BEC. Week of May 21-25. Unit 8. Movies

FOR FINAL ORAL EXAM, VISIT THIS LINK TO GET DIALOG SAMPLES:
http://www.rong-chang.com/book/
Some movie genres: action, adventure, comedy, crime, gangster, drama, epics/historical, horror, musicals, Sci-Fi, war, western, etc...

If you want to watch movie trailers, you can visit:
http://movies.yahoo.com/trailers/

Say vs. tell - see pages 36 and 144 in your books for explanation of usage.

For more practice click on the following links:
http://grammar.free-esl.com/details.asp?fIndex=218
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/say_tell.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/words/say_tell.htmhttp://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/tellorsay.html

HOMEWORK: Write a 1/2 - 1 page movie review following the following outline:

1. Introduction to the movie (a movie in the Englihs langauge only!!!)

Title?
Genre (comedy, romantic comedy, action, fantasy, etc.)
Is it popular or well-known?
When was it made/which year?
Who does it star? (which actor/actress?)
Who directed it?

2. Introduction to the characters and outline of the plot

Where/when does the story take place?
Who are the main characters?
What are they like?
What happens?

3. Your opinion of the movie?

Did you enjoy it very much? In parts? Not at all?
Would you recommend it?

(Feel free to check the internet to get the information you need about the name of the director, actors, the date of release, etc.)

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Example:

1. One of my favourite movies is "Pride and Prejudice." It is a romantic comedy and family drama. The movie is based on the famous novel of the same name, written by Jane Austen in the 19th century. It was made in 2005. Joe Wright directed it. Its stars are Kiera McKnightly in the role of Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew Macfadeyen in the role of Mr. Darcy. It's been one of the most popular movies since it was released.

2. The movie's action is set in the 19th century rural England. It is a story about a family with five unmarried daughters. The main characters are Elizabeth, a stubborn young lady, and her love interest, a rich and arrogant man, Mr. Darcy. In the beginning they hate each other. He finds her unattractive and from a bad family, and she finds him arrogant and unpleasant. However, later they see each other's true character and fall in love.

3. I really liked this movie. The actors made the characters alive. Most of them were also very funny. The scenery and costume were wonderful. The story was interesting and moved fast.I would highly recommend this movie to anybody who enjoys romantic comedies.