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English Speaking Form 2
xpressing preferences on films and music
PRE-READING
ACTIVITY – MINI-Q UESTIONNAIRE
Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions with a
partner.
1.
Do you prefer to go to the cinema or watch a DVD at home?
Why?
2. Do you prefer watching a film or listening to
music? Why?
3. How would you rate the importance of music in your
life? (N.B. 1 – is the lowest rank, 10 – is the highest rank).
4.
How would you rate the importance of music in your life? (N.B. 1
– is the lowest rank, 10 – is the highest rank).
5. What kind of music do you like? Why?
6.
What kind of films do you like? Why?
Exercise 1: Below is a dialogue amongst friends who are
expressing their own ideas about films. Fill in
the blanks using the expressions given below.
John: Hello everyone! I was just wondering whether you’re
up to something this Friday.
Alison: Well, a)_____________ to watch a film at the
cinema, unless all of you would agree. What do you think
Jessica?
Jessica: I like your idea. b)_____________________ go and
watch the new film of Titanic. They said it’s
amazing!
Alison: c) __________ that even though all those scenes of
romance and tragedy make me feel bad.
John: d) __________________ watching a comedy, huh?
William: e)_______________ laugh out loud rather than
ending up feeling bad.
William: I couldn’t agree more! I think
f)_________________ watch Johnny English Reborn or The
Hangover 2.
They said they both have a lot of action and comical scenes.
What would you say girls?
Jessica: g) _______________ you’re right! But, h)
____________ watch The Hangover 2 as I’ve heard lots of
good comments too.
Alison: Ok then! i) _____________ to the cinema!
I believe, I’d love, I’d rather? How about? , Let’s go! I’d
like, Why don’t we, we’d
rather, I’d prefer
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Exercise 2: Below is a dialogue amongst friends who are
expressing their own ideas about music. Fill in the
blanks using the expressions given below.
John: Hello girls! I was just wondering whether you can
help me out with the music for William’s birthday onSaturday?
Alison: Well, a)__________ we can have a DJ at the party.
We can tell him to play any songs that we all like –
hip-hop, trance and R’n’B. What do you think Jessica?
Jessica: No, b)________________ that kind of music…I mean
most of them repeat the same word and beat.
c)_________________something different. I’m sure that William
won’t love listening to the same beat over and
over again.
John: I think you’re right. Even though I Iove their noisy
tunes and beat!!
Alison: Let’s see what we can do… d)_________________
organising a karaoke night? We could bring our
friends over and play all kinds of music. I’m sure our guests
would love to have a party with a mixture of dance,
pop and rock music. e)_____________?
Jessica: Great idea! That way we would balance between
loud and soft music. The guests can also dance and
sing to the variety of music available. Amazing Alison!
Alison: Thanks!
John: Ok, so I will think about the selection of songs
myself. f)_____________ hurry! Off we go! Bye!
Exercise 3: Use the expressions from exercises 1 and 2 and list
the expressions under the headings
below. Use block letters.
Suggestions Preferences
We’d better, I guess, how about, let’s have, why not? I don’t
like
