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WRITING A REVIEW

The document outlines a writing test for A2 English learners focused on writing film reviews. It includes activities such as discussing favorite films and books, reading a review of 'Paddington 2', and practicing key language for reviews. Additionally, it provides exercises on structuring reviews, using adjectives, and expressing opinions.

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WRITING A REVIEW

The document outlines a writing test for A2 English learners focused on writing film reviews. It includes activities such as discussing favorite films and books, reading a review of 'Paddington 2', and practicing key language for reviews. Additionally, it provides exercises on structuring reviews, using adjectives, and expressing opinions.

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WRITING A REVIEW – A2 English Writing Test

1 What films and books do you like? Make a list, then compare with a partner.
2 Read the review of Paddington 2. Do you know this film? Do you agree with the
writer’s opinions? Do you want to watch it?
Paddington 2 tells the story of Paddington Bear. He’s a very kind, friendly bear and
lives in London with the Brown family. Paddington wants to buy a book for Aunt Lucy’s
birthday, but someone steals the book while he’s in the shop. The police think
Paddington stole the book, so he goes to prison. He has lots more adventures, but in
the end, everything is OK. The film is sometimes sad, but also very funny. I laughed a
lot! What happens in the end? Why don’t you watch it and find out? This is a brilliant
film! I saw it last month and I loved it! If you like funny films, go and see it! *****

3 Look at the Key Language for a review. Find words in the review to complete it.
KEY LANGUAGE FOR A REVIEW
Saying what a book or film is about:
It’s about … , It 1………………. the story of …, It’s a story about …
Giving the story of a film or book in order:
At the beginning of the film, he … Then she … ,
When he … , She … because … , 2………………. end, everything …
Giving your opinion of a book or film:
I loved it. I really liked it. I enjoyed it a lot. I cried at the end. I 3………………. a lot! I didn’t
like it at all!
Adjectives to give your opinion of the book or film:
Exciting, funny, popular, sad, scary
Extreme adjectives for giving stronger opinions:
Amazing, awful, 4………………., fantastic, terrible
Advice to other people:
5………………. and see / buy it! Why not … ?
You should certainly watch / read it.

4 Choose the correct words to complete the beginnings of three reviews.


1 I saw Spiderman: Homecoming last week. It says / tells the story of Spiderman and
his …
2 Star Wars: The Last Jedi is about / of Luke Skywalker, who is …
3 The Jungle Book is a story / this story about Mowgli, a boy who lives in …

5 Read the sentences which describe the story of a film. Put them in order. What
verb form do we use to tell the story of a film or book?
1 …… A She goes to New York because she wants to find her father.
2 …… B In the end, she finds her father and goes back to London with him.
3 …… C When she gets to New York, she sees some thieves taking money from a
bank.
4 …… D At the beginning of the film, Stella lives in London with her mum.
5 …… E Then she helps the police catch the thieves.
6 We often use extreme adjectives in a review, to give a stronger meaning. Add the
extreme adjectives to the table.

amazing awful brilliant fantastic terrible

Very good Very bad

7 Read the examples with normal adjectives and extreme adjectives. Then complete
the rules with very or really.
Some parts of the film are really funny.
It’s a really amazing story about two young boys.
The story is very exciting.
This is a really fantastic film!
1 We can use ……………………… or really with normal adjectives.
2 We can only use ……………………… with extreme adjectives.

8 Match the sentence halves giving the writer’s opinion of a film.


1 It was a really funny film and I
2 Some parts were very sad and I
3 I loved this film! I thought
4 This was a terrible film. I
A it was brilliant!
B laughed a lot!
C didn’t like it at all.
D cried at the end.

9 You are going to write a review of a film you liked. First, make notes, answering
the questions.
• What’s the film about?
• What happens in the film?
• What normal or extreme adjectives can you use to describe the film?
• What is your opinion of the film?
• What advice do you want to give to people?

10 Write a review of the film. Use your notes from Exercise 9.


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