UNIT 8: ON SCREEN

VOCABULARY

Film and book genres. I can discuss different types of films and books.

THINK! Name three types of books or films that are popular in your country.

Answer:

Name three types of books that are popular in Vietnam: novel, self-help and historical books.

Name three types of film that are popular in Vietnam: romance, action and horror.

1. Study the words in the box. They describe books, films, or both. Complete the table with the words. Listen and check.

Answer:

2. Look at film photos A–F. Choose the correct words in exercise 1 to describe each film.

Answer:

A – fantasy, adventure

B – horror

C – romance

D – comedy

E – musical

F – action

3. Do the quiz. Then compare your answers with a partner's. Do you agree with the result?

WHICH BOOK AND FILM GENRES DO YOU PREFER?

1. You've had a long day. Choose an activity to help you relax.

a. Doing puzzles

b. Doing sport or exercise

c. Listening to music

2. If you could be somewhere else, which of these places would you choose?

a. The moon

b. The top of mountain

c. A beach at sunset

3. Which of these qualities do you value most?

a. Imagination

b. Intelligence

c. Humour

4. Choose the best combination at school subjects for you.

a. History / Science

b. PE / Maths

c. Art / Music

5. Which of these jobs would you like to try for a day?

a. Private detective

b. Formula One driver

c. Dance instructor

6. Which of these are you most likely to see when you go to the cinema?

a. Zombies

b. Spies

c. Princes and princesses

Answer:

Mostly a answers: Mystery and fantasy are your favourite genres. You like reading horror stories and watching science fiction films.

Mostly b answers: Adventure and drama are your genres. You enjoy reading thrillers and you love watching action films.

Mostly c answers: Comedy and romance are your genres, and you love watching a good musical.

4. Watch or listen to four people: Will, Emma, Elizabeth and Alicia talking about their favourite books. What genre(s) is each book?

Answer:

………………………………………………………………………………..

5. USE IT! Work in groups. Take turns to describe a famous book or film using the key phrases. Guess other people’s books and films.

Answer:

It’s a comedy and an animation. It is a popular Japanese animated series that follows the adventures of a robotic cat and his young human friend. It’s really humorous.

→ Is it Doraemon?

Finished?

Write a description of your favourite film. Read your description to your partner for him / her to guess.

Answer:

It’s a science fiction film. It’s very entertaining and sometimes quite scary. It’s about a Jedi called Luke Skywalker …

→ Is it Star Wars?

READING

Film trivia blog. I can identify the opinion of the author of a text.

THINK! Have you heard of the Guinness World Records? Do you know any film records?

Answer:

Yes, I’ve. The Guinness World Records, which is a reference book published annually, includes a list of world records. There are several film-related records in the Guinness World Records, some of which are: Most expensive film ever made, Highest-grossing film, Highest-paid actor in a single film and Most Oscars won by a film.

1. Quickly read the blog and find the author’s opinion on the following names?

1. Robert Downey Jr.

2. Gone with the Wind

3. Ashish Sharma

4. Bãhubali

FILM RECORDS

The record books are full of great film trivia, but only gossip about stars is usually heard. I like the gossip, but what about the film trivia we aren't told about? Some film records are much more interesting. For example, did you know that Robert Downey Jr. was paid more than any other actor for his role as Iron Man in the Avengers films (the huge sum of eighty million US dollars)? And I bet you can’t guess which film has the record for the most tickets sold. I was amazed! Well, apparently more cinema tickets were sold for Gone with the Wind, a 1930s romance, than for any other film. I haven’t even seen it but it sounds terrible! The classic science fiction film Star Wars comes a close second, and I’m sure that it’s a much better movie.

One truly unbelievable film record was set by a man called Ashish Sharma in Mathura, India, in 2008. He sat in a cinema and watched films for an incredible 120 hours and twenty-three minutes – that’s forty-eight films in total.

Another film-related record from India is about the world’s largest film poster. It was made to advertise India’s biggest action film of 2015, Bãahubali. The size of it is extraordinary! At nearly 5,000 square metres, it’s more than half the size of a professional football pitch! It wasn’t made in the usual way. It was designed by the film’s director S. S. Rajamouli and it was made by a team of thirty people who worked around the clock for three days.

