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4i Writing A letter reviewing a book Writing tip A letter reviewing a book certains a short description to inform the recipient about a book youtaskve read.
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4i Writing
A letter reviewing a book
Writing tip
A letter reviewing a book certains a short description to inform the recipient about a book youtaskve read. Present tenses are usually used as well as a variety of adjectives to make your description more specific and interesting. Reviewing a book usually includes:
an introduction giving background information about the book, e.g. the title, type of book, the name of the author;
a main body consisting of a paragraph presenting the main points of the plot and making general comments on the plot, the main characters, the beginning/ ending, etc;
a conclusion in which you recommend/dontaskt recommend the book, giving reasons.
Hi Samantha,
1 Howtasks everything? Itaskve just read The Fifth Wave, a gripping science-fiction novel by award-winning author Rick Yancey, and I want to tell you about it because Itaskm sure youtaskll want to read it too!
2 The intriguing story follows Cassie Sullivan, a 16-year-old who is one of the last survivors on Earth after a series -waves - of devastating alien attacks. The fast-paced plot is full of thrilling moments, making the book impossible to put down. The main characters are well-developed and realistic. Cassie, the brave protagonist, is joined by a mysterious teenager, Evan Walker, in an action-packed quest to rescue her younger brother from Squad 53, an alien training ground.
3 The Fifth Wave is the first book in a trilogy, and from what I hear the sequels are equally satisfying. Ittasks definitely worth reading. You will surely love this wildly entertaining bestseller! Let me know what you think if you do decide to read it.
Take care,
Diana
1 Read the letter and say in which paragraph the writer:
1 describes the storyline of the book.
2 gives background information about the book.
3 recommends the book.
4 comments on the booktasks characters.
2 Find the correct words/ phrases. Check in a dictionary.
1 The story is set at the beginning of the 20th century.
2 Pride and Prejudice tells the story of the part of the Bennetts and their five daughters.
3 This is a fantastic read - I couldntaskt put it down it away.
4 This book is based on the incredible life story of Martin Luthe King Jr.
5 The exciting plot keeps the reader absorbed from beginning to end.
6 The main character is 12-year-old Artemis.
7 Overall, I found the book quite dull, but it had an interesting twist at the end.
8 This exciting novel is sure to be a bestseller office hit.
3 Which adjectives has the write used to describe the following in the letter in Ex. 1?
1 gripping science- fiction novel
2 intriguing author
3 evil story
4 fast-paced alien attacks
5 thrilling plot
6 dark moments
7 life-changing protagonist
8 realistic teenager
9 satisfying quest
10 … sequels
4 Complete with: gripping, strong, likeable, well-developed, mysterious, heart-warming, predictable, surprising, original.
1 The plot is so predictable; you can guess what’s going to happen right from the beginning.
2 This is an extremely original story – I’ve never read anything like it before.
3 This is a mysterious story about a man who meets a strange woman dressed all in white.
4 This is an absolutely gripping book – I just couldn’t stop turning the pages.
5 It’s a very heart-warming story of a woman who moves to the Congo to help save endangered gorillas.
6 The well-developed characters are so likeable that you feel like you know them personally by the end of the book.
7 The ending is very surprising - I definitely wasn’t expecting it!
8 The themes of love and faithfulness are very strong throughout the book.
Recommending
5 a) Complete the gaps with the phrases in the list.
Couldn’t put it down
is definitely for you
make sure it’s this one
in my opinion
I’ve ever read
you are looking for
won’t regret it
would definitely recommend
A I 1) would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys beautifully-written, romantic stories. I 2) couldntaskt put it down from the very first page.
B If 3) you are looking for a fast-paced, gripping read, this novel 4) is definitely for you. It’s one of the most exciting and cleverly-written crime thrillers 5) Itaskve ever read.
C If you read one book this year, 6) make sure ittasks this one. You 7) wontaskt regret it. 8) In my opinion, it’s the author’s best book so far.
b) Which sentences does the writer use to recommend the book in the letter on p. 80?
Your turn
6 Read the rubric and answer the questions.
You have received a letter from your English - speaking pen friend, Sally.
Itaskve joined a book club and we read and discuss a different book every week. Whattasks a good book that youtaskve read recently? What did you like about it? Who would you recommend the book for?
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions. Write 100-120 words.
1 What do you have to write?
2 Who is going to read it?
3 What tense(s) will you use?
4 Which of the following should you include?
title & type of book
how the story ends
name of author
how many of your friends have read it
whether you recommend it
main points of plot
where you can buy it
general comments on characters/plot, etc
7 Use the plan and the phrases from the Useful Language section to do the task.
Para 1: background information (title, type, author)
Para 2: main points of the plot, general comments (plot, characters, beginning/ending)
Para 3: recommendation & reasons
Useful language
Background: This is a well-written/fascinating/ informative, etc book written by ...; The story is set in/takes place in ...; The book tells the story of...
Main points of the plot: The story begins/is about...; The plot/beginning/ending is (rather/quite) dull/ boring, etc; The plot/beginning/ending is (absolutely) thrilling/gripping, etc; The plot has an unexpected twist (at the end) when ...
General comments: It is rather confusing/slow/dull, etc (in parts).; The main character(s) is/are well-developed/ shallow/very likeable, etc; The book has a tragic/ surprising ending.; The beginning/ending is slow/exciting, etc; The book is full of thrilling/funny, etc moments...
Recommendations: I thoroughly recommend this book with its...; This is well worth reading as ; This is bound to be a bestseller.; This is a highly entertaining/ fantastic etc read. You wontaskt be able to put it down!; Dontaskt bother reading this. Ittasks...