CAE BOOK REVIEW

Complete the information

 Register and Tone:

 Conventions:
 Target language:

Read through the vocabulary below and organise the vocabulary into the correct box, checking any
vocabulary you aren’t familiar with

 The action takes place in ______ (place/time)

 The plot follows the adventures of _________(character name)
 an alternate reality where vampires / wizards walk the earth
 Villain / hero / heroine / anti-hero / main character / protagonist
 The book is set in _______(place/time)
 The characters are believable / well-crafted / a bit 2 dimensional
 a sleepy village in the USA
 a slow start / a gentle introduction /gripping climax / nail-biting conclusion / cliff-hanger
ending/ a shocking twist in the tail
 The plot centres around / focuses on (the adventures / lives of _________)
 the present day (now)
 the bustling city of New York
 a page-turner / a white-knuckle ride / a tearjerker / a laugh a minute / I couldn't put it
down

Vocab to
describe the
book in
general:
Vocab to
describe
specific parts:
Setting:

Characters:

Plot:

 And finally brain some interesting words and expression to substitute good/OK/bad
 Now plan and write your answer for the following question

You see the following advertisement in a music magazine.

Ever fancied yourself as a book critic? Now's your chance. We're looking for enthusiastic book lovers to write a review of a
short story they have recently read. We want to know your opinion on the story and your reasons for recommending it (or
not!)

Send in a review of the short story and make sure you give reasons for your opinions

Write your review in 220-260 words in an appropriate style.