Work in pairs. What was the last book you read? What was it about? Did you enjoy it? Why? / Why not?

Your teacher has asked you to write an entry for the school magazine. Describe the book and say why you liked it.

2. Read the task above and the entry. Did the writer enjoy the book? Did he / she have any reservations?

(Đọc nhiệm vụ trên và mục nhập. Nhà văn có thích cuốn sách không? Anh ấy / cô ấy có bất kỳ đặt phòng nào không?)

[ A ] Have you ever read a book that you just couldn't put down? The Hunger Games was like that for me. It’s that good! Written by Suzanne Collins in 2006, it’s sold millions of copies around the world and has been made into a film.

[ B ] It’s set in the future in a place called Panem and it tells the story of Katniss, a sixteen-year-old girl who competes in the Hunger Games with eleven other children. Only one child can survive the games, and Katniss is not optimistic about her chances. There are lots of twists and turns along the way.

[ C ] What I love about the book is the character of Katniss. She's really strong and sensitive. She is practical-minded and loves freedom. She is also quick at getting the information and memorising things. I really identify with her. The story is very gripping. It is hard to put the book down once you start reading it.

[ D ] All in all, this book is a real page-turner. I absolutely love it and I'd definitely recommend it. So if you haven't read it yet, buy it or borrow it. You won't be disappointed.

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Writing Strategy 1

1. In the first paragraph, attract the reader’s attention. You can do this by addressing him / her directly, especially with questions.

2. Use an appropriate style for the target audience.

3. Choose a good title for your entry.

3. Read Writing Strategy 1 and the sample and check.

(Đọc Chiến lược viết 1 và mẫu và kiểm tra)

- Does the writer address the readers directly?

- Is the style formal or informal?

- Which title is better?

1. My favourite book: The Hunger Games

2. This is probably one of the best books that I have ever read

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Writing Strategy 2 

1. Give your entry a logical structure. Divide it into paragraphs, each with its own focus. 

2. The conclusion should restate the main idea given in the introduction, but using different words. It should also include a recommendation. 

4. Read Writing Strategy 2. In which paragraph (A—D) does the writer

(Đọc Chiến lược Viết 2. Trong đoạn nào (A—D) người viết)

1. describe the plot and characters?

2. mention something he / she liked?

3. give some background information about the book?

4. reccomend the book?

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5. Which tense does the writer use to describe the plot and characters?

(Nhà văn sử dụng thì nào để miêu tả cốt truyện và các nhân vật?)

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6. KEY PHRASES Complete the useful phrases with the words below. Underline them in the sample.

(Hoàn thành các cụm từ hữu ích với các từ dưới đây. Gạch dưới chúng trong mẫu)

page          recommend          set          tells          twists

Describing stories

It's (1) ______________ in (place and / or time).

It (2) ______________ the story of (character).

There are lots of (3) ______________ and turns.

It’s a real (4) ______________-turner.

I would definitely (5) ______________ it.

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7. Do the task in exercise 1. Follow the advice in the strategies, use the structure of the sample (see exercise 4) and use phrases from exercise 6.

(Thực hiện nhiệm vụ trong bài tập 1. Làm theo lời khuyên trong các chiến lược, sử dụng cấu trúc mẫu (xem bài tập 4) và sử dụng các cụm từ trong bài tập 6)

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