Unit 3 Magazines
Task 1. Translate the vocabulary, give definitions, think of a context where you can use it.
bar code coverline slogan influential underlining bolding capitalization quotation marks imperatives slang contractions abbreviations omitting populist appeal aimed at sensational part involvement rhyming stunning quit vibrant culture |
Expressions for editorial meeting for keeping order Let’s get back to the point Let’s keep it relevant for summing up To sum up… Let’s go over what we’ve decided so far Have I covered everything? for handing over Over to you… I’ll pass you over to… So, who’s going to start? I’ll hand you over to… glossy dynamic feel high-cost shoot true-life story fashion spread to capture the new breed of fashion designers showcase |
Task 2. Think of a word that matches the definition below, the first letter is given:
a phrase or passage from a book, poem, etc., remembered and spoken– q………………
beautiful and smart, esp. in a showy way – g ………
front page of a magazine - c..………..
easy to see or understand; evident – o…………..
arrangement of numbers and parallel lines printed on a package, which can be electronically scanned to register the price of the goods - b………c…………….
the tense used to talk about fixed future arrangement - p……c……
piece of poetry having corresponding sounds at the ends of the lines - r………w…….
a person who cultivates enjoyment of good food and drink – g………….
type of letter printing, typographical feature – f…..s…….
very attractive, impressive, astonishing, etc – s……….
Task 3. Match the words with the same meaning:
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Task 4. Read the information below on how to a real story article.
Writing stories is fun BUT there are a few things that you have to think about before you start writing. Your story will be much better/ more interesting when you have a close look at this planning sheet. After reading it you should make your own planning sheet, fill it out and then……grab your pen and some paper and there you go!
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Setting: Where does it take place When does it take place |
Characters: How do they/he/she feel How old are they is he/she How do they look
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Conflict / problem:
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WHERE: -A big city -Japan, The U.S.A etc -In the sea -At an amusement park -At home WHEN: -In the past, present or future -During a birthday party -During a holiday -During a lesson at school
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FEELINGS: Sad, happy, nervous, excited, sick, tired, athletic etc AGE: Twelve, fourteen, eighty, one-hundred etc APPEARANCE: Fat, skinny, short, tall, handsome, cute, ugly, casual, punky etc
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-Caught cheating -Fell in the water -Broke some eggs -Lost keys, wallet, direction -Forgot homework -Got an injury -Fell down the stairs -Was too late for class for the third time
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Development of the story: Describe what happens when he/she/they for EXAMPLE:
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Solution of the problem
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End of the story
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Went to see a doctor Had to go to the principal Was/were punished Stay in bed for 2 weeks
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-Had regret and talked it over -Got medicine -Made it up -Made agreements -Made promises -Bought a new lock (lost keys)
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A story usually has a happy ending BUT that’s all up to the writer of course. Decide for yourself and remember….never cut off a story and leave the readers confused.
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Task 5. Now write a story of your own based on real facts.
Task 6. Watch the movie “How to lose a guy in 10 days”. To do the tasks to the movie go to the video append