46 ‘Vocabulary: types of flms & TV programmes: {ypes of musi Grammar: the passive refleivelemphatic prorouns long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ... a young film-maker had an idea for a scifi film called Star Wars. George Lucas's space opera about a farm boy who becomes a hero came out in the summer of 1977 and it was a huge hit. It was more than just a blockbuster film, though — Star Wars took on a life of its own, Audiences fell in love with the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo and the terrible Darth Vader. Fans joined the queues outside cinemas to see the film again and again, and the catchphrase “May the Force be with you” was everywhere. Audiences couldn't get enough and demanded a second film, That film, The Empire Strikes Back, is considered to be ‘one of the best sequels ever. Return of the Jedi followed. in 1983, but it was not the end. The first film’s name was, changed to Star Wars: Episode IV ~ A New Hope and more and more films were made. Sem oe q Cee ate aos @ Witter around the world Look at the pictures. Do you recognise any of the characters? Think of some typical film heroes or heroines. What are the good things they do? Everyday English: making @ recommendation Writing: 2 fim reviow These days, we have a new Star Wars film almost every ‘year, there are cartoons on TV, and live-action TV sertes are being planned, Star Wars appeared on the big screen many years ago, so why is it still popular? One reason might be the easily recognisable music by the composer john Williams. The films also have the latest speclal effects, amazing actors and clever storytelling. Fans love the different planets, droids, the Jedi knights and the different bad uys. Star Wars is so well-liked that even celebrity guests appear in small roles. To prove that Star Wars is a big part of popular culture, there is Star Wars day every year, on 4th May, when fans play with the films’ catchphrase and proudly say, “May the Fourth be with yout” QO read the sentences and decide if they are T (True), F (False) or DS (Doesn't Say). Read or listen to the text and check your answers 2 he iginal Star Wars flm had @ 4 None of 5. Star Wars was—==>—\! 9- 3 3 Read the text and complete the sentences. Then ‘explain the words in bold. 1) tar Wars Episode ~A New Hope was cece by The Empire Strikes Back appeared before = The music for Star Wars was written by i 4 Fans celebrate Star wars onl Vocabulary Types of films Q. @) Which type of film does each film title match? * action-adventure * cartoon * animation + comedy » drama © scifi « crime » documentary ‘horror * fantasy western « thriller * musical Coe Mission Impossible FALLOUT 7 0) $8 @ ra about various types of films, asin the example. Use the adjectives in the list. ‘© amusing * enjoyable * exciting * boring * interesting * scary « disgusting funny A: Do you like musicals? B: | love them. | find them enjoyable.”'m not crazy about them, | think they're boring. 5 Fillin: blockbuster, special, big, bad, celebrity, live-action, Use the phrases in sentences of your own. 1 ay tim 4 Motiects 2 ain) series 5 Mgy 3. thelll screen 6 Miguest 6 Enns Fill in: about, on, in, at, to. ‘= The only characters that appear 1) MM al the Star Wars fms are C-3PO and R2-D2. Eee bolero have a bad feeling 2) Mths” is said in every, + Luke's name was changed from Luke Starkile 3) Skywalker. * R2-D2 stands 4) a height of 96 cm. ‘+ The Millennium Falcon’s design, which is a spaceship, was partly based 5) Ml a burger George Lucas was eating atthe 7 QCD crsose ne correct word. Check in your dictionary. Make sentences using the other words. 1. Spectators/Audiences loved the first Star Wars wn The special effects/affects are out of this w The film was So popular that we waited in the queue outside/outdoors the cinema for an nour George Lucas created/dld Star Wars over forty years ago Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone were some of the actors who wanted to act/play the role of Han Sol. GSES) Fill in the correct particie(s). sive back: to return st sive in: | give up: to stop doing sth you us give sth away: to ruin 2 surprise ) to finally agree to what sb wants; 2) to stop fighting or competing, to do regularly Sam gave lil trying to become a film actor. Did you give Mill Mark’s Star Wars DVD? Han Solo never gives lil without a fight. | bought Ruby a surprise, but Tom gave it Darth vader action figure as a Speaking & Writing TEED think of your favourite film, Collect information and prepare a ‘Did you know?" fact sheet with 5 facts. Present it to the class. 