UNIT 3: MUSIC AND ARTS

LESSON 3
WRITING
A movie review

1) Introduction 1) Wonder Man is an animated film. The film has its setting in New

Name: Wonder Man York City, with many great buildings and shopping malls. The star

Type: An action movie of the movie is Jon Wick.

Setting: New York City 2) It’s about a young boy and his superpower. Everyone in the city

Star: Jon Wick knows him and calls him Wonder Man. He is a really nice person.

2) Plot summary There is a lot of action. He becomes everybody's hero after he saves

It is about a fight for life. many people from an attack from the outside world. 3) The movie

3) other details has a great setting, but there isn't enough light.

The movie has a great 4) Overall, Wonder Man is an excellent movie with a lot of

setting, but there isn't surprises. It is suitable for children and families.

enough light.

4) Opinions and suggestions

Overall, Wonder Man is an

excellent movie with a lot of

surprises. It is suitable for

children and families.

PRACTICE
Vocabulary
a. Match the phrases with their definitions. Write them on the lines.

A. plot
 B. conclusion

C. crime

D. action-packed movie

E. setting

1. the end of something, such as a movie ________

2. the act of doing something against the law ________

3. the time and the location where an action happens ________

4. a kind of movie with a lot of fighting, or car-chasing scenes ________

5. the story of a movie, book or play ________

b. Complete the sentences using the words in the boxes.

fantasy setting dramatic crime terrible

6. The movie has its ______________ in Hollywood, California.

7. My Father’s Dragon is a great ______________ movie with a lot of adventures.

8. Endgame is an excellent superhero movie. There are a lot of ______________ scenes.

9. The movie has a ______________ and scary plot. Nobody in my class wants to watch it again.

10. Action movies are not suitable for children because they might have a lot of

______________.

Listening
a. Listen to three friends talking about movies. Fill in each gap with ONE WORD. CD1-28

Chris Wendy Linda

What kind of movie cartoon 2) ________________ 4) ________________

doesn’t he/she like movie movie

watching today?

What does he/she 1) 3) ________________ 5) ________________

 think about the kind ________________

of movie?

b. Listen again. Write T (true) or F (false). CD1-28

6. Wendy feels happy today. _____

7. They have two choices of movies. _____

8. Chris is watching a movie with his sister this weekend. _____

9. They are going to watch Dr. strange today. _____

10. Linda is buying some drinks. _____

Reading
a. Read the passage about the movie Spider-Man. Match the headings with the paragraphs.

A. There are a lot of famous Marvel movies like Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, and

Dr. Strange. You shouldn't miss one interesting movie from Marvel. It's Spider-Man.

B. Spider-Man is a superhero movie. The main character is a teen superhero called Spider-

Man. He has spider-like ability and he fights crime in New York City with the help of an older

superhero Iron Man.

C. In the movie, Spider-Man wears a red and blue suit at the start, but soon changes into a new

high-tech suit. Iron Man made it for him to fight bad people. It protects him and makes him

strong. He learns how to use his new equipment and becomes a better hero. However, when he

faces a new enemy, The Vulture, he makes mistakes and loses his new suit. Now he must find a

way to catch The Vulture using only his power.

D. Overall, I think the movie is excellent. It has some very famous actors, and they all perform

well. The action scenes are very exciting, and the audience can see the characters superpowers.
 The story is dramatic, and it attracts the audience's attention.

E. This movie is suitable for people who love adventures and superheroes. Although the main

character is a teenager, adults can enjoy this movie, too.

Paragraph A _____ i. The writer's opinion

Paragraph B _____ ii. Introduction of Spider-Man

Paragraph C iii. The plot

_____
Paragraph D iv. People who like the movie Spider-Man
_____
Paragraph E v. Similar movies
_____

b. Read the text again. Choose the correct answers.

6. How old is Spider-Man?

A. under 13 years old B. 13-19 years old

C. 21 years old D. over 20 years old

7. Where does Spider-Man fight crime?

A. at his home B. in New York City

C. in the forest D. in a city in Asia

8. What is the color of Spider-Man’s suit at the beginning?

A. black and red B. red C. blue and red D. black

9. What is the name of Spider-Man’s enemy?

A. Spider-Man B. Iron Man C. Thanas D. The Vulture

10. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the movie is a success?

A. The story is dramatic.

B. The movie has famous actors.

C. The action scenes are exciting.

D. The main actor is handsome.

Speaking
Match the answers to the questions.

A. It’s a comedy. It can make people laugh a lot.

B. In the movie, there is a little boy called Kevin. His

family leaves him at home when they go on vacation.

Kevin stays at home alone, but he is very smart in

1.  What’s your favorite movie?
protecting himself from the thieves.
2.  What kind of movie is it?
C. I really enjoy Home Alone. I can watch it all day.
3.  Who’s the star? D. Macaulay Culkin is the star of the movie. He’s

4.  What happens in the movie? very handsome.

5.  What’s the best part of the movie? E. It’s the acting of the main character. Although he

is only a young boy, he can act very well.

Writing
a. Read the description of the movie Jumaji. Answer the questions.

Jumanji is an American action movie. It tells the story of the adventure of two children. They

come across and play Jumanji, a magical game. They meet Alan inside the game while playing

it. To assist Alan in escaping, the children must face numerous dangers. I believe that people

should watch this movie because it is both exciting and meaningful. However, due to some

frightening scenes, it is only appropriate for teenagers over the age of 13.

1. What is the name of the movie?

______________________________________________________________________________

2. What kind of movie is it?

______________________________________________________________________________

3. What is the movie about?

______________________________________________________________________________

4. Who can watch the movie?

______________________________________________________________________________

5. What does the writer think about the movie?

______________________________________________________________________________