C1 WR+SP Unit 6

6 WRITING
Praising and criticising

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Part 2: review Page 105

1 Decide which of the adjectives in the box
3 Discuss these questions with a partner.
below are used to praise, and which to
criticise. Then add an adverb to intensify 1 What kind of things are reviewed in newspapers, magazines and
each adjective. online?
2 What do you expect to find in a review?
Example: action packed – to praise, incredibly 3 How far would you be influenced by a good or bad review of a film
action-packed or TV series?
4 Look at the exam task and answer the questions.

action-packed brutal far-fetched gloomy
gripping moving powerful predictable 1 What do you have to review?
pretentious slow-moving spectacular 2 Who are you writing for and why do they want a review?
stylish subtle unconvincing uninspired 3 What must you do in your review?
witty
2 Note down three films or TV series you

Exam task
would recommend, and three you wouldn’t.
You see this notice on a film review website.
Tell your partner about them using the
expressions in the box plus the to-infinitive
or -ing.
Give reasons using phrases from Exercise 1.
Example: I would definitely recommend

watching this series. It is totally Write your review.
convincing and extremely powerful.
5 Quickly read the model review on page 55 and answer the questions.
I would definitely (not) recommend …
1 Did the reviewer enjoy watching
My advice is (not) …
a) Goldfinger b) Skyfall?
I would advise against …
2 Which does the reviewer particularly recommend?
Viewers would be well advised (not) …
This series is certainly (not) worth …
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2 According to the reviewer, what similarities are there between the
Two must-see Bond movies films? What contrasts are there?
3 What examples are there of adverb/adjective collocations?
Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes, is a massively- 4 What style is the review written in?
popular action film featuring secret agent James
5 What expressions give the reviewer’s own opinions?
Bond. Just as, almost fifty years earlier, Guy
Hamilton’s Goldfinger was, too. 6 Does the review make you want to watch either of the films (again)?
Quick steps to writing a Part 2 review

In the older film, Bond has to prevent aptly-
• Choose a subject for your review and decide if you enjoyed it.
named gold smuggler Auric Goldfinger from
stealing the US gold reserves in Fort Knox, • Think about what your readers will want to know.
following narrow escapes from death in • Plan your review, ensuring it contains description, praise and/or
England and Switzerland. In Skyfall it is the criticism and a conclusion.
Secret Service itself, in particular Bond’s boss • Sound enthusiastic if you enjoyed what you are reviewing.
M, that is under attack. The action takes place in • End either by recommending or advising readers against the subject.
superbly-shot locations as far apart as Istanbul • Give your review an eye-catching title.
and Macau, Shanghai and Scotland, as 007
battles Javier Bardem’s utterly evil Silva.
7 Look at these exam task instructions and answer the questions in
These frequent changes of setting help maintain Exercise 4 about it.
the pace of both films, holding the viewer’s
attention throughout – as do the highly-
accomplished actors who play Bond. Other
Exam task
similarities include the magnificent title songs,
sung by Shirley Bassey and Adele respectively, You see this announcement in an international magazine called Home
that famous suspense-building incidental Entertainment.
music, and even the same Aston Martin car.
In both movies, Bond faces genuinely scary
opponents, particularly Goldfinger’s deadly
assistant Oddjob, although Skyfall keeps the
excitement level a little higher by having longer
action sequences.
Write your review.
One key difference is that Skyfall’s M is a
woman, brilliantly played by Judi Dench. This,
unfortunately, does not reflect any real change 8 Discuss these questions in small groups.
in the role of female characters in Bond films, 1 What is your favourite type of TV series?
even after half a century. Another criticism is 2 Which two series of that type made most impression on you? Why?
the amount of violence, often shown in rather
unnecessary close-up. 9 Look at the Quick steps and plan your review. For each series, make
notes about some of these:
To sum up, both films are certainly worth
watching, but for today’s audience, accustomed • the type of series
to the non-stop action of movies like Mission • the setting(s) and plot
Impossible, I would probably recommend • the main characters
Skyfall. • the acting
• the soundtrack
• the photography
6 Answer the questions about the model
• themes, e.g. bravery, dishonesty
review. • who it might appeal to
1 In which paragraph(s) does the writer:
• give a synopsis of each film? 10 Write your review in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.
• make recommendations? When you have finished, check your work as in Unit 1, Writing
• give a little background information? Exercise 8 on page 15.
• mention characters in both films?
• aim to catch the reader’s attention? Exam tip
• criticise both films? If you have to review two different things, write a similar amount
• praise both films?
about each.
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6 SPEAKING
Expressing likes, dislikes & preferences Part 1 Page 107
1 2.03 Complete the dialogue with these words. Then
listen to check your answers. Quick steps to Speaking Part 1
• Be friendly and polite to the other candidate and the
appeal dislike favourite keen mind nothing
examiners.
prefer preference rather stand
• Speak clearly and loudly enough for both examiners to
hear you.
Kim: There’s (1) I like more on a Saturday evening
• If you are asked about your likes or preferences, try to use
than watching that talent show. a range of expressions.
Abbie: I can’t say it’s one of my (2) programmes. If
I’m at home then, my own (3) is for a good
historical drama.
4 2.04 Listen to these extracts from Olga and Nikos
Kim: They don’t really (4) to me, to be honest. I’d
practising Part 1. Assess their speaking using the five
much (5) see a good crime series.
points in Exercise 4 on page 13 [Unit 1].
Abbie: Really? I’m not at all (6) on those. They all seem
the same to me. And there’s far too much violence 5 2.04 Listen again. Which expressions do they use to
– I really can’t (7) that. express likes, dislikes and preferences? What would you
Kim: Not in all of them. From what you say, you’d add to their comments?
probably (8) the ones that show actual
murders, but I don’t think you’d (9) the kind of 6 Work in groups of three: one ‘examiner’ and two
detective series that I enjoy. ‘candidates’. The examiner asks each candidate some of
Abbie: Maybe, but I still think I’d (10) to watch these questions. The examiner then comments and makes
Downton Abbey. suggestions.
1 What kind of TV programmes do you like, and which do
2 Which of these expressions in the box are followed by:
you dislike?
a) the bare infinitive? 2 Do you prefer to listen to music on your own or with
b) the to-infinitive friends?
c) -ing? 3 What do you enjoy most about being on holiday?
d) either the to-infinitive or -ing? 4 Do you prefer to spend your free time at home or going
out with friends?
would rather keen on can’t stand dislike 5 What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
don’t mind prefer would prefer enjoy hate 6 Do you prefer to watch one episode of a series at a
time on TV, or lots of episodes together on DVD?
3 For 1–6, say what you like and dislike about each, then 7 What do you like most about spending an evening in a
say which you prefer. Use a range of expressions from big city?
Exercise 1. 8 Do you prefer watching films made in your country or
those from other countries?
1 contemporary art / traditional art
2 cinema / theatre Exam tip
3 ballet / opera
4 classical music / pop music When you reply to a Part 1 question, look at the
5 folk music / jazz examiner – not the other candidate.
6 rap & hip hop / rock
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6 WRITING

Praising and criticising

Part 2: review Page 105

4 Look at the exam task and answer the questions.

2 Note down three films or TV series you

Example: I would definitely recommend

Quick steps to writing a Part 2 review

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