471 & dbo the quiz. ®duisten and check your answers. ‘When were the first Oscars awarded? A 1929 B 199 ‘What was George Lucas's dog named? ‘A Chewie 8 Indiana C Luke ‘Which was the first film to be filmed in Iceland? ‘A Land Ho! B Noah G Sons of the Soi! How many Oscars were won by the fim Jaws? A3 BO ct ‘Which ofthese films wasn't directed by Steven Spielberg? ‘A Hook B ThePost © © Good Time 2. Read the theory and find examples in the quiz. The passive (to be + past participle of the uk) ‘Active Passive Present simple: _|watch | is watched Present continuous: |is making |» is being made Past simple: save = was given |Past continuous: | was playing |-+| was being played [Present perfect: _|hasseen | -+ has been seen Past perfect: had taken _|-* had been taken Future simple: | will open _|-*| will be opened | Modals: can sing | |can be sung ‘We use the passive when the action is more important than the agent The fm was shot in Iceland. The agent (by..)s omitted when it s not important or is easly understood, The tickets have been sent to my phone. ~ agent not important (oy the cinema) The film will be released next year. ~ agent easily understood (by the company) ‘Note: When we tum an active sentence, which includes € preposition after the verb, into the passive voice, the preposition remains after the verb. They tumed the lights off when the film began. -*The lights were tumed off when the fim began. Grammar in Use 3 © read sentences A & 8. identify the subject (S), the verb (V) and the object (0) in sentence A. Then, answer the questions. George Lucas directed Star Wars Episode IV: A New ‘Hope. (active) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was directed by George Lucas. (passive) ‘What changes do you notice in sentence B? How do we form the passive? 3 Inwhich sentence is the action more important than the person who does it? In which sentence is the person more important than the action? © croose tne correc item. Reviewers were showed/shown the flm last week Dvbs of the play can buy/be bought online. The actors are being/are interviewed at the moment. is next film had/will be based on a true story. ‘The film has/was been awarded seven Oscars. Visitors will/are not allowed on the film set. Read the theory, then use with or by to complete the sentences. ee with + instrument/materialingredient - The fm was shot with special 30 cameras. ‘by + persorvpeople - The space battles were created by the special effects team. wena a The sound of fre was made ll plastic bags Hamlet was written Ml william Shakespeare. Film blood is often mace il com syrup. The song from Titanic was sung il Celine Dion. ‘The award will be presented lil Leonardo DiCaprio. a) Read questions A & B and say how we form passive questions with who. Can we omit by in this type of passive question? Who directed Mamma Mial Here We Go Again? (active) Who was Mamma Mial Here We Go Again directed by? (passive)8 0) & B® rewrite tne foiowing questions in the passive. Then, in pairs, ask and answer using the facts in the list. 1 ‘ Marvel Studios + Steven Spielberg «John williams * Adele © J.K. Rowling « Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 2 1 who directed Jurassic Park? Who was Jurassic Park directed by? It was directed by Steven Spielberg. 2 who sang the title song from the film Skyfail? 3. Who wrote the Harry Potter books? ‘4 Who composed the music to Star Wars? 5 who created the character of Sherlock Holmes? 6 Which film studio made Avengers: infinity War? Poe euie emo Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use two to five words, including the word in bold. steven The film jolberg directed the film. BY Steven Spielberg. They will close the theatre soon. BE The theatre Ml soon Hema me pay forthe tickets. WAS UM for the tickets The secretary has sent the invitations. HAVE The invitations lil by the secretay. The usher showed us to our seats. WERE We Milby the usher. You can book tickets to the concert online. BE Tickets to the concert lf ontine aD) \We use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the ‘object of the verb are the same person. He introduced Rewrite the headlines himself to the members of the club. in the passive in full We use emphatic pronouns to emphasise the subject sentences and then or the object of a sentence. The Queen herself opened translate the headlines into Polish. the new cinema. (It was actually the Queen.) Fill in the correct pronoun. Decide when it is ae 2 noes a reflexive (R) or emphatic (E). BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER 1. He cut himself while he was putting out the props for the performance, R 2 They Mil put up alll the posters. NEW CINEMA TO BE OPENED oie BY MAYOR MONDAY EVENING 3 Lisa taught il how to edit her videos. 4 The actor ll signed the autographs. 5 Look at’ Bin the mirror. ‘DUNKIRK’ AWARDED THREE OSCARS 6 The President ill attended the opening night ofthe LAST NIGHT play Don't hurt il when you climb down from the stage. 8 Ted burnt Ml when he was making popcorn for the film. CINEMA DESTROYED IN FIRE LAST SATURDAY 10 “THM? Prepare a quiz lke the one on Theatre thieves still not caught Use the passive. 