STUDENT:
You’ve just bought a long-awaited novel written by your favourite author. Finally, after a busy week, you have a free evening to start reading it. Suddenly, your friend (played by the examiner/teacher) arrives and invites you to the cinema to see a new film based on the very same book.You feel a bit annoyed, because you were just about to relax and start the book.
Explain why you’d prefer to read the book instead of watching the movie
TEACHER:
You have just come over to invite your friend to the cinema. You are excited about the new film adaptation and think it will be amazing. You don’t really enjoy reading books much, you believe the movie version will be more fun, and it’s a great chance to hang out.
The conversation should last around 5 minutes.
USEFUL PHRASES FOR THE STUDENT
| Expressing your mood | I’ve honestly been looking forward to this all week. I finally have some time to myself tonight – just me and the book. |
| Refusing politely | I really appreciate the invitation, but I’d rather stay in and read. Thanks, but I’ll pass on the movie tonight. |
| Explaining your preference | I’ve always felt that films can’t capture the depth and emotion of a good book. Books allow you to imagine the world and characters in your own way. |
| Persuading your friend | Why don’t you try reading the book first? I promise it’s worth it. You might enjoy it more than you think – the story is beautifully written. If you read the book, we can discuss it together – it’ll be more fun! |
| Concluding | Let’s save the movie for later – maybe after you’ve finished the book? It’ll be even more interesting once you know the full story from the author’s perspective. |