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The film ( 4) ……..…….. a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die (5)……………. the disaster, including Jack. (6)…………..……. say it is a must-see. I agree, because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals, and music are also incredible. Titanic is a very sad film. (7)…………..……. many people really love it.
II. Read the text and answer the questions:
Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. However, it’s also about a disaster. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals and music are also incredible.
1. What kind of film is Titanic?
à………………………………………………………………………….……………
2. Who does Titanic star?
à…………………………………………………………………………………….…
3. What is Titanic about?
à…………………………………………………………………………………….…
4. How is the ending of Titanic?
à………………………………………………………………………………….……
5.What do critics say about Titanic?
à………………………………………………………………………………….………
III. Read the text about Kirsten Dunst and answer the questions that follow.
Kirsten Dunst was born in New Jersey , USA, in 1982. Her acting career began at the age of three when she appeared in her first TV advert. She made her film debut with a small part in Woody Allen’s New York Stories (1989).
In 1994, she got her big break in Interview with the Vampire, performing with famous megastars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. Her performance as a creepy kid earned her Golden Globe nomination, the MTV Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and the Saturn award for Best Young actress.
Over the next few years, she started in more hit movies including Little Women (1994), Jumanji (1995), the romantic Get Over It (2001) and Mona Lisa Smile with Julia Roberts (2003). However, her most successful films are the Spider-Man film (2002-2004) with Tobey Maguire, where she plays the parts of superhero Spider-Man’s girlfriend, Mary Jane.
1. When and where was Kirsten Dunst born?
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2. What was the first film?
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3. What part did she play in Interview with the Vampire?
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4. What awards did she win for her performance in Interview with the Vampire?
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5. What are her most success films?
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Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. However, it’s also about a disaster. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals and music are also incredible.
1. What kind of film is Titanic?
………………………………………………………………………….………………
2. Who does Titanic star?
…………………………………………………………………………………….……
3. What is Titanic about?
…………………………………………………………………………………….……
4. How is the ending of Titanic?
………………………………………………………………………………….………
5. What do critics say about Titanic ?
………………………………………………………………………………….………
Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. However, it’s also about a disaster. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals and music are also incredible.
Questions
1. What kind of film is Titanic?
=> _________________________________________________
2. Who does Titanic star?
=> _________________________________________________…
3. What is Titanic about?
=> _________________________________________________
4. How is the ending of Titanic?
=> _________________________________________________
5. What do critics say about Titanic ?
=> _________________________________________________
B. PRONUNCIATION Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from others. (1pt):
1. A. listen B. busy C. happy D. success
2. A. compose B. wisdom C. horror D. nonsense
3. A. played B. stayed C. filled D . needed
4. A. naked B. looked C. worked D. walked
5. A. name B. stamp C. game D. blame
C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences (2 points):
1. Traffic accidents can be prevented if people __________ the rules.
A. remember B. obey C. go after D. take care of
2. __________ is not very far from here to the supermarket.
A. There B. This C. It D. That
3. You should look right and left when you go __________ the road
A. along B. up C. down D. across
4. __________ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.
A. Because B. Since C. As D. Although
5. I love the __________ of folk song
A. perform B. performing C. performed D. performance
6. I first ___________ Melbourne in 2003
A. went B. have been C. have gone D. visited
7. It must be ___________ to see elephants racing.
A. amaze B. amazed C. amazing D. amazement
8. I went to see the film ___________ feeling really tired.
A. despite B. although C. though D. even though
II. Put the correct form of the word or verbs in brackets. (1 pt):
1. I often (go) ________________ to school by bike every morning.
2. My father used to (play) ___________ football when he was a child.
3. They (buy) ________ a new car since yesterday.
4. What about (go) _____________ to the beach tonight ?
5.I had never expected to get the job. I was really (amaze)…………………..…. when I was offer it.
