Unit 8 films

(Bài 1 - Pronunciation trang 60) (Phân nhóm) Write the following words in the correct columns. Then practise reading out the words.

(Bài 2 - Pronunciation trang 60) (Phân nhóm) Practise reading out these sentences, paying attention to the underlined words. Put the underlined words in the correct sound groups.

(Bài 1 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 60-61) (Nối hai cột) Match the film types with the film titles and their plots.

(Bài 2 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 61) (Phân nhóm) Put the words from the box in the correct columns.

(Bài 3 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 61) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct word to complete each of the following sentences. 1. Tom doesn't like watching [ ___ ] films. He always has bad dreams. 2. The film was so [ ___ ] that she cried at the end. 3. I can't stand war films. They're too [ ___ ]. 4. She laughed all the way through the film. It was so [ ___ ]. 5. Many children don't usually like documentaries because they think documentaries are often [ ___ ]. 6. If you like [ ___ ] films about ghosts, monsters and crazy killers, you're a fan of horror films.

(Bài 4 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 61) (Điền khuyết nhập từ phím) Find the odd one out. 1. cartoon, documentary, fantasy, opera, comedy: [ ___ ] 2. silent, black-and-white, director, full-length, short: [ ___ ] 3. actor, director, cameraman, extra, trailer: [ ___ ] 4. amazing, fascinating, thrilling, entertaining, delicious: [ ___ ] 5. shoot, play, act, laugh, direct: [ ___ ]

(Bài 5 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 61-62) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. 1. Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz and Cameron Diaz [ ___ ] in the film Vanilla Sky. 2. The film begins with a terrible disaster, but it has a happy [ ___ ]. 3. The film received positive [ ___ ]. Most critics say it’s a must-see. 4. Most people say the film is a must-see - the acting is excellent and the [ ___ ] is gripping. 5. Jean Dujardin won the best [ ___ ] award in 2011 for the film The Artist. 6. Tom Cruise played the leading [ ___ ] in the film Mission Impossible. 7. “Do you like the film?” - “[ ___ ]” 8. The film broke box office records and became a [ ___ ].

(Bài 6 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 62) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the sentences using although, though or however. 1. It was cold and wet. [ ___ ], he put on his swimsuit and went to the swimming pool. 2. [ ___ ] he has problems with his health, he is an active actor. 3. [ ___ ] she was an amateur actress, she was chosen for the leading part in the film. 4. Her father gave her a lot of good advice. [ ___ ], she didn't follow it. 5. [ ___ ] I had a lot of studying to do, I went to the cinema.

(Bài 7 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 62) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text. Fill in the gaps with although, though or however. [ ___ ] Mai had lots of homework to do, she agreed to go shopping with her friend Mark. Mark loves to buy jeans and T-shirts. [ ___ ], Mai prefers to buy sportswear. [ ___ ] it rained, they set off on Sunday morning for the town centre. Mark, as always, had more cash than Mai. [ ___ ], Mai was better at buying things at a lower price. They were hungry and had lunch at the local burger bar. [ ___ ] they had spent nearly all their money, there were still a few shops that Mark wanted to visit. [ ___ ] they had aching feet, Mai and Mark ended up spending a few more hours shopping.

(Bài 1 - Speaking trang 63) (Nối hai cột) Match A with B to make suitable conversations.

(Bài 2 - Speaking trang 63) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the conversation with the sentences A-E in the box. Mark: [ ___ ] How about seeing it tomorrow? Mai: I’d love to, but I’m having a party at my uncle’s house. Mark: [ ___ ] I really want to see it. Mai: That would be great. I’ll be free after 4 p.m. Mark: That’s OK. [ ___ ] Mai: I can be there at 4:30. Mark: OK. Don’t be late. [ ___ ] Mai: That’s fine. [ ___ ]

(Bài 1 - Reading trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text about the film The Theory of Everything and choose the correct answers. The Theory of Everything is a biographical film directed by James Marsh in 2014. It stars Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. The film is about the life of the scientist Stephen Hawking. It was adapted by Anthony McCarten from the book Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen by the scientist's wife, Jane Hawking. The film is set in England in the early 1960s. It tells the story of Hawking's relationship with his wife, his diagnosis of motor neuron disease and his success in physics. The film received positive reviews. People say it is a must-see. I agree, because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The music is also incredible. Although The Theory of Everything is sometimes a bit sad, its story is very interesting and there is a lot of action. Go and see it if you can. 1. What kind of film is The Theory of Everything? It is [ ___ ]. 2. Who stars in it? [ ___ ] star in the film. 3. What is it about? It is about [ ___ ]. 4. What was it adapted from? It was adapted from [ ___ ]. 5. What do people say about the film? They say it is [ ___ ].

(Bài 2 - Reading trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) This is Nick's letter to his friend telling him about his favourite film. Put the following paragraphs in the correct order. (A) Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. I won’t tell you what happens in case you want to watch it! (B) What about you? What type of films do you like? Have you been to the cinema lately? What did you see? Write back and tell me. Yours, Nick (C) Dear Mark, How are you? I’m writing to tell you about the great film I saw last Saturday at the cinema. I went to see Titanic with some friends. (D) Titanic received a lot of positive reviews because the plot is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals, and music are also incredible. I think it is worth watching. The correct order is: [ ___ ] - [ ___ ] - [ ___ ] - [ ___ ]

(Bài 1 - Writing trang 65) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Rewrite the sentences using “however”. Choose the correct sentence to complete each rewrite. 1. Although the film didn't receive good reviews from critics, many people went to see it. → The film didn't receive good reviews from critics. [ ___ ] 2. Although the story is silly, many people enjoy the film. → The story is silly. [ ___ ] 3. Although they spent millions of dollars on making the film, it wasn't successful as expected. → They spent millions of dollars on making the film. [ ___ ] 4. Although Jaws is one of Spielberg's first films, it is one of his best. → Jaws is one of Spielberg's first films. [ ___ ] 5. Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. → The film was a bit frightening. [ ___ ]

(Bài 2a - Writing trang 65) (Trả lời tự luận) Think of your favourite film and make notes for the headings: Film title, Film type, Setting, Stars, Summary of the plot, Other details, Recommendation.

(Bài 2b - Writing trang 65) (Trả lời tự luận) Write a letter of 60 - 80 words to your penfriend about your favourite film. Use the text in Reading 1 and the letter in Reading 2 to help you.