WRITING FILE 2ND EDITION B2
Review Over to you
Now write your own answer to the task. Make sure
Example question that you include everything required in the task and
You see this announcement in your college English-language magazine. use the Exam Help to check your work.
We’re looking for interesting film reviews to publish in the magazine
next month. useful language
Have you seen a film where the ending was a complete surprise? giving an opinion
Write a review of the film, explaining what it was about and how you felt From my point of view, …
about the ending. Would you recommend this film to other people?
I’d say that …
Write your review in 140–190 words. What I loved/hated about it was …
What I found frustrating was …
Example answer Start with
a rhetorical It completely lived up to my expectations.
A film that didn’t disappoint me question or a The best part was …
statement that
How often have you been to the cinema to see a film you will interest the describing or narrating
were really looking forward to, only to be disappointed with reader. It was about …
some aspect of it? Well, I saw ‘The House in the Forest ’ last
What happened was …
week and it completely lived up to my expectations.
It tells the story of … who …
It was about a family who lived in the middle of nowhere, Describe what
you’re reviewing
making recommendations
and the strange things that happened to them. I suppose
you could call it a fantasy film, but in some ways it was close briefly. I’d certainly/definitely/really/strongly
recommend it.
to horror. The acting was superb, and the special effects
were spectacular – I nearly jumped out of my seat in Despite the fact that … , I’d still recommend it.
Use a range
surprise several times! of adjectives All in all, …
and colourful Make sure you don’t miss it.
The best part was the ending. I won’t tell you what language.
happened because I wouldn’t want to spoil it, but it was You should definitely give it a go.
totally unexpected, and yet strangely it seemed to be
completely logical as well. I left the cinema feeling that Explain why you
I had watched a very good story and that the ending had liked the film so
been memorable and satisfying. much.
If you enjoy films that have strong stories and some Finish with a
frightening elements, you will really enjoy this! recommendation.
Exam help
• Include a title.
• Remember that the purpose of a review is to inform, but also to entertain
the reader.
• Write in a friendly style. Try to interest the reader by asking a question at
the beginning, and giving your own experiences.
• Use a range of interesting language such as adjectives to interest the reader.
• Divide your review into paragraphs.
• End with a clear recommendation and a reason for your opinion.
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