General Listening Quiz
What movie rating systems or guidelines are used in different countries to determine the appropriateness for different audiences? In the United States, the classifications of “G,” “PG,” “PG-13,” “R,” and “NR-17” (See Motion Picture Association of America for more details). What rating systems are used to rank the quality of movies?
Idioms
“a flop” = a bad movie“Don’t see that movie. It was a real flop. The acting and the special effects were terrible.”
“catch a movie” = watch a movie“I plan on catching a movie if I get bored over the weekend.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
What do you consider are the most important elements of a movie: the plot, special effects, the leading actors, the moral message, the genre? Share your thoughts with a partner.
Online Investigation
Read a review of a popular movie at an online review site. Do you agree with the reviews for those movies you have seen? What makes a good movie? Consider the acting, special effects, plot, supporting cast, and music score. Discuss your opinions on the topic.
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