Made in Hollywood

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“When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, no, I went to films.”

Quentin Tarantino

Introductory material

Dear learner,

This material will help you study the topics related to learning activity 1.

You will learn about:

1. Passive voice in simple present and past forms.

2. Expressing opinions about books and movies.

Let’s begin!
 1. Passive voice in simple present and past forms

Read the following conversation between John and Richard. Pay special attention
to the words in italics.

What’s up?
What’ve you
been up to
Hi John! lately?
Not much. I just Really?
saw a good Which one?
film. You’d like
it.

The title sounds

interesting, but I
don’t remember it. I
don’t think I’ve seen
“The treasure that one. What is it
of the about?
Andes”.
 Well, it’s about an Oh! I remember.
indigenous tribe That one was
that disappeared in filmed in Peru,
the Andes a long right?
time ago.

Yeah, and no famous

actors were involved. I
Really? I didn’t
read an article about it
know that.
in Film Weekly.
 They are. It is said
Yes. I noticed that that they were
when I was watching paid very little,
the movie. But they though.
were really good
actors.

I’ve heard that some of

them were offered a
Yes, but they
contract in a new feature-
are just starting
their acting length film directed by
careers. the same director.
 Good for them. The I agree. It was recorded
other thing about the after the movie was shot
movie, besides the by a Peruvian orchestra
acting I mean, is that that uses typical Andean
the soundtrack was instruments.
spectacular.

Yeah. And now

the soundtrack Is it? I’d like
is sold to buy it.
everywhere.
 Well, I’d like a Sure. Let’s meet
copy too. Shall later at the lab.
we go after Does that work
class? for you?

Ok. Have a
It is perfect, but I
good lesson!
have to go now.
Bye…
I have class,
see you!

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A. Differences between passive and active voice

Passive voice Active voice

That one was filmed in Peru. They filmed that in Peru.
No famous actors were
They didn’t involve famous actors.
involved.
The actors were paid very little. People paid little to the actors.
Some of the actors were They offered a new contract to some of the
offered a new contract actors.
The soundtrack was recorded
They recorded the music after they shot the film.
after the film was shot.
The soundtrack is sold
Stores sell the soundtrack everywhere.
everywhere.

As you can see in the chart, in English there are several important differences
between the passive and active voice. Take a look at the examples below for more
information.

Take a look at the following sentence in the active voice.

Now, compare the sentence transformed into passive voice

The changes occur as follows:

In the passive voice, the subject is normally omitted as in the previous example.
Sometimes, as in the example above, the actor or agent (the person performing
the action) is not clear. However, there are cases where using the actor or agent
can be made explicit by adding a prepositional phrase with the word by. For
example, the passive sentence above could also be written as:

Cakes are sold by Mary.

B. Use of the passive voice

OF THE PASSIVE VOICE
You have probably heard about the differences between formal and informal
writing. These are the two ways people can write in English. Passive voice is more
commonly used in formal written English. It is often used in newspapers, academic
reports and writing which try to be less personal. Most passive sentences do not
have an agent: the focus of the sentence is not on the doer of the action but on its
recipient instead.

Let’s take a look at how to use passive voice in specific cases:

 Avoid taking responsibility: The person who did the action is not implicated or
identified. The question that matters is what and not who.

ACTIVE: I broke my laptop.  PASSIVE: My laptop was broken.

My laptop was broken.

 (I is omitted from the passive sentence.)
Other examples:

o They mine gold in the western coast.

Gold is mined in the western coast.

o We study languages in order to preserve them.

Languages are studied in order to be preserved.

 Give more importance to the direct object of an active voice sentence: The direct
object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice
sentence.

ACTIVE: Mary sells cakes.  PASSIVE: Cakes are sold.

Cakes are sold.

(It is not important to know who makes the cakes. Cakes is the important word
in the sentence.)

Other examples:

o People eat popcorn at the movie theatres.

Popcorn is eaten at the movie theatres.

o My family bought the tickets for the film.

The tickets were bought.

 Keep an impersonal register when writing or speaking: In academic writing

especially, the personal pronouns / naming the agent is not common.

