UNIT 8: FILMS_SKILLS 2
Unit 8
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Listen for special information about someone’s favourite film star
Write a review of a film.
OBJECTIVES
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1. Do you know this man?
Yes, I do/No, I don’t
2. What do you know about him?
He’s an American actor and filmmaker.
WARM UP
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1. Nick and his father are talking about Tom Hanks, a Hollywood film star. Listen to their conversation and correct the following statements.
1. Tom Hanks is Nick’s  favourite film star. 


2. Tom Hanks is a handsome actor.


3. Tom Hanks has won three Oscars.


Tom Hanks is Nick’s  father favourite film star.
Tom Hanks isn’t a handsome actor.
Tom Hanks has won two Oscars.
NEW LESSON
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1. Which Oscar has Tom Hanks won twice?
2. What do critics say about Tom Hanks?
3. What role does Tom Hanks play in Saving Private Ryan?
4. Why does Nick’s father recommend You’ve Got Mail to Nick?
2. Listen again. Answer the questions below. 
1. He has won the Oscar for Best Actor twice.
2. They say he is one of the best actors in Hollywood.
3. He plays the role of a soldier in Saving Private Ryan.
4. Because it is one of the best comedies in the 1990s
Unit 8: FILMS_ SKILLS 2
1. attractive (v) /əˈtræktɪv/
Vocabulary 
Hấp dẫn
2. soldier (n) /ˈsəʊldʒə(r)/
Người lính
3. appear (v) /əˈpɪə(r)/
Xuất hiện.
4. play a serious role
/pleɪ ə ‘sɪəriəs rəʊl/
Đóng vai trò nghiêm trọng
5. recommend (v) /ˌrekəˈmend/
Giới thiệu
Remember vocab 
Nick: Who is your favourite film star, Dad?
Dad: Tom Hanks, of course.
Nick: Tom Hanks? Who is he?
Dad: He is one of the most famous and richest actors in Hollywood.
Nick: Really? Has he won any awards?
Dad: Yes, he has won the Oscar for Best Actor twice.
Nick: Two Oscars? Amazing! He must be very handsome!
Dad: No, he isn’t, he isn’t an attractive actor, compared to other actors in Hollywood. However, most critics say that he is one of the best actors.
Nick: What kind of roles does he often play?
Dad: He often plays serious roles such as a soldier in Saving Private Ryan, or a lawyer who has AIDS in Philadelphia. He also appears in many other entertaining films such as Bachelor Party, The Man With One Red Shoe, etc.
Nick: Can you recommend one of his best films?
Dad: Of course, You’ve Got Mail. It’s one of the biggest comedies of the 1990s.
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3. Make notes about one of your favourite films. 
Name of film, type of film, and actors or director.
The plot: What happens in the film? How is the film? (gripping/moving/hilarious). What about the ending?
Other aspects of the film, the acting, the music, the special effects, the visuals, etc.
Critics’s reviews, your overall opinon.
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3. Make notes about one of your favourite films. 
Name of film, type of film, and actors or director.
Forrest Gump, romantic comedy, Tom Hanks
It’s about the life of a stupid ugly man, Forest and his love for a neighbor, Jennt. The film is moving and hilarious. The ending is happy because they have good life and a son.
The plot: What happens in the film? How is the film? (gripping/moving/hilarious). What about the ending?
Unit 8: FILMS_ SKILLS 2
3. Make notes about one of your favourite films. 
Other aspects of the film, the acting, the music, the special effects, the visuals, etc.
Critics’s reviews, your overall opinon.
The acting of two characters is good. The music is interesting and suitable for film content. The visuals are beautiful with scenery of countryside, crowded cities in the USA.
Critics say that the film is the best film with moving scenes and meaningful messages.
Unit 8: FILMS_ SKILLS 2
4. Write a review of your favourite film. Use the information in 3, and the film review on Nick`s blog as a model. You may follow the writing plan below.
1. Introduction
- Name of film
Type of film
- Actors or director
Paragraph 1
Unit 8: FILMS_ SKILLS 2
4. Write a review of your favourite film. Use the information in 3, and the film review on Nick`s blog as a model. You may follow the writing plan below.
2. Body
- The plot
- The ending
- Other aspects of the film (acting, music, special effects…)
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Unit 8: FILMS_ SKILLS 2
4. Write a review of your favourite film. Use the information in 3, and the film review on Nick`s blog as a model. You may follow the writing plan below.
3. Conclusion
- Critics’ reviews
- Your overall opinion
Paragraph 4
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I enjoy the film Forrest Gump. It`s a romantic comedy with the acting of Tom Hanks.
It`s about the life of a stupid ugly man, Forrest and his love for a neighbor girl, Jenny. The film is moving and hilarious. The ending is happy, because they have good life and a son.�
The acting of two characters is very good. The music is interesting and suitable for film content. The visuals are beautiful with scenery of countryside, crowded cities in the USA.
Critics say that the film is the best film with moving scenes and meaningful messages.�
I think that the film is so wonderful from actors, actresses to visuals, music.�
Practice speaking vocabulary and making sentences with them.
Practice writing a review of your favourite film and talking about your favotite films.
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