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 18th 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 18th 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?
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