Answer:

1. The author thinks the amount Robert Downey Jr. was paid is huge.

2. The author thinks Gone with the Wind sounds terrible.

3. The author thinks Ashish Sharma’s record is truly unbelievable.

4. The author thinks that the poster of the film Bãhubali is an extraordinary size.

2. Read and listen to the blog again. Choose the correct answers.

1. The writer believes that gossip about film stars …

a. is usually only about awards that stars win.

b. is less interesting than some other film facts.

c. isn’t interesting.

2. Gone with the Wind …

a. is not a modern film.

b. holds many film records.

c. made eighty million dollars.

3. Ashish Sharma …

a. plans to watch the film that will be 120 hours long.

b. has watched forty-eight films in his lifetime.

c. has had a film record for several years.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Read the Study Strategy. Practise reading the blog out loud.

Answer:

Học sinh tự thực hiện.

4. VOCABULARY PLUS Use a dictionary to check the meaning of the words in blue in the text.

Answer:

- huge (adj): to lớn

- terrible (adj): kinh khủng

- classic (adj): cổ điển

- unbelievable (adj): không thể tin được

- incredible (adj): đáng kinh ngạc

- extraordinary (adj): khác thường

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Which record did you find the most interesting? Why?

Answer:

I am most interested in the record of Ashish Sharma, who watched films for 120 hours and twenty-three minutes to set a world record, which is really impressive. Because I think sitting through forty-eight films in total without any break would have been quite challenging. It also shows incredible endurance and patience and effort towards achieving a goal.

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Present and past passive: affirmative and negative. I can talk about films using the passive in the present and past.

1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of be or not be. Check your answers in the film records text.

1. What about the film trivia we _______ told about?

2. It _______ designed by the film’s director S. S. Rajamouli.

3. It _______ made in the usual way.

4. Gossip about stars _______ usually heard.

Answer:

1. What about the film trivia we aren’t told about?

2. It was designed by the film’s director S. S. Rajamouli.

3. It wasn’t made in the usual way.

4. Gossip about stars is usually heard.

2. Study the sentences in exercise 1. Complete rules a–c with the words in the box. Then find more passive sentences in the blog on page 80.

Answer:

RULES

We use the passive when we are more interested in the action, rather than the person doing the action.

a. In the present, we form the passive with the subject + am (not), are (not) / is (not) + the past participle.

b. In the past, we form the passive with the subject + was (not) / were (not) + the past participle.

c. We use by to talk about the person / thing that does an action in the passive.

3. Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Then decide if they are true or false. Discuss your answers with a partner.

1. More films are make in India than in any other country each year.

2. In 1923, a sign is put up in the Hollywood hills which said ‘Hollywoodland’.

3. The Academy Awards wasn’t called ‘Oscars’ until 1939.

4. Mùa len trâu is set in northern Việt Nam.

5. Mr. Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh was gave Best Director Award at Chicago Film Festival in 2006.

6. Films aren’t seen their directors until the premiere.

Answer:

1. More films are made in India than in any other country each year. (true)

2. In 1923, a sign was put up in the Hollywood hills which said ‘Hollywoodland’. (true)

3. The Academy Awards weren’t called ‘Oscars’ until 1939. (true)

4. Mùa len trâu was set in northern Việt Nam. (false)

→ Sửa lại: Mùa len trâu was set in southern Việt Nam.

5. Mr. Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh was given Best Director Award at Chicago Film Festival in 2006. (false)

→ Sửa lại: Mr. Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh was given Best Director Award at Chicago Film Festival in 2004.

6 Films aren’t seen by their directors until the premiere. (false)

→ Sửa lại: Films aren’t seen by the public until the premiere.

4. Complete the review with the correct passive form of the verbs in the box.

Mùa len trâu

Mùa len trâu – Buffalo Boy is a successful Vietnamese film which (1) _______ in 2004. The film (2) _______ by Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh. It was set in the Mekong River Delta during the 1940s. The land there for half the year is deep underwater. The main character, a 15-year-old farmer, Kìm (3) _______ by Lê Thế Lữ. Kìm volunteers to take his family’s buffaloes inland in search of food. On his journey, he witnesses firsthand the cruelty of man. We also (4) _______ of the constant hardship the Vietnamese had to face at that time.

