It’s an action film.
2. The film is directed by Marc Webb.
3. It stars Andrew Garfield in the lead role.
4. It is set in New York City.
5. It tells the story of Peter Parker as he learns that he’s got superpowers.
6. The story begins with Peter Parker as a high school student who is trying to discover why his parents disappeared.
7. The cast is superb.
8. The plot is absolutely gripping.
9. It has an action-packed ending and spectacular special effects.
10. I thoroughly recommend this film.
10
The Amazing Spider-Man is an action film directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield in the lead role. It is set in New York City and tells the story of Peter Parker as he learns that he has superpowers.
The story begins with Peter Parker as a high school student who is trying to discover why his parents disappeared. He finds a clue which leads him to his father’s old work colleague, Dr Curt Connors. Peter then discovers his own powers and must face the villain, the Lizard, and become a hero.
The cast is superb and the plot is absolutely gripping. The film also has spectacular special effects and an action-packed ending.
I thoroughly recommend this film. It is definitely worth watching.
