a. Read about writing a movie description. Then, read the description of The Dark Knight again and underline the plot summary. 

(Đọc về việc viết một bản thảo phim. Sau đó, đọc lại bản mô tả của The Dark Knight và gạch chân chi tiết tóm tắt cốt truyện.) 

Writing Skill 

Writing a movie description

A good movie description should include: 

1. Introduction

Give the name of the movie and talk about the type of movie, the setting, and the main star(s):

The movie is called The Lion King. It's an animated movie set in Africa. The star of the movie is Simba,a young lion 

2. Plot summary

Write a short description of what happens to the star or what they have to do:

In the movie, an evil lion called Scar kills Simba's father...

* Don't tell the ending of the movie. 

3. Other details

Describe the good and/or bad parts of the movie (the way it looks/the music/the acting):

The music was great, and it looked really beautiful. 

4. Conclusion

Give your opinion of the movie and say who you think will like it:

Overall, I loved this movie, and I think kids will really enjoy it.

Read the film review, and then answer the questions.

A Kid in King Arthur's Court is directed by Michael Gottlieb. The main character in the film is a teenager called Calvin Fuller. Calvin is played by Thomas Ian Nicolas. This film is a modern retelling of Mark Twain's classic book Connecticut Yankee. Calvin lives in Calfornia, USA. He is a very shy boy and he is not very good at sports. At the begining of the film, Calvin is playing baseball when there is a terrible earthquake. A hole opens in the ground and Calvin falls through it. He lands in the past, in the time of King Arthur. Calvin meets King Arthur and Merlin, the wizard. King Arthur is played by Joss Ackland and Merlin is played by Ron Moody. They think that Calvin is amazing because he plays them modern music on his CD player and he shows them how to make rollerblades and a mountain bike. Calvin is trained to be a knight and he becomes more confident. Calvin helps King Arthur to beat his enemy, Lord Belasco, and then Merlin sends Calvin back to the future. Calvin finds himself back in the baseball game, but this time he wins the game. The special effects in A Kid in King Arthur's Court are very good. Michael Gottlieb is a great director and the actors' performances are good. The film is funny and exciting. It's a comedy, a drama, and an action film all in one.

I. Match the answers to the questions below, and write your answers in the blanks.

1. When did you last go to the concert? A. The last book I read was His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman - it was absolutely brilliant

2. Did you enjoy the film? B. I last went to a concert about three weeks ago - some friends were in a concert at my school.

3. What kind of music do you like? . C. I like different kinds of music but especially rock music - my favourite group are the Red Hot Chili peppers.

4. Do you like ballet? D. Yes. I did

5. What was the last book you read? . D. Yes. actuallydid E. Yes, actually. I love ballet, my favourite is Swan Lake.

II.Fill in each blank in the conversation with ONE uitable word in the box.

A. Bye B. at C.good D. meet E.go F. see G.invite H. films J. on K.house

Mai: We’re going to (6) a movie this weekend. Will you (7) with us?

Hoa: That’s a good idea. Yes, I’d love (8) .

Mai: There’s a (9) movie on at the Thang Loi Cinema (10) Saturday evening.

Hoa: Where would you like to meet?

Mai: Let’s meet at Lan’s(11) , and we all go to the cinema together.

Hoa: Do you also (12) Lan to go to the cinema?

Mai: Yes. Can we go to her house (13) seven o’clock?

Hoa: OK. I’ll (14) you then. Bye.

Mai: OK. (15) .

III. Read the film review, and decide whether the statements are true (T), or

false (F), and tick the correct box.

Have you ever read Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carol? I did and I really

like it. It’s an adventure story full of magic and danger. Yesterday I saw Tim

Burton’s version of the film at the cinema.

This story is about Alice, who is now a teenager. A man wants to marry her,

but she runs away and falls down a rabbit hole. She travels to Wonderland,

which she has visited before as a child, and meets a lot of amazing characters

on her adventures

There are a lot of good special effects in the film. The Red Queen, played by

Helena Bonham Carter, is very scary, and Johnny Depp is brilliant as the Mad

Hatter. He has acted in a lot of films before but this is my favourite one.

Mia Waslkowska is good as Alice; this is her first big film and I think

she’s going to become a big star!

Overall, I think this is a good film for teenagers, but it’s a bit long. You should see it if you like fantasy and adventure, but don’t go if you like romances: it’s not

a love story.

Charlie, Manchester,

True (T) Or False (F)

------16.Wonderland was directed by Lewis Carol.

------17.The film is both an adventure story and a love story.

------18.Alice is still in her childhood.

------19.Alice has never been to Wonderland before.

------20.She meets a lot of amazing people in Wonderland.

------21.The special effects in the films are good.

------22.The Red Queen is very friendly.

------23.The Mad Hatter is played by Johnny Depp

------24.Johnny Depp played his first role in this film.

