Food for thought
WORDS RELATED TO BOOKS
Complete the table below by writing the words in the box under the correct heading.
1.VOCABULARY
poetry
setting
chapter
author
heroine
novel
disappointing
character
blurb
science fiction
(un)realistic
review
adventure
descriptive
critic
best-selling
book genres people adjectives nouns
biography hero action-packed plot
Choose a book you have read and tick the appropriate
boxes in the table below. Then discuss your answers in
small groups.
2.SPEAKING
excellent OK terrible
plot
illustrations
writing style
ending
I think the plot of the book was amazing.
I disagree. I think it was unrealistic, but I really
liked the ending.
A. Discuss.
• Who is your favourite author?
• Can you name three of his/her
best books?
3.LISTENING
B. Look at the books below
and guess the answer to the
questions. Then listen to a
book critic talking and check
your answers.
1. Who is the author of the books?
2. What do you think they are about?
3. What genre do the books belong to?
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C. Listen again and choose the correct answer a or b.
1. Niles thinks A Journey to the Centre
of the Earth
a. is disappointing.
b. is an exciting adventure.
2. The members of the expedition in
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth were
a. three men and the Professor.
b. three men including the Professor.
4.WRITING A BOOK REVIEW
A. Discuss.
• In your opinion, what makes a book successful?
• Do you read book reviews? Are you influenced by them?
B. Below is a book review which appeared in a college
magazine. Read the review and answer the questions.
1. Did the book critic like the book?
2. What tense does the book critic use to describe the plot?
Although it was
published in 1994, Green
Sands: My Five Years
in the Saudi Desert is
still a popular book. In
this novel, the writer,
Martha Kirk, gives a
descriptive account
of her experience in
Saudi Arabia that will
definitely amaze the
reader.
The book is set in
the 1980s, on a farm somewhere in the desert,
some 90 kilometres from Riyadh. The heroine,
Martha Kirk herself, talks about the five years she
spent in Saudi Arabia, after moving there with her
husband. The two Americans are given the amazing
opportunity to meet not just new people, but also
a different culture and lifestyle.
Green Sands: My Five Years in the Saudi Desert is a
well-written book. The plot is exciting and the
characters are very realistic. It is a fascinating book
that won’t let you down! I definitely recommend it!
Book Review
by Bill Chesterton
WRITING TASK
E. Write a review of a book you’ve recently read. Your
review should be between 100-120 words.
When writing a book review:
choose a book you know well and make a plan of
what you are going to write.
give some general information about the book
(e.g. title, author, genre).
only mention a general outline of the plot. Don’t
include too many details and don’t reveal the
ending. Remember to use the Present Simple
when describing the plot.
express your opinion of the book and say whether
you recommend it or not.
C. What is the topic of each paragraph? Read the
review again and match.
1st para: Introduction
2nd para: Main Part
3rd para: Conclusion
book critic’s opinion
general information
about the book
setting and plot
D. Read the sentences and decide which paragraph
you would find them in. Write I for Introduction,
M for Main Part and C for Conclusion.
1. The book was written by Mark Twain.
2. The hero tries to save the world.
3. This book is a science-fiction novel.
4. It’s suitable for both children and adults.
5. I was very disappointed by the book.
6. Ned is an important character in the book.
3. Captain Nemo appears
a. in more than one book by Jules Verne.
b. in A Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
4. The men in The Mysterious Island
a. are helped by a stranger.
b. are in danger because of a stranger.
For expressions/phrases, see page 123.
TIP
When listening, don’t assume that an answer
is correct just because the speakers mention
a word that is in the activity. Listen carefully
before you answer.
A. Circle the correct words.
VOCABULARY
1. Thomas passed / shot the ball to Paul.
2. We featured / booked a room in a very nice
hotel.
3. The plot / chapter of the book is very
interesting. I certainly recommend it.
4. There was a very long queue / artefact outside
the post office.
5. The children saw sharks and dolphins at the
ruins / aquarium.
