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· To explain the plot:
The plot revolves around …/involves/focuses on … /has an unexpected twist.
The story begins with.../unfolds/reaches a dramatic climax when...
· Evaluating various features:
The play/film/series has a strong/star-studded/mediocre cast.
The acting is moving/powerful/excellent/weak/disappointing/unconvincing.
| The plot is | gripping/dramatic/fascinating/suspense-filled/fast-moving. |
| far-fetched/predictable/confusing/dull/unimaginative. |
The script/dialogue is touching/witty/hilarious/boring/mundane.
It is beautifully/brilliantly/sensitively written/directed.
& 2. Read the model below and identify the topic of each paragraph. Then, choose the most suitable word from those on the right to complete each of the numbered spaces in the model.
| A student from your college has just won first prize in a national competition for young writers. Write a review for the college newspaper giving a brief summary of the book and saying why you think other students might enjoy it and learn from it. |
Elite's Success by Langbourne College's own second-year student, Katie McLean, is a 1)………………….. which has just won a major national writers' competition, and deservedly so. It is a 2)…………………………………. story 3)…………………… in northern England during the early part of this century which tells the 4)…………………….. of a young woman, Ellie Turner, in her struggle to make herself known in the business world which was so dominated by men at that time. Her neighbour and childhood friend, William Thompson, causes her the greatest difficulties of all.
The story begins with Ellie being left a considerable sum of money in her grandfather's will. Subsequently, she decides to set up a catering business as a means of earning a living, making use of her abilities as a good cook. The 5)…………………… follows Ellie's ups and downs as she tackles problem after problem to make her dream come true, until, despite great opposition from friends, family and acquaintances, she finally achieves her goal.
The tale is 6)……………………………….., with episodes which are both 7)…………………….. and 8)……………………… and retains the reader's interest throughout. It gives a 9)……………….. insight into life in the early 1900's and the hardships encountered by people at that time.
Ellie's Success is well 10)………………….. reading, if you enjoy period fiction. It can teach the reader about fair play, or lack of it, in the business world and provides a welcome break from set literary texts and coursebooks.
| 1 a biography c novel 2 a long c box-office 3 a placed c put 4 a details c character 5 a plot cdialogue 6 a real c excellent 7 a moving c true 8 a warm c affectionate 9 a absorbed c documentary 10 a for c worth | bromance d thriller bwell-written dchildren's bset dtimed bplot dtale bscript d screenplay bhistoric dspectacular bgrowing dthorough b heart-warming d caring b well-directed dfascinating b good d rewarding |
&? 3. Read the following excerpts and fill in the gaps using words from the list below.
| action heroine masterpiece readable stunts | character interval opening rehearsal themes | climax lines plot soundtrack thriller |
a On its 1)…………………………… night, Tom Watt's new production was a disappointment. The poor performance in the first act may have been due to the lack of 2)………………………. as many in the cast seemed ill-prepared, uneasy in their roles and unsure of their 3)……………………After the 4)………….………, the second half was a great improvement.
b This star-studded, electrifying remake of an old favourite has impressive and dangerous 1)…………………, spectacular special effects and an original 2)………………………… by one of the hottest current rock bands. The best 3)………………………… movie of the year. Don't miss it!
c The novel is narrated in the first person by its 1)……………………,Amelia Evans, and it is through her actions that the 2)……………….. unfolds. From the opening chapter her 3)…………………… dominates events, right up to their dramatic 4)…………………………..
d It has all the makings of a first-class 1)……………………..........; it is set in 15th-century England and the 2)…………………………………. it explores centre around the paranormal and the occult. Although it is not quite a literary 3)………………………….., it is definitely very 4) ……………………...
· What is the subject of each review?
? 4. Complete the following collocations by filling the gaps with suitable words from the list below. Use the words only once.
box-office, curtain, gratuitous, long-running, Oscar,
rave, standing, theatre, thunderous, TV
| 1 …………………………viewers 2 …………………………audience 3 …………………………hit 4 …………………………soap opera 5 …………………………ovation | 6 …………………………..call 7 ……………………….….violence 8 …………………………..applause 9 …………………………..reviews 10 …………………………..nominee |
& 5 Read the list below and the film review on the following page. Then, tick the features from the list which have been mentioned in the review.
| Background | Main Body | ||
| þ | type of film | ¨ | details of plot |
| ¨ | setting - where | ¨ | ending of film |
| ¨ | setting - when | ¨ | main character |
| ¨ | theme | ¨ | other characters |
| ¨ | adaptation from novel/play | ¨ | comments on acting |
| ¨ | original screenplay/script | ¨ | comments on directing |
| ¨ | filmed in studio/on location | ¨ | comments on plot |
| ¨ | music/soundtrack | ¨ | comments on characters |
| ¨ | main actor/actress | ¨ | other comments |
| ¨ | name of director | Conclusion | |
| ¨ | name of producer | ||
| ¨ | supporting cast | ¨ | positive comments by critic |
| ¨ | negative comments by critic | ||
| ¨ | recommendation |
Dangerous Minds, directed by John N. Smith, is set in a poor inner city area high school. The main character is a trainee teacher, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, who also happens to be an ex-Marine. The hit song "Gangsta's Paradise" from the film's soundtrack gives the impression that the film is a powerful drama. However, it actually turns out to be a story of hope and optimism.
The film centres on Miss Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer) who is put in charge of a class made up of the city's toughest and most troubled adolescents. She soon realises that by treating the youths with the respect and understanding that human beings deserve, she can maintain order; moreover, she wins the trust of her class while actually helping them to enjoy learning and to realise that they control their own lives.
Dangerous Minds covers many of the problems young people face in society today, something made possible by the fact that it is not just a film about a teacher but also about the disturbing problems faced by members of the class. This is all done in a realistic way with which most of us can identify. Pfeiffer is brilliant in her role, and convincing in the emotions she portrays throughout.
If you like to see good triumph over evil and are fond of happy endings, then you should definitely see this film. Although it is probably not the most fascinating film you will ever watch, Pfeiffer's performance is outstanding.
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