A review is an evaluation of a text, place, event, product or object intended for publication.
For example, you may be asked to review a book, a restaurant, a film, a programme, a
performance, an event/programme, a place etc. You are als·o required to offer your own
personal opinion on the topic.
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• Be sure of the purpose of your
• provide evidence to support ideas
review. Is it to inform, to analyse, to
entertain, to advise or to describe?
say whether something will be useful
for, or interesting to, its audience and
• give the review an appropriate title
purpose
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• describe and express your opinions
• use the stimulus given as a guide to
on the text, place, event, product or
write your review
object throughout your review
• provide an introduction that catches
the interest of the reader • include personal experience clearly
• ensure a well-organised content draw a concise conclusion J
• focus on strengths and weaknesses write within the word limit stipulated
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• engage the reader by using 'you' or asking questions I
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~~l"l lh~~1 1:.w RIMBA ILMU PARK REVIEW
-:llUiSililiO,N d (MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER)
You have seen this on the Civics Club board.
REVIEW WANTED!
loca l park ?
Do you go jogg ing duri ng the weekends at the
ew of wha t
If so, we want to hear from you. Wri te a revi
whe ther you
you like and don 't like abou t the park and
would recommend it to othe r peop le.
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The best revi ews will be pub lish ed next mon
opriate style.
Write your review in at least 200 - 250 words in an appr
STRUCTURE
Ifyou're a keep-fit jogging enthusiast like
, me, you will welcome the new park whic h is ► appr opri ate
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open to the public now., Youngsters like us have voca bula ry
(get the reader
(bold word s)
hooked} been looking forward to a park like this for a 1
long time.
First ofall. the park is located in the town st I
/ green area. It. is covered with lush greenery
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and there is a man-made lake in the centre of ► use of
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the p~rk. In ~ddi~ion. it has a five km track for
walking andJogging. No more fear ofbeing run
over by cars or motorcycles if you jog by the
conn ector s
(und erl i ned
wor ds)
I roadside. The best part is it has many outdoor
fitness equipment such as an air walker and a
l monkey bar along the track.
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I On top of that. rowing facilities are
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► use of the
prese nt tens e
► tone is
poli te and
frien dly
► lang uage is
I available at a small fee. Parents who come
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with children shou ld find this very attractive.
1 Besides. there is a special plac e where you can
semi -forma l
join free aerobics classes next to the entrance.
Cons .....,__..! The only problem is it doesn 1 have a shop that
► s ugge s t ion t o
BIiii_ _ __,, sells drinks. So you will have to bring your
visi tor s
own drinks.
All in all. I woul d reco mme nd it to others ► recommends
who love to jog. It is the best thing that has the park to
happ ened in our town. the read er
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A RESTAURANT REVIEW (GUIDED PRACTICE)
You saw this in the local newspaper recently.
REV IEW PLE ASE !
you r tow n rec ent ly? If so c o uld
Hav e you eat en at a res tau ran t in
t? Wri te a rev iew of wha t you
you giv e a rev iew of the res tau ran
tau ran t and whe the r you wou ld
lik e or don 't lik e abo ut the res
reco mme nd it to oth er peo ple .
i n o ur new spa per nex t mon th .
The bes t rev iew s wil l be pub lish ed
ds in an app ropr iate style .
Writ e you r revi ew in at leas t 200 - 250 wor
a . PR E-W RI TIN G TA SK S
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questions.
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CEFR Level: 82 - C1
~ A RESTAU~NT REVIEW CHECKLIST
Tick(✓) the correct statements or cross (1) the false statements below.
1 Start with the name of the restaurant and location ............................................... .....( )
2 Do not write about its decor and atmosphere . ...... ·...................... ·................ ··.... ···....( )
3 Mention the menu/dishes sold . ............................ ·· ................... ·...................... ··.........( )
4 Mention the price of food and drinks. ·· ··.... ·...... ·.. ·........ ·...... ··...........·............ ·........... ·( )
5 Do not comment on the services offered ................................ ................................... { )
6 Say if you would recommend the restaurant. .............. :................ .............................( )
Check this out:
@ VOCABULARY .
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Adjectives for
Restaurants
Which words would yo~ likely to see in a restaurant review? Circle the relevant words below.
exchange mains bill · starter tip cleaner
reservation side order check out dessert
today's special browse order service receptionist
booking kiosk menu store
@ READ AND UNDERSTAND
Here is a review of the food in a local restaurant. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
l Review of the Sangam Fish Head ltestaura nt: Seremban
{ "Will be back!"
l Reviewed 10 May 2021
]l *** .
We visited the Sangam Fish Head Restaurant after Jenny, our good friend recommended
it. She was all praises for the fish head curry, which is the specialty there. I was really
(1) - - - - - - - at the prospect of tasting it myself. The restaurant was just
twenty minutes' drive away, right in the middle of the business centre. It offers several
(2) - - - - - - - choices every day in addition to its regular menu of fish and
vegetarian dishes. You have selection of popular dishes such as bindi masala, peas
.kurma and others. We were surprise_d to·see the (3) _ ____ __ portion·~erved. I~
In case you're (4) _ _ __ _ _ _ for desserts, there are some really wonderful ~
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