Part 1

Listen to the conversation and answer the questions?

• What’s John Grisham’s novel about?

• Who helps him out of the mess?

• Who stars the film?

• Does Alan mind seeing it again?

Listen to two critics talk about a new movie. What do they like or ot like about it? Rate each item in the chart from 1 to 3

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Ratings

1 – didn’t like it

2 – OK

3 – liked it very much

ACTING

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STORY

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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SPECIAL EFFECTS

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Look at the chart. Guess how many stars each critic gave the movie. Then listen to the critics give their ratings

1 star – poor                2 stars – fair                 3 – very good              4 stars – excellent

Transcript for Part A

Nina: This John Grisham novel looks interesting.

Alan: Oh, it is. It’s about a guy who joins a corrupt law firm and then can’t leave. Luckily he has a brave wife who helps him out of the mess.

Nina: Hmm. Maybe I’ll read it.

Alan: Well, the movie is even better.

Nina: Is that the movie that stars Tom Cruise?

Alan: Yeah. Why don’t we rent the video?

Nina: You don’t mind seeing it again?

Alan: Not at all. You rent the video, and I’ll bring the popcorn.