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The document provides a structured guide for writing a review, including sections for introducing the plot, summarizing the story, expressing positive and negative opinions, giving a personal opinion, and concluding with a recommendation. It emphasizes the importance of being concise, using varied language, and backing up opinions with examples. The guide also advises on the appropriate audience for the reviewed material and encourages personal expression.

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Review

The document provides a structured guide for writing a review, including sections for introducing the plot, summarizing the story, expressing positive and negative opinions, giving a personal opinion, and concluding with a recommendation. It emphasizes the importance of being concise, using varied language, and backing up opinions with examples. The guide also advises on the appropriate audience for the reviewed material and encourages personal expression.

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WRITING

Writing Part 2: REVIEW

[Link] the plot:


-The film I would like to review is...
-The last film I saw/book I read was...
-This is...about...
-This...tells the story of...
-In this..., we learn about the adventures of...
-This...takes the reader into a fantasy world.

[Link] the story:


-It’s set in...
-The story is based on...
-It’s about...
-There are many memorable characters including...(do not spend too much time
describing them)
-The main theme of the...is...
-What the...is saying is...

[Link] positive and negative opinions:


-I love the way the main character deals with...
-I don’t think the female character is true to life.
-The story is so exciting you don’t want the series to end.
-I found the plot rather confusing.
-It’s great/fantastic/really amazing/wonderful/absolutely fabulous/incredibly
interesting/really exciting/so fascinating... (positive remarks)
-It’s rather disappointing/a bit of a let-down/just dreadful,awful/not very
interesting,exciting...(bad remarks)

[Link] an opinion:
-In my view/opinion/From my point of view, it’s the best...
-I didn’t find it as good as...
-What I really liked about it was...
-I was a bit disappointed with...
-On balance, I’d say that...
-It was disappointing compared to...

[Link]/Conclusion:
-This is an excellent...for young teenagers, but I don’t think it would appeal to...
-As this...is set in a future world, I would not recommend it to anyone who doesn’t like
science fiction.
-Teenagers would not understand some of the situations in this..., so I think it’s
unsuitable for them.
-If you enjoy thrilling adventure, then this is...for you.
-I’d really recommend people read/watch/try...
-I’m sure all teenagers...
-All in all, I would strongly recommend (it).
-In spite of the drawbacks, I can thoroughly recommend...
-It’s one of the best...I’ve ever seen/read.
-Although I am not normally keen on (musicals), I’m glad that I decided to go.
-The ... lifts you out of your everyday life.

**HELP
-Don’t write too much about the plot of the series-remember you need to address the
other requeriments of the task.
-Back up your answers with examples.
-Don’t be afraid of expressing your personal views.
-Use varied structures, including interesting adjectives, and try to avoid repeating
“because” too often.
-You have to inform the reader about the book or programme, to give your personal
opinion and to say whether you would recommend it.
-In your introduction, say what you are reviewing and why.
-Use present tenses.
-In your conclusion, make sure you give a clear recommendation.
-Give your opinion, but not until the end.

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