C. the recommendation by the writer

D. the writer's commentary on the special effects and acting in the film

Step 3: Listening

Listen to the recording of the review and try to answer some questions

1. Where is the film set?

2. What does the writer think about the three young actors?

3. What is the complaint many people have made about the film?

4. What problem does the writer think the film has?

Step 4: Further consolidation

Go through the text quickly and do some multiple-choice exercises.

1. Hagrid is an important person in Harry Porter's life because_______

A. he brought him up after Harry Porter's parents died

B. he killed Harry Porter's parents

C. he is a small man working in Hagwarts- a special school

D. He helped Harry Porter get away from his old life

2. Harry Porter and his friends have a battle with Voldemort in order to _______

A. protect themselves

B. revenge the killing of Harry Porter's parents

C. save Hagrid

D. save the magic world as well as themselves

3. "Number 4, Privet Drive is the place where___

A. Harry Porter was born

B. his new school is located

C. Harry Porter remembers something terrible happened

D. the film was set

4. After seeing the film, some audience didn't feel satisfied with__________

A. the acting skill of the young actors

B. the special effects made with the computer

C. the design and arrangement of some scenes

D. the final screenplay