7/29/2019 English Speaking Activity Task 16_V_Anglo-American Literature (2012_new)

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V LEVEL (STUDENT'S TASK SHEET)

Task One (2 min.)

In this task you and the examiner are going to speak together. Imagine the following situation:

Your friend has asked you to recommend a book by an American writer, which he/she could read during the

holidays. Discuss which title would be most suitable for your friend. The examiner is going to playthe role of your friend and will start the conversation. When deciding, think about these points:

Genre / period Characters

Theme / plot Reasons to read it

The following book covers (3A-3F) may help you decide which book you should recommend.

3A 3B 3C

3D 3E 3F

Task Two (3 min.)

In Task Two you are asked to speak on your own about a selected book / play by a British writer /playwright using the following points:

Facts about the writer (life / work) Main characters

Genre Plot

Theme Reasons for choosing this book / play

PART THREE (5 min.) Anglo-American Literature

7/29/2019 English Speaking Activity Task 16_V_Anglo-American Literature (2012_new)

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V LEVEL (INTERLOCUTOR'S TASK SHEET)

Students Task Sheet:

When deciding, think about these points:

Genre / period Characters

Theme / plot Reasons to read it

Students Task Sheet: (Book covers)

3A: Mark Twain The Adventures of Tom Sawyer3B: E. A. Poe The Black Cat

3C: J. Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men3D: J. D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye3E: Stephen King The Shining

3F: Ken Kesey One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest

Task One (2 min.)

In Task One you and I are going to speak together. Imagine the following situation:

I am your friend and I have asked you to recommend a book by an American writer which I could

read during the holidays. We should discuss which title would be most suitable for me. I will start theconversation.

Are you ready?

3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F

Thank you. Now, lets go to Task Two.

Task Two (3 min.)

In Task Two you should speak on your own about a selected book / play by a British writer /playwright using the points on your task sheet.

Are you ready?

Thank you. This is the end of Part Three.

PART THREE (5 min.) Anglo-American Literature

Q: What is the genre of the book?

Q: What is the book about?

Q: Why should I read this book?

Q: What do you think about the book?

Q: Could you recommend any other book by the

same author?Q: Could you recommend any other genre I

should read?

Q: What is the genre of the book?

Q: What is the book / play about?

Q: What do you think about the book / play?

Q: Could you recommend any other book / play by the same

author?

Q: Who are the main characters?

Students Task Sheet:

The following ideas may help you:

Facts about the writer (life, work) Genre

Theme

Main characters

Plot Reasons for choosing this book / play