Talking about books and films

1. BOOKS& FILMS
Nivel C1
Isabel Bastida & Ana Mena

2. What adjectives below to describe books orfilms imply a negative
opinion?
action-packed overrated pacey flat
predictable poignant offbeat gripping
thought-provoking well-received subtle moving
unconventional slow-moving powerful insightful
charming epic hilarious amusing
soppy oversimplified brilliant impressive
tear-jerking dreary intense addictive

3. Can you guessthefilm genre?

12. PLOT - What’s the story about? SETTING - Where and when does the story take place?
CHARACTERS - Who are the main characters? Who’s your
favorite one and why?
OPINION – Would you/would you not recommend it?
A BOOK/FILM/SERIES/TV SHOW/ DOCUMENTARY REVIEW BY ______________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________ Author/Director: _____________________________

13. Discussin groups
 Can you think of a book you couldn’t put down, and one you were forced to read at
school?
 What is the must-see artistic event of the year?
 Can you think of a box office smash or best seller whose sequel bombed?
 What film has kept you at the edge of your seat?
 What’s the book or film everybody is talking about currently?
 What factors are important to you when choosing a book to read / a film to see?
 Have you ever read a book and then watched the movie? Which one was better?
Why?
 Do you think that the internet and television will eventually make books obsolete?