- •Module 2. Movies. Tv.
- •1. Read texts a-l and match each genre with its description. Compare your answers with a partner.
- •2. Listen to people talking about movies. What type of film does each person describe? Listen and circle the correct answer.
- •3. Match the film in the film poster to its genre. Compare your answers with a partner.
- •4. Listen to people calling for information about films. What type of film is it? Listen and write the correct answer.
- •5. Match the words from column a with the words from column b.
- •6. Read the sentences and fill in the gap with a necessary preposition.
- •7. In pairs discuss types of films that you like and dislike. Use the alternative language for liking / disliking from the box. Use the Essential Strategy Language.
- •8. In pairs discuss the following questions. Use the Essential Strategy language.
- •9. Look at the film posters. What do the films have in common? At what age should young people be allowed to see films like these?
- •10. A) Read the sentences below and fill in the gap with a phrase from the box.
- •11. In pairs discuss the following questions. Use the Essential Strategy language.
- •12. How many other jobs do you know related to the film industry? Match the jobs to their definitions.
- •13. A) Read the text and underline all kinds of stunts stuntmen perform in films. Which do you think they least like to do?
- •14. A) Complete these sentences with the correct word from the box.
- •15. A) Listen to the conversation about a film and underline the correct word.
- •16. A) Listen to four people talking about films. Does each person recommend or disapprove of the film? Put down the reason.
- •17. Listen to the interview and match the films with the opinions.
- •18. Listen to people talking in 8 different situations. For questions 1-8, circle the best answer, a, b or c.
- •19. A) Read the text and find three advantages and three disadvantages of being an extra.
- •20. A) Listen to the speaker talking about the famous trilogy Star Wars and fill
- •In the gap. Write no more than four words.
- •22. Read the sentences below. Listen to a tv program about Sofia Coppola and extend the sentences to give the information that has something to do with her.
- •23. Read the text and match paragraphs a-f with the main ideas 1-7.
- •24. Exam link. Work in pairs to speak about your favourite film director.
- •25. Listen to an interview with a Hollywood star. Are these statements about Liza Minnelli, the singer and actor, true (t) or false (f)?
- •26. A) Listen to part 1 of the interview. Correct the false statements in Exercise 25. Answer the questions.
- •27. Read the text. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
- •28. A) In pairs discuss what you know about Orlando Bloom. Why do you think he has become so successful?
- •30. A) Fill in the gaps with a word or a phrase from the box.
- •31. Exam link. Work in pairs to speak about your favourite actor or actress.
- •32. A) Read the short extract from a film review and then replace the underlined expressions with the given words:
- •33. Listen to a conversation about the film Big Night and complete the notes below.
- •34. A) Read the following film review and fill in the gaps with verbs from the box. What tenses do we normally use when we write a film review?
- •35. Read the table below. Listen to the speaker and tick the correct variant.
- •38. A) Think of a film that you have watched recently. Fill in the relevant information in note form.
- •Introduction
- •39. Exam link. Work in pairs to speak about the film you have watched recently.
- •40. The following text contains ten mistakes. Read the text and underline examples of the following:
- •Writing film review
- •41. Using the plan below, write a review of a film you have really enjoyed. Write 200 words.
- •Introduction
- •Imperfections:
- •Tv habits
- •42. A) Choose types of programs from the box to match the definition below.
- •43. Choose a program from the box of Exercise 42 to match it with the extract from a tv listing below.
- •45. Listen to people talking about tv. What kind of program did each person watch? Listen and circle the correct answer.
- •46. A) Listen to the tape and tick tv programs the woman likes and the expressions she uses to talk about the programs she likes and doesn’t like.
- •47. A) Listen to announcers talking about tonight’s television programs. Listen and write the correct number in the tv program guide. Tonight’s Highlights
- •48. A) You will hear part of a radio program giving information about a festival of wildlife films. Before you listen, study the task and answer the questions.
- •The film festival
- •49. A) In pairs discuss which of the following things from the box pets would like to watch on tv? Why/ Why not?
- •Pets get their own tv show
- •50. A) Listen to the radio program about Pet tv and underline the things from the box that you hear.
- •51. A) In pairs discuss the following questions.
- •52. A) In pairs discuss if it is possible to cheat on tv quiz show. How?
- •Reality tv
- •53. A) Look at the photo and read the text. What is the program Frontier House about? f rontier House
- •55. A) In pairs discuss the questions. Use the Essential Strategy language.
- •56. Exam link. Work in pairs to speak about the tv program you like or dislike.
- •57. A) Read the text and decide which would be an accurate title for the text.
- •58. Read the text and answer the questions below.
- •59. A) Write a list of advantages and disadvantages of television. Compare it with other students.
- •60. Write for and against essay “The impact of tv”. Write 200 words.
- •61. In pairs discuss the questions. Use the Essential Strategy language.
- •62. Write an essay suggesting solutions to the problem of the adverse influence of tv on children. Write about 200 words.
30. A) Fill in the gaps with a word or a phrase from the box.
movie role concept box office name performances limelight episode memorable film appearance recognition counterpart stardom celebrity dashing action hero |
1) Penelope Cruz has always had to struggle for _____ as a serious actress because of her looks.
2) Orlando Bloom landed his first professional acting role in an _____ of Casualty, a British TV hospital drama series.
3) His first ____ in the critically acclaimed movie in 1977 earned him various films and TV offers.
4) Richard Gere landed his first major _____ in action movie The Jackal, playing Declan Mulqueen.
5) When American Gigolo premiered, Richard Gere became an instant _____ established himself a sex symbol.
6) Orlando Bloom is quite different from his movie _____.
7) His ____ is “live life to the fullest”.
8) He cemented his place in Hollywood as a ______.
9) Though she is 21 she is a _____.
10) She was determined to succeed and although her road to _____ wasn’t easy she finally achieved the kind of recognition that most actors can only dream about.
11) The critics love her _____ and she’s never been out of work since.
12) He likes to keep his family out of the _____.
b) Using the words from the box make up ten sentences which are true for the actor / actress you appeal to.
31. Exam link. Work in pairs to speak about your favourite actor or actress.
You should say:
Who it is and what films he / she is best known by
What roles he / she played
What made him / her successful
What critics say about this actor / actress.
32. A) Read the short extract from a film review and then replace the underlined expressions with the given words:
Adverbs: incredibly, extremely, exceptionally, absolutely, totally, completely.
Adjectives: enjoyable, moving, convincing, breathtaking, magnificent, ridiculous.
Character(s): shallow, unconvincing, likeable, convincing, believable.
Plot: overcomplicated, predictable, absorbing, gripping, riveting.
Special effects: cheap, laughable, stunning, staggering, astounding.
Photography: poor, amateurish, breathtaking, incredible, impressive.
Writing/script: contrived, confusing, realistic, thought-provoking, compelling.
This is definitely a film worth seeing. Not only are the special effects absolutely stunning, but there is some spectacular acting as well. The main characters are entirely believable and Vivian Farlough (who plays Copeland) is particularly powerful, due to the extremely realistic script.
As far as the plot is concerned, I found it totally absorbing, especially when, halfway through the film, the action shifts to North Africa and the storyline becomes even more gripping. Another point worth mentioning is that…
b) Now make the review negative by replacing the underlined expressions with negative adjectives. Begin like this:
This is definitely a film to avoid. Not only are…