Warm-up
Answer a few quick questions before today's lesson about cinemas and writing reviews.
Reading
New Cinema — Reading Quiz: Model Review
Read the model review carefully, then answer the questions on the right. Pay attention to how the review is structured and how the writer balances positive and negative points.
Read the model review carefully, then answer the questions on the right.
A Cinematic Experience at Cinema World
A review for the school magazine
Introduction
Cinema World, the latest addition to our town, offers a truly cinematic experience. This weekend, I had the opportunity to explore this new hotspot for movie enthusiasts, and I am here to share my thoughts in our school magazine.
The Good Stuff
Cinema World impresses with its cutting-edge technology and amazing sound. The seats are incredibly comfortable. The cinema offers a wide selection of movies, and the concession stand offers a variety of snacks, from classic popcorn to tasty nachos and free refills of soft drinks.
Not-So-Great Stuff
Ticket prices can be steep, especially for premium showings, and it can get crowded during peak times, leading to longer lines at the concessions.
My Verdict
Despite these minor drawbacks, I would recommend Cinema World to fellow students. Its outstanding technology, comfort, movie variety, and delicious snacks make it a great cinema experience. Just plan your visit during less crowded hours for an unforgettable movie night.
Vocabulary
Three exercises using 12 key words from the model review and the cinema topic.
New Cinema — Vocabulary Practice
Work through all three parts. All 12 words come from the model review or the cinema topic.
Writing Task
IGCSE ESL — Writing Task
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Teacher Guide
Practise with
- concession standnoun
A small shop in a cinema or sports venue where people buy food and drinks.
- cutting-edge
using the most modern and advanced methods or technology available now
- drawbacknoun
the downside of something
- enthusiastnoun
A person who is deeply passionate and knowledgeable about a particular hobby or interest.
- outstandingadjective
Extremely good; much better than most.
- peaknoun
the highest point of something
- premiumnoun
An extra amount of money paid for something of superior quality or special value.
- recommendverb
To suggest that someone should try or do something because it is good.
- steepadjective
rising or falling sharply
- unforgettableadjective
impossible to forget because of being very memorable or important
- varietynoun
a number of different things
- verdictnoun
A final decision or judgement after thinking carefully about something.