Review

Text 1

FILMS INTACT

2002 Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

      Federico and Sam are two lucky men; Federico survived an earthquake and has the power to wrench fortune from those around him: he has the gift; Sam is a survivor of the Jewish holocaust and manages a casino in the middle of a lava desert. One day Federico challenges Sam, who expels him from paradise, taking his gift from him.

      Years later, Federico thinks that he has found in Tomas, the only survivor of an air accident, the instrument of his vengeance. By teaching him to control fortune, he can use him to return to the casino and challenge the God of fortune. Together they begin a journey of initiation, a succession of ever more strange and difficult tests in which the highest bet is the luck of others; luck, which in this game is captured in a simple photograph. Everything goes well until Sara, a policewoman who survives a car accident which kills her family, becomes obsessed with discovering what is behind these clandestine games in which death and luck become enmeshed. In which only one can remain intact. This film is really worth watching

1. The purpose of the text is _____.

a.       to describe a film

b.       to describe how a film is made

c.        to inform readers about a good film

d.       to entertain readers by telling a story

e.       to review a film for a public audience

2. After reading the review, how would you judge this film?

a. Bad.                        d.   Mediocre. 

b. Fair                         e.   Excellent

             c. Not bad    
                 

3. What does the writer suggest to the audience?

a.       The film is forgettable.

b.       They should watch the film.

c.        They should neglect the film.

d.       They should make another film.

e.       The writer should promote the film

Text 2
J.K Rowling

         Joanne Rowling (J.K) grew up in Chepstow, Gwent. She liked writing stories very much and she wrote her first book when she was six. She studied French and Classics at Exeter University, and then worked for Amnesty International in London.

         The series of Harry Potter novels started as an idea on a train journey which was then written in cafes and pubs in London, north Portugal (where she taught English as a foreign language) and Edinburgh, where she now lives with her daughter. They have taken the world by storm, appealing to both adults and children with their mixture of good old-fashioned school-story fun, humour and magic invention. Her books became the most popular book in the world. They’re the best-seller novels.

          Nowadays, J.K. Rowling becomes the most popular author in the world. We can watch Harry Potter films adapted directly from the novels.

1.    What was J.K. Rowling’s first job?

A.   She published stories

B.   She taught at Exeter University

C.  She Worked for Amnesty International

D.  She worked in cafes and pubs in London

E.   She taught English in Edinburg

2.    What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

a.    J.K. Rowling started writing in London

b.    She and her daughter then moved to Edinburg

c.    Harry Potter is adapted directly from the novels

d.    She now lives in North Portugal

e.    Harry Potter series are themost popular novels

3.    Why is J.K. Rowling well known in the world?

     a.She has written novels since she was still a child

     b. She was a successfull career woman

     c. Her novels became the best sellers all over the world

     d. She worked for Amnesty International in London

     e. She was lived in a number of differnt countries

Text 3

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

By. J.K Rowling

            The books takes place in modern times in England. The main character is Harry Potter. Harry potter is wizard. He goes to school for witches and wizards, called Hogwarts.

It is Harry’s second year at Hogwarts and he and his two best friends, Hermonie Granger and Ron Weasley ar having a great time learning magic. There is a new professor, Glideroy Lockhart who all the witches are crazy about! Professor Lockhart keep naging Harry, because the professor thinks that Harry tries to get attention to be famous! While all the witches all school love the new professor, all the wizard thinks he is a big joke!

            After a month of school at Hogwarts, strange attacks begin to happen. First, the caretaker’s cat, Mrs. Norris, has been found, not dead, but petrified! Not only was Flitch’s cat attacked, but some of the Muggle-born students at Hogwarts have been found petrified, also. Naturally, all of the students are frightened at this, but they become even more scared when the next victim to be found petrified is the Gryffindor ghost, Nearly Headless Nick!

            What kind of monster is powerful enough to kill someone who is already dead? Who will be the next victim of the monster at Hogwarts? Will the victims ever be revived? To find out you must read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! I have to say that the story was bright, fast-paced, intriguing, and ultimate satisfying.

            I like this book because it kept me wanting to read next page, and next page, and next page and so on. The book is definitely a page turner! I recommended this book to nine years old and over.

1. The Purpose of the text is.....

            a. to describe something that happens

            b. to persuade readers that something is in the case

            c. to critique an art work or event for a public audience

            d. to evaluate the necessity of cars in the city

            e. to introduce readers that here are many problems

2. The writer of this review is.....

            a. J.K Rowling

            b. Harry Potter

            c. Hermione

            d. Prof. Lockhart

            e. Emily Kremer

3. The main characters in the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret are as follows, except...

            a. Harry Potter

            b. Porf. Lockhart

            c. Ron Weasley

            d. Hermione Granger

            e. Hogwarts

4. The synonym ofv witch is...

            a. magician

            b. filmstar

            c. actor

            d. wizard

            e. thief

5. Why does the writer like this book? Because....

            a. the book is so tick

            b. the book is full colour pictures

            c. the book keeps her wanting to a read the next page

            d. the book is so boring

            e. the book is pretty

Text 4

Music and Lyrics Movie Review

Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) is a washed-up 80’s pop star who’s been reduced to working the nostalgia circuit at county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented musician gets a chance at a comeback when reigning diva Cora Corman (Haley Bennett) invites him to write and record a duet with her, but there’s a problem—Alex hasn’t written a song in years, he’s never written lyrics, and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days, enter Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), Alex’s attractively quirky lady, whose flair for words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter. On the rebound from a bad relationship, Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the piano and under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears-and the music-if they want to find the love and success they both deserve.