ACTIVE: I collected the data.  PASSIVE: The data was collected.

(In order to make the text sound more objective, that is, as though the
researcher did not interfere in the experiment, the personal pronoun or subject
that is the agent is omitted.)

Other examples:

o The technician added potassium and mixed it in. The technician heated the
solution to 80°C and then allowed to cool.
 Potassium was added and mixed in. The solution was heated to 80°C
and then allowed to cool.

o Woody Allen filmed The purple rose of Cairo in 1985.

The purple rose of Cairo was filmed in 1985.

 It is necessary to use passive voice when the actor is unknown.

ACTIVE: The robber stole it last Saturday. PASSIVE: It was stolen last
Saturday.

It was stolen last Saturday.

(What we know is that something was stolen. What we do not know is who took
it. )

Other examples:

o Somebody took my money.

My money was taken.

o Someone broke the window.

The window was broken.

C. How to form the passive voice in simple present and simple past

Notice that the passive voice is formed in simple present and simple past + the
past participle with regular and irregular verbs. Also, notice that the verbs are
conjugated according to their subjects.

Optional:
Subject To be Past participle prepositional
phrase
Cakes are sold (by Mary).
Popcorn is eaten (at the movies).
My laptop was broken (yesterday).
 The tickets were bought (by my family).
(by me / by the
The data was collected
researchers).
It was stolen last Saturday.

Note: The verb to be in this chart is conjugated in simple present and simple
past. The passive voice can be formed in other tenses, too. However, here we
only focus on the simple present and simple past tense.

Remember that the past participle of regular verbs is formed by adding –ed to the
verb (e.g., collected). Irregular verbs have irregular past participles (e.g., broken).
Use the reference chart below to help you form the passive voice using the
irregular verbs. Remember to start getting use to them.

Verb Past participle

Awake Awoken
Begin Begun
Break Broken
Bring Brought
Choose Chosen
Do Done
Eat Eaten
Feel Felt
Go Gone
Have Had
Keep Kept
Know Known
Make Made
See Seen
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2. Expressing opinions about books and movies

“Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but taste
completely different.”

Stephen King

There is always been this discussion about film and books to see which one is
better. People spend hours talking about how better is a book in comparison with
the movie. You always listen to people out of the movies saying ‘Oh! The book is
way better’ and arguing how impossible it is for a movie to tell a very long story in
only two or three hours. I disagree with this. Movies and Books, both, are
opportunities for humans to face reality. People believe movies and books are
fantasies that give the possibility of inventing new worlds for escaping our own. I
think they are a reality themselves. It is a common fact that certain things leave in
your life and certain things stay with you. And that's why we're all interested in
movies and books - those ones that make you feel, you still think about. Because
they gave us such an emotional response, they’re actually part of our emotional
make-up, in a way. Watching a movie or reading a book is a way to reflect on life,
experiences and yourself. The discussion needs to point to another direction; we
should start considering talking about them in terms of what they make people feel,
what they do in people’s lives.
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A. Let’s learn some vocabulary that will help you talking about movies!

What sort of movies do you like?

There are a lot of genres to choose from when wanting to watch a movie it
depends on different factors such as the person you are with, the mood of the day
and how you are feeling. If you are not scared of blood, speed and fights you can
go for an action (fights, car chases etc.) or horror (lots of blood or ghostly visits)
film. If you are going out on a date, perhaps you will prefer a comedy or romantic
(love stories and happy endings) one. Dramas and epics (long historical dramas)
are highly recommended for women who like to cry at the movies. There are also
other possibilities like musicals (with song and dance), science fiction (set in a
futuristic world) or the must-see classics. Although genres are a good way to
choose a movie, there are other aspects that you should like to take into account.
Some people will prefer to catch the latest movie, others will choose based on
the actors or the director and some others will trust the trailer. At the end what
really matters is to pick up one and go to the movies to enjoy a film that can take
you away from everything for two or three hours.
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Once you've seen the film you chose you might want to tell your friends
about it. Here are some tips for doing that.

 I thought the film was …

 The actors / costumes / screenplay are…
 You'll have to go and see it for yourself.

You might also want to have some adjectives to describe things. Here you
have some.