49Skills in Action Vocabulary Types of TV programmes 1 B® discuss the types of V programmes shown in the TV guide. Use the adjectives in the list and follow the example. ‘great + interesting * amusing + funny + silly ‘awlul « boring « terrole Ca ‘A’ Do you watch game shows? B: Tobe honest, 'm nota fan. find them boring. | prefer Cookery programmes. ‘A Oh! I ove cookery programmes, too Listening 2 GOW ou wit near tnree short recorcings Read the questions and look at the pictures. Listen and choose the correct item (A, B or C). 11 What time does the film start? ey » ( Amy Sie of ef A B 2. How much does a ticket cost? ae A B c * £6.50. 3. What will they watch on TV tonight? A 8 50 Everyday English Making a recommendation 3 @) Use sentences A-F to complete the dialogue. ‘Two sentences are extra. ‘What's it about, anyway? ‘What day is it on? Isit any good? You can stream it online, ‘What did you like so much about it? | don’t want to spoilt for you. mmooapD Have you seen Stranger Things yet? No, haven't, 1) 's amazing. You really must see it Well, the acting is excellent. The casts so talented, : | see. 3) Ml It sci story about strange disappearances and secret experiments Sounds interesting. Tell me more! 4) B¥youtt have to soo it yoursott b) Obuisten and check. 4 B.& ct out simitar dialogues about a new film/TV series you have recently seen. Use language from the language box. Recommending ‘+ Was it any good? © It's amust-see. * What's it about? ‘© You won't regret itt * Who stars in it? * You mustn't miss it! * What did you like most? Pronunciation (1), ‘«/ 5 a) Muisten and repeat. /n/cut, rung, such, thum®, double, brush fa) cat, rang, crack, tank, manage, cramp b) Ob are the words in bold the /s/ or the fae sound? Listen, check and repeat. The fans were stunned when their idol sang, as he had never sung before. + Don't erush crumbs or damage the lamp. + There'llbe so much trouble if you lack a bank account!Reading & Writing Tenses in reviews ‘We use present tenses to descr the plot ofa film/book. {6 Read the review and fill inthe gaps with adjectives formed from the words in brackets. ‘What tenses has the writer used? What is each Paragraph about? Has the writer revealed the ‘end of the film? Why/Why not? Reviews @ if youre a fan of 1) M (excite) action films, then Avengers: Infinity War is just the film for you. It was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Chris Evans. © The Avengers including Iron Man, Thor Hulk, Captain America and their friends come together again to save the universe. They need all the help they can get to try to defeat the 2) Ml (power) Thanos who wants to wipe out half of all life everywhere using the Infinity Stones. Can the Avengers stop iciors are really 3) MM (talend) and there ymaze) performances. This film has lots of action and the special effects are extremely (real). © Avengers: Infinity War for anyone who loves Don't miss itt a 6) BF (wonder) film on-adventure blockbusters. 7 © bina the word that does not belong in each sentence. Check in your dictionary. The cast is amazing/talented/fast. The special effects are fantastie/imaginative/siow. The acting is excellentitired/terrible. The characters are slow/brilliant/boring The plot is clever/interesting/excited. ‘The script is well-written/bored/original oe eens Recommending/Criticising & 4 Which of the expressions below would be used for recommending or criticising a film? © Don't miss it. highly recommend it. fas disappointing. | wouldn't recommend it. t's worth seeing. You should try to see it. ‘= Don't bother. i's a waste of time. 0) $8-® reac tne exchange. does the speaker recommend the film or not? Act out similar exchanges recommending or criticising a film. ‘A: Have you seen ‘Aquaman’? B: Yes, | have. The special effects are amazing. Don't miss itt Writing (a film review) 69) Qed ete Find th ey wo then complete the spidergram in your notebook, Your college English magazine wants reviews about favourite fms. Write a review of your favourite fm (120-150 words) Tecornmendation cna ame, type rn acting, special irector, actors effects. etc summary of plot 1.0 Use your notes in Ex. 9 to write your review. Follow the plan. introduction Para 1: title, ype, ditector, actors, Main body Para 2: main points of the plot Para 3: acting, special effects, ete Conclusion Para 4: recommendation Tea ri Pre aka a WR ec on a Si52 Celebrating Soundtracks (007 drives off in his sports car to the sound of the James Bond theme. The Stor Wors theme takes the audience to another galaxy, and the music to Jurassic Park welcomes us to world of dinosaurs. ll bockbuster films have a soundtrack that adds extra excitement to the fim, and sometimes you remember the music more than the film itself. ‘The Festival of Film isa celebration of fim music that 1) every year at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. There are showings of famous fms as well s 2) orchestral