Expressing preferences on films and music
Pre-Reading Activity – Mini-Questionnaire
Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions with a partner;
- Do you prefer to go to the cinema or watch a DVD at home? Why?
- Do you prefer watching a film or listening to music? Why?
- How would you rate the importance of music in your life? (N.B. 1 – is the lowest rank, 10 – is the highest rank).
- How would you rate the importance of music in your life? (N.B. 1 – is the lowest rank, 10 – is the highest rank).
- What kind of music do you like? Why?
- 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.
John: Hello everyone! I was just wondering whether you’re 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. b)______go and watch the new film of Titanic. They said it’s amazing!
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 couldn’t 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) ______you’re right! But, h) ______watch The Hangover 2 as I’ve heard lots of good comments too.
Alison: Ok then! i) ______to the cinema!
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;
John: Hello girls! I was just wondering whether you can help me out with the music for William’s 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 r n b. What do you think Jessica?
Jessica: No, b)______that kind of music…I mean most of them repeat the same word and beat. c)______something different. I’m sure that William won’t love listening to the same beat over and over again.
John: I think you’re right. Even though I Iove their noisy tunes and beat!!
Alison: Let’s see what we can do…d)______organising a karaoke night? We could bring our friends over and play all kinds of music. I’m 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;
Suggestions / Preferences1