Name: Đinh Nguyễn Hoài An

Date of birth: 14/02/1999

Class: K20C- Bắc Giang
Teacher: Nguyễn Thị Hạnh Phúc

THE PROGRESS TEST- WRITING

*The structure of a review about a movie or book

1. Introduction
- General introduction about the work, the required information includes the
name of the work, the author or director and the main actors.
Eg: The film is directed/ produced by…
It is starred by…
The book is written by…
The action is set in…
The story takes place in…
The novel tells the story of…
The story is about ….
The main characters are …
The novel / film begins with…
2. Body
- Summarize the content of the work, the plot in a few sentences.
Eg:
+Set in 18th century London, the film tells the story of/ recounts events in the
lives of three sisters.
+In the breathtaking landscape of Nothern Canada, the book examines the theme of
solitude and intimacy.
– Analyzing the context of the work, the context includes two main factors: time
and place where the story takes place.
Eg: + On the Eve of the First World War, the series introduces us to the Wilson
household.
- Express your feelings about the characters, how the author, the director built
those characters.
Eg: The main actor was absolutely brilliant/ was verging on the.
- Mention the special features in the author's composing style, the director's
filmmaking style, the actors' acting, etc.
Eg: The novelist has succeeded in creating an extremely intricate/ complex plot/
life-like characters.
– Express your feelings about the content of the work, personal impressions about
the work
Eg: I am impressed by …
I think…
The book is terribly/ beautifully written.
What I (do not) like is… because…
What surprised me is …
3. Conclusion
- General comments on the work.
- Let the reader know if he likes the work or not and why.
– Recommend that everyone should see, read or consider or should not watch and
read this work.
Eg: + I strongly advise you not to miss/ waste your money on “Ain’t got a clue”.
+ I would definitely recommend seeing/ reading “Me before you”.
+ For those who enjoy adventure stories, “Tropical string” is not to be missed.
+ Go and see “Moana”. You will be amazed.