Unit 8 grade 7: Films – Getting Started
What film shall we see? (What movie are we going to watch?)
1. Task 1 Unit 8 Grade 7 Getting Started
Listen and read. (Listen and read)
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Translated:
Duong: I’m so bored. Do you have any plans tonight?
Mai: No… What shall we do?
Duong: Shall we go to the movies?
Mai: Good idea! What will we see?
Duong: Let’s see the movie section of the newspaper. The movie White Sands is showing at Kim Dong cinema at 8 pm tonight.
Mai: This is a horror movie. I’m so scared.
Duong: Okay, there’s also the movie Crazy Coconut showing at Ngoc Khanh cinema.
Mai: What is the genre of the movie?
Duong: Romantic comedy.
Mai: What is the movie about?
Duong: It’s about a famous female professor and a male movie star. They were shipwrecked on a deserted island and had to live together. Although the female professor hates movie stars at first, she eventually falls in love with him.
Mai: Who plays the role?
Duong: The film is starring Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt.
Mai: What do the critics say about it?
Duong: Most of them say it’s very funny and entertaining.
Mai: Yes, I know. Why don’t we decide when we get there?
Duong: Okay, good idea!
a. Read the conversation again and answer the questions (Read the conversation again and answer the questions.)
Guide to answer
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C
Translated:
1. What does Duong suggest to do tonight?
A. Watch a TV show.
B. Watch a movie
C. At home.
2. Where does Duong find information about cinemas?
A. In a newspaper
B. By asking Mai.
C. On the Internet.
3. Why doesn’t Mai want to watch White Sands?
A. She doesn’t like that kind of movie
B. It was noon at the right time.
C. She had seen the movie before.
4. How do the critics feel about Crazy Coconut?
A. They all love it.
B. They don’t like it.
C. Many of them like it.
5. What movie did Mai and Duong decide to watch?
A. White sand.
B. Crazy Coconut.
C. They haven’t decided yet.
b. Find the questions in the conversation that ask about Crazy Coconut. Then listen, check and repeat the questions. (Find the questions in the conversation that ask about the movie Crazy Coconut. Then listen, check, and repeat the questions.)
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Guide to answer
first. What kind of film is it? (What is the genre of the movie?)
2. Who does it star? (Who plays the role?)
3. What is it about? (What is the movie about?)
4. What have critics said about it? (What do the critics say about it?)
2. Task 2 Unit 8 Grade 7 Getting Started
Match the types of films with their definitions. Then listen, check and repeat. (Match movies with their definitions. Then listen, check and repeat)
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Guide to answer
1 – d 2 – f 3 – a 4 – c 5 – b 6 – e 7 – h 8 – g
Other types of films:
Historic film: about events and story is the past.
Translated:
1. A movie that tries to make the audience laugh.
=> Comedy movies
2. A movie with cartoon characters.
=> Cartoons
3. A movie that takes place in the future, usually about science.
=> Sci-fi movie
4. A movie that tells an interesting story about a murderer or criminal.
=> Thriller movie
5. A movie that combines humor with a love story.
=> Romantic comedy movies
6. A movie showing real life events or stories.
=> Documentaries
7. A movie in which scary and strange things happen.
=> Horror movies
8. A movie often has a lot of stunts and fights.
=> Action movies
Other Film Type:
Historical films: talk about past events and stories.
3. Task 3 Unit 8 Grade 7 Getting Started
a. Think of a movie. Fill in the blanks below. (Think of a movie. Fill in the blanks below)
Guide to answer
“Iron Man”
– Type of film: action film
– Actors/stars: Robert, John
– The plot: It is about a hero called “iron man” with super power. He did a lot of things to save the world out of bad guys.
– Reviews: Many critics like it.
Translated:
“Iron Man”
– Movie type: action movie
– Actor/star: Robert, John,
– Plot: The film is about a hero called ironman. He has done many things to save the world from evil people.
– Rating: Many critics liked this movie.
b. In pairs, interview each other and try to guess the film. (In pairs, interview each other and try to guess the movie)
Example
A: What kind of film is it?
B: It’s an action film
A: Who does it star?
B: It star Daniel Craig
A: What is it about?
B: It’s about a spy called 007
A: Is it skyfall?
B: Yes!
Translated:
A : What is the genre of the movie?
B: It’s an action movie.
A: Who plays the role?
B: The movie stars Daniel Craig.
A: What is the movie about?
B: The movie is about a spy called 007.
A: Is it Skyfall?
B: That’s right!
4. Practice
Choose the correct option for each gap in the sentences.
Question 1: …………. he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite
Question 2: I enjoyed the movie on TV yesterday evening …………. nobody in my family liked it.
A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so
Question 3: We didn’t find it funny…………..it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
Question 4: I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday ………… feeling very tired.
A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so
Question 5: ………….. careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new
A. With B. However C. Such D. Despite
Question 6: Let’s go to the Victor Cinema. I’m sure you’ll find the movie…………
A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting
Question 7: I have never felt as ………… as I did when I watched that horror film.
A. terrify B. terrifying C. terrifying D. terrible
Question 8: We like the movie very much. The…………. are unforgettable and the plot is gripping.
A. characters B. acting C. style D. action
Question 9: The film was so ………… . However, my father saw it from beginning to end.
A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating
Question 10: I was …… to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize.
A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
5. Conclusion
At the end of the lesson, students need to do full exercises, practice reading comprehension and memorizing the words in the lesson:
- bored (adj): bored
- horror film: horror movie
- frightening (adj): to frighten
- romantic (adj): affection, romance lãng
- comedy (Adj): comedy
- shipwrecked (Adj):shipwreck
- deserted island: desert island
- fall in love: love
- critics (n): film critic
- entertaining (adj): entertaining
- star (n): star
- crime (n): crime
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