True-to-life The real story of Remarkable

Masterpiece Oscar-winning Unlike
Believable Fantastic Terrible

B. What about books? Let’s talk about books now.

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“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life”

Mark Twain
Similar to films, there are millions of books in the world which people would never
have enough time to read. There are all kinds of books out there and the chances
that you will find many you like are pretty big. In order to read a book the only thing
you will need is time for doing it. Books are entire worlds that are out there for you
to pick them up and discover amazing things you might not know yet. So, just go,
take out a book from a library and start to be engrossed in it. Although it is not a
rule, try to read it from cover to cover in order to allow yourself to discover that
whole new world. Take advantage of free time, you will see that once you choose a
right one you wouldn´t put it down and you will spend good bedtime reading.

Look at the chart and get familiar with the vocabulary related to books.

Tittle The name of the book

Chapter A section of the book
Theme General overall topic
Setting Where the story takes place
Plot Story line
Issues Important ideas the book explores
Character The person the story is about
Climax The big moments of the story

In order to talk about a book you could use some of the expressions and words
that are listed under.

 To be engrossed in: to be completely focused on one thing.

 To be heavy-going: difficult to read.
 The central character: the main person in a book.
 To flick through: to look quickly through a book.
 A page turner: a book that you want to keep reading.

Contextualization

Go to the multimedia, listen to the following conversation between Richard and

Johana.
 Hi there! How
Hi are you
Johana! doing?

I am doing fine.
Well, taking out What kind of
the paper for paper are you
tomorrow. writing?
It is supposed to
be a review, but I How come? Isn’t
haven’t even it for tomorrow?
started yet! What is it about?

Come on Richard! It
is not so hard. And
It is about a books are
book, but writing fascinating, don’t
reviews is you think?
difficult.
Sure. The problem
is that I don’t know Well, yes. I
how to write a can help you
review. Do you? if you want.

No problem. Most
reviews are about
I’d really
expressing your
appreciate it.
opinion on a subject.
Thank you!
 Yeah. I got that, Of course they
but don’t they do. Reviews are
have a kind of divided into three
structure? parts.

My professor told me so, Oh! I see what

but what do I write on your difficulty is.
each one? To me the Let’s start with the
intro and the explanation intro. Shall we?
are the same.
 Yes, and also
Ok. The intro the reason why
tells the reader you are writing
the topic, right? your review.

Not really. The

introduction is
about your
But, wouldn’t personal reason to
it be the write the review.
explanation? The explanation …
 Exactly! In the
explanation you
…is about the describe the key
ideas to support elements of the
my opinion! work.

I see. Those Exactly! Just

elements are the remember to keep
supporting ideas a neutral style
for my final opinion including some
paragraph! passive sentences.
 It does. The
opinion is the last
So, basically a paragraph.
review has Keep also in mind
three parts, that it has to be
right? clearly written.

It sounds so
easy now. No problem.
Thank you so I’m always
much Johana. glad to help.

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 Comprehension

A. Select true or false about the statements based on the conversation.

True False
1. Richard’s assignment is for next week.

2. Richard has problem with an assignment.

3. Johana is not interested in Richard’s situation.

4. Johana knows how to write reviews.

5. Richard confused two parts of the review.

6. A review is a summary of a work.

7. The writer’s opinion goes in the first paragraph.

8. You must be very passionate when writing reviews.

9. Richard and Johana are talking about music.

10. At the end of the conversation, Richard still thinks that reviews
are difficult to write.

B. Organize the sentences from the box under the correct heading.

Most reviews are about

Keep also in mind that it
expressing your opinion
has to be clearly written.
on a subject.
Reviews are divided into
three parts.
In the explanation you To me the intro and the
describe the key explanation are the
elements of the work. same.
The introduction is
The opinion is the last about your personal
paragraph. reason to write the
review.
 It is supposed to be a
review, but I haven’t even
started yet!
Just remember to keep
The problem is that I
a neutral style including
don’t know how to write
some passive
a review.
sentences.

Richard’s difficulties Review explanation Johana’s tips

C. Match these phrases to make full sentences.

The opinion is a. I don’t know how to write a review.

