Articles, News Reports & Reviews

Look at the following writing task instructions, then answer the questions below. The questions apply to both tasks.

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   The editor of your school newspaper has invited students to send in reviews of a film they have seen recently which would be of interest to their fellow students. Write your review.
   

2. 
   Write a review of a book you have read which has strongly influenced your views on life. Briefly describe what the book is about and in what ways it has influenced you.
   

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  What is the title, type, setting, etc of the film/book?
  

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  Who are the main characters?
  

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  What information would you include about the plot?
  

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  What other points would you include in the review (author, director, sound­ track, etc)?
  

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  Could you write an unfavourable review of the film/book? Why (not)?
  

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  In which order would you present the information/comments to be in-­ cluded?
  

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  What useful expressions could you use in the introductory and final paragraphs, and to comment on vari­ous features of the film/book?
  

 7. Choose ONE of the writing tasks above, and write a complete para­graph plan with notes. Then, write the review in about 300 words.

For and Against Essays

 1. What is genetic engineering? In what fields is it used today? What achievements do you know of that have been made in genetic engineering?

 2. You will hear part of a TV discussion programme about genetics. Look at the points in favour of and against genetic engineering, then listen to the cassette and tick the points which the speakers mention.