24: _______________ 28: _____________________

36: _______________

Ss: 13: a 15-minute home movie 16: Firelight

24: Amblin 28: Sugarland Express

36: E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial

T: Quite right! Thank you. Now the second question: Why is he as special as a film director? Just scan the passage and discuss with your partners.

Two minutes later.

S: Because people all agree that he best understands the meaning of the word "entertainment".

T: That's it. Because he knows how to entertain his audiences.

Step IV Reading (WORKBOOK on page 100)

By reading this passage, the Ss can understand the film review better. This is an excellent film directed by Zhang Yimou. After reading, finish off all the exercises connected with the passage. First, do Exercises 12 and 15.

T: Do Exercise 12. Read the film review and match the topic sentences with paragraphs.

The Ss do this Exercise individually, and then check with their partners.

T: Do Exercise 15. Read the passage again and decide which paragraphs present the following topics: characters, plot, reviewer's opinion, setting.

The Ss read the passage again and choose the answers individually, then check with their partners.

T: Now, let's come to Exercises 13 and 14. Read the passage once more and go into the details.

The Ss read it quickly for further details individually and then check with their partners.

T: We have finished reading and exercises. Do you have any questions?

Ss: Yes. "The story is set in ..." What does it mean? "To bring to life this great story ..." How can I understand it?

T: The word "set" here is often used in passive voice. It means to give a particular setting to a story, play, etc. "To bring to life this great story ..." means to make an exciting and attractive story. Are you clear?