In 2004, the film won a Special Award at Film Festival in Locarno in Switzerland, the Grand Prix at Amiens Film Festival, and the Special Award at Amazonas Film Festival in Brazil. Mr. Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh (5) _______ Best Director Award at Chicago Film Festival in the same year.

Answer:

1. was released

2. is directed

3. is played

4. are also reminded

5. was awarded

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Use the information in the box to tell each other about the film you have seen recently. Use passive forms where possible. Which film would you enjoy most?

A: It’s a … and it was made in …

B: It’s about …

A: The main characters are … , who’s played by … , and …

B: It’s an entertaining / funny / exciting / original film.

Answer:

A: I’ve recently watched the film "Little Women". It’s a drama film directed by Greta Gerwig and it was made in the USA.

B: I’ve recently watched the film "Titanic". It’s about the story of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, a luxury liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.

A: The main character is Jo March, who’s played by Saoirse Rona.

B: It's a romance and disaster film directed by James Cameron and released in 1997.

VOCABULARY AND LISTENING

Films and books: verbs and nouns. I can ask and answer questions about films and books.

THINK! What jobs do you associate with a) the film industry and b) writing fiction?

Answer:

a) Some of the jobs that are associated with the film industry include: director, producer, screenwriter, actor/ actress, film editor, production designer, makeup artist.

b) Some of the jobs that are associated with writing fiction include: novelist, screenwriter, playwright, poet, editor, publisher, copyeditor.

1. Study the words in blue in the quiz. Which are nouns and which are verbs? Write the noun and verb forms for each word. Listen and check.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Do the quiz.

1. Which film was director James Cameron awarded an Oscar for?

a. Avatar

b. The Terminator

c. Titanic

2. Who was the graphic novel series The Dark Knight written by?

a. Stan Lee

b. Frank Miller

c. Neil Gaiman

3. The spy James Bond was played by which actor in Spectre?

a. Jude Law

b. Daniel Craig

c. Matt Damon

4. These three stars have received Oscar nominations for Best Actor / Actress. Which one of them has actually won an Oscar?

a. Bradley Cooper

b. Robert Downey Jr.

c. Jennifer Lawrence

Answer:

1. c

2. b

3. b

4. c

3. Listen to the recorded quiz to check your answers. Correct any wrong answers.

Answer:

………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Listen again and answer the questions.

1. How many Oscars was Titanic awarded?

2. When was the first story in The Dark Knight graphic novel series published?

3. How many times has Robert Downey Jr. received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor?

4. How many Oscar nominations have Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper received in total?

Answer:

……………………………………………………………………………….

5. PRONUNCIATION: /g/ and /dʒ/ Listen and repeat.

1. manga

2. guess

3. original

4. game

5. largest

6. gossip

7. intelligence

8. generosity

Answer:

……………………………………………………………………………….

6. USE IT! Work in pairs. Nominate your favourite book, actor, film, director or writer for an award.

Answer:

I nominate My Sweet Orange Tree for an award because it is a sweet and touching book as well as a highly educational work.

I think that Parasite should win an award because the film shows social inequality and class struggle, and it has originality, humor, and emotional depth.

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Present and past passive: questions. I can ask questions using the passive in the present and past.

1. Underline the verb forms and circle the subjects in these sentences.

1. Was the book adapted for film?

2. What is the series of books called?

3. Where was the film made?

4. Is the actor nominated for an award every year?

Answer:

1. Was the book adapted for film?

2. What is the series of books called?

3. Where was the film made?

4. Is the actor nominated for an award every year?

2. Match the sentences 1–4 in exercise 1 with rules a–d.

Answer:

1. c

2. b

3. d

4. a

3. Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1. What he was given as a prize?

2. Is this crime novel written last year?

3. What was award to the actor?

4. Who was the film directed for?

5. Were this book written by a man?

Answer:

1. Cấu trúc câu hỏi bị động trong quá khứ: a question word + was / were + subject + past participle.

Cần đảo động từ tobe lên trước chủ ngữ. Sửa he was thành was he

→ What was he given as a prize?

2. Câu hỏi bị động, trong câu có “last year – năm ngoái” → Động từ chia dạng quá khứ: sửa is thành was.

→ Was this crime novel written last year?

3. Cấu trúc câu hỏi bị động trong quá khứ: a question word + was / were + (subject) + past participle.

Động từ chính ở dạng quá khứ phân từ hai. → Sửa award thành awarded.

