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Film Vocabulary and Review Guide

The document provides vocabulary related to artistic interests, including types of programs, people involved in the arts, and expressions for likes and dislikes. It also covers grammar rules for adverbs of frequency and includes exercises for practice. Additionally, it outlines how to write a film review, detailing its structure and useful sentences.

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Film Vocabulary and Review Guide

The document provides vocabulary related to artistic interests, including types of programs, people involved in the arts, and expressions for likes and dislikes. It also covers grammar rules for adverbs of frequency and includes exercises for practice. Additionally, it outlines how to write a film review, detailing its structure and useful sentences.

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Vocabulary: Artistic Interests

Programs People Adjectives Collocations


 Documentary  Actor / Actress  Funny  Play a role

 Drama  Director  Boring  Direct a film

 Comedy  Composer  Exciting  Write a script

 Movie / Film  Audience  Wonderful  Book a seat

 Series  Producer  Interesting  Perform well

 Animation  Screenwriter  Popular  Compose music

 Reality show  Presenter / Host  Creative  Release a movie

 News  Critic  Emotional  Watch a series

 Go to the cinema

 Receive good
reviews
Expressing Likes, Dislikes, and Invitations

Useful Expressions

Expressing Likes Expressing Dislikes Making Invitations


• I love... • I don't like... • Would you like to go to...?
• I like... • I can't bear... • Do you want to...?
• I really enjoy... • I can't stand... • How about...?
• I'm fond of... • I don't care for... • What time does it start?
• That sounds great! • I'm not keen on... • Let's meet at...

2- Exercise 4:

1. Would you like to go to………….?


2. I'd love to.

1. Would you like to come with me?


2. I don't like museums much.
3. really like museums.
4. Would you like to go to the theatre?

Exercise 5:

 A: Are you free this weekend?


 B: Yes, I am. What's up?
 A: Would you like to go to the cinema?
 B: I'd love to! I really enjoy action films.
 A: Great! Let's meet at 6:00 on Saturday.
 B: Perfect!
Grammar: Adverbs of frequency

1. What Are Adverbs of Frequency?

We use adverbs of frequency to say how often we do something.

Frequency Scale:

100% always 50% sometimes


90% usually 30% occasionally
80% often 10% rarely/seldom
70% frequently 0% never

2. Position in Sentences

Sentence Type Rule Examples


Affirmative Before main verbs / After "be" verbs - I often go to the cinema.
- Films are never boring.
Negative After auxiliary verbs - He doesn't often go.
- She isn't usually here.
Questions After the subject - Does your brother sometimes play?
- Do you ever go?

3. Frequency Expressions

Expression Meaning Example


once a week one time per week I go swimming once a week.
twice a month two times per month We visit family twice a month.
three times a year three times per year They travel three times a year.
every day each day I study English every day.
every weekend each weekend We play football every weekend.

4. Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Match the questions:

1. How long does the film last? → b. Duration of time


2. How much does the opera ticket cost? → c. Price
3. How many people visit the museum? → d. A number
4. How often do you go to concerts? → a. Frequency
Reading: Harry Potter

Vocabulary:

 Author: The person who writes a book (e.g., J.K. Rowling).

 Director: The person who makes the film.

 Characters: The people or animals in a story.

 Special effects: Movie tricks (magic, explosions).

 Adventures: Exciting and dangerous experiences.

 Unique: One of a kind, very special.

 Magical: Related to magic.

 Visual: Something you can see.

 Frightening: Scary.

Reading Comprehension – Correct the False Statements:

The text is about the Harry Potter film and book

1. The book is already very successful, and the author wants the film to be like the book.

2. The director is Alfonso Cuaron. J.K. And Rowling is the author.

3. The film uses special effects to show magic and adventures.


Writing: Film Review

A film review is a short text that:

 Describes a movie (story, actors, director).

 Analyses what is good or bad.

 Recommends (or not) the film to others.

The 6 Parts of a Film Review:

1. Profile: 2. Theme & Genre: 3. Story (Plot):

 Title of the film  Type of film (Action, Comedy,  What happens in the film?
Drama, etc.) (A short summary—no
 Director spoilers!)
 Main message or idea
 Main actors  Is the story easy to follow?
 Duration (time)

4. Characters: 5. Directing & Effects: 6. Opinion &


Recommendation:
 Who are the main  How are the scenes, music,
characters? and special effects?  Did you like the film? Why
or why not?
 Who plays them?  Is the photography beautiful?
 Who would you
 Are the performances recommend it to? (e.g.,
good? teenagers, families)

Useful Sentences for Your Review:

 "[Film Title] is a [genre] film directed by [Director's Name]."

 "The main character, [Character Name], is played by [Actor's Name]."

 "The story is about [Brief Summary]."

 "I liked the special effects / music / acting because..."

 "I recommend this film to people who like..."

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