A Film Review1. What maybe included in a film review in your opinion?Main idea of the film, strong and weak points of the film, and conclusion.2. Read the whole passage and match each paragraph with the 4 headings.AnswersBasic information about the filmBrief summary of the plotGood and bad pointsConclusion and recommendationPara 1Para 2Para 3Para 4All the things considered: to make a summary of the comment1. one day 2. which 3. who 4. In the end 5. For example6. In addition 7. however8. All things considered9. although 10. althoughRead out all the linking words in exercise 2. 1. This film was directed by either Steven Spielberg or George Lucas. 2. The film was neither romantic nor funny. 3. The star was either Julia Roberts or Sandra Bullock. 4. The film had neither good special effects nor good music. either or neither nor Useful sentences for film reviewThe film is directed by It is based on/adapted from the novel The film stars as The film is set in The film deals with the theme of The sound effect, scenery, special effects, The film does have its weak points.I do/dont recommend it for . give some basic information about the film give a short summary of the plot give your opinions-good and bad things about the film conclusions and recommendationsHow to write a film reviewTwenty minutes to write a film review. You can choose your favorite film.Use the sentences I have listed.Exchange your composition with your partner and correct the mistakes.Homework for the First PeriodListeningListen and find out the subjects of their conversation. Who interrupts other people most: Richard, Sue or Kate? Show your interest in others speeches. You can use words like “absolutely right”, “exactly”, “terrific”. Learn not to interrupt others when they are speaking. Discuss within your group. Suppose you were responsible for schools Arts Week, what activities would you choose to put on list?a play break dancemodern films fashion show sculpture guitar solo a play a poetry reading a photo competition old “silent” films a classical concert ExamplesA: Do you think we will have a photo competition in the Arts Week?B: No, I dont think so. It is boring to death.Culture CornerWhat do you know about Romanticism? Try to say as many Romantic poets as you can. Then read the introduction of Romanticism on page 44.In the passage below, some of the information is incorrect. Read the article and correct the mistakes in the passage.The Romantic poets were interested in science. They celebrated nature, and the mysterious. nature.the beauty of Wordsworths name is synonymous with the Romantic movement. At the age of 29 , he published a book of poetry called “Lyrical Ballads”.English 19Li Bai was also interested in nature. He wrote 200 poems, 180 of which survive today. His realistic style of poetry is often compared to Shakespeares works in the West.20001800romanticWordsworthsWhat is the similarity between Li Bai and Wordsworth in their writing style?They both expressed romantic emotions in their poems and they celebrated the beauty of nature and natural scenes.Look for poems written by Li Bai (in English) and Wordsworth (both in English and Chinese). Copy them and read them to the class.