Практикум по грамматике английского языка : учебное пособие

Exercise 40. Speak about your impressions of one of the TV programmes/
plays/films you’ve seen recently.
What is it about?
Are there any well-known people/actors?
Is there anything special/unusual about the programme/production? Where is 
it on? When was it on? Who is the presenter/producer?
Make detailed comments on the successful and unsuccessful features of the TV 
pro gramme/play/film. Give reasons for your comments.
Use the following expressions:
The TV programme/play/film tells the story of... . 
The story is based on... 
The message is...
This is the most wonderful/exciting/awful TV programme/play/film that has 
ever come out. 
The TV programme/play/film deals with.../the plot centres around... 
The film/plot/scene/situation is thrilling/exciting/fascinating/disgusting/laugh-
able/ powerful/astonishing.
The TV programme/play/film is above praise/beneath criticism.
The TV programme/play/film left/produced a deep and lasting impression upon...
The central figure is...
The actors created true-to-life images.
The actors were (not) at their best.
N. was the most marvellous actor I had ever seen.
While watching the TV programme/play/film, I was most impressed by...
It’s not a TV programme/play/film to everyone’s taste.
The TV programme/play/film was a hit with the public/was a complete flop.
The TV programme/play/film keeps the audience in suspense from beginning to end.
I can’t say I enjoyed myself very much, for the TV programme/play/film bored me.
The TV programme/play/film is certainly (not) worth seeing.
The play/stage/screen version of... is a success/failure.

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Exercise 41. Work in pairs and discuss the plays (films) you have seen. 
One of the speakers must tell his friend about a play (film) he liked, the other 
about a play (film) he disliked.
Example: A: I’ve seen a film that was a hit with the public. It’s above 
praise. For one thing, the camerawork was fantastic...
В: I was less fortunate. The musical I saw was a complete flop. The lead-
ing actor was miscast.
Exercise 42. Agree or disagree
1. It is a mere waste of time to watch TV.
2. TV is extremely helpful for education.
3. One can learn a language by TV.
4. Violence on television can lead young people to regard it as acceptable be-
haviour.
5. In the 20th century people are much more fascinated by theatre than by 
cinema.
6. Cinema is an art of illusion.
7. Opera and ballet are equally popular in this country.
8. In this country there are more theatres than opera houses.
9. Amateur theatre is very popular in this country.
10. A good cast makes a good play (film).
11. Screen versions of books prevent people from reading.
12. For most theatregoers/cinemagoers there is no problem in getting tickets 
for a good play/opera/ballet/film.
Exercise 43. Speak about
1. Cinema and theatre in modern art.
2. Your favourite theatrical genre.
3. Your favourite genre of films.
4. Films for entertainment and education.
5. Your favourite TV programme.
6. Bad effects of TV on children.
7. TV programmes for youngsters in your country.
8. Your favourite TV presenter/commentator/newscaster/actor (actress)/sing-
er/ballet dancer/playwright.
9. Plays by English playwrights staged at the theatres of your country.
10. The repertoire of your favourite theatre.
11. Your last visit to the opera house.
12. International film festivals.

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