The key answer of exercise 3
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 3.3 - It's a great read for the textbook Speakout Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book with authors Frances Eales and Steve Oakes from Pearson Education
Question
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- Listen to the conversation and complete the second column of the table. Write ✓ (the liked it), ✗ (they didn’t like it) or - (they haven’t read it). Which book does Amy decide to take?
- Listen again and make notes about their feelings about each book.
Answer
b)
- The Hunger Games → Amy -; Beth ✓
- The Kite Runner → Amy -; Carl ✓
- Life of Pi → Amy -; Beth ✓; Carl ✗
Amy decided to take The Hunger Games.
c)
The Hunger Games
- Amy → (-) a bit violent; doesn't like sci-fi so maybe not; it looks interesting (she's seen the trailer)
- Beth → (✓) good; raises interesting questions about society and the power of TV; likes / loves the main character - a survivor who stands for what she believes in
The Kite Runner
- Amy → (-) knows a little bit about the story - thinks one person saves someone else's life
- Carl → (✓) wonderful; a moving story; loves the way it builds the whole story; you get involved with the characters; you have to know what happens next
Life of Pi
- Amy → (-) a bit weird; about a boy and a tiger in a boat; sounds a bit serious for twelve-hour journey
- Beth →(✓) has a deep and meaningful story; likes getting to know the boy and the fact he loves the tiger
- Carl → (✗) started it but couldn't get into it; can't stand books that preach at him; made him feel uncomfortable