Unit 12 Art and literature

sa: hi, tom, this is mary speaking. would you like to see a film this evening?
sb: hello, joe, this is jane. would you prefer to see a film on sunday?
t: if you want to try to get him or her to go with you, what would you say?
sc: it’s said the film is full of adventures and very exciting.
sd: the film is performed by your favorite film-star cheng long. you never miss any films performed by him, do you?
t: if your friend asks you about the film, what shall he ask?
se: what’s the film about?
sf: when is the film shown?
sg: who is the main character?
sh: how much are the tickets?
situation 1
t: now, here are two pieces of film information on page 79. read them quickly and then work together with your partner to make up a dialogue. (after a while) which pairs would like to act out your dialogue?
a: hi jack, this is peter speaking. would you like to see a film on sunday?
b: which film do you want to see?
a: well, i have read about two films. one is called last chance. it’s about a hero who tries to save his girl friend and it’s an action film.
b: it sounds that there will be a lot of shootings and fights. what’s the other film? a: it’s called under the moon. it’s said that it’s a romantic comedy and it’s full of fun.
b: i prefer action films. they are much more exciting. so i’d like to see the former. when is it shown?
a: sunday 6 pm at the red sun cinema.
b: great! how much are the tickets?
a: $ 3. not too much.
b: no problem, but what about you?
a: of course, i’ll go with you. i like comedy too.
b: ok, i’ll call for you at 5:30 pm on sunday. bye.
a: bye.
situation 2
t: let’s do more practice. go through situation 2 on page 79 and 80 quickly and make up another dialogue.
(after a while) who want to perform yours?
a: liberty park. this is mary. what can i do for you?
b: i’d like to learn more about the art festival next week.
a: we’ll have some activities both on saturday and sunday
b: what can we do on saturday?
a: there are several things you can do, such as a classical music concert, an art exhibition, a pop concert, a rock concert and a picnic.
b: oh, i see. what about sunday ?
a: on sunday, there is a theatre play, an art exhibition and a folk music concert.
b: thanks a lot. there are so many things i can do on sunday. you said there were two art exhibitions, but what’s the difference between them?
a: on sunday paintings by the most famous local artists are shown. the other exhibition is an international one. by the way, some painters may come and give some lectures if possible.