6. There is a taxi station / rank opposite the
park.
7. That book is disappointing / memorable.
None of my friends liked it.
8. Golf is an exciting indoor / outdoor sport.
9. This author / hero has written twelve books.
10. The tickets were sold / checked out in three
days!
B. Complete with the words in the box.
1. We love going to theme .
They’re lots of fun.
2. There are many tourist in
Spain.
3. Ask Hasan to help you. He won’t
you down.
4. Let’s go to the new bowling
on Airport Street.
5. They won first at the
bowling tournament.
6. The at the back of the book
really makes you want to read it.
7. Luckily, I had the to travel
for a year when I finished school.
8. The museum visitors from
all over the world.
prize blurb parks attracts
attractions let alley opportunity
C. Circle the correct words.
GRAMMAR
1. Our team lose / will lose if we don’t play well tomorrow.
2. If we hurry, we don’t miss / won’t miss the museum
opening.
3. My brother Abdulaziz and I may travel / will travel to
Egypt, but we haven’t decided for sure yet.
4. If / When you check into the hotel, give me a call, so I can
come and pick you up.
5. If you’re hungry, have / will have some of my sandwich.
6. Ibrahim couldn’t / might not come with us this evening if
he feels ill.
7. If we wait / will wait a little longer, the bus might come.
8. We won’t go rock climbing if / when it rains. We’ll stay at
home.
D. Complete with the Present Perfect Simple or the
Present Perfect Progressive of the words in brackets.
1.
A: (you / ever / be) parasailing, Tom?
B: Of course. It’s my hobby. I (do) it for
the past ten years actually. It’s great fun.
A: I (never / try) parasailing.
2.
My brother Naif (always / want) to be a
writer. Two years ago he joined a local book club and since
then they (read) hundreds of books.
He (write) a novel for months now. Naif
(also / work) on some book reviews.
Anyway, he (not tell) me the name
of the novel yet. He wants it to be a surprise. But he says the
plot is one of the most interesting he
(ever / write).
WORDS RELATED TO BOOKS
Complete the table below by writing the words in the box under the correct heading.
1.VOCABULARY
poetry
setting
chapter
author
heroine
novel
disappointing
character
blurb
science fiction
(un)realistic
review
adventure
descriptive
critic
best-selling
book genres people adjectives nouns
biography hero action-packed plot
Choose a book you have read and tick the appropriate
boxes in the table below. Then discuss your answers in
small groups.
2.SPEAKING
excellent OK terrible
plot
illustrations
writing style
ending
I think the plot of the book was amazing.
I disagree. I think it was unrealistic, but I really
liked the ending.
A. Discuss.
• Who is your favourite author?
• Can you name three of his/her
best books?
3.LISTENING
B. Look at the books below
and guess the answer to the
questions. Then listen to a
book critic talking and check
your answers.
1. Who is the author of the books?
2. What do you think they are about?
3. What genre do the books belong to?
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C. Listen again and choose the correct answer a or b.
1. Niles thinks A Journey to the Centre
of the Earth
a. is disappointing.
b. is an exciting adventure.
2. The members of the expedition in
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth were
a. three men and the Professor.
b. three men including the Professor.
4.WRITING A BOOK REVIEW
A. Discuss.
• In your opinion, what makes a book successful?
• Do you read book reviews? Are you influenced by them?
B. Below is a book review which appeared in a college
magazine. Read the review and answer the questions.
1. Did the book critic like the book?
2. What tense does the book critic use to describe the plot?
Although it was
published in 1994, Green
Sands: My Five Years
in the Saudi Desert is
still a popular book. In
this novel, the writer,
Martha Kirk, gives a
descriptive account
of her experience in
Saudi Arabia that will
definitely amaze the
reader.
The book is set in
the 1980s, on a farm somewhere in the desert,
some 90 kilometres from Riyadh. The heroine,
Martha Kirk herself, talks about the five years she
spent in Saudi Arabia, after moving there with her
husband. The two Americans are given the amazing
opportunity to meet not just new people, but also
a different culture and lifestyle.
