SPEAKING. Exercise 1. Answer the following questions.

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions.

1. Do you prefer to watch films in the cinema or at home on television or video? Explain why.

2. Which films do you like: comedies, thrillers, action films, etc? Why?

3. What do you think makes a good film? (the director, the cast, the script, the camera work, sound effects, etc.)

4. How do you choose a film to see: do you look through film magazines or newspapers, listen to the radio or just rely on your friends' opinion?

5. Most people, young and old, like cartoons. How can you explain the phenomenon?

6. Who is your favourite actor (actress)? What do you like about him (her)?

7. How easy is it for you to get used to a new role of your favourite actor if it is quite different from the previous ones?

8. Is there any director whose films you never miss? Why do you like his (her) films?

9. Is there any name in the world of cinema that can ensure the success of the film?

10. When they advertise a film they usually draw the viewers' attention to the cast. Do you think that an all-star cast is a guarantee of a good film? Give your reasons.

11. What's your attitude to a screen version of books? Do you prefer to see it before or after reading the book? In which case is your disappointment greater?

12. Which films do you find disappointing of late? What do you think makes them poor production?

13. What international film festivals can you name? Which award is the most prestigious one?

14. Most foreign films that you watch on the video are undubbed. Some people just hate watching films with an interpreter. What about you?

Exercise 2. I. Speak about your impressions of one of the films you've seen recently.

1. What is it about?

2. Are there any well-known actors? Is there anything special/unusual about the production?

3. Where is it on? When was it on? Who is the producer?

II. Make detailed comments on the successful and unsuccessful features of the film. Give reasons for your comments. Use the following expressions:

The film tells the story of...

The story is based on...

The message is...

This is the most wonderful/exciting / awful film that has ever come out.

The film deals with.../the plot centres around...

The film/plot/scene/situation is thrilling/exciting/fascinating/disgusting/laughable/powerful/astonishing.

The film is above praise/beneath criticism.

The 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 marvelous actor I had ever seen.

While watching the film, I was most impressed by...

It's not a film to everyone's taste.

The film was a hit with the public /was a complete flop.

The film keeps the audience in suspense from beginning to end.

I can't say I enjoyed myself very much, for the film bored me. The film is certainly (not) worth seeing

The screen version of... is a success/failure.

Exercise 3. Speak about.

1. Violence in films can lead young people to regard it as acceptable behaviour.

2. In the 21-th century people are much more fascinated by “easy” films.

3. Cinema is an art of illusion.

4. A good cast makes a good film.

5. Cinema in modern art.

6. Your favourite genre of films.

7. Films for entertainment and education.

8. Your favourite actor (actress)

9. International film festivals.