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1.- Listen to a conversation between Laura and Mrs Wilson, her school librarian What kinds of books does Laura prefer? Laura prefers and _ such as _ and _ 2.- Listen again True or False? Correct the false sentences 1) Laura must write a book review by next week true / false 2) Laura had read some books by George Orwell true / false 3) Laura wants to read a short book true / false 4) Mrs Wilson prefers fiction and fantasy books true / false 5) The book by Isaac Asimov is amusing and serious, too true / false 3.- Now answer these questions about their conversation 1) Why will she have enough time to read the book? Because Laura _ 2) “I’d prefer an amusing novel, Mrs Wilson – not too long, just something short and fun to read in an evening”, Laura says Which book does Laura choose to read? _ 3) What of these adjectives below have you heard?     amazing depressing extraordinary original     amusing educational funny short      complicated encouraging imaginative serious     critical entertaining long weird Recommend a book or a film to your partner Describe the characters and the plot Explain why you recommend it Have you read…? It’s about… The characters are… The plot is… It’s very… Other details (author, kind of book)… 1.- Listen to a conversation between Laura and Mrs Wilson, her school librarian What kinds of books does Laura prefer? Laura prefers and _ such as and _ 2.- Listen again True or False? Correct the false sentences 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Laura must write a book review by next week true / false Laura had read some books by George Orwell true / false Laura wants to read a short book true / false Mrs Wilson prefers fiction and fantasy books true / false The book by Isaac Asimov is amusing and serious, too true / false 3.- Now answer these questions about their conversation 1) Why will she have enough time to read the book? Because Laura _ 2) “I’d prefer an amusing novel, Mrs Wilson – not too long, just something short and fun to read in an evening”, Laura says Which book does Laura choose to read? _ 3) What of these adjectives below have you heard?     amazing depressing extraordinary original Audio File Link: Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs     amusing educational funny short      complicated encouraging imaginative serious     critical entertaining long weird http://filecloud.io/9xm2n40s Laura: Hi, Mrs Wilson Can you please help me choose a book? I have to write a book review by tomorrow morning Wilson: Oh, dear By tomorrow? Laura: Yes, I know I always leave things till the last minute and I’ve waited too long with this book review, too But I’ll read the book this evening I read very quickly, so it’ll be OK Wilson: Fine, Laura So, have you ever read anything by George Orwell? His books are extraordinary You can’t put them down Laura: Um, I don’t think so Which books has Orwell written? Wilson: Well, he’s not alive any more, but he wrote Animal Farm and 1984 Laura: Oh, I’ve heard of those books, but I haven’t read them yet Aren’t they very serious and complicated? I’d prefer an amusing novel, Mrs Wilson – not too long, just something short and fun to read in an evening Wilson: Let me think I haven’t read any funny books lately I prefer reading about real people and real problems in our society Laura: Oh Actually, I also like imaginative books – you know – science fiction and fantasy, but they’re usually very long books and I haven’t got much time to read … Wilson: Then how about this? Look This is a book of short stories by Isaac Asimov I’m sure you’ll like it It’s original and amusing, but it’s not only amusing It also includes serious opinions about the world I really recommend it Laura: Yes, that sounds good I’ll take it Thanks, Mrs Wilson You’ve really helped me