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Topic: |
Speakers: |
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movies |
man – woman |
00:32 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Online movie rentals are very popular as a form of fun entertainment. Write down as many types of movies that you can. Discuss your preferences for each type of movie (e.g., love, like don’t like, can’t stand, hate).
Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started
These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.
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In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.
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In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?
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For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and self-assess your progress.
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- Renting movies online is more convenient than going to a store.
- You should always rent movies from trusted websites.
- Watching movies at home is better than going to the theater.
- People should watch movies on a big screen, not on a phone.
- It’s better to pay for a movie rental than to watch free movies online.
- Streaming services have more movies than movie rental stores.
- It’s okay to download movies for free from the internet.
- People should return rented movies on time to avoid extra fees.
- Online reviews are helpful when deciding which movie to rent.
Idioms
“movie buff” = someone who knows a lot about movies
“If you want to know anything about the movie industry, ask Phil. He’s a real movie buff.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
How do your own movie preferences compare with the woman’s likes and dislikes in the conversation? Think of words or phrases to describe these genres types of movies:
action, anime, classics, comedy, drama, documentary, foreign, horror, musicals, romance, science fiction, thrillers
Example: documentary – interesting and informative
Online Investigation
Research two online movie rental services and compare them in terms of price, service, movie selection, and delivery. Discuss your findings.