FILE 7B

GOING OUT AND STAYING IN

Let´s warm up with a little bit of vocabulary on the unit by playing a great quiz game: "Connect fours". In case you can't remember the rules, here are the instructions:

Group the 16 clues that you will see on the wall into 4 rows of 4 connected items. Simply click four cards to identify a group. If you also guess the connection between them, you can earn some extra points!!

TOP 50 FILM SONGS OF ALL TIME

Movies and music have been a natural combination ever since sound was first added to moving images. Whether a film is a tear-jerking drama, an action-packed thriller or a side-splitting comedy, the right song at the right moment will always elevate the impact of a scene. Not only that, many songs written for films have stood on their own, with the popularity of some eclipsing the movies that inspired them. Here's a look back at the top 25 film songs of all time.

CINEMA VOCABULARY

Here is some more vocabulary downloaded from the vocabulary section of onestopenglish.com. I find this website really interesting. You´ve got the key to the exercises, so don´t hesitate to try!!

FILMS_VIDEO LISTENING ACTIVITY

Going to the cinema has always been a very enjoyable activity, even though it seems to be a bit out of date nowadays. With this video listening activity, I would like you to travel in time through cinema history by visiting one of the oldest cinemas in London, the Phoenix Cinema, in East Finchley. Click on the image above, watch the documentary and do the following activities:

1. Read these sentences and say if they are true or false

Example: The cinema which is being talked about is in West Finchley             T/F

1. The cinema which is being talked about has always had the same name                                             

2. The people who work at the cinema like their job and can answer any of your questions             

3. In the UK there are no other cinemas that are as old as this one                                             

4. Peter Bayley has also worked at a multiplex cinema                                                                    

5. If you don’t arrive early you cannot buy popcorn or a drink                                                      

6. The films shown at this cinema are similar to those shown at multiplex cinemas                 

7. You can go to conferences given by famous directors at this cinema                                      

8. The films screened here change every two weeks                                                                       

9. Tickets are less expensive during the week than they are at the weekend                             

2. Watch it again and fill in the gaps with a word or words, according to what you hear.

Example: The Phoenix Cinema is in (0) __________ Finchley. (0) ___EAST____

1. The Phoenix has been a cinema for ­­­(1) __________ one hundred years.

2. The staff of the cinema is (2) __________ and (3) __________ about their work.

3. If you arrive (4) ___ before the film starts, you can have something to (5) ____ and to (6) ______.

4. The Phoenix Cinema is (7) _____ independent, and it has a good (8) ____ for showing very varied films.

5. The Phoenix also (9) ______ people who live in East Finchley to be more interested in the cinema, so at the Phoenix you can go to a (10) ______ by a famous director, or (11) ________ how to make a film.

6. Films are shown in the evening from 6.30 onwards, but also in the morning, starting at (12) ________ on Sundays and (13) _______.

7.  You can find out about the programme and the prices on the (14) _________ or by (15) __________.

Have a look at the script to check answers!!

Travel in time through cinema history by visiting the oldest purpose built, continuously serving cinema in the UK, the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley.

Step 1: What's the Big Secret? The Phoenix cinema opened in 1910 as the East Finchley Picturedome, and has been screening films ever since – for almost a century. The Phoenix is staffed by passionate, knowledgeable individuals. Chief Projectionist Peter Bayley has been projecting films for nearly 50 years, and was awarded the MBE for services to the UK film industry in 2002.

“This cinema to me is a wonderful gem, it’s the oldest purpose (built) cinema in the UK still running as a cinema, and it has character. Multiplexes unfortunately are on automatic systems where everything’s done for them, as long as they set the film up. Here it’s a lot more hands on, where you can give a much more personal touch to a film showing.”

