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Page | 3 UNIT 8: FILMS H. WRITING I. Rewrite each sentence or question so it has the same meaning 1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. In spite of ___________________________________________________ 2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick. Because of __________________________________________________ 3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. Despite _____________________________________________________ 4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick. In spite of ___________________________________________________ 5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home. Because of __________________________________________________ 6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. Despite _____________________________________________________ 7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman. Despite _____________________________________________________ 8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job. Although ____________________________________________________ 9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep. In spite of ___________________________________________________ 10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies. Even though ______________________________________________ II. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences. 1. I couldn’t sleep. I was very tired.(despite) ___________________________________________________________ 2. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of) ___________________________________________________________ 3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although) ___________________________________________________________ 4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.(in spite of) ___________________________________________________________ 5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.(despite) ___________________________________________________________ 6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes. (even though) ___________________________________________________________
Page | 4 III. Write the film review, using the following cues. A Film Review What kind the film is: a Disney cartoon film What the title of the film is: Atlantis: The Lost Empire Who the film is directed by: Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise Who the main character is: a scientist named Milo Thatch Who the characters are played by: Milo’s voice is played by Michael J. Fox A short description of the plot (the story): A rich man gives Milo a submarine and a team of people to help him find the Lost Empire of Atlantis. After some exciting adventures, Milo and his team find Atlantis. But Atlantis is in trouble. Milo has to save it. Details of special effects/ costumes/ music, etc.: The music in this film is amazinH. What we think is good or bad about the film: The film is sometimes scary, but it is very excitinH. A recommendation (advice about whether your classmates should watch this film and who will enjoy it): If you like action films and cartoons, you will love Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Answer: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ IV. Read the information in the table about two actors from the UK, then write a short paragraph for each of them. Name Emma Watson Dev Patel Date and place of birth 1990, Paris 1990, London Title of film Harry Potter films Slumdog Millionaire Year(s) 2001 - 2009 2009 Other actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint Freida Pinto Emma Watson was born ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Dev Patel was ___________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________