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1、 when you read or saw it why you decided to see the film or read the bookand say if you enjoyed it and why.Pauline ?I like reading especially English novels? its a great way to improve your vocabulary and there are so many fantastic authors to choose from one book that came highly recommended by my

2、teacher was The Mayor of Casterbridge I was studying at a school in The UK at the time and she said it would give me a picture of what life was like years ago in the area I was living well I have to say I absolutely loved it ? it was a real page-turner? its a historical novel and the setting was a f

3、ictional town called Casterbridge but actually it was based on a town near where I was studying called Dorchester it had such a great plot to cut a long story short it tells the story of the downfall of a man called Henchard the central character who lives during a period of great social change arou

4、nd the time of the industrial revolution the reason I enjoyed it so much apart from the great story it gave me a picture of what life had been like in the place I was studying at the time I really couldnt put it down a fantastic story Part 3-style questionsIs reading as pleasurable in digital format

5、?Alise: Personally I prefer reading a paperback or hardback? especially if Im reading a classic?which I dont think feels right as an e-book but I can see it can be good for others my grandmother has an e-reader and she loves the way you can enlarge the text Do you think bookshops will survive the di

6、gital revolution?Thomas: I think so? at least I hope so I love flicking through books in a bookshop online shopping is useful finding out on Amazon if a book you want has got a good review maybe getting one that is difficult to find but I still love the experience of being in a bookshop ?Statistics

7、show that visits to the cinema are up despite the availability of DVDs and online downloads. Why do you think this might be?Jamie: I think its the whole experience that the cinema offers? going out to see a film when it goes on general release? and seeing it?on the big screen is more exciting than w

8、atching the film at home on TV especially if its an action movie and watching it with others makes it even more special Definitionsan action movie: a film with fast moving scenes, often containing violencto be engrossed in: to be completely focused on one thing bedtime reading: something to read in

9、bed before you go to sleep to be a big reader: someone who reads a lot to be based on: to use as a modal a box office hit: a financially successful film to be heavy-going: difficult to read a blockbuster: a film that is a big commercial success to catch the latest movie: to see a film that has just

10、come out the central character: the main person in a film or book a classic: of the highest quality to come highly recommended: to be praised by another person couldnt put it down: wasnt able to stop reading a book an e-book: a digital book an e-reader: a device for reading e-books to flick through:

11、 to look quickly through a book to get a good/bad review: to receive positive or negative feedback to go on general release: when a film can be seen by the general public hardback: a book with a rigid cover （see paperback below） a historical novel: a story set in the past a low budget film: a film m

12、ade with a small amount of money on the big screen: at the cinema a page turner: a book that you want to keep reading paperback: a book with a flexible cover （see hardback above） plot: the main events in a film or book to read something from cover to cover: to read a book from the first page to the

13、last sci-fi: science fiction to see a film: to see a film at the cinema （see watch a film below） the setting: where the action takes place showings: performances of a film soundtrack: the music that accompanies a film special effects: the visuals or sounds that are added to a film which are difficul

14、t to produce naturally to take out （a book from the library）: to borrow a book from the library to tell the story of: to outline the details of someones life or an event to watch a film: to watch a film on TV （see to see a film above）1. Do you like to watch the sky? 2. What is the sky like at night

15、in your hometown? 3. Do you like to watch stars? 4. Have you ever taken a course about stars? 5. Is it important to study stars? 6. Whats your favourite star?Yes, I am really into watching the sky especially at night to count the countless stars when I was a kid. I remember I sometimes laid down in

16、the grass for hours to watch the shining stars when in summer because I was fond of imaging the folk stories about the stars.Well, as my hometown is a tourism city and there is no any industrial pollution, the sky is always clean and clear, and I can see the stunning night sky with countless and gli

17、ttering stars and sometimes even the galaxy. But unfortunately in a metropolis like Beijing light pollution makes the night sky invisible.No, I have never been in any sorts of courses about stars because actually there was no such courses in the schools or university. But fortunately my grandmother

18、once sent me an encyclopaedia about nature in which there were loads of stories about stars, I got the most of the knowledge about stars from it.Yes, I believe that astronomy has always had a significant impact on our world view as it can help open our eyes, give context to our place in the cosmos a

19、nd that can definitely reshape how we see the world.My favourite star constellation is Orion. Its very easy to spot on winter nights. Firstly, it has a huge red giant star, which may explode any time soon. Besides, it has a massive blue star which is very young. On top of that it also has a big nebu

20、la where new stars are being born so it has everything!1. What public holidays do you have in your country?2. Do people in your country celebrate Christmas?3. Do you like public holidays?4. Which public holidays do you like the most?5. What did you do during the last public holiday?6. What do other

21、people in your country usually do on public holidays?7. What would you like to do during then next public holiday?8. Do you think public holidays are important?9. Do you think there should be more public holidays in your country?We celebrate a lot of public festivals in my country. I am sure you kno

22、w about the Spring Festival which is the most important one. In addition, we get together with our family for the Mid-Autumn Day and the National Day.Yes, there are so many people in my country, its really hard to say, probably most people tend to go shopping with families or friends to take advanta

23、ge of the sales the shops are offering, but personally speaking, I am afraid we dont celebrate Christmas like the way in Western countries.Yes, I am fond of holidays. The main factor is that on these days, I dont have to work and have plenty of time travelling around to unwind myself and also I will

24、 have more consecutive time with my family.I believe my favourite public holiday would be the National Day because I will have at least seven days to go travelling and also its the best time to go around, the weather is neither too cold nor too hot, and the foliage of trees have turned yellow or red

25、, which will give you picturesque views.Its kind of hard to say but people that I know around me tend to go shopping with families or friends to take advantage of the sales the shops are offering, but maybe for others, they probably stay at home for resting.I believe the public holidays are rather i

26、mportant and there should be more of them in my country. The main factor is that people really need unwind themselves without any distractions after tiring work and also public holidays can dramatically boost consumption as the goods will be sold at a discount during these days.1. Do you like to tak

27、e photographs? （Why?）2. Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos?3. How long have you liked taking photographs?4. How （Why） did you become interested in photography?5. How often do you take photographs?6. In what situations do you take photographs?7. What kind of pho

28、tos do you like to take?8. Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?9. Who do you take photos of?10. How do you keep your photos?11. Do you keep your photographs on your computer?12. Are there any photos on the walls of your home?13. Do you frame （of have you framed） any of your photos

29、? （If yes, which?&why?14. Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself?Yes, I am a big fan of photography in my spare time. I always travel around to the stunning natural scenery with my camera. I have been in the habit of it for almost 8 years. The main factor is that I can capture the precious moment in my life, such as the graduation ceremony, or the sweet moment with my girlfriend, and also I believe the photography will cultivate my mental develo