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WRITING A REVIEWReviews are short descriptions of books, films, TV programmes, etc. Weexpress our opinion and recommendations about them.PARTS OF A REVIEW
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INTRODUCTIONIn the introduction we
summarize the information
of the book, film or TVprogramme. You mention the title, name of author/director, type ofbook/film (adventure, romantic, thriller…..) in two or three sentences.
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THE MAIN BODYIt normally consist of two paragraphs: one that includes the main points ofthe
plot
in
chronological order
and another with
comments on the plot
(positive and negative aspects), the main characters, the acting etc.But you DON´T REVEAL THE END OF THE STORY.
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THE CONCLUSIONIn the conclusion we recommend or not
recommend
thebook/film/programme… and
give reasons
why.
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USEFUL LANGUAGE
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INTRODUCTION
It´s a romance/an action film/a cartoon/a biography…..The film/book tells the story of…….The story/film is set…….It´s based on…..It´s written/directed by…….
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THE MAIN BODY
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Paragraph 1 (Main points of the plot)
The story/film begins/is about 
…..(Start telling the story….
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Paragraph 2 (Comments)
It´s rather/quite long/confusing/moving/sad….It´s a well-written book/ well-acted film…The script/the story is beautifully written The cast is excellent/fantastic……The book/ the film is full of hilarious/exciting scenes/moments 
…..
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THE CONCLUSION
In my opinion….I would (not) recommend it because…..I really enjoyed/hated it because….It is definitely (not) worth seeing/reading…..Don’t miss it.I highly/thoroughly recommend it.
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USEFUL VOCABULARYAdjectivesentertaining exciting funny hilarious dull serious movingviolent predictable entertaining frightening amusing sadfantastic romantic fascinating excellent tragic badly/well-written/-acted/-made touching dreadfulAdverbs a bit a little rather really absolutely slightly quite veryextremelyNounsacting actor actress author writer director novelistcharacter ending novel film/movie documentary plotscene series sequel special effects cast star storysoundtrackVerbsact star play write
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