REPORTS

A FUNNY PERSONARTICLE

READ THE TASK IN 1 AND PLAN YOUR ARTICLE. MAKE NOTES IN THE CHART.Who are you going to write about?First example of why he / she is funny?Second example of why he/she is funny?

WRITE YOUR ARTICLENOW

QuestionYou have seen the following competition in an magazine for young people:Write your article for the magazine (around 140-190 words).

"In your experience what are the benefits and drawbacks of learning another language? Is it something you would recommend to ALL young people?“

If we publish your article you will win a prize of 1000 soles!

REVIEWS

BOOK REVIEW: 4 paragraphs1. INTRODUCTION- Title of the book, book facts, basic info, book genre, characters, writer, year, setting. 2. BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE PLOT- Describe it in Simple Present or Simple past (But DON’T say the ending)3. REASONS WHY YOU LIKED IT or Didn’t like it4. OVERALL OPINION of the book & RECOMMENDATION to read it or Not to read it (I definitely RECOMMEND YOU TO read it).

FILM REVIEW: 4 paragraphs1. INTRODUCTION- Title of the movie, movie facts, basic info, movie genre, actors, director, year, setting. 2. BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE PLOT- Describe it in Simple Present (But DON’T say the ending)3. REASONS WHY YOU LIKED IT or Didn’t like it4. OVERALL OPINION of the ilm & RECOMMENDATION to see it or Not to see it (I definitely RECOMMEND YOU TO see it).

Say which of these can be used in a film review

A. Recommend the filmB. Describe what the film looks likeC. Movie genre and director D. Film plotE. Say why you liked itF. Describe the acting/ actorsG. Your general opinion of itH. Special effects and music

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• Useful language1. INTRODUCTION:The (film, book…etc) I would like to review is…..The last Film I saw / book I read was…2. EXPLAIN:It’s set in…… The story is based on (a book..) It’s about….. The main theme of the film is…..3. OPINION & RECOMMENDATION:It’s one of the best films/books I’ve ever seen/read.- I would recommend this film to anyone.- Although I enjoyed it, I would not recommend it for….- Although I am not a fan of (comedies/musicals…), I am glad that I decided to go.

A review should…• use interesting vocabulary and be

clearly organized.• try to catch the reader’s interest

or have a specific audience (viewers/readers) and have a neutral style.

• say what it is about, but not in too much detail and remember to mention important or memorable characters, but DON`T spend too much time just describing them.

• Remember to link ideas clearly and give your opinion at the end.

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BIG FISH“Big Fish” is a very emotional film about the relationship of a father and his son. It combines comedy, fantasy and emotions in a typical background created by Tim Burton. The film stars Ewan McGregor as Edward Bloom, who is the main character. The cast is not very well known, but Ewan McGregor plays a very good performance.

The film is set when Edward Bloom is old and sick, and he is going to die. He has not talk with his son for many years. His son hates his father´s tales about his live, because he thinks that he lies, because they are so fantastic. So during the film you go back to the past, living the incredible Edward´s experiences of his live, and you return to the present to feel how the relationship between the father and the son evolves.

There are not stunning special effects or frenetic action, but the script is amazing and also the end will make you cry.

I would recommend the film to anyone who likes Burton´s films and who wants to feel his kind side, and also who likes fantastic tales.

TED‘Ted’ is one of the most entertaining comedy films I have seen. It combines jokes with action, and stars Mark Wahlberg as John, Mila Kunis as Lori and the director of the film, Seth MacFarlane in the role of Ted. Ted was filmed in 2011 and it made 549 million dollars in revenue.

The film is set in Boston, where John, a child without friends, asks for Christmas that a teddy (Ted) may have life and can be his best friend. John grows and the film focuses on the relation between John, his girlfriend Lori, and his best friend Ted, who is a bad influence for John according to Lori.

The movie features a surprisingly competent performance from Ted, making you laugh constantly. As for the visual elements, there are any special effects in general, and the script is not stunning. You could imagine the next scene sometimes.

I would recommend the film to anyone who wants to have a great time. If you do not wish a different or complicated plot, you will not feel disappointed.

BOOK REVIEW TASK