LISTENING PRACTICE FILM REVIEWS

preparation

the second, third, fourth, etc. of a film or book

• Incorrectthe plot

a person in a story

• Correcta character

the story

• Incorrectpace

to locate a film or book in a place

• Correctto set

a large picture to advertise a film

• Correcta poster

to choose actors

• Correctto cast

the speed of the events of a story

• Incorrecta sequel

Total score is 5 out of 8 (63%)

EXERCISE 1

the first film

• Correcthas unrealistic characters
• CorrectThe reviewer hated it.
• Correctwas what the reviewer expected
• Incorrectis a story a lot of people already know

the second film

• Incorrectis the second in the story
• Correctwas better than the reviewer expected
• CorrectThe reviewer felt sympathetic towards the characters.
• Correctmade the reviewer feel like a child again

Total score is 6 out of 8 (75%)

EXERCISE 2

1. The reviewer didn't think she was going to enjoy the first film.

Inizio modulo

CorrectTrue

False

Fine modulo

2. The first scene of the first film is important for the rest of the film.

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IncorrectTrue

False

Fine modulo

3. The reviewer was glad the first film was set in a different country.

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True

CorrectFalse

Fine modulo

4. There is another sequel planned for the first film.

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True

CorrectFalse

Fine modulo

5. The reviewer had some doubts about the actors who were chosen for the second film.

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CorrectTrue

False

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6. The second film made the reviewer think about her children.

Inizio modulo

True

CorrectFalse

Total score is 5 out of 6 (83%)