English Speaking

Form 2

Expressing preferences on films and music

PRE-READING ACTIVITY MINI-QUESTIONNAIRE

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.
I believe, Id love, Id rather? How about? , Lets go! Id like, Why dont we, wed
rather, Id prefer
John: Hello everyone! I was just wondering whether youre 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.
amazing!

b)_____________________ go and watch the new film of Titanic. They said its

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 couldnt 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) _______________ youre right! But, h) ____________ watch The Hangover 2 as Ive heard lots of
good comments too.
Alison: Ok then! i) _____________ to the cinema!

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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.
Wed better, I guess, how about, lets have, why not? I dont like
John: Hello girls! I was just wondering whether you can help me out with the music for Williams birthday on
Saturday?
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 RnB. What do you think Jessica?
Jessica: No, b)________________ that kind of musicI mean most of them repeat the same word and beat.
c)_________________something different. Im sure that William wont love listening to the same beat over and
over again.
John: I think youre right. Even though I Iove their noisy tunes and beat!!
Alison: Lets see what we can do d)_________________ organising a karaoke night? We could bring our
friends over and play all kinds of music. Im 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

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