Green Sands: My Five Years in the Saudi Desert is a
well-written book. The plot is exciting and the
characters are very realistic. It is a fascinating book
that won’t let you down! I definitely recommend it!
Book Review
by Bill Chesterton
WRITING TASK
E. Write a review of a book you’ve recently read. Your
review should be between 100-120 words.
When writing a book review:
choose a book you know well and make a plan of
what you are going to write.
give some general information about the book
(e.g. title, author, genre).
only mention a general outline of the plot. Don’t
include too many details and don’t reveal the
ending. Remember to use the Present Simple
when describing the plot.
express your opinion of the book and say whether
you recommend it or not.
C. What is the topic of each paragraph? Read the
review again and match.
1st para: Introduction
2nd para: Main Part
3rd para: Conclusion
book critic’s opinion
general information
about the book
setting and plot
D. Read the sentences and decide which paragraph
you would find them in. Write I for Introduction,
M for Main Part and C for Conclusion.
1. The book was written by Mark Twain.
2. The hero tries to save the world.
3. This book is a science-fiction novel.
4. It’s suitable for both children and adults.
5. I was very disappointed by the book.
6. Ned is an important character in the book.
3. Captain Nemo appears
a. in more than one book by Jules Verne.
b. in A Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
4. The men in The Mysterious Island
a. are helped by a stranger.
b. are in danger because of a stranger.
For expressions/phrases, see page 123.
TIP
When listening, don’t assume that an answer
is correct just because the speakers mention
a word that is in the activity. Listen carefully
before you answer.
A. Circle the correct words.
VOCABULARY
1. Thomas passed / shot the ball to Paul.
2. We featured / booked a room in a very nice
hotel.
3. The plot / chapter of the book is very
interesting. I certainly recommend it.
4. There was a very long queue / artefact outside
the post office.
5. The children saw sharks and dolphins at the
ruins / aquarium.
6. There is a taxi station / rank opposite the
park.
7. That book is disappointing / memorable.
None of my friends liked it.
8. Golf is an exciting indoor / outdoor sport.
9. This author / hero has written twelve books.
10. The tickets were sold / checked out in three
days!
B. Complete with the words in the box.
1. We love going to theme .
They’re lots of fun.
2. There are many tourist in
Spain.
3. Ask Hasan to help you. He won’t
you down.
4. Let’s go to the new bowling
on Airport Street.
5. They won first at the
bowling tournament.
6. The at the back of the book
really makes you want to read it.
7. Luckily, I had the to travel
for a year when I finished school.
8. The museum visitors from
all over the world.
prize blurb parks attracts
attractions let alley opportunity
C. Circle the correct words.
GRAMMAR
1. Our team lose / will lose if we don’t play well tomorrow.
2. If we hurry, we don’t miss / won’t miss the museum
opening.
3. My brother Abdulaziz and I may travel / will travel to
Egypt, but we haven’t decided for sure yet.
4. If / When you check into the hotel, give me a call, so I can
come and pick you up.
5. If you’re hungry, have / will have some of my sandwich.
6. Ibrahim couldn’t / might not come with us this evening if
he feels ill.
7. If we wait / will wait a little longer, the bus might come.
8. We won’t go rock climbing if / when it rains. We’ll stay at
home.
D. Complete with the Present Perfect Simple or the
Present Perfect Progressive of the words in brackets.
1.
A: (you / ever / be) parasailing, Tom?
B: Of course. It’s my hobby. I (do) it for
the past ten years actually. It’s great fun.
A: I (never / try) parasailing.
2.
My brother Naif (always / want) to be a
writer. Two years ago he joined a local book club and since
then they (read) hundreds of books.
He (write) a novel for months now. Naif
(also / work) on some book reviews.
Anyway, he (not tell) me the name
of the novel yet. He wants it to be a surprise. But he says the
plot is one of the most interesting he
(ever / write).
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