Step 2: What's on offer? Today, a visitor to The Phoenix will be treated to a traditionally British cinema experience. Make sure you arrive early to make the most of the coffee bar's range of coffee, speciality teas and home-made cakes, as well as sweets, crisps and the traditional popcorn. The phoenix is also one of the few cinemas in the country where you can enjoy a drink while watching the film. The licensed bar serves a range of beers and wines, with wine of the month tailored to match the flavour of the evening's main feature. The Phoenix is entirely independent, and over almost a century has gained a strong reputation for its varied programme. The Phoenix is also dedicated to encouraging an interest in cinema in the local community, and runs a range of special events, such as film-making workshops, film classes and talks by well-known filmmakers. Visit the website, www.phoenixcinema.co.uk for details of upcoming events. The Phoenix shows a wide range of films, with the programme changing on a weekly basis. Evening screenings start at about 6.30pm with matinee screenings on Sundays and Tuesdays starting from 11am. Download the programme and sign up for the mailing list at www.phoenixcinema.co.uk.

Step 3: Where is it? The Phoenix Cinema is on Great North Road in East Finchley, London. East Finchley is the nearest tube station. Adult tickets are £4.50 on a Monday night, £6.50 Tuesday through Thursday, and £7.50 Saturdays and Sundays. Full price lists are available from the website, or call the box office on 0208 444 6789

FILMS, MUSIC AND BOOKS VOCABULARY REVISION

Here is a very useful exercise to revise all the vocabulary we´ve been working with in class. Just type your own definition of the word in the box provided, click the "compare my answer button" and check. Who knows? Your answer might be much better than the original!!

UNIT 7B_WRITING ASSIGNMENT

In this unit you will have to write a review about a film. So do not forget to have a look at these useful expressions:

Genre: What kind of film is it?            It is an adventure film/ a science fiction film/ a romantic comedy/ a period film/ an action movie/ a disaster movie/ a fantasy movie/ a horror film/ a cartoon/ a western/ a thriller/ a spy story/ a musical/ a comedy/ a war film/ a historical film

I saw it on TV/ on a video/ on a DVD/ at the cinema... last month/ last week/ long ago...

Actors: Who are the main actors?             They are...

Who is in it?                               …………………………………………………. is/are in it.

Setting: Where/ When is it set in?        It is set in...

Where/When does it take place?          It takes place in New York in the 60s/ on the moon in the future…

Plot/Story: What is it about?             It is about two young people who fall in love on a sinking ship.

How does it end?/ What happens in the end?      In the end, the ring is destroyed.

Reviews: What is it like?                   I think it is great/ boring/ moving/ excellent/ very good/ sad/ violent/ awful/ passable/ great fun/ exciting/ cheerful/ pessimistic/ depressing/ interesting/ silly/ dull/ scary/ romantic/ funny...

What did you like most?                     I liked the acting/ special effects/ direction/ photography/ sound track/ scenery/ plot...

Here is your writing task. Are you ready for it? Just in case you might need extra help with structures, expressions or useful phrases, you can also click here. 

THE OLYMPICS

Discover all the action from the Olympics, re-live some of the most exciting moments of these games and watch the performances of the world´s greatest athletes on the Olympic Games Official Website. 

Then, learn and revise the names of the different olympic sports in English by doing this enjoyable crossword!!

Finally, try the video listening activity we did in class about the top ten things you should know about the Olympic Games. Are the statements below true or false?

0. The motto of the Olympic games is sweeter, higher, stronger.

1. There are more countries competing in the Summer Olympics than in the Winter Games.

2. The competition is only for amateur sportspeople.

3. 1960 was the year when the first Winter Games were held.

4. There have been medals for the best three sportspeople in each competition since the nineteenth century.

5. The flag and the rings representing the 5 continents were originally designed in 1912.

6. The original torch has been used since 1936 and it is taken from Greece to the host city.

7. To officially start the games, the Olympic torch is brought into the stadium before the parades and the cultural exhibitions.

8. In the closing ceremony, the participants are not organised by countries.

9. As the games are international events, they have been boycotted mainly for economic reasons.

10.The Olympic Games encourage peaceful solutions to conflicts all over the world.

... and now that you are an expert on the Olympic Games...brush up on your Olympic knowledge anytime you like with this Olympics quiz. See if you can go for the gold!!

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