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1. …………………. HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW ……………….…

2. ……………… KINDS OF REVIEW ……………… FILM BOOK RESTAURANT LIBRARY SPORT CENTRE MUSEUM PARK

3. …………... MAIN AIM …………... The main purpose of a review is to ANALYSE and DESCRIBE the topic to INFORM and ADVICE the reader about it . For doing this you can give your personal opinions and examples as making a final judgment about what you saw .

4. …………… PLANNING …………… WHAT KING OF LANGUAGE SHOULD YOU USE? Neutral style, depending on the person to whom is written DO YOU NEED A TITLE OR SUBHEADINGS? Needs a title , no subheading HOW SHOULD YOU ORGANISE YOUR TEXT? Use paragraphs WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK WHAT HAPPENS IN THE BOOK WHY YOU LIKED IT RECOMMENDATION

5. STRUCTURE TITLE Tell exactly what the review is about Short but effective INTRODUCTION What the review will cover It gives the reader some background knowledge It’s important to get the reader hooked immediately EX. questions BODY It gives the reader different informations about the topic of the review EX. Comparisons Setting Facts Opinions Atmosphere Brefly tell the plot What to expect from it CONCLUSION Where we mainly focus on our general reccomendation Use adjectives Use a wide range of vocabulary

6. TIME MANAGEMENT For the  extended paper 2 , spend  30 minutes  on this exercise. Allot 5 minutes to plan the points you will include in each paragraph. Take 20 minutes to write your review, keeping in mind all the above tips. Use the final 5 minutes to proofread and make any changes.

7. EXPRESSIONS ABOUT POSITIVE THINGS A ( unique ) selling point A strong point Don’t miss/ You shouldn’t miss/ You mustn’t miss I reccomend this …for I can’t get enough of it If you like… You’ll love It would suit … It’s worth … It’s suitable for… My favourite … You won’t regret … One in a million … …stands out (from the crowd )… Here’s some more useful vocabulary to get you started : superficial / deceptive / fascinating / unbelievable / rich / lonely / kind / reserved/ to be set in / to be written by / prosperity / characters / jazz age / protagonist / atmosphere / author / chapter / ending / fictional towns / prohibition / novel / on the outskirts / sad story. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS EXPRESSIONS ABOUT NEGATIVE THINGS Don’t bother … I couldn’t get into … I wasn’t keen on… I would only recommend … I would rush out… It wouldn’t suit … It’s not suitable for… It’s not worth … I’d avoid … I’d be in no hurry to… My criticism is … My least favourite … One of the weaknesses …

8. …………………............................. THANKS FOR THE ATTENTION ……………………………………. Tommaso di Renzo Guido Noferi