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Book review
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What do you think about this proverb?
Wear the old coat and buy the new book. (Austin Phelps)
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Make up sentences Type of books Their contents deal with describe
1. Historical novels 2. Adventure stories 3. Popular science fiction books 4. Detective stories 5. Romantic novels 6. Psychological dramas 7. Fairy – tales are about deal with describe Their contents Brave and clever people, adventures of people in difficult and unusual situations, how people take risks Events in the past, famous political figures, wars, life of people in the old times. Crime and criminals, clever detectives, how they catch criminals Imaginary worlds, unusual electronic characters, their and bad actions, their unusual power. Imaginary heroes who fight for the good against the evil, for justice and love. How people behave in different situations, attitude of people to various events and other people’s actions. Happy or unhappy love, hardship and pleasure of love, people’s feelings.
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Phrases we may use Funny, friendly, amusing characters, exciting adventures, to have fun, full of love, to be able love and hate, rich imagination, to develop smb.’s mind, to bring up feelings and emotions, make smb. think, thrilling plot, worth reading. Tell about your favourite book in one sentences using this expressions.
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Role-play the situation
Student A: You have read a very interesting book, which you took out from the library. On the way to the library you meet your friend. Tell him/her about your impressions of the book. Student B: Ask about the book and express your interest in it.
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Read the review and choose the correct word
My favourite/best thriller from the novelist/journalist Hammond Innes is called/named “The Angry Mountain”. This is the book that really got me interested in reading when I was young and I will always remember/remind it for that. It’s a great example of adventure non-fiction/fiction. The story is so well-written you feel as though you are in the same room as the characters/personalities and the relationships/ relatives between them are brilliantly developed. It is now out of print but you may be able to borrow/lend it from a library/bookshop. It’s a book you will not able to put down until you have finished the last chapter/verse.
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Speak about a book you have recently read
1. The book is written by ( name of the writer), the famous Ukrainian (Russian, American, English) writer 2. The title of the book (story) is.... 3. It’s a historical novel./ an adventure story./ a science fiction story. 4.The scene is laid in (place) in the (time). 5.The plot of the book is interesting (exciting, thrilling). 6.The book tells about a... who... 7. There are some humorous / funny / sad / tragic episodes in it. 8. I could not help smiling / laughing / feeling sad / crying when I read about (how). 9.On the whole, the book is (very) good. It is worth reading. 10.If you like ... (historical novels),... I advise you to read it.
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Homework Write a review of the book you have recently read.
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