→ What was awarded to the actor?

4. Từ để hỏi “who – ai”, câu hỏi bị động hỏi bộ phim được đạo diễn bởi ai. => Sửa for thành by.

→ Who was the film directed by?

5. Chủ ngữ là danh từ số ít “this book – cuốn sách này” nên động từ tobe chia số ít. → Sửa were thành was.

→ Was this book written by a man?

4. Read the description on the right. Write questions in the passive about the information in blue.

When _____________?

When was the Edible Book Festival started?

1. What _____________?

2. Where _____________?

3. Was _____________?

4. Who _____________?

5. Are_____________?

DELICIOUS BOOKS

You’ve read the books, seen the films, now eat the cakes! The Edible Book Festival was started in 2000. It is held every year around 1st April. (1) The latest books are made into cakes and are displayed (2) at events all over the world. We all know The Hunger Games is a series of three books that (3) was adapted for film. But have you seen the amazing Hunger Games trilogy cake? It was made by (4) Crystal Watanabe. Edible books for Game of Thrones and Wool, which was written by Hugh Howey, were also made by her for the festival! So what happens at the end of the festival? (5) The books are eaten, of course!

Answer:

(1) The latest books are made into cakes.

What are made into cakes?

(2) at events all over the world.

Where are the cakes displayed?

(3) was adapted for film.

Was the Hunger Games series adapted for film?

(4) Crystal Watanabe.

Who were the Hunger Games trilogy and Wool cakes made by?

Who were the Hunger Games trilogy, Game of Thrones and Wool cakes made by?

(5) The books are eaten.

Are the ‘books’ eaten at the end of the festival?

5. Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions in exercise 4. Answer in complete sentences.

Answer:

1. What are made into cakes?

The latest books are made into cakes.

2. Where are the cakes displayed?

They are displayed all over the world.

3. Was the Hunger Games series adapted for film?

Yes, it was.

4. Who were the Hunger Games trilogy, Game of Thrones and Wool cakes made by?

They were made by Crystal Watanabe.

5. Are the ‘books’ eaten at the end of the festival?

Yes, they are.

6. USE IT! Work in groups. Each group writes three questions about books using passive voice, then reads out for the others to answer. The group with the most correct answers is the winner.

Answer:

The first question is who was De Men phiêu lưu ký written by?

I think the answer is To Hoai.

The second question is when was Lao Hac written?

I think it was written in 1943.

The third question is: Was the poem Ong do written by Ho Chi Minh?

No, it wasn’t. It was written by Vu Dinh Lien.

Finished?

Introduce to the class your favourite book using the passive voice.

Answer:

The book "Sans Famille" is a French novel that was written by Hector Malot in the late 19th century. It tells the story of a young orphan boy named Remi who is sold by his foster parents to a street musician.

Throughout the book, Remi faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, abuse, and prejudice. Despite these hardships, he manages to find love and support from unexpected sources, and eventually discovers the truth about his past and his true identity.

"Sans Famille" has been widely read and translated into numerous languages, and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of French society in the 19th century, as well as its themes of family, identity, and perseverance.

SPEAKING

Recommending and expressing preferences. I can recommend films and books and say which ones I prefer.

THINK! How often do you watch films a) on TV, b) at the cinema and c) online?

Answer:

I often watch movies on TV and watch movies online because it's convenient, comfortable and economical. However, I rarely go to the cinema. I only go on special occasions, about once a month or every 2 months.

1. Choose the correct words in the dialogue. Then watch or listen and check. What genres of films do they mention? Which film do Sammy and Daisy decide to watch?

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Cover the dialogue and complete the Key Phrases. Watch or listen again and check.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Work in pairs. Practise the dialogue.

Answer:

Học sinh tự thực hiện.

LANGUAGE POINT: like + V-ing or to-infinitive

4. We can use like with an -ing form or with a to-infinitive. Match the examples with the uses. Two examples may match the same use.

Answer:

1 – c. I like swimming in my free time. → An activity you enjoy.

2 – b. I like to swim only when it’s hot. → A preference or a good idea.

3 – c. My dad likes to go fishing at weekends. → An activity you enjoy.

4 – a. Asian people like to eat with chopsticks. → A custom.

