Unit 13
FILMS AND CINEMA
Lesson 4: Writing
TITANIC
New words:
tragic (a) /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ : bi thảm
luxury (n) /ˈlʌkʃ(ə)ri/: sự xa xỉ
voyagen (n) /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ : chuyến đi xa
adventurer (v) /ədˈvɛntʃ(ə)rə/: ngươi thích phiêu lưu mạo hiểm
be engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/: đính hôn
iceberg (n) /ˈʌɪsbəːɡ/: tảng bang trôi
Key words:
What is the name of the film?

What kind of film is Titanic?

What is it about?

Where is it made?

What is it based on?

Who is/ are the main character(s)?


What do you know about the character(s)?


Does the film have a happy or sad ending?
ANSWERS:
=> The name of the film is Titanic.
=> It is a tragic love story film.
=> It is about the sinking of a luxury liner.
=> It is made in America.
=> It is based on the true story of Titanic.
=> The main character are Jack Dawson
and Rose DeWitt Bukater.
=> Jack is a young and generous adventurer.
Jack and Rose fall in love with each other.
=> It has a sad ending
I, Introduction:
1. The title of the film:
- The name of the film is …………
=> ( Of all the films I have seen ) Titanic is the one I like best.
II, Body
2. The kind of the film
- It is a ………. ( cartoon, horror, action…) film
=> Titanic is a tragic love story film.
3. The content of the film:
- The film is about …………
- The film tells us a story about……..
=> It is about the sinking of a luxury liner (ship) on its first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
4. Filming place:
The film is made in ………………
=> The film is made in America.
5. Base on :
- The film is based on ………………
=> It is based on the true story of the Titanic disaster that occurred in 1912.
6. The main characters:
The main characters are….
=> The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater………., the two fall in love.
7. The ending of the film:
The film has a (happy/sad) ending
The ship hits an iceberg……, including Jack Dawson.
III, Conclusion
8. The feeling of the film:
- The film makes me + adj ………
An outline
for a description of a film:
* Introduction:
1. The title of the film:
The name of the film is …………
* Body
2. The kind of the film
- It is a ………. ( cartoon, horror, action…) film
3. The content of the film:
- The film is about ………………..
- The film tells us a story about……..
4. Filming place:
- The film is made in ………………
5. Base on :
- The film is based on ……………….
6. The main characters:
- The main characters are….
7. The ending of the film:
- The film has a (happy/sad) ending
* Conclusion
8. The feeling of the film:
- The film makes me + adj …………….
Rearrange the sentences into correct place base on an outline for a description of a film.
The film is about a beautiful princess, Snow White, who makes friend with a group of Dwarfs.
Of all the films I have seen, Snow White and the seven Dwarfs is the one I like best.
It has a happy ending.
It is made in America in 1937.
Snow White and the seven dwarfs is a cartoon film.
She was saved by a handsome prince and they fall in love.
It is based on a Grimm fairy tale.
Her stepmother tries to kill her with a poisoned apple.
I find it really interesting and meaningful.
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( 2 ) Of all the films I have seen, Snow White and the seven Dwarfs is the one I like best.
( 5 ) Snow White and the seven dwarfs is a cartoon film.
( 7 ) It is based on a Grimm fairy tale.
( 4 ) It is made in America in 1937.
( 1 ) The film is about a beautiful princess, Snow White, who makes friend with a group of Dwarfs.
( 8 ) Her stepmother tries to kill her with a poisoned apple.
( 6 ) She was saved by a handsome prince and they fall in love.
( 3 ) It has a happy ending
( 9 ) I find it really interesting and meaningful.
I, Introduction
II, Body
III, Conclusion
1, Title: Tom and Jerry
2, Type:
Cartoon film
3, Plot/ Content
The conflicts between a cat and a mouse namely Tom and Jerry living under one roof
4, Filming place
America, by Walt Disney, Entertainment Corporation
5, Based on
The contrary natural characteristics of cat and mouse.
6, Main characters
Tom: envious and fond of surpassing the others; have a superficial mind.
Jerry: quick- minded; have cunning tricks.
7, Ending
Despite their conflicts, there is still a good friendship between Tom and Jerry whenever they are in serious situations.
8, Feeling
The film gives me a good lesson about friendship.
Of all the films I have seen, Tom and Jerry is the one I like best. “Tom and Jerry” is a cartoon film. It’s about the conflicts between a cat and a mouse namely Tom and Jerry living under one roof. The film is made by Walt Disney, Entertainment Corporation, America. It’s based on the contrary natural characteristics of cat and mouse. The main characters are Tom and Jerry. Tom is envious and fond of surpassing the others, but he has superficial mind, while Jerry is quick- minded and has cunning tricks. Despite their conflicts, there is still a good friendship between Tom and Jerry whenever they are in serious situations. The film gives me a good lesson about friendship.
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