I’d prefer/would rather… I’m not keen on… That’s a good idea
Why don’t we…? How about…?
Bullets over Broadway Jack Cusack stars in Woody Allen’s comedy about a young New York playwright whose play is financed by a gangster and whose girlfriend is cast in the star part. Good twenties fun. |
Interview with a Vampire Neil Jordan’s version of the Ann Rice blood-sucker, with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise and Kirsten Dunst as their female partner. Classic horror with a touch of romance. |
Before Sunrise Richard Linklater’s charming film with Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke finding romance in Vienna. |
Terminal Velocity Deran Serafian’s thriller involving spies, politics and crime. Skydiving to rival “Drop Zone”. |
eg. SA: What do you think of «Bullets over Broadway»? SB: I’m not keen on gangster movies. I’d prefer to watch something more romantic. How about «Before Sunrise»?...
7. Look at these pictures from films. Can films showing scenes such as these have a negative effect on society? Discuss with your partner.
E. BOOKS AND READING
1. Look at these book reviews and match the titles with the books. Which of the books appeals most to you? How often do you read books?
My Turn by Mark Norton
The Frog Princess by Beatrice Jackson
Red Alert on Planet X by Philip Lee
A Girl’s Got to Do What a Girl’s Got to Do by Susan Harvey
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A. Four astronauts face danger and adventure in this thrilling tale. Stranded in space, they have to find a way home. It’s so involving you can hear the ticking of a time bomb waiting to explode…
B. This clever re-working of a favourite children’s story is particularly charming. Magical characters help to create an enchanting scene that children will adore. Essential bedtime reading for kids.
C. Jackie Ridley is back again, but this time there’s no stopping her! She’s out of prison and she’s out to get those who put her there. Her success is graphically described-gripping from beginning to end.
D. The author describes his early years in the slums of Brooklyn, and the events that led to his eventual success. A moving, and in some places gruesome, account of a boy turned man who dragged himself up to the top of the charts.
2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then say what type of book you like to read and why.
autobiography novel science fiction paperback bestseller editions fairytale biographies volumes thriller copy anthology
While on holiday Dave likes to read a good…………………as he enjoys the suspense of a spy or crime story.
The actor had led such an interesting life that he was persuaded to write a(n)……………….. .
The author had written several…………………………detailing the lives of America’s most famous presidents.
When Sheila was young her parents had to read her a(n) ……………….every night before she went to sleep.
For many women, a 500-page romantic………………….is an essential part of their holiday reading.
Brian loves stories about aliens and space, so he always buys the latest in…………………. .
The publisher collected all William Wordsworth’s poems and published them in a(n)………. .
Bob Moor’s book turned out to be a(n) ……………………..; it has been in the top ten for months.
Jerry borrowed a(n) …………………..of “Jane Eyre” from his teacher.
The encyclopedia consists of twelve…………………….which you can buy separately or together.
As she was a book collector, Bethany searched for rare first …………………in every bookshop.
The book was published first in hardback which was very expensive, but was later brought out as a cheaper………………….version.
eg. I like to read thrillers as I enjoy the suspense. They’re really exciting.