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LESSON 5: SKILLS
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READING

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LESSON 5:
SKILLS 1
WARM-UP

Game: Who is faster?

WARM-UP
Look at the posters, say the correct types of films.

animation

horror film

science fiction film

WARM-UP
Look at the posters, say the correct types of films.

action film

musical

fantasy

PRE-READING

1 Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
 Do you like
fantasies?
 Why or why not?

fantasy

PRE-READING - VOCABULARY

series (n)
/'siəri:z/
chuỗi, loạt (phim dài
tập)

PRE-READING - VOCABULARY

wizard (n)
/'wizəd/
phù thủy, người có tài phi
thường

PRE-READING - VOCABULARY

must-see
(n)

/ˈmʌstˈsiː/
bộ phim đáng
xem, nên xem

PRE-READING - VOCABULARY

gripping
(adj)

/'gripiη/

cuốn hút, hấp
dẫn

PRE-READING - VOCABULARY
New words

Pronunciation

series

/'siəri:z/ 

Meaning
chuỗi, loạt
(phim dài tập)

/'wizəd/

phù thủy, người có
tài phi thường

must-see

/ˈmʌstˈsiː/

bộ phim đáng xem,
nên xem

gripping

/'gripiη/

cuốn hút, hấp dẫn

wizard

2. Read the film review of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on
Mark's blog. Match the words with their meanings.
Mon, Apr 20th
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a fantasy. Its director is Chris
Columbus. It is the first of the Harry Potter film series.
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the stars in the film.
The film tells the story of Harry Potter. He's a powerful wizard. He is
a student at a school for wizards and learns about himself, his family,
and the bad things happening around him.
The film received a lot of good reviews. People say it's a must-see for
teens. I agree because the story is gripping and the acting is excellent.
The music is also amazing.
Although Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a little frightening at
times, it is very interesting and full of action. Go and see it if you can.
Posted by Mark at 5.30 p.m.

PRE-READING - VOCABULARY

2

Match the words or phrases with their meanings.

Words

Meanings

1. series

a. something that is so good
that you think others should see
it

2. wizard

b. related films that tell stories
about the same characters

3. must-see c. very exciting or interesting
4. gripping
1. b

d. a man who has magical
powers
2. d

3. a

4. c

WHILE-READING

3

Read Mark's blog and answer the questions.

WHILE-READING

3

Read Mark's blog and answer the questions.

1. What kind of film is Harry
Potter and
the Sorcerer's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is
a fantasy.

WHILE-READING

3

Read Mark's blog and answer the questions.

2. Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the stars in
the film.

WHILE-READING

3

Read Mark's blog and answer the questions.

3. What is the film about?
The film tells the story of Harry Potter.
He's a powerful wizard. He is a student
at a school for wizards and learns about
himself, his family, and the bad things
happening around him.

WHILE-READING

3

Read Mark's blog and answer the questions.

4. What do people say about
the film?

People say it's a must-see for teens.

SPEAKING

4

Look at the table. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about the
film Kungfu Boy.

Film's name
Director
Type of film
Main actor /
actress

Kungfu Boy
John Stevenson Example:
Comedy
A: How about seeing a film this evening?
Bruce Wane
B: That's a great idea. What film shall we

Main
content

About a very
big boy who
saves his town
and becomes a
hero

Reviews

Funny and
interesting

Time

4.30 p.m and

see?
A: Kungfu Boy.
B: What kind of film is it?
A: __________________

PRODUCTION (Post-Read & Speak)

5 Work in groups. Take turns to talk about the film Kungfu Boy.
Example:
Kungfu Boy is on at … at … p.m.
It's (an) … about …

Suggestion:
Kungfu Boy is a comedy directed by John Stevenson. Bruce Wane is
the main actor in this film. It's about a very big boy who saves his
town and becomes a hero. People say that it's a must-see because
it's very funny and interesting. It's at 4.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. daily
at Ngoc Khanh Cinema. Let's go to see it!

LESSON 5:
SKILLS 1
WARM-UP

Game: Who is faster?

READING

SPEAKING
PRODUCTION
(Post-Read &
Speak)
CONSOLIDATI
ON

* Pre-Reading:
Vocabulary
• Task 1: Work in pairs. Discuss the following
questions.
• Task 2: Match the words or phrases with
their meanings.
* While-Reading:
• Task 3: Read Mark's blog and answer the
• questions.
Task 4: Look at the table. Work in pairs.
Ask and answer questions about the film
Kungfu Boy.
• Task 5: Work in groups. Take turns to talk
about the film Kungfu Boy.

• Evaluation
• Wrap-up
• Homework

CONSOLIDATION

1

Wrap-up

Unit

READING

SPEAKING

CONSOLIDATION

2

Homework

Prepare for the lesson: Looking back
Choose
one of your favourite
& Project
films:
– name of the film
– type of film
– its director and main actors /
actresses
– a short summary
– your overall opinion about the film
– the showtime and cinema
– pictures or photos to illustrate the