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Writing Section

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When you’re writing an email/letter asking
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for or giving advice, follow the plans below.
for or giving advice
INTRODUCTION
Give some general information about the film
(title, type of film, director, leading actors). Use OPENING PARAGRAPH
phrases like: Begin your email/letter and say why you’re writing.
It’s a romantic film / an adventure film / a horror ASKING FOR ADVICE GIVING ADVICE
film, etc. I’ve got a problem I was sorry to hear that
and I’d like your you’ve got problems.
…stars in this film. advice. I hope the following
It includes some very amusing/violent scenes.Publications
…is the leading actor/actress. I hope you can help advice will help you.
…plays/has the leading role. me with a problem. I’ve thought about
I need your advice... your problem quite a
The role of… is played by… I am having lot.
…plays the part/character of… problems with... The reason I’m writing
I’m writing to ask for back so quickly is to
…was directed by… your advice. give you some advice.
MAIN PART (2 paragraphs) MAIN PART (2-3 paragraphs)
• Give a brief summary of the plot. Don’t include ASKING FOR ADVICE GIVING ADVICE
too many details and don’t reveal the ending. Explain the problem Give your advice and
Use the Present Simple and phrases like: and how you feel and make suggestions. Use
The film is set in... ask for advice. Use phrases like:
phrases like:
The film is about... I think you
What should I do? should(n’t)...
The hero/heroine of the film… I feel helpless/ If I were you, I’d...
• Include comments about what you liked or terrible and don’t If I were in your
didn’t like about the film (plot, acting, music, know what to do. position, I’d...
special effects, ending, etc.). Use phrases like: If you were me, I strongly advise you
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what would you do?
to...
The film is action-packed / full of suspense. If you were in my One thing you can do
is...
shoes, would you...?
It is interesting/moving/long/tiring/original/ What do you How/What about...?
suggest?
scary, etc. Do you think it Why don’t you...?.
Why haven’t you?

The acting is excellent/poor/brilliant, etc. would be a good
There are some breathtaking stunts in the film. idea to...?
The music is fantastic/awful, etc. CLOSING PARAGRAPH
The special effects are amazing/unrealistic/ State anything you want to emphasise and end
spectacular, etc. your email/letter.
The ending is surprising/exciting/ ASKING FOR ADVICE GIVING ADVICE
I hope everything goes
I hope I haven’t
disappointing/(un)predictable, etc. troubled you too much. well. Good luck!
You’ll be on the edge of your seat during the Let me know what Let me know how
whole film. you think as soon as everything turns out.
possible. There’s no need to
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH Anxiously waiting for panic. You’ll get over it.
State your general opinion of the film and say your letter. Everything will be just
whether you recommend it or not. Use the Present I look forward to fine.
Simple or the Past Simple and phrases like: hearing from you. Don’t forget to keep in
I really want to know touch.
It’s a classic / blockbuster / box-office hit. how you feel about
I was highly disappointed by the film. the situation.
It’s a great film for action-lovers/horror fans. SIGNING OFF
All in all / Overall, I found the film boring/exciting.
I definitely recommend it. remember
It’s (not) worth seeing.
It was better than I expected. • Start a new paragraph for every major point.
• Start a new paragraph for every major point.
• Use linking words/phrases to list the different
You shouldn’t miss it for the world! • Use linking words/phrases to list the different
points.
It’s suitable for both children and adults. points.
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