Unit 08. Films. Lesson 6. Skills 2

WELCOME  TO  OUR  CLASS

ENGLISH 7

By: Le Viet Phu


WARM-UP:
Review the film ‘Titanic’, based on the information as follows

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romantic film.
It is a ___________________________________________.

It stars _________________________________________.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
It is about _______________________________________.
the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage
The main characters are _____________________________.
Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater
Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from

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different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love.

The ending of Titanic is ____________________________.
Critics say it is ___________________________________.
very sad.
a must-see.

NEW LESSON

Unit 8:

FILMS


Vocabulary:
- compare (to) /kəmˈpeə(r)/ (v)

so (sánh) với

- role /rəʊl/ (n)
- soldier /ˈsəʊldʒə/ (v)
- private /ˈpraɪvɪt/ (n)

= part (vai diễn)

người lính, bộ đội

- lawyer /ˈlɔːjər/ (a)
- bachelor /ˈbætʃələr/ (n)

= a soldier of the lowest rank (hạ sĩ)

= attorney (luật sư)
= celibate (người độc thân)

Checking vocabulary:
Complete the sentences by replacing a picture or a phrase with suitable word (s)

of heroes in a lotrole
of
films.
part

1. Tom Cruise often plays the
2. A lot of

died in the Second World War.

3. In military, a new
soldier is called a
soldiers
4. She is a good

.
soldier of the lowest

.

5. A monk is usually a

private
.

lawyer

6. She

Tom Cruise to her husband.
celibate
bachelor

compares

rank


Listening

Tom Hanks


1.

Nick and his father are talking about Tom Hanks, a Hollywood film star. Listen
to their conversation and correct the following statements.

1. Tom Hanks is Nick’s favourite film star.
Nick’s father’s

2. Tom Hanks is a handsome actor.

3. Tom Hanks has won three Oscars.
isn’t

two

2. Listen again. Answer the questions below.

1.

Which Oscar has Tom Hanks won twice?
He has won the Oscar for Best Actor twice.

2. What do critics say about Tom Hanks?

They say he is one of the best actors in Hollywood.

3. What role does Tom Hanks play in Saving Private Ryan?

4. Why does Nick’s father recommend You’ve Got Mail to Nick?
He plays the role of a soldier in Saving Private Ryan.

Because it is one of the biggest comedies of the 1990s.


Audio script:
N: Who is your favourite film star, Dad?
D: Tom Hanks, of course.
N: Tom Hanks? Who is he?
D: He is one of the most famous and richest actors in Hollywood.
N: Really? Has he won any awards?
D: Yes, he has won the Oscar for Best Actor twice.
N: Two Oscars? Amazing! He must be very handsome!
D: No, he isn’t. He isn’t an attractive actor, compared to other actors in Hollywood. However, most critics

say that he is one of the best actors.
N: What kind of roles does he often play?
D: He often plays serious roles such as a soldier in Saving Private Ryan, or a lawyer who has AIDS in
Philadelphia. He also appears in many other entertaining films such as Bachelor Party, The Man With
One Red Shoe, etc.
N: Can you recommend one of his best films?
D:

Of course, You’ve Got Mail. It’s one of the biggest comedies of the 1990s.


Writing

3. Make notes about one of your favourite films.

Name of film, type of film, and actors or director
________________________________________________

The plot: What happens in the film? How is the film? (gripping / moving / hilarious) What about the
ending?
________________________________________________

Other

aspects

of

the

film,

the special effects, the visuals, etc.
________________________________________________

Critics’ reviews, your overall opinion.
________________________________________________

the

acting,

the

music,


Make notes about my favourite film:

Name of the film: 3 idiots. Type of the film: comedy. Actors: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R.
Madhavan
The plot: It's the story of 3 students. They are close friends and they are very talented. Rancho is the main
character and he loves the daughter of his professor. The film is very hilarious and moving. It has a happy
ending.
Other aspects of the film: The acting is natural and excellent. The music is interesting with a fun
rhythm. The visuals are beautiful with a lot of beautiful sceneries.
Critics said that it is one of the best film with moving and hilarious scenes. It also includes a
meaningful message for the young. It has won a lot of precious prizes in India and in the world. I
think that is one of the best films I have ever seen. It's a must-see film for everybody.

4.

Write a review of your favourite film. Use the information in 3, and the film review on Nick’s
blog as a model. You may follow the writing plan below.

Introduction (Paragraph 1)
Name of film, type of film, and actors or director
Body
Paragraph 2:
The plot: What happens in the film? How is the film? (gripping/moving/hilarious) What about the
ending?
Paragraph 3:
Other aspects of the film: the acting, the music, the special effects, the visuals, etc.
Conclusion (Paragraph 4)
Critics’ reviews, your overall opinion (Why you recommend the film to everyone)


Model review 1:

The film I like best is "3 idiots". It's a comedy with the acting of Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and
R. Madhavan. It's the story of 3 students. They are close friends and they are very talented.
Rancho is the main character and he loves the daughter of his professor.
The film is very hilarious and moving. It has a happy ending. The acting of the character is very
natural and excellent. The music, which is really suitable for this film, is interesting with a fun
rhythm. The visuals are beautiful with a lot of beautiful sceneries.
Critics say that it is one of the best film with moving and hilarious scenes. It also includes a
meaningful message for the young. It has won a lot of precious prizes in India and in the world.
I think that is one of the best films I have ever seen. It's a must-seen film for everybody.

Model review 2:
My favourite film is Avatar. It is a science fiction film with the newest technology 3D. 
The film was directed by James Cameron with the acting of Sam Worthington and Zoe
Saldana. 
This film takes place in the year of 2154 and brings us to a spectacular world beyond
imagination called Pandora. Jake Sully, a disabled former marine decides to take his brother's
place in a mission on the Pandora. Later, he realises that he can walk again in his avatar and
later he falls in love with a native girl. Finally, he didn't obey the control of people from real life,
he helps the natives fight for their home. 
The film is romantic and gripping with many special effects.


Model review 3:
My favourite film is Spider-Man 2. It is a science fiction. It is an American Superhero film set in the USA
in 2004, directed by Sam Raimi. It stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.
Spider-Man (Peter Parker) has special spider-like powers. He can jump from building to building and
make huge spider webs to save people. In this film his adventures continue when he meets the evil Dr
Otto Octavious, who has powers just like Spiderman. At the same time Peter Parker is in love with
Mary Jane, but he can't tell her because he has to keep Spider-Man a secret. Spider-Man must stop
the evil Dr. from successfully recreating the experiment, which threatens to annihilate (destroy totally)
the city.
Spider-Man 2 has a lot of fantastic action scenes and the stunts are amazing. The film also has
romance. I think it is worth watching.


HOMEWORK

- Learn the new words.
- Practice listening to the recording in 3 (page 23) again.

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- Write a review on your favourite film.
- Do exercise (E1,2 – page 16) in workbook.
- Prepare for Unit 8: Looking back & Project


THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
Goodbye!
See you again!