Unit 08. Films. Lesson 7. Looking back & project

WELCOME  TO  OUR  CLASS
ENGLISH 7
By: Le Viet Phu
WARM-UP:
Guessing game
A female professor who has to live with a selfish and lazy film star on a deserted island after a shipwreck. At first, she hates the movie star but later she falls in love with him.
A comedy
WARM-UP:
Guessing game
The man saves the girl from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social classes, and the girl is already engaged, they fall in love. At the end of the film, the ship sinks and more than a thousand people die, the girl survives but her lover dies.
A romantic (love story)
WARM-UP:
Guessing game
This film takes place in the year of 2154 and brings us to a spectacular world beyond imagination called Pandora. A disabled former marine decides to join a mission on the Pandora. Later, he realises that he can walk again in his avatar and he falls in love with a native girl. Finally, he helps the natives fight for their home. 
A science fiction
WARM-UP:
Guessing game
FBI tries to stop an attack on the Pentagon. Many soldiers and officers are barbarically killed, but at last FBI draws back the enemies thanks to a brave and intelligent spy.
A thriller / war film
WARM-UP:
Guessing game
Doreamon, a robotic cat, is sent back from the future to give aid and guide to Nobi Nobita, a young boy who suffers from poor grades and frequent bullying. Together they have a lot of adventures and unforgettable events.
An amination (cartoon)
NEW LESSON
Unit 8:
FILMS
Vocabulary
1. Think of an example of every type of films in the box.
science-fiction (sci-fi) romantic comedy
thriller comedy
documentary action
horror animation
Example: Mr Bean is a comedy.
- Star Wars is a science-fiction.
- 3 idiots is a romantic comedy.
- Jaws is a thriller.
- Mekong ký sự is a documentary.
- The Fast and the Furious is an action.
- You’re next is a horror.
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is an animation.
2. Read the sentences. What types of films are the people talking about?
The acting was excellent, and I laughed from beginning to end.
2. The scene was so frightening that I closed my eyes.
3. I think this film will be liked by people who are interested in true stories.
4. It is hilarious, and it is really moving too.
5. The special effects are incredible! The robots look real.
It’s a comedy
It’s a horror
It’s a documentary
It’s a romantic comedy
It’s a science fiction
3. Fill in the blanks with -ed or -ing adjectives
that are formed from the verbs in brackets.
1. I have never felt as (terrify) _________ as I did when I watched that horror film.
2. In spite of spending millions of dollars on the
film, it was (disappoint) _____________ .
3. They found his behaviour (annoy) _________.
4. We were (satisfy) __________ with the service at the cinema.
5. We found the film’s plot (shock) ___________.
shocking
terrified
disappointing
annoying
satisfied
4. Complete the second sentence in each pair, using the word in brackets. The meaning of both sentences should be the same.
1. They found the film exciting. (excited)
They _____________ about the film.
2. The film bored them so they left halfway through it. (boring)
The film _____________ so they left halfway through it.
3. he ending of the film was quite moving. (moved).
We _____________ at the ending of the film.
4. His new film is really surprising. (surprised)
You’ll _____________ at his new film.
5. Lots of people are confused by the way he
behaves. (confusing)
Lots of people find _______________________
were excited
was boring
were moved
be surprised
his behaviour confusing.
5. Match the first half in A with the suitable half in B.
Grammar
1. d 2. e 3. a 4. b 5. c
COMMUNICATION
6. Number the lines of the dialogue in the
correct order.
1
2
3
4
5
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7
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PROJECT
FILM POSTERS
1. Look at the film posters below. Think about
the following questions.
- What is the purpose of a film poster?
- Which do you like? Why?
- What information can you find on the posters?
- What other information could you include?
FILM POSTERS
FILM POSTERS
- I can include type of films, the views, the cinema name, etc.
- What is the purpose of a film poster?

- Which do you like? Why?

- What information can you find on the posters?


- What other information could you include?
1. Look at the film posters below. Think about
the following questions.
- It shows the view, the characters of the film to advertise it to audience.
- I like the poster of the film “Crazy Coconut". It`s lovely and romantic.
- I can see a lot of information about the film such as: the names of the directors, characters, production company, showtime, venues.
- I like the poster of the film “Job swap!". It`s hilarious and entertaining.
2. Choose one of your favourite films and design a poster for it.
Model poster 1
3D Science fiction: This film takes place in the year of 2154 and brings us to a spectacular world beyond imagination called Pandora. Jake Sully, a disabled former marine decides to take his mission on the Pandora where he can walk again and he falls in love with a native girl. Finally, he didn`t obey the control of people from real life, he helps the natives fight for their home. 
It stars: Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana. 
Critics say: The film is romantic and gripping with many special effects.
Showtimes: 4:30 p.m and 7:30 p.m
daily at Nguyen Hue Theatre
Model poster 2
Now, your turn!
Work in groups of 6. You have 10 minutes to prepare a film poster, then hang your posters somewhere in the class for everyone to see and criticise them.
3. Then organise an exhibition of film posters in
your class.
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HOMEWORK
- Review all the new words again.
- Review the grammar points again (adjectives ending in “ed” and “ing”; connectors: although, despite / in spite of, however, and nevertheless.)
- Prepare a talk about your favourite films.
- Prepare for unit 9: GETTTING STARTED – LISTEN AND READ
Goodbye!
See you again!
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!