D. READING
I. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap .(1 point)
Ewan McGregor was (1)_____ in Scotland in 1971. He decided to be an (2)______ when he was only nine and he (3)_____his first film in 1992. So far in his career he has appeared in a lot of different types of films, including comedies, musical, dramas and the Star Wars movies. In his career Ewan has worked with (5)_____ like Cameron Diaz and Nicole Kidman, and his films have won lots of awards. He loves acting and when he finished filming the musical, Moulin Rouge, he said, “I have never been happier to do anything in my life”.
1. A. bear B. born C. bearing D. beared
2. A. acting B. actress C. actor D. action
3. A. made B. played C. worked D. Starred
4. A. directors B. actors C. actresses D. writers
II. Read the text and answer the questions.( 1.0 point)
Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. However, it’s also about a disaster. It stars Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet. The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals and music are also incredible.
1. What kind of film is Titanic?
………………………………………………………………………….……
2. Who does Titanic star?
………………………………………………………………………………
3. What is Titanic about?
………………………………………………………………………………
4. What do critics say about Titanic?
………………………………………………………………………………
E. WRITING
I. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning (0.5 pt).
1. What is the distance between Ho Chi Minh city to Hue?
How………..………………………………………………………….….. ..
2. My father lived in small village when he was a child.
My father used to …………………………………………………….……..
II. Writer meaningful sentences ( 0.5pt)
1. How long/ it/ take/ you/ go to school/ bike ?
…………………………………………………………………………………..…
2. In spite of/ too young/ Nam/ can/ understand/ words/ carefully
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II. Write a short passage ( 50 – 80 words) about the festival you attended. (1.0 point).
- Name of festival: - Where was it held? - Why was it held?
- What was the festival - How was it held? - Who celebrated it?
- When was it held?
I . Complete the sentences with the type of films in the box:
( horror, animation, thriller, science- fiction, adventure, action, romantic, comedy, documantary,
romantic comedy)
1. A __________ is an exciting film, especially about murder or serious crimes
2. ___________ film features lots of monsters such as Frankenstein, or Dracula that make you scream
and be afraid, very afraid!
3. ______________ are sweet films that include romance, but also lots of funny moments as well
4. In general, _______________ make you laugh – a lot!
5. ________________ films are about imaginary events in the future or in outer space
6. A _______________ is a film that investigate some real – life story
7. In _______________ film the heroes have lots of battles, do incredible stunts and drive fast
8. ______________ films use computer graphics to make elaborate stories
9. ______________ films have a main character who’s usually either on a conquest or exploration
10. ______________ films are stories of people finding each other and falling in love.
II. Complete the sentences with although, despite/ in spite of, however/ nevertheless.
1. Leonardo Dicaprio is a talented actor; ______________________ , he only won an Oscar after six
nominations.
2.____ ____________ the negative reviews, Jurassic World reached $1 billion in ticket sales.
3.Linh wanted to see Wall-E. ____________________ ,theshowingweekfellonher
semesterexamination.
4.______________ it has found its fans over time, Empire Records only made $300,000 atthe box
office.
5. Finding Nemo was a successful animation film ------------------------------ its low budget.
6. Out of Africa didn’t win any acting Oscars ----------------------------------starring Meryl Streepand
Robert Redford.
7. The film barely made back its budget. ---------------------------------------- critics and fans had a lot of
positive things to say about it.
8. ______________animation is not my favorite genre, I really like Zootopia.
9. Titanic is a really good movie; ______________, it is not for anyone under the age of sixteen.
10. ______________ it is loved by fans today, Clue had a rough start when it opened in 1985.
III. Use the verbs in the blankets in their correct forms to complete the sentences:
1. What is the best horror movie you _____________________ (see) so far?
2. Tom Hanks _______________(win) an Oscar for playing Forrest Gump in 1994.
3. I ________________ (watch) a very interesting Korean drama at present.
4. Kong – Skull Island _____________________ (direct) by Jordan Vogt – Roberts.
5. The film was a commercial success although it __________________ (not receive) good reviews
from critics.