------25.The writer of the report thinks that the film is a good film for teenagers.

IX. Read the film review, and decide whether the statements are true (T), or false (F), and tick the correct box.

Have you ever read Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carol? I did and I really like it. It’s an adventure story full of magic and danger. Yesterday I saw Tim Burton’s version of the film at the cinema.

This story is about Alice, who is now a teenager. A man wants to marry her, but she runs away and falls downa rabbit hole. She travels to Wonderland, which she has visited before as a child, and meets a lot of amazing characters on her adventures.

There are a lot of good special effects in the film. The Red Queen, played by Helena Bonham Carter, is very scary, and Johnny Depp is brilliant as the Mad Hatter. He has acted in a lot of films before but this is my favourite one. Mia Waslkowska is good as Alice; this is her first big film and I think she’s going to become a big star!

Overall, I think this is a good film for teenagers, but it’s a bit long. You should see it if you like fantasy and adventure, but don’t go if you like romances: it’s not a love story.

Charlie, Manchester, UK

True False

61. Wonderland was directed by Lewis Carol.

62. The film is both an adventure story and a love story.

63. Alice is still in her childhood.

64. Alice has never been to Wonderland before.

65. She meets a lot of amazing people in Wonderland.

66. The special effects in the films are good.

67. The Red Queen is very friendly.

68. The Mad Hatter is played by Johnny Depp

69. Johnny Depp played his first role in this film.

70. The writer of the report thinks that the film is a good film for teenagers.

I. Match the answers to the questions below, and write your answers in the blanks.

1. When did you last go to the concert? A. The last book I read was His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman - it was absolutely brilliant

2. Did you enjoy the film?                      B. I last went to a concert about three weeks ago - some friends were in a concert at my school.

3. What kind of music do you like? .   C. I like different kinds of music but especially rock music - my favourite group are the Red Hot                                                                                                                                                                              Chili peppers.

4. Do you like ballet?                                D. Yes. I did

5. What was the last book you read? .      D. Yes. actuallydid E. Yes, actually. I love ballet, my favourite is Swan Lake.

II.Fill in each blank in the conversation with ONE uitable word in the box.

A. Bye B. at C.good D. meet E.go F. see G.invite H. films J. on K.house

Mai: We’re going to (6) a movie this weekend. Will you (7) with us?

Hoa: That’s a good idea. Yes, I’d love (8) .

Mai: There’s a (9) movie on at the Thang Loi Cinema (10) Saturday evening.

Hoa: Where would you like to meet?

Mai: Let’s meet at Lan’s(11) , and we all go to the cinema together.

Hoa: Do you also (12) Lan to go to the cinema?

Mai: Yes. Can we go to her house (13) seven o’clock?

Hoa: OK. I’ll (14) you then. Bye.

Mai: OK. (15) .

III. Read the film review, and decide whether the statements are true (T), or

false (F), and tick the correct box.

Have you ever read Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carol? I did and I really

like it. It’s an adventure story full of magic and danger. Yesterday I saw Tim

Burton’s version of the film at the cinema.

This story is about Alice, who is now a teenager. A man wants to marry her,

but she runs away and falls down a rabbit hole. She travels to Wonderland,

which she has visited before as a child, and meets a lot of amazing characters

on her adventures

There are a lot of good special effects in the film. The Red Queen, played by

Helena Bonham Carter, is very scary, and Johnny Depp is brilliant as the Mad

Hatter. He has acted in a lot of films before but this is my favourite one.

Mia Waslkowska is good as Alice; this is her first big film and I think

she’s going to become a big star!

Overall, I think this is a good film for teenagers, but it’s a bit long. You should see it if you like fantasy and adventure, but don’t go if you like romances: it’s not

a love story.

Charlie, Manchester,

True (T) Or False (F)

------16.Wonderland was directed by Lewis Carol.

------17.The film is both an adventure story and a love story.

------18.Alice is still in her childhood.

------19.Alice has never been to Wonderland before.

------20.She meets a lot of amazing people in Wonderland.

------21.The special effects in the films are good.

------22.The Red Queen is very friendly.

------23.The Mad Hatter is played by Johnny Depp

------24.Johnny Depp played his first role in this film.

------25.The writer of the report thinks that the film is a good film for teenagers.

I .Fill the gap with the type ò the film

1. A movie that makes you laugh is a ........................

2.A movie that makea you scream is a .................

3 . A story that is exciting with lots of guns and explosions  is an..................

4 .Movie about future , aliens from space or space travel are......................films 

5.A movie about real life is a...............

6.An ...............is a film in which drawing of people and animals seem to movie 

7.A films that tells an exciting srory about murder and crime is a ................................    ....

8. A humor film about love story is a ................................

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 Thacth

- 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 amazing.

- What we think is good or bad about the film: The film is sometimes scary, but it is very exciting.

- 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.