Casts                                : HUGH GRANT, DREW BARRYMORE, KRISTEN JOHNSTON, JASON ANTOON,   BILLY   GRIFFITH

Duration                          : 96 minutes

Directed by                     : MARC D. LAWRENCE

Written by                      : MARC D. LAWRENCE

Producer                         : NANCY JUVONEN, BRUCE BERMAN, HAL GABA

Production Company  : WARNER BROS, PICTURES

Homepage                      : http://musicandlyrics.warnerbros.com/

1.      What is the function of the review above?

a.      to amuse the readers

b.      to give information to the readers

c.       to entertain the readers

d.      to persuade the readers

e.      to explain the readers

2.      What does the review present?

a.      the reviewer’s assessment

b.      the reviewer’s speculation

c.       the movie’s prediction

d.      the move’s rating

e.      the movie’s synopsis

3.      What is the genre of the movie based on the review?

a.      horror

b.      action

c.       romantic drama

d.      comedy

e.      thriller

4.      What is the word “quirky” (line 7) closest in meaning to?

a.     pretty

b.     good looking

c.      beautiful

d.     eye-catching

e.     odd

Text 5

Bridge to Terabithia is a powerful novel by an American author, Katherine Peterson. It was first published 1977 and has remained popular ever since. This novel is ally life fiction that explores friendship, love, and grief telling the story of Jess Aaron and his new neighbor, Leslie Burke.

            The plot is this Jess Aarons lives on the farm with his large family. At school, he wants to be the fastest runner but is beaten by Leslie Burke, a girl! Jess and Leslie becomes friends and play in a make believe land on an island in a dry creek bed that they call Terabithia. In Terabithia, Jess is strong and courageous king. One day, however, a tragedy occurs and Jess must overcome his grief and horror. Told in third person, Bridge to Terabithia is a well-paced story told in a straightforward yet thought provoking way.

            Bridge to Terabithia is a very moving novel with believeble characters and a plot that keeps the reader’s interest. You feel sympathy for Jess and can understand what he has to go through emotionally. Its message of the power of friendship and the need to care about others and nature makes this highly suitable book for teenager readers.

1.     What is the text about ...

a.     Jess Aaron’s tragedy

b.     A worth reading novel

c.     An island in a cry creek bed

d.     Jess Aaron, a strong and courageous king

e.     A review of novel entitled Bridge to Terabithia

2.     “In Terabithia, Jess is a strong and courageous king.” (paragraph 2). The underline word has close meaning to ... 

a.     Mean

b.     Weak

c.     Kind

d.     Brave

e.     Gentle

3.     Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the text?

a.     Jess is Actually a king

b.     The story is a told in the third person

c.     The author of the novel is an American

d.     Jess Aaron and Leslie Burke are the main characters

e.     The power of friendship and the need to care about others is the message of story

Text 6

The story to ‘Kung Fu Panda

The story to ‘Kung Fu Panda’ is nothing really new, but it is told so well as to actually pack an emotional punch. And it never comes off as laughable, which in lesser hands could easily have happened. Speaking of laughs, there are many to be had here as well. ‘Kung Fu Panda’ works on just about every level a family movie can.

The cast features Jack Black as Po the Panda. The furious five, the most feared group of warriors in all of China, consists of Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Roger), Viper (Lucy Liu), and Crane (David Cross). Their master is Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), a fur ball creature who is a legendary teacher of Kung Fu. Escaped from prison and on hi way to claim the Dragon Scroll, which will make him the all powerful Dragon Warrior, is the good gone bad Tai Lung (Ian McShane). But first, he’ll have to muscle his way around 400 pounds of panda to get to it.

‘Kung Fu Panda’ is a damn good time at the movies. This was the movie that Dreamworks Animation so desperately needed after the disappointing ‘Shrek The Third’. With gorgeous animation, spectacular action, a great cast and dramatic weight of an Akira Kurosawa film, Kung Fu Panda is one of the favourite movie of the year.

1. Which of the following quality does not describe the movie?
A. Funny
B. Touching
C. Stunning movie picture
D. Excellent actors
E. Unexciting

2. Shrek The Third is ….
A. as desperate as Kung Fu Panda
B. not produced by Dreamworks
C. not a moving picture
D. not a first-rate movie
E. a brilliant movie

3. The antagonist role of the movie is ….
A. Po
B. Tigress
C. Shifu
D. Tai Lung
E. Viper

4. The phrase ’a full ball creature’ means….
A. An animal who likes to play fur ball
B. A ball-size creature which is hairy
C. An animal with black and white skin
D. An animal who is good at Kung Fu
E. A hairy animal