Cover of the textbook New Total English Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book

The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Writing bank 6 for the textbook New Total English Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book with authors Araminta Crace and Richard Acklam from Pearson Education

Question

In a book or film review, you need to convey your opinions clearly. Complete the sentences in the How to ... box.

Answer

  • One of the strengths of the book ...
  • ... I couldn't put it down.
  • I would highly recommend this book.
  • The only negative thing I would say ...
  • It is also a very gripping story.
  • Note: the adjective fascinating is also used in the review of 1984 but it is not possible to say very fascinating.
  • Possible adjectives to describe the characters are: believable, interesting, well-rounded, colourful.