Name three types of books or films that are popular in your country.
Study the words in the box. They describe books, films, or both. Complete the table with the words. Listen and check.
drama fantasy graphic novel horror manga musical mystery romance science fiction thriller |
Look at film photos A-F. Choose the correct words in exercise 1 to describe each film.
Do the quiz. Then compare your answers with a partner's. Do you agree with the result?
1. You've had a long day. Choose an activity to help you relax.
a. Doing puzzles
b. Doing sport or exercise
c. Listening to music
2. If you could be somewhere else, which of these places would you choose?
a. The moon
b. The top of mountain
c. A beach at sunset
3. Which of these qualities do you value most?
a. Imagination
b. Intelligence
c. Humour
4. Choose the best combination at school subjects for you.
a. History / Science
b. PE / Maths
c. Art / Music
5. Which of these jobs would you like to try for a day?
a. Private detective
b. Formula One driver
c. Dance instructor
6. Which of these are you most likely to see when you go to the cinema?
a. Zombies
b. Spies
c. Princes and princesses
Mostly a answers: Mystery and fantasy are your favourite genres. You like reading horror stories and watching science fiction films.
Mostly b answers: Adventure and drama are your genres. You enjoy reading thrillers and you love watching action films.
Mostly c answers: Comedy and romance are your genres, and you love watching a good musical.
1. You've had a long day. Choose an activity to help you relax.
c. A beach at sunset
2. If you could be somewhere else, which of these places would you choose?
b. The top of mountain
3. Which of these qualities do you value most?
c. Humour
4. Choose the best combination at school subjects for you.
a. History / Science
5. Which of these jobs would you like to try for a day?
a. Private detective
6. Which of these are you most likely to see when you go to the cinema?
a. Zombies
Trả lời bởi Người Già
Watch or listen to four people: Will, Emma, Elizabeth and Alicia talking about their favourite books. What genre(s) is each book?
KEY PHRASES Talking about films and books 1. The films are really good, but they’re not quite as good as the books. 2. It’s really (original and entertaining). 3. It’s a (crime novel). 4. It’s about (a missing woman). 5. In the end … |
Bài nghe:
I = Interviewer, W = Will, E = Emma, EL = Elizabeth, A = Alicia
1. Will
I What’s your favourite book?
W The Girl on the Train’s the best book I’ve read in a long time. It’s about a missing woman. It’s a crime novel and it’s very exciting. The author’s Paula Hawkins.
2. Emma
I What’s your favourite book?
E IabsolutelylovetheDivergenttrilogy.It’sbasicallya science fiction story about a society where young people are separated into different groups at the age of sixteen. The films are really good, but they’re not quite as good as the books.
3. Elizabeth
I What’s your favourite book?
EL Myfavourite’sMangamanbyBarryLyga.It’sascience fiction graphic novel, but it’s also a romance. It’s really original and entertaining. I’ve never read anything quite like it.
4. Alicia
I What’s your favourite book?
A The novel I’ve just finished reading’s about a young woman who has to manage the family business when her parents die. She has a lot of problems with the people who work for her and almost loses the business as a result. In the end, she wins everyone’s respect when she manages to save the company.
Tạm dịch:
I = Người phỏng vấn, W = Will, E = Emma, EL = Elizabeth, A = Alicia
1. Will
I Cuốn sách yêu thích của bạn là gì?
W Cô Gái Trên Tàu là cuốn sách hay nhất mà tôi đã đọc trong một thời gian dài. Đó là về một người phụ nữ mất tích. Đó là một cuốn tiểu thuyết tội phạm và rất thú vị. Tác giả Paula Hawkins.
2. Emma
I Cuốn sách yêu thích của bạn là gì?
E Tôi thực sự yêu thích bộ ba Divergent. Về cơ bản, đây là một câu chuyện khoa học viễn tưởng về một xã hội nơi những người trẻ tuổi bị chia cắt thành các nhóm khác nhau ở tuổi mười sáu. Phim rất hay nhưng không hay bằng sách.
3. Elizabeth
I Cuốn sách yêu thích của bạn là gì?
EL Cuốn sách yêu thích của tôi là Mangaman của Barry Lyga. Đây là một cuốn tiểu thuyết đồ họa khoa học viễn tưởng nhưng cũng là một câu chuyện tình lãng mạn. Nó thực sự độc đáo và thú vị. Tôi chưa bao giờ đọc bất cứ điều gì giống như vậy.
4. Alicia
I Cuốn sách yêu thích của bạn là gì?
A Cuốn tiểu thuyết tôi vừa đọc xong kể về một phụ nữ trẻ phải quản lý công việc kinh doanh của gia đình khi cha mẹ cô qua đời. Cô ấy gặp rất nhiều vấn đề với những người làm việc cho mình và kết quả là gần như mất việc kinh doanh. Cuối cùng, cô ấy đã giành được sự tôn trọng của mọi người khi cứu được công ty.
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USE IT! Work in groups. Take turns to describe a famous book or film using the key phrases. Guess other people’s books and films.
It’s a comedy and an animation. It is a popular Japanese animated series that follows the adventures of a robotic cat and his young human friend. It’s really humorous.
Is it Doraemon?
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Write a description of your favourite film. Read your description to your partner for him / her to guess.
It’s a science fiction film. It’s very entertaining and sometimes quite scary. It’s about a Jedi called Luke Skywalker …
Is it Star Wars?
adventure animation comedy crime
Name three types of books that are popular in Vietnam: novel, self-help and historical books.
Name three types of film that are popular in Vietnam: romance, action and horror.
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