4 Match the words in blue in the descriptions with the underlined words with similar
meanings in the reviews.
factual = true-life, true
5 Look at the highlighted synonyms of good
that the writer uses to describe things in the
reviews. Complete the table. Two words are
used more than once.
Describing the ...
special effects
screenplay
performance/acting
Synonyms of good
amazing
excellent
film/drama
6
Complete the sentences with one word in
each gap.
effects are
1 In Sherlock Holmes, the
amazing.
2 127 Hours takes
in Utah and is
based
a novel by Aron Ralston.
3 In The Proposal, Sandra Bullock
the role of the central
4 In My Sister's Keeper, Cameron Diaz
a brilliant performance
the mother.
5 The King's Speech is an
-winning
film with Colin Firth in the role of
King George VI.
6 Let Me In is a thriller that will
your
attention from beginning to end