y, Atthe movies 6 Vocabulary Words related to the movies ye Grammar say and tell Speaking Talking about movies a @ match the quotes with the photos. 1, __“The best romantic movie in the history of film, A classic black-and-white movie.” 2. __“Another fastand exciting action movie.” 3, __“*Best science fiction film ever.” 4, __“Itmakes everyone laugh. A comedy for the entire family.” @ tnvwhich photts can you see... 1, anactor? 2. an actress? 3. special effects? 4. costumes? —— Discuss the questions. What kinds of movies do you like? Who is your favorite actor or actress? What movies are playing now in movie theaters? Which ones do you want to see? Why?Reading Read the article about memorable moments in film history. Then circle the letter of the correct answer. 1, Which movie does Tornds like? star Wars b. Casablanca 2, Why does he like it? a. the actors b. the special effects 3. Which movie does Reiko like? a. Star Wars b.Dr.No 4, Why does she like it? a. the scenery b. the actor 5. Which movie does Mariana like? a. Dr No . Casablanca 6. Why does she like it? a. the story b. the director “In your opinion, what are the most memorable movies in the history of film?” nm j. That's the question we asked our readers. » “[ think the first Star Wars movie is the best science fiction film. I didn‘ like the new » ones very much, but the original Star Wars is a fantastic movie. The special effects are P » amazing, and the stoty is interesting. I can't remember the names of the actors, but I a love the scene where Luke fights Darth Vader.” Tomés, Mexico h “love James Bond movies, and my favorite is Dr. No. It was the first 007 movie, and bh although the beginning is slow, the ending is excellent. Sean Connery was the best actor nN who played James Bond, and he always will be.” Reiko, Japan § “One of my favorite movies is Casablanca—I love old, romantic films. I think the story " and the music are really good. Black-and-white films are my favorites.” Mariana, Brazit , ctive(s) used to describe things about " @ Read the article again and check (/) the a ‘each movie. amazing excellent fantastic v ‘good interesting romantic slow 35* Grammar focus eum @ stay the examples with soy and tl Underine the object. ‘Tomas said (that) he really liked Star Wars. | He told us (that) he loved the special effects Mariana told me (that) she loved Casablanca, She said (that) black-and-white fms were her favorites. © 10k s:the rarptes agen. cnde the coset word to complete the rules in he hares There is no object after say / tell There is always an object after say / tel Use the present /past after said and told. NOTE: You can leave out the word that after say and teil (Grammar Reference page 144 © cicte said or told in each sentence. 1. She@@id) told she liked comedies. 2. He said / told me he went to the movies every weekend. 3. Isaid / told that I didn't go to the movies very often. 4. Tara said / told Elizabeth thet she loved science fiction films. 6. Elizabeth said / told that she hated action movies. 6 7. 8 9. .. said / told Carlos that I was taking a filmmaking course. Carlos said / told me he didn't want to take the course. . Pete said / told he was late for the movies. |. Rachel said / told that he had to hurry. 10, He said / told me his favorite actress was Halle Berry. © complete the sentences. Use the correct form of say or tell and the correct form of the verb in parentheses. 1, Tomés__told John that the special effects in Star Wars __were (be) amazing. 2. Reiko that she__(love) James Bond films. 3, She____me that Sea1Connery__(be) a good actor. 4, She that Dr No__ (be) her favorite Bond movie. 5. Mariana her favorite film (be) Casablanca. 6. She us that she (ike) old films, 7, She______me that she (ove) the music in Casablanca. 36wiww.perfect-english-grammar.com Reported Statements: Present Simple “Tlive in New York” She said . “He works ina bank” an She told me . “Tulie doesn’t like going out much” She said “Tdon't have a computer” She said . “They never arrive on time” She said . “We often meet friends in London at the weekend” S He told me . “David doesn’t have any children” She said . “I don’t go to the gym very often” She said “Lucy owns three flats in the city” She said .“Tnever get up early on Sundays” She said1 12. 13. 14. 20. “She meets her boyftiend at the ciaema every Friday night” He said. “We don’t travel much” She said “John doesn’t live in Japan any more” She said “They work in Hong Kong” She told me . “have to work until seven or eight pm every night” She said “T don’t want to go to the theatre next weekend” She said “We like working in Paris” She said “She doesn’t have enough time to do everything” She said “Tony hates mushrooms” She told me She said “They often go on holiday in July”Put in ‘said’ or “told”: 9. 10. 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