Main Topic 8: Entertainment Lesson 49: Cinema (20-25 minutes) Today, you will: 1. Learn useful vocabulary related to a CINEMA. 2. Review of Real Condition IF Clause in Present Tense. I. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: What s the meaning? (5-6 minutes) A. Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the choices that follow. Then practice using the words in your own sentences. 1. My science professor is keen on watching fiction movies. a. real life b. factual c. true-to-life d. make-believe 2. I could not guess the ending of the story based on the sneak preview. a. closing credits b. opening video clip c. first part of the movie d. ad showing parts of the movie 3. Despite what others say, I still believe that this movie is wonderful. a. fantasy b. thrilling c. puzzling d. amazing Page 1
4. I have to buy the movie tickets from the booth. a. mall b. stall c. lobby d. entrance 5. When I have problems, I watch comedy movies. a. scary b. funny c. serious d. exciting A. Sentence-Making Practice (3-4 minutes) Practice using these words in your own sentences. 1. Fiction 2. Preview 3. Wonderful 4. Booth 5. Comedy Page 2
Exercise 2: What s the word? (5-7 minutes) Read the following dialog with your tutor and try to use context clues to fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. You can find the missing word from the pool of words at the bottom. Best friends, Betty and Dana have just finished watching a movie from a cinema. Betty: Did you like the movie Dana? Dana: I sure did! I love movies filled with. It feels good to cry once in a while. Betty : I actually don t know how you convinced me to watch this movie. I prefer comedy movies. Dana: But I thought you said you found the interesting. Betty : My expectations of the movie were not met. I felt a bit bored around the middle part of the movie. Dana: I noticed that. All you did was on your popcorn the whole time.. Betty : I couldn t help it. I love popcorn. Dana : I don t like popcorn so much. I love tacos more. Oh, anyway, didn t you at least find the end quite interesting? Betty : Well, you re right. At least the story had a nice twist towards the end. Dana : Yes! The audience was so moved. I noticed everyone in the movie house was crying. Betty: I didn t cry but I was touched by the end of the story. Dana : Oh well, at least we did agree on one thing Choices: a. munch b.drama c. theatre d. trailer Page 3
II. GRAMMAR REVIEW: Topic: Real Condition IF Clause in Present Tense (5-6 minutes) A Real Condition If Clause is used to present a condition or prediction. The main clause that comes before or follows this is used to present the result. Ex. If you give me a free movie pass, I can join you in watching the movie. If Clause Main Clause In all Real Condition If Clauses, the present tense of the verb should be used. A common mistake is using the future tense of the verb instead. Remember: The present tense of the verb should always be used with Real Condition If Clauses. Also, if the Real Condition If Clause comes before the main clause, a comma should be used to separate both clauses. Examples: REAL CONDITION IF CLAUSES Incorrect Verb Form The movie will be good if Damon will star in the movie. If popcorn will be sold in the lobby, I will - buy some. If they will cry because of the movie, I will cry too. If I will finish my work early, I will meet you at the cinema. Correct Verb Form The movie will be good if Damon stars in the movie. If popcorn is sold in the lobby, I will buy some. If they cry because of the movie, I will cry too. If I finish my work early, I will meet you at the cinema. Comprehension Check: Using the Real Condition If Clause, please share what you would think if the movie ends tragically. Page 4
Exercise 1: Incomplete Sentences (5-6 minutes) Choose the word or phrase that would best complete the following sentences. 1. The film worth watching if it is produced by Warren Company. a. will be b. was c. has been d. had been 2. If the movie by Ronald Chambers, it must be good. a. is directed b. is directing c. will be directed d. have been directed 3. If the last full show at 9PM, I will be able to catch it. a. starts b. started c. is starting d. will be starting Page 5