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    Reviews - Vocabulary

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    You should organize a book review with an introduction that provides basic information about the book and a recommendation. The body should discuss what happens in the book and what you liked and disliked, organized by topic. Conclude by restating your recommendation and who might enjoy the book. Use a neutral, factual tone and include titles, subheadings, and terminology specific to the type of work being reviewed.

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    Reviews - Vocabulary

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    You should organize a book review with an introduction that provides basic information about the book and a recommendation. The body should discuss what happens in the book and what you liked and disliked, organized by topic. Conclude by restating your recommendation and who might enjoy the book. Use a neutral, factual tone and include titles, subheadings, and terminology specific to the type of work being reviewed.

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    You should organize a book review with an introduction that provides basic information about the book and a recommendation. The body should discuss what happens in the book and what you liked and disliked, organized by topic. Conclude by restating your recommendation and who might enjoy the book. Use a neutral, factual tone and include titles, subheadings, and terminology specific to the type of work being reviewed.

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    Reviews - Vocabulary

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    Gigi Guastella
    You should organize a book review with an introduction that provides basic information about the book and a recommendation. The body should discuss what happens in the book and what you liked and disliked, organized by topic. Conclude by restating your recommendation and who might enjoy the book. Use a neutral, factual tone and include titles, subheadings, and terminology specific to the type of work being reviewed.

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    Answer these questions

    1. What kind of language should you use in reviews: formal, neutral or informal?
    2. Do you need a title or subheadings?
    3. How should you organise your text?
    4. Do you need an introduction or conclusion?
    How would you organise the following information?
    Recommendation
    What happens in the book
    Basic information about the book
    Why you liked it

    USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR A REVIEW


    What I liked
    What I liked most was ….. /The thing I liked most was …. /I was pleasantly surprised by
     ….. would appeal to ….. /If you get a chance to ….

    What I disliked
     What I disliked most was ….. /I was disappointed by/with ……
    Reviews of books
     main character
     is set in
     Fiction: science fiction / thriller / fantasy / mystery / historical / romance ...
     Non-fiction: cook book / travel book / textbook / manual / coffee-table book ...
     atmosphere / plot
     autor / written by
     chapter
     factual / unbelievable
     bestseller / ending
    Reviews of concerts
     artist / band / musician / (bass/lead/rhythm) guitarist / (backing/lead) singer / drummer
    / soloist / trio / orchestra
     auditorium / hall / venue / lyrics / (catchy) tune / score / gig
    Reviews of exhibitions
     painting / sculpture / handicrafts
     gallery / catalogue / display
    Reviews of films
    lead role / star role /star / star actor/actress / starring
    secondary role / He plays a ……. / written by ….
    cast / director / producer / is set in ….. / based on a true story …..
    believable / true to life / not very believable / far-fetched
    (As for fiction books +): animation / adaptation / comedy
    Costumes / design / photography / script / special effects / soundtrack /ending
    Reviews of TV programmes
     Chat shows / current affairs programme / debate / documentary / series / soap opera/
    sitcom (situation comedy)
     Host / presenter
    Reviews of hotels, restaurants, etc
    Location ‘/ service / setting /attractive / disappointing setting
    owned by / run by
    head chef (restaurant) /waiters (restaurant)
    staff ……./ staff at reception …….(hotel)
    hotel facilities …. /reasonable prices ….. / good/excellent/poor value for money …..
    (a bit/somehow) expensive / overpriced / not worth the money / always fully booked
    book in advance
    Criticism
     The script seemed rather conventional/predictable to me.
     The plot struck me as completely bizarre/absurd/incomprehensible
     The characters are appealing and true to life
     The dancers were quite brilliant/amateurish
    Recommendations
     Judging from this CD / show ...
     Overall, if you like ..., you'll love / you should ...
     Although some of ... he/she/it's still a great...
     You really must/should buy/see/read/visit ...
     I would definitely recommend seeing/visiting/reading/having a look at ...

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