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Silver Screen 9

Writing

A. Tell your partner about a film you’ve seen recently. Use the questions to help you.
1. What was the film about?
2. Who starred in it, and how were their performances?
3. What were the sound effects and visual effects like?

4. How would you rate the film out of ten? Why?

B. Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

1. A film review give you a good idea of the plot, but include any spoilers.
2. It include a wide variety of adjectives to engage the reader.
3. It have a boring title, but rather one that gives the writer’s impression of the film.
4. The writer doesn’t have to like the film, but explain what the negative aspects are.
5. It be clear who the writer recommends the film to.
6. You use formal language – a review can have a more personal tone.

How do you think the world’s governments would react if they discovered the sun was expanding and would
soon envelop the Earth? In Liu lang di qiu, or The Wandering Earth as it’s otherwise known, they decide to attach
massive rockets to the Earth in order to move it out of our solar system. How’s that for a feat of engineering?

However, aside from some questionable science throughout the film, it truly was a pleasure to watch. The visual
effects are absolutely stunning: from the impressive scenes of the Earth moving through space to the images of
the frozen skyscrapers of some of the world’s major cities. The main characters are quite likeable, too, and the
film manages to add a touch of comedy with the help of Mike Kai Sui as the scared Australian-Chinese, as well as
both angry and tender family moments between the character of Liu Qi and his father.
Sci-fi fans looking for a big-budget action film won’t be disappointed, and if you’re after something easy to
watch, The Wandering Earth will keep you engaged to the very end.

C. Answer the questions. D. Write a film review (160–190 words). Choose a film you
have seen recently, and use the checklist to help you.
1. What were the good and bad aspects
of The Wandering Earth? • Write an engaging title.
2. Who does the writer recommend the • Include information about the plot, but no spoilers.
film to? • Include good points and any negative aspects.
3. What adjectives are used, and what • Include a recommendation for who might enjoy it.
do they describe? • Use a variety of adjectives.
• Write with an informal, personal tone.
• Proofread your review for grammar and spelling
mistakes.

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