Sb: A martial arts film.

Sa: In which country was it produced?

Sb: In China.

Sa: What's it about?

Sb: The story is set in the Chinese region of Qin in the third century BC. One man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-united China.

Sa: Who directs it?

Sb: The well-known director, Zhang Yimou.

Sa: Who stars in it?

Sb: Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, Donnie Yen, Chen Daoming and Zhang Zyi.

Sa: Can you name a female character in it?

Sb: Flying Snow.

Sa: What is the name of the actress who plays this role?

Sb: Maggie Cheung.

Sa: How do you find it?

Sb: It's the best action movie ever! It's more than just an action film. It's a work of art. This is definitely a film worth seeing on a big screen.

T: You've done an excellent job.

Step IV Everyday English and Pronunciation

Ask the Ss to do Everyday English exercise and play the recording three times then ask the Ss to perform their answers.

Step V Homework

1. Talk about one of your favorite films.

2. Preview Grammars and Function. Think of the kinds of the adverbs.