6. __________________ (your brother/ usually/ watch) movies at home or the cinema?
7. What __________________ (you/ do) tomorrow night?
8. Joanna ________________________ (not be) to the cinema since November.
9.The last film I ______________________ (see) at the cinema was an action film called Fast and
Furious.
9. Clint Eastwood became one of the most respected directors, in spite of ___________ (be)
known for his western.
Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy
a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite
2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.
a. Although b. However c. And d. So
3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat
a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and
4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.
a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so
5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager
a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite
6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although
7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.
a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of
8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.
a. however b. but c. despite d. because of
9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.
a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of
Choose the best answers
1. They set off on Sunday morning ................... the rain.
A. although B. despite of C. in spite of
2. They spent a lot of money on the film. .................., it wasn’t a big
success
A. Nevertheless B. However C. Although
3. We ________________ to school two years ago. Now I go to school on
foot.
A. used to cycle B. cycled C. was cycling
4. ________________ the silly story, many people enjoyed the film.
A. Although B. In spite of C. However
5. Traffic accidents can be prevented if people ________________ the rules.
A. remember B. obey C. go after
6. I’m sure you’ll find the film ________________
A. amuse B. amusing C. amused
7. Give a ________________ before you turn left or right.
A. signal B. turn C. sound
8. The end of the film was so ________________
A. moved B. moving C. move
9. Avatar is a 3D big hit- the special __________are amazing
A. effects B. scenes C. stages
10.The film was so boring.______, Jack saw it from beginning to end.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although
11.Public______ in the city is quite good, and it’s not expensive.
A. journey B. vehicle C. transport
12.Traffic accidents can be prevented if people _______the rules.
A. obey B. go after C. take care of
13.I found the book so ______that I couldn’t put it down.
A. gripping B. shocking C. boring
14.Mr. Bean’s holiday is a ______film- I was laughing from beginning to
end.
A. hilarious B. violent C. moving
15.My aunt and uncle have never flown ______________ plane.
A. by B. for C. on
16.Titanic is a ______________film. I cried at the end of the film.
A. violent B. moving C. bored
17.Crazy Coconut ________ Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt.
A. acts B. plays C. stars
18.It’s really difficult to ____________ a bicycle up the hill.
A.pedal B. drive C. fly
19.Pedestrians always look ________ where they go.
A. carelessly B. carefully C. beautifully
20.I went to see the film ________I felt really tired.
A. despite B. although C. so
21.Pedestrians have to use the ________ or footpath.
A. street B. road C. pavement
22.________ the film is a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Although
23.That film was so _______ that I couldn’t sleep after watching it.
A. entertaining B. scary C. boring
24.Traffic accidents can be prevented if people ________the rules.
A. remember B. obey C. go after
25.The film didn’t receive good reviews from critics. ________, many
people saw it.
A. However B. In spite of C. Although
26.We were ________ by his thrilling account of his adventures in the
jungle.
A. amazed B. amazing C. amaze
27.The Lion King is an excellent _________film. I really love cartoons!
A. romantic comedy B. animated C. action
28.A _______ is a place on a road at which vehicles must stop to allow
people to cross the street.
A. zebra-crossing B. traffic light C. traffic signal
29._________ the film was so gripping, Tom slept from the beginning to
end.
A. However B. Despite C. Although
30.Linda used to ________ morning exercise when she got up early.
A. did B. does C. do
31.There _________ a bus station in the city centre, but it has been moved to
the suburbs.
A. used to be B. used to have C. were
32.Do you feel like seeing a film?
A. No. I don’t like it at all. B. Sure. What film shall we see?
C. Who is in it?
II. Supply the correct verb forms or tenses
1. You (not/ allow) ________________ to go into that street
2. What’s the best film________________ you (see) ________________
recently ?
