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Writing

A. Discuss with a partner.

1. Which TV shows do you watch?
2. What’s the best series you’ve watched recently?
Why do you like it?

B. Match the two halves of the sentences about writing a review.
1. A review should talk about
2. You should use
3. You should include
4. It should be written

a. a recommendation as to whether people should watch it
or who might like it.
b. a variety of adjectives to describe the plot, characters,
effects, and so on.
c. in a personal tone.
d. the things you liked and disliked about the series.

The I-Land: a tropical paradise?
As a fan of the Cube films, where ten strangers C. What do these adjectives used in the
wake up on a tropical island with no memory review describe?
of who they are, I got excited and hoped this a. excited
new Netflix series would be as good.
b. immediately likeable, defensive, rude
Similarly to the original Cube, some of the c. highly unlikely
characters in The I-Land are immediately d. uncomplicated
likeable, while others come across as e. relatively engaging
defensive and rude. Unfortunately, the
relationship between the characters annoyed
me, as I found their hostility unnecessary, and D. Write a review (120–180 words) of a series you’ve
some of the characters’ actions just seemed seen. Use the checklist to help you.
highly unlikely. • Write an interesting title.
Without giving too much away, the characters • Divide your text into paragraphs.
are part of an experiment to see if they • Talk about positive and negative aspects.
are good people and the island they find • Add a recommendation.
themselves on aims to test the idea of nature • Use a variety of adjectives and linking devices.
versus nurture. In other words, are we born
bad, or does the environment play a role? • Use a personal tone.
• Proofread your review for grammar and
In all, the series is easy to watch as the spelling mistakes.
dialogue is uncomplicated, and the storyline
is relatively engaging. However, it feels like it
had the potential to be much better. But if
you just want something to put on while you’re
painting your nails, give it a watch.

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