This document provides guidance on writing reviews in newspapers or magazines. It discusses the typical structure of a review, including an overview, pros and cons, and a verdict. It also offers advice on brainstorming ideas, paragraph structure, and useful language for different sections of the review. Key aspects covered include providing factual details, balancing objective and subjective views, and clearly recommending whether the subject is worth experiencing.

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4. Structure

29. Exercise #1 – Basic Vocabulary: Book, Play or Film? Film Play Book

30. Exercise #1 – Basic Vocabulary: Book, Play or Film? Extras A scene The cast A star A thriller The plot A flop A script A masterpiece A box-office hit A classic A scene The cast The author A star A performance The plot A script A masterpiece A box-office hit The stage An act Characters A classic A best-seller The author A thriller The plot A chapter A masterpiece Film Play Book

32. Exercise #2 - Evaluation: Positive or Negative phrases? Negative Positive

33. Exercise #2 - Evaluation: Positive or Negative phrases? (entirely) predictable (excruciatingly) boring (totally) unconvincing over the top (almost) inaudible (vastly) overrated (a bit) flat (particularly) memorable (truly) original (really) lively (extremely) popular riveting (viewing) (incredibly) stylish entertaining (profoundly) moving (quite) sophisticated (absolutely) hilarious (refreshingly) different (beautifully) recorded Negative Positive

37. Exercise #6 – Writing a review