Типовые выражения (обсуждайте, заучивайте и подставляйте свои данные):
| I watch TV every evening, but I prefer to see movies at the cinema. |
| My favourite film star is in a new action movie — it’s brilliant! |
| Do you enjoy science fiction films, or do you find them too predictable? |
| We subscribed to Netflix last month, and now we play in (watch) cartoons with our kids. |
| The director of this thriller created a gripping atmosphere with a complex plot. |
| I can’t turn on the TV — the remote control is broken! Can you turn it up? I can’t hear the dubbed dialogue. |
| That horror movie was so scary and violent — I couldn’t sleep! |
| They made a high-budget fantasy film with amazing special effects and a moving story. |
| The cast includes three Oscar winners — no wonder the drama feels so real. |
| I don’t like B-movies — they’re usually boring and full of clichéd scenes. |
| Let’s go to the cinema tonight! There’s a new romance with subtitles. |
| The script of this musical is weak, but the songs are good fun. |
| Have you seen the latest war movie? It’s based on a true story and very interesting. |
| I turned off the film halfway — it was awful and completely predictable. |
| Animated movies aren’t just for kids — some have brilliant stories and gripping plots. |
Task: Sentence Transformation Challenge
Rewrite each sentence using a different tense or structure, but keep the same meaning.
Example:
Original: I watch TV every evening.
→ Rewritten: I’ve been watching TV every evening this week.
Try with:
- “We subscribed to Netflix last month.”
- “That horror movie was scary.”
- “They made a high-budget fantasy film.”
Task: Movie Review Mini-Task
Write a short (4–5 sentence) review of an imaginary movie using at least 6 words/phrases from the Common Expressions list.
Include: genre, opinion (e.g., brilliant, boring), and one technical detail (e.g., director, subtitles, cast).
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Типовые вопросы:
| What kind of movies do you usually watch? |
| Have you ever seen a western? |
| Do you prefer dubbed films or ones with subtitles? |
| Who’s your favourite film star and why? |
| Would you like to go to the cinema this weekend? |
| What was the last movie you enjoyed? |
| Do you subscribe to any streaming services? |
| Can you turn down the volume? It’s too loud! |
| Have you ever played in (acted in) a school play or film? |
| Is the plot of your favourite movie complex or simple? |
| Why do some people like horror movies even though they’re scary? |
| Who directed your favourite animated movie? |
| Do you think crime movies are too violent? |
| What do you think makes a comedy really funny? |
| Would you like to make movies one day? |
Task: Interview a Classmate
Choose 5 questions from the Common Questions list. Interview a classmate and write down their answers. Then, present one interesting fact to the class.
Example: “Maria said her favourite film star is Tom Hanks because he’s in moving dramas and good comedies!”
Task: Question → Answer → Follow-up
Возьмите 5 вопросов из списка Common Questions. Для каждого сделайте следующее:
- Задайте вопрос вслух (как будто спрашиваете собеседника).
- Дайте полный, развернутый ответ от своего имени (3–4 предложения).
- Придумайте логичный follow-up question (вопрос-продолжение), который вы могли бы задать после ответа.
🔹 Пример:
Вопрос: Do you subscribe to any streaming services?
Ответ: Yes, I subscribe to Netflix and Kinopoisk. I use them mostly to watch sci-fi series and foreign comedies. I really enjoy watching films with subtitles because it helps me improve my English.
Follow-up question: What’s the last sci-fi series you watched on Netflix?
Как часто вы смотрите фильмы/сериалы; любите ли вы пересматривать любимые фильмы; какой последний фильм/сериал вы посмотрели, опишите сюжет:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
— Which movie genre do you find most gripping — thriller, drama, or science fiction? Why?
— Do you think high-budget films are always better than B-movies? Give examples.
— Is it better to watch films in their original language with subtitles or dubbed? Why?
— Can a predictable plot still be enjoyable? When?
— How important is the director compared to the cast in making a great film?
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Why We Love Movies
Movies have been a part of our lives for over a century. Whether it’s a brilliant animated movie that makes children laugh, a gripping thriller that keeps us on the edge of our seats, or a moving drama that brings tears to our eyes — films connect us to stories, emotions, and other worlds.
Today, many people subscribe to streaming platforms like Netflix or Disney+ to watch everything from musicals to disaster movies. Others still love to go to the cinema for the big screen and surround sound. Some prefer subtitles, while others choose dubbed versions.
Great films often have a strong script, a talented cast, and a creative director. But even a B-movie with a clichéd plot can be good fun if you’re in the right mood! The best part? There’s something for everyone — whether you love fantasy, romance, or war movies.
So, what will you watch tonight?