A. Science fiction
B. Horror
C. Romance
D. Comedy
E. Musical
F. Action
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.
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 |
Write a description of your favourite film. Read your description to your partner for him / her to guess.
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.
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 … |
Name three types of books or films that are popular in your country.
adventure animation comedy crime