Keep also in mind that
The problem is that
Reviews are divided
The explanation paragraph
A review has to keep
The introduction states
b. into three parts.
c. gives details about the work.
d. your personal reason to write the
review.
e. a review must be clearly written.
f. the last paragraph.
g. a neutral style.
D. For each sentence on the left, choose the option on the right that best describes
the part of the review they belong.

a. Introduction
1. One of my favorite artists is John Doe. b. Explanation
c. Opinion

a. Introduction
2. The long expected last record by John Doe did not
b. Explanation
show his habitual quality in sound.
c. Opinion

a. Introduction
3. I would definitely not recommend buying the whole
b. Explanation
album.
c. Opinion

a. Introduction
4. Most of his fans are bit disappointed because of his
b. Explanation
plain last work.
c. Opinion

a. Introduction
5. I would like to review John Doe’s last album. b. Explanation
c. Opinion

a. Introduction
6. It is sad to say that that was not one of the best
b. Explanation
albums I have listened to.
c. Opinion

7. Although the album is said to be based on the artist’s a. Introduction

life experiences, the songs are telling us that nothing b. Explanation
interested happened to him in the last years. c. Opinion

Practice 1

A. Paul and Karen are talking about movies. Complete the conversation with a verb
from the box in passive voice. One example is done for you.
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approve see invite

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Karen: Hey Paul.

Paul: Hey Karen. How are you?

Karen: Fine thanks. I am really happy the final draft of the project was
approved. Now I can relax a bit and take some time for me.

Paul: Congratulations. I had the chance to read your proposal and I really liked
it. It was really well _________. So what are you planning to do?

Karen: Well tomorrow I was _______ to watch a movie at my sister’s house.

Although we have not decided about it yet. Any good movie you recommend?

Paul: Well I recently saw “Trees of Paradise”. It was such a good choice.
 Karen: What’s it about?

Paul: It’s about a guy who falls in love with his cousin. They live in a big country
house which is __________ by mountains and trees. As they cannot be
__________ together, they escape to the forest every often where they cannot
be ___________. One day the girl’s father finds out about the affair. Then the
boy is ____ to Europe so he can be away from his beloved cousin.

Karen: That sounds like a drama.

Paul: It is a drama. The story gets a lot more complicated than that.

Karen: Well. I’ll keep your recommendation in mind. Thanks Paul.

B. The information about this movie is in active voice. Write it again in passive
voice. One example is done for you.

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0. They filmed the movie in 2013.

The movie was filmed in 2013.

1. They filmed the movie in Peru.

_________________________
 2. They released the movie in January 2014.
__________________________________

3. Paul James directed the movie.

_________________________

4. They spent 6 million dollars producing the movie.

_______________________________________

5. They paused the production 3 times due to conflicts among the actors.
________________________________________________________

6. They sold 1 million tickets for the premier.

_________________________________

C. Complete the following chart with the missing verbs.

Present Past participle

go gone
play
film
fly
direct
show
sleep
start
teach
write
see
premier
begin
shoot
act
 win
adapt
set

D. Now classify the verbs from the previous exercise into regular and irregular in
the following chart.

go play film fly direct show sleep start

teach write see premier begin shoot
act win adapt set

Regular Irregular

E. Go to the multimedia, listen to a book review. Choose true or false.

Pierce Dominic’s Caribbean Untold Stories, investigates how colonizers and

native groups located in the Caribbean interacted during colonial times. At first
when one hears about Europeans coming to America during colonial times, one
thinks about conflicts, invasion and violence. Dominic’s book proves this concept
wrong by putting together a collection of stories from those days where the main
ingredient is friendship and collaboration.

The book is quite descriptive and it’s a real page-turner. A total of 20 stories are
included. It starts with a story about some survivors from an England ship that
sank near the Caribbean coast are rescued by a group of natives from an island.
They are provided with food and shelter while they recover. The colonizers stay
with the natives until another ship comes to the island. Other story describes
 how one beautiful native woman is deeply loved by a colonizer. They didn’t
speak the same language but the love for each other was enough for them to
communicate.

