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Walk of fame Suggested Answer Key 1 He starred in Bridget Jones’s Diary and Four Weddings and a Funeral. (Hugh Grant) 2 He was the world famous director who made Psycho and Rear Window. (Alfred Hitchcock) 3 He was the first person to play James Bond in the film Dr. No. (Sean Connery) 4 He made the films: Alien, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down. (Ridley Scott) 5 She won an Oscar for her role in The Constant Gardener. (Rachel Weisz)
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Synergy ñ Allow Ss one minute to think about ten words they have learnt in today’s lesson. Ask Ss to use them to make their own sentences. ñ When Ss have finished, ask them to get up and go around the class to find a partner who has something in common with them, e.g. same hair/eye colour, same clothes, same taste in music, etc. ñ Ask Ss to discuss what they have learnt in this lesson with their partner.
DVD frenzy! Objectives Answer Key Titanic – romance Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – fantasy The Matrix Reloaded – science fiction Shrek 2 – animation Braveheart – adventure The Sixth Sense – thriller Home Alone – comedy
Vocabulary: film genres Reading & Listening: a dialogue (for specific information) Speaking: expressing preferences Grammar: present perfect vs past simple Writing: a film review
Introduction Draw Ss’ attention to the title, DVD frenzy! and ask them what they think it means (the great popularity of DVDs). Ask Ss how they usually watch films (on TV, on DVD or at the cinema). Ask them which they prefer and why. Encourage Ss to predict what type of vocabulary they will see in the unit.
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Focus ➤ Presenting vocabulary related to films Refer Ss to the film titles and the genres of films. Elicit/Explain the meaning of any new vocabulary. Refer Ss to the pictures in the film reel. Elicit answers and feedback. Check Ss’ answers.
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Focus ➤ Matching reviews to films Ask the Ss to read the reviews. Elicit why we read reviews (to find out what a film is like) Elicit/ Explain any new vocabulary. Ss’ complete the task. Check Ss’ answers. Answer Key Titanic The Matrix Reloaded