SPEAKING Work in pairs. What was the last book you read? What was it about? Did you enjoy it? Why? / Why not?
SPEAKING Work in pairs. What was the last book you read? What was it about? Did you enjoy it? Why? / Why not?
Read the task above and the entry. Did the writer enjoy the book? Did he / she have any reservations?
A
Have you ever read a book that you just couldn't put down? The Hunger Games was like that for me. It's that good! Written by Suzanne Collins in 2006, it's sold millions of copies around the world and has been made into a film.
B
It's set in the future in a place called Panem and it tells the story of Katniss, a sixteen-year-old girl who competes in the Hunger Games with eleven other children. Only one child can survive the games, and Katniss is not optimistic about her chances. There are lots of twists and turns along the way.
C
What I love about the book is the character of Katniss. She's really strong and sensitive. She is practical-minded and loves freedom. She is also quick at getting the information and memorising things. I really identify with her. The story is very gripping. It is hard to put the book down once you start reading it.
D
All in all, this book is a real page-turner. I absolutely love it and I'd definitely recommend it. So if you haven't read it yet, buy it or borrow it. You won't be disappointed.
| Your teacher has asked you to write an entry for the school magazine. Describe the book and say why you liked it. |
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiYes, the writer of the entry enjoyed the book. There are no reservations mentioned, only positive comments about the book's plot, characters, and writing style. The writer highly recommends the book to others.
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Read Writing Strategy 1 and the sample and check.
- Does the writer address the readers directly?
- Is the style formal or informal?
- Which title is better?
1 My favourite book: The Hunger Games
2 This is probably one of the best books that I have ever read
Writing Strategy 1 1 In the first paragraph, attract the reader's attention. You can do this by addressing him / her directly, especially with questions. 2 Use an appropriate style for the target audience. 3 Choose a good title for your entry. |
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải- Does the writer address the readers directly?
(Tác giả có nói trực tiếp với người đọc không?)
=> Yes, the writer addresses the readers directly with the question, "Have you ever read a book that you just couldn't put down?"
(Có, người viết đặt câu hỏi trực tiếp với độc giả, "Bạn đã bao giờ đọc một cuốn sách mà bạn không thể đặt xuống chưa?")
- Is the style formal or informal?
(Phong cách trang trọng hay thân mật?)
=> The style is informal.
(Văn phong thân mật.)
- Which title is better?
=> "My favourite book: The Hunger Games" is a better title as it is more specific and informative.
("Cuốn sách yêu thích của tôi: The Hunger Games" là một tiêu đề tốt hơn vì nó cụ thể và nhiều thông tin hơn.)
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Read Writing Strategy 2. In which paragraph (A-D) does the writer
1 describe the plot and characters?
2 mention something he/she liked?
3 give some background information about the book?
4 recommend the book?
Writing Strategy 2 1 Give your entry a logical structure. Divide it into paragraphs, each with its own focus. 2 The conclusion should restate the main idea given in the introduction, but using different words. It should also include a recommendation. |
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải
1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 1 describe the plot and characters?
(mô tả cốt truyện và các nhân vật?)
Thông tin: “It's set in the future in a place called Panem and it tells the story of Katniss, a sixteen-year-old girl who competes in the Hunger Games with eleven other children.”
(Nó lấy bối cảnh trong tương lai ở một nơi gọi là Panem và kể về câu chuyện của Katniss, một cô gái mười sáu tuổi tham gia Đấu trường sinh tử với mười một đứa trẻ khác.)
=> Paragraph B
2 mention something he/she liked?
(đề cập đến một cái gì đó anh ấy / cô ấy thích?)
Thông tin: “What I love about the book is the character of Katniss.”
(Điều tôi thích ở cuốn sách là nhân vật Katniss.)
=> Paragraph C
3 give some background information about the book?
(cung cấp một số thông tin cơ bản về cuốn sách?)
Thông tin: “Written by Suzanne Collins in 2006, it's sold millions of copies around the world and has been made into a film.”
(Được viết bởi Suzanne Collins vào năm 2006, nó đã bán được hàng triệu bản trên khắp thế giới và đã được dựng thành phim.)
=> Paragraph A
4 recommend the book?
(giới thiệu cuốn sách?)
Thông tin: “I absolutely love it and I'd definitely recommend it.”
(Tôi hoàn toàn thích nó và tôi chắc chắn sẽ giới thiệu nó)
=> Paragraph D
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Which tense does the writer use to describe the plot and characters?
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiThe writer uses the present simple tense to describe the plot and characters.
(Người viết sử dụng thì hiện tại đơn để mô tả cốt truyện và các nhân vật.)
Thông tin: “It's set in the future in a place called Panem and it tells the story of Katniss, a sixteen-year-old girl who competes in the Hunger Games with eleven other children.”
(Nó lấy bối cảnh trong tương lai ở một nơi gọi là Panem và kể về câu chuyện của Katniss, một cô gái mười sáu tuổi tham gia Đấu trường sinh tử với mười một đứa trẻ khác.)
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KEY PHRASES Complete the useful phrases with the words below. Underline them in the sample.
page recommend set tells twists
Describing stories
It's (1) ______________ in (place and / or time).
It (2) ______________ the story of (character).
There are lots of (3) ______________ and turns.
It’s a real (4) ______________-turner.
I would definitely (5) ______________ it.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiDescribing stories
It's (1) set in (place and / or time).
It (2) tells the story of (character).
There are lots of (3) twists and turns.
It’s a real (4) page-turner.
I would definitely (5) recommend it.
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