5. Work in pairs. Talk about which type of films you like watching, and which ones you aren’t keen on.

Answer:

A: I love watching romances. I don’t fancy a thriller.

B: I like science fiction. I’m not really into action films.

6. USE IT! Work in pairs. Read the situation, prepare and practise a new dialogue using the key phrases and the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.

Answer:

A: Hi, B. How about going to the cinema tonight?

B: Hi, A. All right.

A: So, what about X-Men: Apocalypse? It stars Jennifer Lawrence.

B: I’m a big fan of Jennifer Lawrence. But I saw that three days ago. I’d prefer to see something I haven’t seen.

A: Well, you might fancy London Has Fallen. But actually, I don’t fancy any crime films.

B: I prefer Finding Dory. It’s a comedy. I’d really like to see a funny film today.

A: I’m not really into that kind of thing, but it’s had great reviews. I’d prefer that to London Has Fallen.

WRITING

Fim or book review. I can identify and use details to support ideas.

THINK! Why do people read reviews of films and books?

Answer:

People read reviews of films and books for a variety of reasons.

Some people want to get an idea of what a book or movie is about before investing time and money in it. Reviews can help readers to understand the strengths and weaknesses of a work, and to decide whether it aligns with their interests and tastes. They can also provide insights into the themes, characters, and plot, and help readers to gain a deeper appreciation of the work.

Overall, reviews serve as a valuable resource for readers, helping them to make informed decisions and enhancing their overall enjoyment of books and movies.

1. What is important to you when choosing a book to read? Put the following ideas from the most important to the least important.

- the genre

- characters that I can relate to

- famous writer

- easy to read

- ideas that I can learn from

- well-written

Answer:

The important things when I choose a book to read from the most important to the least important factor:

1. the genre

2. easy to read

3. well-written

4. ideas that I can learn from

5. famous writer

6. characters that I can relate to

2. Read the review. Which features in exercise 1 are mentioned?

Chicken Soup for the Soul

I’d like to talk about a book I read recently called Chicken Soup for the Soul. It was written by two motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. They compiled the best 101 stories they were told in the book.

Chicken Soup for the Soul is a heartwarming and easy-to-read collection of true stories that inspire you to live your dreams. The stories demonstrate the best qualities that are shared as human beings: compassion, grace, forgiveness, generosity and faith.

The thing I like most about the book is the way I am taught to care for others, love myself, and overcome obstacles.

All in all, I’d recommend Chicken Soup for the Soul to people of all ages. It comprises inspirational stories that help spread happiness and hope throughout the society.

Answer:

The features in exercise 1 are mentioned:

- the genre and easy to read: Chicken Soup for the Soul is a heartwarming and easy-to-read collection of true stories.

- ideas that I can learn from: The thing I like most about the book is the way I am taught to care for others, love myself, and overcome obstacles.

3. We use details to support our ideas or opinions. Match the details with the ideas.

1. Chicken Soup for the Soul is a heartwarming collection of true stories.

2. The thing I like most about the book.

3. I’d recommend the book.

a. The stories demonstrate the best qualities of human beings.

b. The book comprises inspirational stories that help spread happiness and hope throughout the society.

c. The way I am taught to care for others, love myself, and overcome obstacles.

Answer:

1 – a. Chicken Soup for the Soul is a heartwarming collection of true stories. - The stories demonstrate the best qualities of human beings.

2 – c. The thing I like most about the book. - The way I am taught to care for others, love myself, and overcome obstacles.

3 – b. I’d recommend the book. - The book comprises inspirational stories that help spread happiness and hope throughout the society.

4. Study the Key Phrases. Which phrases don’t appear in the book review? Why don’t they appear there?

Answer:

• The phrases don’t appear in the book review:

+ It was directed by ….

+ It stars …

• They don’t appear there because they are used for writing a film review.

5. USE IT! Follow the steps in the Writing Guide.

WRITING GUIDE

A. TASK

Write a review of a book or a film you recommend.

B. THINK AND PLAN

Complete these ideas for the book or film before you begin writing.

Title:

Author / Director:

Genre(s):

Main character:

Other characters:

Plot:

C. WRITE

Paragraph 1: Introduce the title and the author or director / stars.

Paragraph 2: Summarise the story.

