Unit 12. Reading

Read the description and tick (√) the film type.

Lots of exciting things happen in this type of film.

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This kind of film makes you laugh.

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Young children watch this type of film.

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This type of film takes place in the future.

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There is a lot of singing and dancing in this kind of film.

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In this kind of film someone is investigating a crime and is in danger.

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There are usually lots of scary situations in this kind of film.

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This type of film is usually a serious story.

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In this kind of film there are lots of exciting experiences and it’s often set in unusual locations.

Is it true or false?

The job of a famous actor includes telling the public how good the film is.

Is it true or false?

Great acting is the most important aspect of a good film.

Is it true or false?

It costs film companies a lot of money to use famous actors.

Is it true or false?

People only use reviews in papers to decide which film to watch.

Read about the film and match the proper statement.

The Drake Adventures

Tom Drake is on holiday with his family, visiting various European cities. He doesn’t enjoy sightseeing or museums, so he is really bored and can’t wait to go home. But things change when the family visits a castle, where Tom sees two men steal a painting. He is in big trouble when the men come after him. Things get really exciting when Tom finds out who the men are and what their real reason for stealing the painting is.

Read about the film and match the proper statement.

Body Swap

Hannah and her brother Chris were good friends when they were little, but now they hate each other. Everyone thinks Hannah is really cool, but no one wants to be Chris’s friend, and she says she won’t help him. Then, one morning, they wake up in each other’s bodies. They have to learn to understand each other better, or they’ll stay this way forever. This film will make you laugh till you cry!

Read about the film and match the proper statement.

Game, Set and Match

Carly James is a brilliant young tennis player, but has lots of problems in her life. She’s not close to her parents because they’re often away on business, and she doesn’t find schoolwork easy. But while she’s preparing for a big competition, she starts working with a new coach. It seems he is the one person who really understands her. He knows that she can be a big star if she listens to him and works hard. Finally, things start to improve for Carly, but can she do well in the competition?

Read and match the two halves of the sentences

My friend says that …

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We usually sit at the back, where …

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I don’t like it when …

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I could have a party for my birthday or …

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The film was very scary, so …

Complete the sentences.

You said … you wanted to go to the cinema.

Complete the sentences.

I usually cry … I watch sad films!

Complete the sentences.

I can get the tickets … you give me some money first.

Complete the sentences.

Mum always falls asleep … she’s watching TV.

Complete the sentences.

We visited the places … they filmed The Lord of the Rings when we were in New Zealand.

Complete the sentences.

Would you like to watch a DVD … go to the park?

Complete the sentences.

I like horror films … my sister doesn’t.

Complete the sentences.

My mum is a doctor … my dad is a teacher.

Tick (√) all the correct sentences.

Tick (√) all the incorrect sentences.