2. Communication
Workshop

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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…

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

12. 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

13. 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.

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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.