Speaking and listening - Elementary

Let’s talk about MOVIES

Conversation cards

How often do you go to the cinema?

What kind of movies do you like? Why?
Who’s your favourite actor or actress?
Who do you go with? (e.g. action, horror, sci-fi) Why do you like them?

What’s the name of the last film you saw? Do you like horror movies? What’s the best movie you have ever seen?
What was it about? Why (not)? Explain why.

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efer to watch movies at home or in the cinema? ever rent DVDs?
you ever bought a pirated movie? Do you think it is OK to
If so, where do you rent them?

What is the worst movie you have

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you watch (Oscars)?
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Why was it so bad? If so, did you like it? Why?

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Interview another student Match the titles with the genres

Have you ever … ? Y/N 1. Pirates of the Carribean a. animated cartoon
2. Star Trek: The Movie b. horror movie
(see) a horror movie  
3. Kung Fu Panda c. war movie
(eat) popcorn in the cinema  
4. Zombies Nightmare d. romantic comedy
(leave) the theatre before the end   5. The Battle of the Bulge e. musical
(rent) a DVD   6. Fatal Attraction f. science fiction
(watch) the Academy Awards   7. Shakespeare in Love g. thriller
(meet) a film star   8. The Sound of Music h. adventure
9. Die Hard i. action
(ask) for an autograph  
Example:
Q: Have you ever seen a horror movie?
A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Action !