UNIT 8: FILMS
Lesson 6: Skills
2

OBJECTIVES
After this lesson, students
will be able to
LISTENING
listen for specific
information about a film

WRITING

write a paragraph about
one's favourite film.

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1
LISTENING

Watch the video and write down the types of the
films.

1. Work in pairs. Discuss the following
question.
What do you like /
dislike about a comedy?

Makes people laugh Mostly not educational
Helps people relax Some are not
suitable for children
Reduces stress

2.Mark and Hoa are talking about the film Naughty
Twins.

Hoa
Listen. Who stars in the
film?
A. Linda Smith and Susan Brown
B. Linda Brown and Susan Smith
C. Susan Linda and Brown Smith

Mark
Hoa: I like Simon's films.
Who stars in it?
Mark: Linda Brown and
Susan Smith.

3. Listen
the conversation
again. keywords.
Choose the best
Before to
listening
again, underline
answer
to each
question
below.information)
(words that
contain
important
1. Naughty Twins is a ___.
A. comedy
B. science fiction film
C. horror film
2. The main characters are ___.
A. old classmates
B. twin brothers
C. twin sisters

3. Where do the twins meet
each other for the first time?
A. At a summer camp.
B. At a summer school.
C. At a hospital.
4. People say Naughty Twins is
a film that ___.
A. young people should see
B. young people shouldn't see
C. is shocking

3. Listen to the conversation again. Choose the best
answer to each question below.
1. Naughty Twins is a ___.
A. comedy
B. science fiction film
C. horror film
2. The main characters are ___.
A. old classmates
B. twin brothers
C. twin sisters

Hoa: Mark, what film did you
see last week?
Mark: Naughty Twins. It's a
comedy and its director is
Nancy Simon.

Hoa: What is it about?
Mark: It's about two naughty
girls. Although they are twins,
they don't grow up together after
their parents' marriage ends.

3. Listen to the conversation again. Choose the best
answer to each question below.
3. Where do the twins meet
each other for the first time?
A. At a summer camp.
B. At a summer school.
C. At a hospital.
4. People say Naughty Twins is
a film that ___.
A. young people should see
B. young people shouldn't see
C. is shocking

Hoa: What happens next?
Mark: The twins meet each
other for the first time at a
summer camp.
Hoa: Did it receive good
reviews?
Mark: Yes, most people say
it's a must-see for young
people because it's funny and
moving.

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2
WRITING

Refer back to the Reading & complete the notes.
Sample
Inside out
Animation
Directed by Pete Docter and co-directed by Ronnie del Carmen
Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to the
new life.
Beautiful, original story about handling big feelings
A very creative and touching film

4. Make notes about one of your favourite films in 5
mins.

Use the information in ex 4 to write a paragraph of
about 70 words about the favourite film.
Name of the film: Inside out
Type of film: Animation
Its main actor(s) / actress(es) or
director: Directed by Pete Docter
and co-directed by Ronnie del
Carmen
A short summary of the film: Riley
and her emotions struggle to adjust to
the
Other features of the film (the
acting, new life. music, etc.):
Beautiful original story about handling
big feelings
Reviews about the film: A very
creative and touching film

My favourite film is Inside out. This
animation is directed by Pete Docter
and co-directed by Ronnie del
Carmen. The movie is about Riley, a
11-year-old girl. She moves from
Minnesota to San Francisco because
her father starts a new job here. Riley
and her emotions struggle to adjust to
the new life. The films is based on a
beautiful original story about handling
big feelings. People say that it is a very
creative and touching film.

5. Use the information in ex 4 to write a
paragraph of about 70 words about your
favourite film.

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WRAP UP
LISTENING
listen for specific information about a film
WRITING
write a paragraph about one's favourite film

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