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Unit 5 My time,my joy
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Do you like watching films?
What is your favourite film?
Writing—Writing a film review
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Do you know what these films are?
It is a groundbreaking Chinese science fiction film set in the future, when the Sun is dying. To save humanity, people decide to move the Earth out of the solar system. A dangerous but courageous journey then begins.
It is one of the most successful animated films of the 21st century. The film tells the story of a brave rabbit in the city of Zootopia who dreams of becoming a police officer. When animals suddenly start disappearing, she teams up with a fox to solve the mystery!
The Wandering Earth
Zootopia
Before you write
What is a film review?
A film review is your personal opinion about a film. It tells readers whether you recommend the film and explains why.
What information would you include in a film review?
Before you write
A film review
Title
Background
Plot and characters
Genre
My opinion
Recommendation
What is the name of the film?
When was it released? Who is the director? Who plays the main role?
Who are the main characters and what are they like? What is the story about?
What did you think of the film? What did you like about it?
Would you recommend it? Why or why not?
/rɪˈliːs/ v.上映;发行
What kind of film is it?
Before you write
How do we organize the information in the film review?
Title
Background
Genre
Plot and characters
My opinion
Conclusion
General introduction
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Before you write—An example
A film review
Title
Background
Plot and characters
Genre
My opinion
Recommendation
Ne Zha Ⅱ
released in 2025; directed by Jiaozi; became a huge box office success in China
The legendary Chinese hero Ne Zha and his friend Ao Bing discover a terrible secret and work together to fight against evil.
This heartwarming fantasy film was both funny and exciting, with lots of unforgettable characters.
a must-see film for film-lovers of all ages
an animated fantasy film
Before you write—An example
Put the paragraphs about the film Ne Zha Ⅱ in the correct order.
Ne Zha Ⅱ
A I think Ne Zha II was an excellent film. The story was exciting and full of surprises. I especially liked the amazing action scenes and the character design. There were also many touching scenes that show the importance of friendship, love and kindness.
B Ne Zha II is an animated fantasy film directed by Jiaozi. It is the sequel to the hit film Ne Zha from 2019. Ne Zha II was released in January 2025, and quickly became the most successful animated Chinese film of all time.
C All in all, Ne Zha II is a wonderful film, and I highly recommend it to moviegoers of all ages. If you’re a fan of fantasy films, it’s a must-see!
D The story continues from the first Ne Zha film. When his friend Ao Bing is in great danger, Ne Zha does everything he can to save him. They end up going on a dangerous journey and discover a terrible secret. Together, they fight against evil to save the world.
Ne Zha II
Ne Zha II is an animated fantasy film directed by Jiaozi. It is the sequel to the hit film Ne Zha from 2019. Ne Zha II was released in January 2025, and quickly became the most successful animated Chinese film of all time.
The story continues from the first Ne Zha film. When his friend Ao Bing is in great danger, Ne Zha does everything he can to save him. They end up going on a dangerous journey and discover a terrible secret. Together, they fight against evil to save the world.
I think Ne Zha II was an excellent film. The story was exciting and full of surprises. I especially liked the amazing action scenes and the character design. There were also many touching scenes that show the importance of friendship, love and kindness.
All in all, Ne Zha II is a wonderful film, and I highly recommend it to moviegoers of all ages. If you’re a fan of fantasy films, it’s a must-see!
While you write
Note down the key information in the mind map.
A film review
Title
Background
Plot and characters
Genre
My opinion
Recommendation
While you write
Write a review of your favourite film.
Title
Background
Genre
Plot and characters
Your opinion
Recommendation
General introduction
General introduction
... is a(n) ... film directed by ...
The film stars ...
It was released in ...
Plot and characters
The film tells about ...
The main character is a(n) ... who ...
At the start of the story, ...
Your opinion
I like this film because ...
My favourite part was when ....
The actors all did a great job.
I was deeply touched by ...
Recommendation
I strongly recommend this film to anyone who ...
It is suitable for ...
If you’re a(n) ..., you won’t regret watching it!
Useful expressions
After you write
Check your writing and complete the chart, and then revise it.
评价内容 评分 (1—5)
1. I provided key information about the film, such as the title, genre and plot, and shared my opinion about it. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I put all the information in a clear and logical order. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I used the words and expressions I learnt in this unit. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I used correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
基础作业
根据课堂评价与同伴反馈,修改并完善影评,完成终稿。
熟记参考句型中用于介绍电影基本信息、角色与情节、表达个人看法及推荐的核心句式。
拓展作业
从全班投稿中评选优秀影评在班级网站发布,并通过投票评选“最佳影评”。(若有班级网站或公众号,可开展线上点赞投票;若无,则将入选作品进行班级展示,打造班级“电影推荐栏”并组织现场投票。)
后面统一参照这个样式,冒号去掉。
答案后面还有统一的单词和语言点解析,待从教参校样中附上。
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