Writing Test tasks: Task types IV (reviews)

Introduction and tips (Writing reviews)

 - ANSWER THE QUESTION
 - PLAN your review.
 - Make sure you have at least 4 paragraphs.
 - Choose an appropriate title.
 - The introduction will talk about what's being reviewed.
 - Use a relaxed, friendly, chatty style.
 - You can use contractions such as I'm, I've etc..
 - Use a new paragraph for each point you want to make.
 - Give your opinion.
 - In the concluding paragraph give your opinion.

Useful phrases (Writing reviews)

What I liked

 - What I liked most was …..
 - The thing I liked most was ….
  - I was pleasantly surprised by …..
 - ….. would appeal to …..
 - If you get a chance to ….

What I disliked - What I disliked most was …..
 - I was disappointed by ……
 - I was disappointed with …..
 - I was very disappointed by …..
 - I was very disappointed with ….

Reviews of books: - main character
 - is set in
 - comedy
 - science fiction
 - thriller
 - romance
 - comedy:
 - author
 - written by
 - chapter
 - factual
 - fiction
 - unbelievable

Introduction and tips (Writing reviews)

Reviews of films, tv programmes, plays:
 - lead role
 - star role
 - star
 - star actor
 - star actress
 - starring
 - secondary role
 - He plays a …….
 - She plays a …….
 - written by ….
 - is set in …..
 - based on a true story …..
 - believable
 - true to life
 - not very believable
 - far-fetched
 - comedy
 - romance
 - science fiction
 - ending

Reviews of hotels, restaurants, etc:
 - location
 - service
 - setting
 - attractive setting
 - disappointing setting
 - owned by
 - run by
 - head chef (restaurant)
 - waiters (restaurant)
 - staff …….
 - staff at reception …….(hotel)
 - hotel facilities ….
 - reasonable prices …..
 - good value for money …..
 - excellent value for money …..
 - expensive
 - a bit expensive
 - overpriced
 - not worth the money
 - poor value for money
 - always fully booked
 - book in advance

Task: Write a review for a film you have seen recently, an art exhbition, a theatre play  on DVD or at the cinema. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

Write your review in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.