Advanced English I

Week 3: Unit 2: Movies and Entertainment.

(cont.)

Tumistrial Pierna
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15 may 2017
UNIT 2 - TASK 3
Look at the following exercises in your "Top Notch 2 workbook" and do them in
a word file:
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Exercise 1
Complete the sentences with words or expressions from the box.
A bunch of - frankly - I cant stand - its my treat - Ive heard

1. There are a bunch of good new comedies on Neclips. I cant decide which
one to watch.
2. Ive heard the new Leonardo DiCaprio movie is fantastic. Have you
seen it yet?
3. I have two tickets for the 10:00 show. Would you like to go? Its my treat
4. Titanic? Frankly , Im too tired for a three-hour romantic epic!
5. I cant stand Horror movies. I watch movies to relax---not to be
frightened.
Exercise 2
Answer the questions about your own movie preferences.
1. What actor or actress are you a big fan of? Im a big fan of Jean Claude Van
Damme.
2. What movie genres are you usually in the mood for? Im usually in the mood for
action movies.
3. What was the last movie you watched in a theater? The last movie I watched in a
theater was Mechanic 2 (Resurrection).
4. What was the last movie you watched at home? The last movie I watched at
home was Hard Target 2.
Exercise 3
Complete the posting from an online movie message board. Use since or
for.
Comments: Ive been an action firm fan for 20 years, since I was 10 years
old. I havent seen a good one for a very long time. Last night I saw the
movie Robin Hood and it was terrible. I watched it for about an hour but then I had
to turn it off. I kept falling asleep!! It was the worst action firm Ive seen since
1991, when I saw Rambo. In my opinion, there still havent been any good action
firms since Avatar in 2009. What a disappointment!
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Exercise 5
Match each movie genre with the correct description. Write the letter on
the line.
1. d feature fast-paced, exciting, and dangerous situations a. dramas
2. e are drawn by hand or created on a computer b.
documentaries
3. f tell a story with singing and dancing c. science-
fiction firms
4. b give us information about real people and things d. action firms
5. c usually take place in the future e. animated
firms
6. g make us smile and laugh f. musicals
7. a focus on chatactersproblems and emotions g. comedies
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Exercise C
Complete each statement with the present perfect continuous.
1. I have been hearing really good things about the new Keira Knightley
hear
movie.
2. Jimmy has been giving me DVDs to watch on the weekends.
3. Ski Trip has been getting terrible reviews.
4. Planet X has been
give making a lot of money since it came out last week.
5. Audres grandparents
get have been paying for her acting classes.
6. Joe and Clem have been traveling around Europe and Asia for nine
mak
e pay
months.
trave
7. We have been looking for a movie for a half hour. Just choose

something!
look

Exercise D
Complete the sentences. Circle the correct words.
1. I (prefer / would rather) see a silly movie than a violent movie.
2. Annabelle (likes / would rather) classic firms.
3. We (prefer / would rather) to order tickets online.
4. She would (like / rather) to watch a romantic comedy.
5. Would you (prefer / rather) sit in the middle or on the aisle?
6. No soda for me. I (prefer / would rather) water.
7. Oscar (prefers / would rather) not go to the movies tonight.

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Exercise E
Look at the answers. Write questions with like, prefer, or would rather.
There is more than one correct answer.
1. A: Would you rather see a drama or a musical
?
B: A drama. Im not that big on musicals.
2. A: Do you prefer popcorn or candy
?
B: Popcorn, please. I dont eat candy.
3. A: Would you rather see a movie or a play
?
B: Definitely a movie. Plays are fine, but I really love movies.
4. A: Do you prefer Saturday or Sunday
?
B: Saturday works for me. Im busy on Sunday.
5. A: Would you like to eat Chinese food
?
B: Im not in the mood for Chinese food. What about Mexican?
6. A: What would you rather see---a classic or a new release
?
B: It doesnt matter to me. You choose.