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Paper 2 Part 2 - Review A REVIEW is usually written for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website. The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about something that the writer has experienced (e.g. a film, a holiday, a product, a website etc.) and to give the reader a clear impression of what the item discussed is like. Description and explanation are key functions for this task, and a review will normally include a recommendation to the reader. A review is a good opportunity to show your range of vocabulary. Complete the table below by writing each of the adjectives in the box in the appropriate row. AIRY

COSY INFORMATIVE

RESONABLE TASTY

DELICIOUS

FRESH

RUSHED

STATISFYING

WONDERFUL WELCOMING DELIGHTFUL CHEERFUL

COLOURFUL

ATTRACTIVE

COMPETITIVE

RAW EXCEPTIONAL ELEGANT

ORIGINAL

THE WAITERS/SERVICE THE INTERIOR THE FOOD AND MENU THE PRICE THE RESTAURANT IN GENERAL

WELL-BALANCED

TASK : YOU SEE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN YOUR LOCAL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Do you have a favourite restaurant of café in town? If so, why not write a review for our ‘Free Time’ section telling us what your favourite place is like and why would you recommend it to our students. Write your review in 140-190 words What to include       

Give your review an interesting title. The name and type of place and where it is situated Overall opinion of the place Particular dishes the places serves and opinion of them The décor, the service, the price Things you liked (or disliked) General recommendation

Useful Phrases For Restaurant Reviews What I liked most was.. The thing I liked most was… I was pleasantly surprised (disappointed by) by.. It’s important to book in advance It’s (not) worth the money  Overall, if you like..., you'll love / you should ...  You really must/should try the (food)...  I would definitely recommend trying/visiting If you get a chance you should try/visit the.. I found the ______ (dish) rather disappointing. Useful Phrases for Book/Film/Concerts       

…..provides a fascinating/valuable insight into…. I found the plot rather predictable/disappointing. The acting is very impressive/convincing. She gives a compelling/memorable performance as.. One particular strength/ weakness of the film/book is.. Do not be put off by the title/critics. It will have you roaring with laughter, leaving you with a desire to see/read more and to know what happens next.

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It’s a definite must-see/read. I would definitely give it a miss. I would highly/strongly/thoroughly recommend it to anyone interest in…