performances of film music. There are interviews with at BE Reading & Listening 1 98a Listen and match the extracts to the types of music. ete RCL ent CUE srs gern certo ‘composers and also exhibitions and other special events. The festival takes 3) Ml every autumn. One ofthe organisers, Lucy Noble, believes that the festival "s introducing people to classical music and orchestras without them realising. They come forthe tite of the film and 4) lll of those people have never seen an orchestra before. They ate having an introduction to classical music 5) TM watching a film.” She adds that, “it's not your typical film festival. We ae bringing music to the centre stage.” a dance hiphop e rock naan. b classical d jaz f Latin Speaking & writing D_ Read the poster. what type of music do you think you can hear 4 © ind wnat fms would at the Festival of Film? Read the text to find out. you present at a film music festival? Why? Present your ideas to the class. 3 Read the text and fillin the gaps (1-5) with the correct item (A-D). Obussten and check. Then, explain the words in bold. 1A ished B holds C hasheld D isholding 2A alive B live C living =D ively 3A over Batter = C place «=D off 4A It = B many = much =D more 5 A as B because then while 5 & ict cote information about a music or film festival in your country. Prepare a poster advertising it.Vocabulary 1 (©) crease the coreceveord! Fans appeared/demanded 2 second film ‘The new sitcom/thriller is very amusing. Do you like action and crime/adventure films? Sally can’t wait for new episodes/shows of her favourite TV series. Did you see any celebrities/audiences atthe event? Star Wars quickly became a catchphrase/blockbuster ‘The audience/actors wert quiet as the film began. We waited in the force/queue in the rain for tickets. (Bx2=16) Fill in; chat, reality, special effects, documentary, series, Soap, role, animated. There's a wide Ml on Tv tonight. The special Mil are out of this world, Ihate watching *¥ operas. katy has a smait Milin the film, The actor talked about her new film on the Mil show. The lil show puts celebrities in the jungle. Walt Disney prodticed ll fms kids loved all around the world. 8 The Force Awakens is another sequel in the Star Wars it zune eNaw Ny wewne No (6x2=16) 3 © choose tne correct item. 11 He has appeared tovin every film of the series. 2. She changed her name tovat Margo. 3 Don't give up/away the surprise. 4. He gave In/back without a fight. 5 Acolleague introduced me on/to the Star War films, (x3=15) ecu) ‘Lexical Competence understand words/phrases related to: Peck Taf ras res TV programmes * types of music EXCELLE aw ow a wn ad weuns eS Readling Competence ‘+ understand texts related to films (read for speciic information -T/F/DS; read for cohesion ~ multiple choice cloze) Listening Competence * types of fms & | listen to and understand dialogues related Writing Competence to film/TV (listen for specific information ~ | « write a fact sheet muttiple choice) Review Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in brackets. Fill In by or with, A film Ml (shot) in our area these days Mla famous director. All the walls lil (already/cover) Mi film posters. ‘words that actors use ll (not/make) Mf real metal The band Imagine Dragons Ml (ove) ll millions of fans. The play ll (review) lM a theatre critic last week The festival tickets Ml (book) online MH hike tomorrow. (6x3=18) © choose the correct refiexive/emphatic pronoun. \We ourselves/myself filmed the movie. They themselves/ourselves mace the poster. The actor looked at himself/yourself in the mirror, Tina fell of the stage and hurt myself/herselt. Did you write the music and lvics himself/yourselt? (5x3=15) Everyday English 8 ‘Match the sentences. 'sit any good? a The special effects ‘What's it about? were amazing. What did you like about 9 It's amazing. Don't miss 1 it When is it on? ‘© Next Monday. it's adrama about two sisters (4x5=20) Total 100 Speaking Competence © express likes/dislikes — preferences © make @recommendation/ criticise © write a film review54 Values: Self-confidence TW Contact Us | # Add Post | d& Login ASK the CXperts ... BEY wicusston crestons veer v conoctus Your first stop online for expert advice LCA) I make sure ‘ve been asked to give a speech at the opening night of a film festival in my city. It's going . to take place in ten days’ time and I've written the speech. The problem is - |'m terrified! Ue CTY] I've never done it before and I'm sure I'l just dry up the minute | go on stage. Il just be yy standing there like an idiot in front of 200 people, saying nothing. ‘A: Lots of people have a fear or even a phobia of speaking in front of an audience. And everyone feels nervous the first time they do it! Here ae some tips to make sure you won't ‘dry up Feel confident It all begins on the inside. You won't come across as confident if you're not