Dominic spent 5 years researching and collecting information from different

sources before he completed his book. Stories about different topics are
included but all of them come to a happy ending. Each story is like a dose of
hope and an invitation to believe the world can be a better place. This is a read
from cover to cover-book. Although there is an e-book version available, I
recommend the hardback version as it has 2 special chapters with authentic
images from colonial times in the Caribbean.

Choose true or false.

True False

1. Thirty stories were written for the book.

2. The book is about the violent conflict originated during
colonization.
3. The author spent 5 years researching before he completed his
work.
4. In the first story some colonizers are killed by natives from an
island after their ship sank.
5. In the second story the characters spoke the same language
but didn’t speak to each other.
6. The author has a positive opinion about the book.

7. The book is set in the Caribbean.

8. The e-book version has 2 extra chapters.

F. Each of the following sentences has a mistake. Rewrite each sentence

correcting the mistake. One example is done or you.

0. The first part of the film was shooted in Canada.

The first part of the film was shot in Canada.

1. It tells the story of a town that were abandoned by its residents.

 __________________________________________________

2. The 2 brothers were taken for a military group as hostages.

______________________________________________

3. The movie is about a woman who is abandoned by her husband when he is

telled he has cancer.
_____________________________________________________________
_________________

4. I could not read the book as my bag was stole last night.
_____________________________________________

5. This review was wrote by Ellen Park.

_____________________________

6. The movie was award a prize as the best movie of the year.
_______________________________________________

7. My sister were given a very interesting book for my birthday.

_______________________________________________

Practice 2

A. Look at the movie posters and information about them that is below. Match them
to the correct description.
1 2

3 4

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a.

What kind of movie is it? It’s a romance and drama movie.

Who is in it? Shailene Woodley and Ansel lgort are in it.

Where does it take place?

It takes place in Amsterdam.

What’s it about?

It’s about a girl named Hazel who has never stopped thinking about death with it
is forced to go to a group talks where she meets Augustus Waters. Both turned
out to have some physical attraction to each other and over time they fall in love.

What did the critics say?

The critics said it is a good movie. According to Andrew Barker from Variety:
"Walking on the edge between emotional sensitivity and vulgar exploitation (...)
actually index more in correct to side of the equation, which makes it a success".

b.

What kind of movie is it? It’s a romantic and comedy film.

Who is in it? Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are in it.

Where does it take place?

It takes place in Africa.

What’s it about?

It’s about two single parents who meet in a blind date which turns out to be a
complete disaster and therefore agree not to see each other more. However,
Jim and Lauren plan to go on holiday to Africa separately with their families.
Then the two clans are in South Africa.

What did the critics say?

 The critics said it is a horrible movie. Scott from The New York Times says:”
most have the same suit and the pace of a sitcom filmed by a bunch of college
and developed by his classmates less intelligent"

c.

What kind of movie is it? It is a drama and comedy.

Who is in it? Ralph Fiennes is in it.

Where does it take place?

It takes place in a famous European hotel.

What’s it about?

It’s about the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and a
family battle towards an immense fortune.

What did the critics say?

The critics said it is a wonderful movie. Scott: The New York Times says: “It is a
wonderful parody (...) you can also think of it as revenge.”

d.

What kind of movie is it? It’s a cartoon- comedy movie.

Who is in it? Chris Pratt does one of the principle voices.

Where does it take place? It takes place in the Lego world.

What’s it about?

It’s about the story of Emmet, an absolutely normal LEGO figurine, which is
mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the
world.

What did the critics say?

 The critics said it is an amazing movie. Peter Travers from the Rolling Stone
says: "Mischievous, intelligent and fun for everyone and enough fun (...)"

B. Read the following blog article and answer the questions that follow.

Last Sunday the British Film Awards (BAFTA) were shown on television. Before
that there was the Berlin Film Festival and of course, the Oscars are coming up
on 2 March. February and March are very busy months for the movie industry
and for cinemas around the world.

Everyone starts speculating enthusiastically about which film will win the
awards, which winning actor or actress will be going to fit everyone’s
expectations and which won’t. For this year in particular, expectations are high.
Critics were crazy about many movies that came out this year. Although many
movies were released, there are some that were outstanding and are probably
going to win awards.

