Task1 Reading I recently went to see War of the Worlds. It’s a science fiction film starring Tom Cruise.
The film is based on a book written over 100 years ago, although it is set in modern times. The story is very gripping. It’s about alien machines from space which land on Earth. Nevertheless, the film has a happy ending.
The acting is very good. Tom Cruise, who plays a father who is looking for his family, is excellent, as usual. However, I didn’t think Dakota Fanning was very convincing as his daughter. The special effects were incredible – the machines looked terrifying, and there were some very scary moments which I didn’t enjoy.
This is a classic Spielberg film: fast – moving, not too violent, and full of action. In spite of the fact that it was a bit scary, overall I enjoyed it. Go and see it if you can.
1.True or false?
1.It is a documentary film
2.The film is about alien machines from space which land on the Earth.
3.The film is based on a book written over 1000 years ago.
4.The film has a happy ending
Task 2Wrting
Answer the questions
What are the advantages and disadvantages of TV?
What is one of your favourite TV shows? What did you watch on TV yesterday?
Are video games good or bad for your health? Why do you say so?
Task 3. Complete the sentences using the past simple and past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1.When my father (to come) home, I (to have) dinner.
2. When Alice (to return), I (to listen) to the radio.
3. She (to cook) yesterday.
4.Newton … (make) a great discovery while he … (sit) under an apple tree.
5.They … (stop) inside the shop because it … (rain) hard outside.
6.Beethoven … (write) his tenth symphony when he … (die).​