Communication Workshop

Listen to the tape about Beauty and the Beast and answer the following questions 1.Why did the merchant go into the castle? To keep his promise to his youngest daughter, the merchant picked up a rose from the beast’s castle.

2.On what condition would the beast spare the merchant’s life? The merchant brought the beast his girl. 3.How did the merchant recover from his illness? The merchant embraced his daughter after her short return.

4.How can the beast transform into his real self? A girl can accept what he was.

A Film Review 1.What maybe included in a film review in your opinion? Main idea of the film, strong and weak points of the film, and conclusion. 2. Read the whole passage and match each paragraph with the 4 headings.

Answers Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 A basic information about the film Brief summary of the plot Good and bad points Conclusion and recommendation

All the things considered: to make a summary of the comment Read out all the linking words in exercise 2 All the things considered: to make a summary of the comment 1. one day 2. which 3. who 4.In the end 5. for example 6. In addition 7. Although 8. however 9. Although 10. All things considered

either…or… neither…nor… 1.This film was directed either by Steven Spielberg or by George Lucas. 2.The film is neither romantic nor funny. 3.The film stars either Julia Roberts or Sandra Bullock. 4.The film has neither good special effects nor good music.

Useful sentences for film review The film is directed by… It is based on/adapted from the novel… The film stars…as… The film is set in … The film deals with the theme of…

The sound effect, scenery, special effects, lines… are/is magnificent… The film does have its weak points. I do/don’t recommend it for ….

How to write a film review give some basic information about the film give a short summary of the plot. give your opinions-good and bad things about the film conclusions and recommendations

Homework for the First Period Twenty minutes to write a film review. You can choose your favorite film. Use the sentences I have listed. Exchange your composition with your partner and correct the mistakes.

Listening Listen and find out the subjects of their conversation. Who interrupts other people most: Richard, Sue or Kate?

Suppose you were responsible for school’s Arts Week, what activities would you choose to put on list? a play break dance modern films fashion show sculpture guitar solo a play a poetry reading a photo competition old “silent” films a classical concert

Discuss within your group. Show your interest in others’ speeches. You can use words like “ absolutely right”, “exactly”, “terrific”. Learn not to interrupt others when they are speaking.

Examples A: Do you think we will have a photo competition in the Arts Week? B: No, I don’t think so. It is boring to death.