Speaking and listening - Elementary

Let’s talk about MOVIES

Conversation cards

How often do you go to the What kind of movies do you Who’s your favourite actor
cinema? like? Why? or actress?
Who do you go with? (e.g. action, horror, sci-fi) Why do you like them?

What’s the name of the last Do you like horror movies? What’s the best movie you
film you saw? Why (not)? have ever seen?
What was it about? Explain why.

Do you prefer to watch Do you ever rent DVDs? Have you ever bought a
movies at home or in the If so, where do you rent pirated movie? Do you think
cinema? Why? them? it is OK to copy movies?

What is the worst movie you Have you ever watched the Do you watch movies in
have ever seen? Academy Awards (Oscars)? English or your language?
Why was it so bad? If so, did you like it? Why? Which do you prefer?

When you watch an English Movie stars are often paid Give as many ‘movie words’
movie, do you prefer it millions of dollars. Do you think as you know.
dubbed or subtitled? Why? they deserve this? Explain. (e.g. film, director, set)

Do you ever watch reality What kind of snacks or Would you like to be a
TV shows? Do you like drinks do you have when you famous film star?
them? Why (not)? go to the movies? Why or why not?

Interview another student Match the titles with the genres

Have you ever … ? Y/N 1. Pirates of the Carribean a. animated cartoon
2. Star Trek: The Movie b. horror movie
(see) a horror movie  
3. Kung Fu Panda c. war movie
(eat) popcorn in the cinema  
4. Zombies Nightmare d. romantic comedy
(leave) the theatre before the end   5. The Battle of the Bulge e. musical
(rent) a DVD   6. Fatal Attraction f. science fiction
(watch) the Academy Awards   7. Shakespeare in Love g. thriller
(meet) a film star   8. The Sound of Music h. adventure
9. Die Hard i. action
(ask) for an autograph  
Example:
Q: Have you ever seen a horror movie?
A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Action !