If we look back to the films produced and released this year, it is possible to find
exceptional movies, actors, actresses, screenplays and stories. There was at
least one Oscar-winning film of each genre. Some examples that come directly
to my mind thinking about cartoons are “Frozen” and “Lego”; both were
considered remarkable movies by the critics who agree they were more than
just good kids’ movies. For the action genre, the greatest movie was “the
Hobbit”. Finally, the more romantic ones may agree with me choosing “Magic in
the moonlight” as one of the best movies.

In the case of my absolute favorite film so far in 2014 I will say it is “12 Years a
Slave”. The story is heartbreaking and brutally honest besides, the leading
actor’s performance is outstanding. This drama is a powerful portrayal of
slavery that is told bluntly without shielding the audience. This movie achieves to
tell a true-to-life story that characterized the American society for a long time.
Without doubting I will say that it is a must-see movie. If this doesn’t win the
Oscar, I will eat my hat!!!

Questions:

1. What is the article about?

a. The movie “12 years a Slave”.

b. The importance of movie awards.
c. The 2014 Oscar-winning movies.
 2. What is going to happen this year with the movie awards?

a. No one cares about them.

b. They will be entertaining because expectations are high and there are
many good movies that could be winning awards.
c. They will be the same as every year.

3. What genres are not mentioned in the article?

a. Epics and romantics.

b. Romantics and comedy.
c. Comedy and epics.

4. Which is the author’s favorite movie for this year?

a. Frozen, The Hobbit and Magic in the moonlight.

b. It is 12 years a slave.
c. It is between Frozen and Lego.

5. What do critics think about the cartoons movies?

a. They are more than just good kids’ movies.

b. They are remarkable movies for kids.
c. They are the best cartoons movies.

6. Which does the writer of the article consider to be the best romantic movie?

a. It is not certain because the article never mention it.

b. Although it is also a drama, 12 years a slave is considered also as a good
romantic movie.
c. According to the article, the best romantic movie is Magic in the moonlight.

C. Go to the multimedia, listen to the dialogue between two friends about the film
festival and complete the task that follows.

Ana: I’m bored. Do you want to do something tonight?

Benjamin: Sure. What do you feel like doing?

Ana: Well, the film festival is in town. And I’m in the mood for seeing a movie.
How does that sound?
Benjamin: I could go for a movie. What’s playing?

Ana: ‘Magic in the moonlight ’ is playing at the Avenida Chile theatre.

Benjamin: What’s that about?

Ana: It’s Woody Allen’s last movie. They say it is a romantic comedy about a
magician that falls in love with a special woman. It takes place in the 1920’s. It
sounds interesting and it is Woody Allen; it must be good!

Benjamin: Who’s in it?

Ana: It’s starring Colin Firth, the one of ´The King’s speech´. He plays the
magician who tried to unmask the possible swindle.

Benjamin: What do the critics say about it?

Ana: The critics say it’s one of the light Woody Allen’s masterpieces confection
set on the photogenic Cote d’Azur that delights the eye.

Benjamin: OK. Let’s see that. What time does it start?

Ana: Show times are at 6:45 and 8:30.

Benjamin: Why don’t we catch the 8:30 so that we can have a bite to eat before
we go?

Ana: it sounds great. So you will pick me up or we meet there?

Benjamin: I will pick you up at 7 ok?

Ana: perfect! I am looking forward to it!

Benjamin: me too! I’ll see you soon!

Once you have listened to the conversation, fill in the boxes with the information
that correspond to each one of them.
 Title/ Actor/
Plot Setting
Genre Character

Show times/
Theatre Critics
Theatre

D. Let’s play a game of snap by matching active and passive voice sentences
which have the same meaning.

David Loves Ana a. It was given to her by her mother.

b. The present was given to her by her
Juan ate Maria’s last cookie
daughter.
Woody Allen filmed The c. The students doing the activity were
purple rose of Cairo in 1985 watched by the teacher.
b. The Purple rose of Cairo was filmed in
Her mother gave it to her
1985.
She gave a present to her
c. Maria’s last cookie was eaten by Juan.
mother
The blue car passes the red
d. Ana is loved by David.
car
The teacher watched the e. Harry Potter was written by J.K.
Students doing the activity Rowling.
J.K. Rowling wrote Harry
f. The red car is passed by the blue car.
Potter
 Pronunciation practice

Note: This practice must be completed using the multimedia version of the
study material. There you will find the corresponding sound files.