3. My mother used________________ clothes by hand last year. ( wash)
4. In spite of ________________ up early, he was late for the first train.
(get)
5. Despite______________ so young, he performed excellently. (be)
6. Stallone ________ never____________ an Oscar for Best Actor. (win)
7. I __________________ a motorbike to work for a long time. (not drive)
8. Children ________________across the street at the zebra crossing at
present. (cross)
9. Despite ________ tired, Mary still works hard (feel)
10.When he was young, my father used ______________his bicycle to
school. (ride)
11.She always ____________ newspapers in the morning. (read)
12.When he was young, my father used ______________his bicycle to
school. (ride)
III. Answer about yourself
1. What kind of films do you like?
2. Did you use to play soccer in the street when you were a small child?
3. How far is it from your house to school?
4. Is it good for young kids to see violence on TV?
5. How long does it take you to go to school?
6. Who is your favorite actor ?
7. How often do you see a movie ?
8. Where do you see a film ?
IV. Rearrange sentences
1. Although / is excellent, I/ the acting / the film/ don’t enjoy
2. Although the professor hates/ at first / the film star/, she falls in / him in
the end/ love with
3. Although the / slept from beginning / gripping, Tom / film was / to end
4. Although they / big success / money on / spent a lot of/ the film, it wasn’t a
5. Critics were / his / performance / disappointed at / as King Lear
6. Despite careful / of difficulties / preparation, they had a lot / the film/ in
making
7. I am / has won two / Best Actor / amazed that he / Oscars for
8. I couldn’t take / the screen because the film / my eyes off / gripping / was
so
9. I don’t think / he was very good in / Stallone is a very / the Rocky films /
good actor although
10. I really enjoyed / friends said it wasn’t / the Water War although / a very
good film / most of my
11. I went / tired / feeling really / to see the / film despite
12. It says / showing at / the White Sands is / at 8pm tonight / Kim Dong
Cinema
13. It’s about / star / profession and a / a female / male film
14. Let’s / at the film / the paper / take a look / section of
15. Most of / Mr Bean is / entertaining / very funny and / them say
16. The boy was / couldn’t sleep / the film that he / last night/ so frightened by
17. The film / almost fell / boring that we / asleep/ was so
18. The film is based / twenty years ago / in modern times / on a book that was
written/ although it is set
19. They get / island and have / shipwrecked on / a deserted /to live together
20. We enjoyed the / although few people / Ngoc Khanh Cinema / came to see
it / film at the
21. We were / film / the ending of / that horror / terrified of
22. Jack saves / board the ship / killing herself / Rose from / during the journey
on
V. Read the passage below then answer the questions.
Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by Jameron. However, it’s also about a disaster. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals and music are also incredible.
1. What kind of film is Titanic?
@ ________________________________________________________________
2. Who does Titanic star?
@ ________________________________________________________________
3. How is the ending of Titanic?
@ ________________________________________________________________
4. What do critics say about Titanic?
@ ________________________________________________________________
III. Read the text and answer the questions:
Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. However, it’s also about a disaster. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals and music are also incredible.
4.Does jack save Rose from killing herself during the Journey
5.Does the film has a sad ending or happy ending?
VI arrange the following words into the meaningful sentences
1. create/ generate / fossil fuels / energy / used to /eletricity/or / can be
2.biogas / for fuel/ in homes / will / for transport/ and / use / people
Do as directed in brackets
2. They have to wear boots to protect their feet( make question)
why
3. Biogas is made from plant waste and animal manure ( change into active)
4.which festival do you like best ? why?(answer the question)
Re -arrange the words to make meaningful sentences
1. Will /street/along/more/this/ be/trees/planted
4.a /train?/a/you/will/take/taxi/or
5.by/go/my used/motorbike/to /father/to /work
II complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before
4.I found the film exciting
I was excited
5.You forgot to turn off the TV last night,didn't you?
you didn't remember
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We/feel/satisfy/ending/this movie
in spite/have/good critics/this film/ make/me /disappoint
the movie/boring/so/we /left/halfway/it/
although/ there /many/famous/actors/the movie/plot/uninteresting/