confident about your ‘material. You say you have your speech ready, but have you practised it? Stand in front of a mirror and deliver it. Don't forget to time it to see if is too short or too long. Then try again. This time, film ‘yourself doing it, then watch the video to see what you can improve. Look confident If-you deliver your speech with your head down and a sad look on your face, you won't connect with your audience ~ no matter how good your speech is. Look up at the ceiling just before you go in front of your audience, because this will ighten your expression. Stand up straight with your head high ~ a {900d tricks to look at a member of the audience towards the back of the room. Look down at your cue cards only when you're moving on to the next point. Sound confident A dul voice is not interesting to listeners, and a low voice is just as annoying. Again, record yoursel Can you understand what you'te saying? If not, you're going to have to ralse your voice, Speak loudly and clearly. You don’t have to shout — just think about that poor person atthe back, trying to hear you. ‘And don't rush ~ you're not trying to win a race! ‘Loraine Princiga, public speaking coach) 4] Read the question (Q) atthe beginning of the advice column, 3 “TiN? ive three reasons why What advice do you think might be given? someone might feel unconfident Duisten and read to find out. about a presentation and what he/she could do to feel more confident. 35 60 nas we icseu nt encod ne coca ee T (True), F (False) or DS (Doesn't Say). Then explain the words in bold. 4 ‘ct CED research other tips for feeling confident Mark Lewis is making a speech for the fist time. when giving a speech. Tell the Lorraine Principal has worked with many first-time public speakers class. She says Mark should watch himself making the speech. She advises Mark to look at the ceiling while speaking weune She recommends speaking quickly,Good evening, film fans, and welcome to our annwal film festival, ‘Types of speech of speaciis: where every year we celebrate a different director. Speeches can be: informative (eg, a scientific presentation), persunsive (a. a political speech Every time | goto a movie, i's magic, no matter what the movie's monial (eg. a speech for a festival opening). about.” These are the words of Steven Spielberg, and show his deep love af film-making, which has made him one of the most important directors of all time. We'll be watching some of his Read the task. What type of speech is it asking |} ssics this week, such as Jaws, the indiana Jones fims, Jurassic fort Park and War of the Worlds, as well as some of his more recent films. You are ina fim club that is putting on a festival in Spielberg was bor in Ohio, USA, in 1946, He made his first film honour of a famous director. Yo fe been asked ‘aged 12, and continued writing and directing small films with his to give a speech about the di audience will be watching andthe fim the J) friends in his teens. While at university, he was offered a job at Universal Studios, where his work was so impressive that he was made a director. He dropped out of university and never looked back His fist big success was Jas, that fous tier about a QO vuisten to and read the model. number) gant shark, and he went on to make one blockbuster ater another the cue cards correctly. Complete the gaps (1-3). He has made nearly every type of film, but one of his great loves has abvaye boo cl and wn ol 20 ane fhe xy Ready Player One is a sci-fi film that was released in 2018. It is set « Ready Player One: sci-fi, 2018 in 2045, when most people spend more and more of their time in « set in 2045, the OAs a virtual realty worid called the OASIS. The main character, Wade + Wade Watts (1) ll), Nolan Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn) Watts, who is played by Tye Sheridan, has to win a special game + fast-moving, amazing special effects, familiar characters to take control of the OASIS, and stop it destroying people's tives. But he has to compete against a big company run by businessman Nolan Sorrento, played by Ben Mendelsohn. It's a fast-moving film with amazing special effects and lots of familiar characters from + "Every time | go to a movie, it’s magic, no matter what the movie's about.” + Steven Spielberg I'm sure you'll enjay it just as much as | did. Now I'm going to « Jews, the indiana Jones films, Jrasic Par, 2) Bll let the film speak for itself. Thank you for your time and let me Dresent: Steven Spielberg's Ready Player Onet films and video games over the past 4 * bom ohio, usa, 3) * first film aged 12 + job at Universal Studios + Jaws «scifi flms & scr HED tink oF a tamous director. Research him/her and complete the spidergram. Make sure the information you find is accurate. Use your notes to make cue cards and give a speech introducing him/her and the film the audience will be watching. rector