A. Read the following sentences. Write the correct spelling for the word that has
been transcribed.

Sentence Words
I can’t remember the name of the movie that was
fɪlmd in Argentina last year. The one about the
music band.
The ˈsɑʊndˌtræk was recorded after the film was
shot.
ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ.ɪz are studied in order to be preserved.
A new book about the violent conflict originated
during colonization was just rɪˈlist.
The ˈi.bʊk version of “The lord of the Mountains”
has two extra chapters.
The movie about the life of Gabo was awarded a
prɑɪz as the best movie of the year.
The girl-power ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tər “Frozen” is the most
popular animated movie to hit in a decade.
Midnight in Paris is one of the light Woody Allen’s
ˈmæs.tər.pisɪz.

Now, go to the multimedia, listen to the sentences and check the stress and
intonation patterns used. Then, practice pronouncing them.

I can’t remember the name of the movie that was filmed in Argentina last year.
The one about the music band.
The soundtrack was recorded after the film was shot.
Languages are studied in order to be preserved.
 A new book about the violent conflict originated during colonization was just
released.
The e-book version of “The lord of the Mountains” has two extra chapters.
The movie about the life of Gabo was awarded a prize as the best movie of the
year.
The girl-power blockbuster “Frozen” is the most popular animated movie to hit in
a decade.
“Midnight in Paris” is one of the light Woody Allen’s masterpieces.

B. Select each of the following words to go to the multimedia, listen to them. Then,
select the word with the different stress pattern.

Have a look of the following example:

Surround Approve Credit

Residents Europeans Hostages

Amazing Fantastic Screenplay

Critic Surround Album

Review Unlike Prize

Overpopulation Contaminating Environmental

Environment Economy Superstition

C. Go to the multimedia, listen to the following famous quotations from movies of
all times. Select the words that have been pronounced with a weak form by the
actors.

Note: There can be more than one weak form in a sentence.

"Did you think I'd be too stupid to know what a eugoogly

is?"

Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) in Zoolander.

"Do I look like I give a damn?"

James Bond (Daniel Craig) Casino Royale.

"Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night!"

Margo Channing (Bette Davis) in All about Eve.

"Here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!"

Ollie (Oliver Hardy) in Sons of the Desert.

"How do you like them apples?"

Will Hunting (Matt Damon) in Good Will Hunting.

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."

Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) in The Godfather.

"If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have
money. But what I do have are a very particular set of
skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills
that make me a nightmare for people like you. "

Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) in Taken.

Now, listen and repeat. Try to imitate the natural rhythm of English by weakening
the highlighted words in each sentence. Remember, practice makes perfect.

"Did you think I'd be too stupid to know what a eugoogly

is?"

Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) in Zoolander.

"Do I look like I give a damn?"

James Bond (Daniel Craig) Casino Royale.

"Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night!"

Margo Channing (Bette Davis) in All about Eve.

"Here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!"

Ollie (Oliver Hardy) in Sons of the Desert.

"How do you like them apples?"

Will Hunting (Matt Damon) in Good Will Hunting.

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."

Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) in The Godfather.

"If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have
money. But what I do have are a very particular set of
skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills
that make me a nightmare for people like you. "

Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) in Taken.

Document control
 Name Position Dependence Date

Theme experts Dirección de

Mauricio Aldana
Asesores English formación
Nicole Bruskewitz December
Author Dot Works - profesional.
Kelly Johanna Vera Diettes 2014
Programa de Dirección
Juan Carlos Solano
bilingüismo General

Copy editor - Centro

Paola Andrea Bobadilla
Línea de Agroindustrial. December
Gutiérrez
producción Regional Quindío 2015
Adaptation
Copy editor - Centro
December
Rachman Bustillo Martínez Línea de Agroindustrial.
2015
producción Regional Quindío