Paragraph 3: Say why you liked it.

Paragraph 4: Conclude and make a recommendation.

D. CHECK

- present tenses to tell the story

- passive forms

- film and book vocabulary

- clear paragraphs

Answer:

I’d like to talk about a book I read recently called The Little Prince. It was written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The story is about a little prince who meets a pilot stranded in the desert, and shares with him his adventures and insights into life.

The Little Prince is a children's literature, fantasy and fable. The little prince travels to different planets, each inhabited by a unique character who teaches him something important. Through his interactions with other characters, the little prince learns about the power of love and how to connect with others in a meaningful way.

The thing I like most about the book is the way I am taught about the meaning of life, and the connection between individuals. In "The Little Prince", I can learn about the importance of imagination, the value of love and friendship, and the value of cherishing what is essential and the dangers of pride and vanity. It is a simple yet profound story. The illustrations are also delightful, and add to the overall charm of the book.

All in all, I’d recommend The Little Prince to people of all ages. It comprises meaningful stories that help us learn and grow from our experiences.

Culture: Book days

1. Make compound nouns using the words in the boxes. Then scan the text to find three compound nouns from the list. What do they mean?

Answer:

- bestsellers: cuốn sách bán chạy nhất

- booksellers: người bán sách

- bookshop: hiệu sách

- bookworm: mọt sách

- storytelling: kể chuyện

- workshop: hội thảo

2. Read the web page to find out which festival is the oldest.

Let’s celebrate BOOKS!

Do you want to meet other people who just love a good story? Then check out these perfect events for all bookworms!

International Agatha Christie Festival

Agatha Christie, the famous mystery writer, is the best-selling novelist of all time. Her books, translated into over 100 languages, are read and loved by people all over the world. Since 2004, fans of Agatha Christie have been meeting every year at the festival.

Where?

Torre Abbey, Torquay in Devon.

When?

September (usually the 11th to the 20th).

What?

Listen to talks on Agatha Christie’s books, watch theatre groups perform her plays, take part in writing and drama workshops, go to murder mystery parties and taste food that appears in Agatha Christie’s books!

Nguyễn Văn Bình Book Street

Launched on January 9, 2016, Nguyễn Văn Bình Book Street received 1.5 million visitors and sold more than 500,000 copies of books in the first year. It provides a location for businesses in the publishing sector to organise events and present products, and a cultural space for book enthusiasts. The pedestrian-only street includes more than 20 book stalls featuring books and magazines from domestic and foreign publishers.

Where?

Nguyễn Văn Bình Street, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City, Việt Nam.

When?

8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily

What?

Listen to famous writers talk about their best-sellers, take part in writing workshops and talk shows, attend book signings and book releases, and choose from thousands of titles in the festival bookshop.

Answer:

The International Agatha Christie Festival is older – it started in 2004.

3. Read and listen to the text again and answer the questions.

1. Which one can you attend all year round?

2. You like acting and want to attend a suitable workshop. Which one would you go to, the book festival or the book street? Why?

3. Your best friend hopes to meet his favourite writer in person. Which one would you recommend? Why?

4. You don't like reading about murders. Which one should you not go to? Why not?

5. You prefer to have your books signed by the writers. Which one is your first choice? Why?

Answer:

……………………………………………………………………………………

4. YOUR CULTURE. Write about a book or film festival in your country. Do research online and complete the table.

Answer:

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Tell your partner about the festival you wrote about in exercise 4.

Answer:

A: Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) biennial film festival, which was first organized in 2010 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Hanoi People's Committee.

B: Nha Nam Book Festival is an annual literary event in Vietnam organized by Nha Nam Publishing and Communications Company.

A: HANIFF takes place in Ha Noi. The festival utilizes various venues across the city, including theaters, cultural centers, and outdoor spaces.

B: Nha Nam Book Festival takes place in various locations across Vietnam. It is usually held in major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. The venues include exhibition halls, cultural centers and public spaces.

A: In HANIFF, we can enjoy films in a variety of genres, experience cultural activities, exhibitions, and performances and participate in industry forums and workshops.

B: In this book festival, we can explore book exhibitions and book fairs, and have the opportunity to purchase books at discounted prices; have the chance to meet their favorite authors and get their books signed; and participate in workshops and discussions on various literary and cultural topics.