WORK WITH A MODEL
1 Read a review of the film Everest. Then match the information below to the correct paragraphis.
a. Describe the plot
c. Tell the reader what is being reviewed and give a point of view
b. Express a clear opinion with a recommendation
d. Assess the film and discuss its qualities and flaws
DANGER ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Par 1
Furest is a riveting adventure film, more gripping than any other I have seen. Set in May 1996 on the
world's highest mountain, it blends facts with some fiction to recount events that claimed eight lines
The plot revolves around two guides and their groups of climbers as they face crowded climbing
conditions and Everest's infamous weather. As they near the top, there is a delay, making it too late ?
Par 2 safely make the final ascent to the peak and start down again. Some continue anyway - and then, 23
they start their descent, an extremely severe blizzard sets in. The tension builds as the climbers strog
to survive
Regarding how well the film reflects the actual course of events, it is largely accurate. It is based on
information from many sources, including books written by survivors. One survivor, Beck Weathers
author of Left for Dead: My Journey Home from Everest, even advised the actor portraying him. However,
clearly, some personal conversations and other incidents have been changed for dramatic effect.
Pars 3-4
With dimbers' faces often hidden by hoods and sunglasses, it can be difficult to know who we are
seeing and hearing, and not every character is fully fleshed out. That being said,
some relationships are depicted in a deeply moving way, especially when climbers
contact their worried families. As for conveying Everest's beauty and dangers and the
characters' terrifying life-and-death situations, the film is a spectacular success. The
extraordinary cinematography and special effects put viewers in the middle of the action.
Everest brings to life a spine-tingling true story of great courage and man's weakness against
nature. Not only will it appeal to anyone interested in mountain climbing, but also to fans of
fast-paced adventure films.
Pars
Par 5
ZOOM IN
Reviews often use adverbs to
emphasise the adjectives. For
example, highly entertaining
2 Answer the following questions
absolutely unbelievable or quite
spectacular. Find at least three
1. What is the writer's opinion of the film?
adverb-adjective combinations in
2. Which of the following points does the writer include in the model essay?
the model review.
. detailed character description - a brief outline of the plot. a list of positive and negative features of the film
the writer's opinion and recommendation • a reference to the actual event a description of the ending
3. What two negative points does the writer make about the film?
4. How does the writer emphasise his / her opinion in the closing paragraph?
3 DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE In a review, a writer often uses adjectives and adverbs to make the review more
interesting. How does the writer of the review change the neutral information below into positive comments?
a Everest is an adventure film. (Par 1)
b. The film is factual (Par 3)
c. We see the relationships between climbers
and their families (Par 4)
d. There are special effects. (Par 4)
e Everest makes the story come alive. (Par 5)
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