W 21 - Int 2

Intermediate 2 – Week 21 – Choice Book

I)            Vocabulary :

1)   Read : Choice Book

We asked several people the question, ‘How do you choose a book to read?’ Here are their replies:

2)   Underline the correct alternative in the sentences below:

‘I judge a book by its cover. If the cover looks interesting / interested, I buy the book. Sometimes I'm lucky, and the book is good. And sometimes I'm disappointing /disappointed.’

'I always read book reviews in newspapers and magazines, and when I read about a book that sounds interesting / interested, I write it down in my diary:

'I don't take any risks - I always read books by authors I know. I get really exciting / excited when one of my favourite authors brings out a new book, and I buy it immediately. This way I'm never disappointing / disappointed.

'I read the first page, and if it's (6) boring / bored, I don't buy the book - if I want to

turn over the page and carry on reading, I buy the book’.

'It's easy - I never read fiction but I'm fascinating / fascinated by biographies of famous people. I find strong women in history particularly inspiring / inspired.’

'I tend to choose books written by women. Women have a better feeling for characters and the relationships between them, and that's what I find interesting / interested in a book. Having said that, I've just finished The Beach by Alex Garland, and it was brilliant!'

3)   How do you choose a book?

4)   Add the adjectives in exercise 2 to the table below:

To describe how people feel	To describe the thing (or person) that causes the feeling
annoyed    challenged  confused exhausted   relaxed      tired    worried	annoying    challenging  confusing exhausting   relaxing   tiring    worrying

5)   Tell how you feel today.

II)         Reading:

1)   Read the synopsis of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen:

Pride and Prejudice is a classic romantic novel set in England in the late 18^th century. The story revolves around Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters. Mrs Bennet is obsessed with finding wealthy husbands for her five eligible daughters.

The central female character is lively, intelligent and rebellious Elizabeth, the second of Mr and Mrs Bennet's daughters.

The story begins with the news that Mr Bingley, a wealthy single man, is moving into a neighbouring estate. Mrs Bennet is determined to marry one of her daughters to Mr Bingley and is delighted when he is attracted to Jane, her eldest.

Elizabeth takes an instant dislike to Mr Darcy, Mr Bingley's rich and aristocratic friend. The handsome and mysterious Mr Darcy at first considers Elizabeth to be socially inferior to him, but he gradually grows more interested in her. She continues to despise him and instead becomes attracted to a handsome, but dishonest, military officer. Fate causes Elizabeth and Darcy to cross paths frequently, and while they don't appear to like one another, they can't stop thinking about each other.

As the story unfolds, true love overcomes class, family, pride and prejudice, and the story ends with a double wedding.

2)   What kind of book is it? Would you be interested in reading it? Why? Why not?

3)   Read these reviews of Pride and Prejudice from a website. In the spaces provided,

write the score that you think each person gave the book.

a) I love Jane Austen's novels, and Pride and Prejudice is my favourite. The characters are engaging and believable, especially Elizabeth. The storyline is brilliant and I found it hard to put down. It's wonderful! Jan, New York.          ____/10

b) I didn't particularly enjoy reading Pride and Prejudice but I thought it was well written and quite witty and amusing in parts. Will, UK                 ___ /10

c) I don't usually read romantic novels, but I was surprised how much I enjoyed Pride and Prejudice. I think Jane Austen manages to describe 18^th century society very well. However, I think her novels probably appeal more to women, and I don't think I'll be

reading any more of her books. Frank, Sydney               ____ /10

d) I bought Jane Austen's novel because I enjoyed the film. The best thing about the book is the hilarious dialogue and even though I knew how the story ended, I was still relieved when things turned out well for the main characters. Agnes, Scotland  ___ /10

e) This is the most boring book I have ever read. I couldn't relate to the characters at all - I thought they were irritating and silly, and there isn't much of a story.

Mico, Sweden             _____ /10

4)   Replace the italicised words in the following sentences with the following words:

central         engaging        gripping        is set         storyline       thought-provoking

a) The story takes place in New York.     _______________________________

b) One of the main characters is a spy.    ________________________________

c) The characters are believable and appealing. _____________________________

d) The plot is complex and full of twists.           ____________________________

e) It was really exciting from start to finish.     _______________________________

f) It was stimulating and intriguing.          _______________________________

Think of a book you have read or a film you have seen that fits each of the descriptions

III)       Collocations:

Underline the correct collocation:

1.   The students all gave / provided / spoke their opinions.

2.   Professor Wright has a big / high / large opinion of your work.

3.   Despite our disagreements / differences / distinctions of opinion we remained good friends.

4.   What is your opinion by / for / of her latest novel?

5.   It now seems highly / totally / completely unlikely that the project will be finished on time.

6.   Everyone spoke very strongly / greatly / highly of him.

IV)        Homework:

Spot the mistake! Cross out the incorrect sentence.

1 a) These computers are using all over the world.

b) These computers are used all over the world.

2 a) I told him not to talk to anybody.

b) I told him to not talk to anybody.

3 a) You've worked really hard. You must be exhausted!

b) You've worked really hard. You can't be exhausted!

4 a) When I got to the airport, the plane was already left.

b) When I got to the airport, the plane had already left.

5 a) They said me they weren't hungry.

b) They told me they weren't hungry.

6 a) She asked me if I needed help.

b) She asked me did I need help?