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Writing

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. Do you prefer watching films at the cinema or at home? Why?
2. What type of films do you enjoy watching? Why?

B. How important are these things in a film review? Discuss with a partner.
a. the title of the film e. how the story ends
b. information about where and when it’s set f. the names of the actors who star in it

c. the genre g. a recommendation
d. details of the plot h. how long the film is

Dear Mum, aliens have attacked the summer camp!

Rim of the World is a light-hearted, feel-good film for a wet Sunday afternoon. It follows the story of four
young teens who are thrown together when aliens attack Earth while they’re at summer camp.
As you can imagine, the four characters are very different, but they manage to work together to avoid
being spotted by the aliens, trying to save Earth as they learn to get along. The actors do a convincing
job in their roles as unlikely heroes, and the special effects are well-produced.
The plot is your typical kids’ adventure story, with each of the four teens finding their strength at a critical
point in the film. But, even though the ending is obvious from the start, the film keeps you engaged with
plenty of action, as well as comedy moments.
If you’re looking for something which is entertaining and doesn’t require much brainpower, this is the
perfect film.

C. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. Is the writer’s review of Rim of the World positive?
2. Who does the writer recommend the film to?
3. What adjectives does the writer use?

4. After reading the review, would you like to see
this film?

D. Write a review (120–180 words) of a film you’ve
seen recently.

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