Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 47 стр.

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This novel was written about... , The film stars.../The film is directed by ...,
The film/book tells the story of..., This work is based on, It is a love story/
thriller ..., ... plays the starring role as ..., ... enjoys his/her starring role as ..., etc


                               Main points of the plot
The story concerns ..., The plot focuses on, The plot revolves around/centres on
.... The tale begins ..., After a series of unbelievable coincidences..., The film
reaches a breathless/dramatic climax ... ,The plot has an unexpected twist to it...,
The plot is rather unconvincing ... etc
                                 General comments
It was rather long/confusing/unbelievable, It is a high-action drama, The cast is
excellent/weak, The script is dull/exciting etc, a tragic/thrilling end, It will have
you on the edge of your seat, It is beautifully/poorly written, He/She seems
uncomfortable in his/her role as ..., ... gentle entertainment for the whole family,
It is a classic study of jealousy/war, etc
                                 Recommendations
Don't miss it, Don't bother to go and see it, Wait until it comes out on video, It's
bound to be a box office hit, Leave the kids at home, It will change the way you
think about ..., I can thoroughly recommend it ..., It is well worth seeing ..., It is
a classic/masterpiece of its kind, etc

Exercise 43
Fill in the gaps with one of the following words:
Scene; acted; audience; stars; illustrated; portrays; masterpiece; role; acting;
plot.
1.     At the end of the play the __________ clapped and cheered.
2.     The __________ of Tiny Tim is played by an unknown actor.
3.     The film __________ a new and talented actress.
4.     The __________ is rather confusing at times.
5.     The opening __________ is a churchyard at midnight.
6.     His love for Sophia is __________ by his devotion to her.
7.     As a romance, it is a(n) __________ of its kind.
8.     Al Pacino’s __________ is of his usual high standard.
9.     The part is well __________ and very convincing.
10. Tom Hanks __________ a man suffering from AIDS in the film
       “Philadelphia”.

Exercise 44
Read the review below and spot the topic of each paragraph. Then answer
the following questions:
1.     Where is the film set?
2.     Who are the stars of the film?
3.     What is the plot of the film?
4.     Is the film recommended?