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Unit 11
Shoot for the stars Grammar; Vocabulary; Speaking

4 Ask students to try to answer the
questions from memory before SHOOT FOR THE STARS UNIT 11
referring back to page 106 to GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
check. Cause and effect linkers Adjectives commonly used to
1 Because of 2 due to 4 Complete the sentences. Then look back at the describe films
3 as a result of 4 consequently blog to check your answers and complete the rule. 6 Match the highlighted words from the blog with
RULE: 5 because of 6 Consequently 1 … increased tensions the definitions below.
between these countries, Louise must work quickly. 1 causing strong feelings
2 … a run of incredible bad 2 really beautiful
5 This exercise is closely modelled luck, the astronaut played by Sandra Bullock finds 3 really exciting
herself all alone.
on Reading and Use of English 3 … it gets a little sentimental, perhaps 4 overly emotional
Part 4 of the Cambridge English: having Steven Spielberg 5 difficult to believe
6 full of action
First exam. Ask students to read as an executive producer. 7 really exciting and really beautiful
the instructions and example. 4 The special effects are amazing, and
, this film is best seen on

1 result of eating 2 due to (the) the big screen. 8 something you won’t forget

bad weather 3 because of a bad RULE: We use linkers such as due to, as a result of, because
4 as a result of 5 due to (a) of and consequently to link actions and their consequences. 7 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
Due to, as a result of and 5 1 The ending of the film was really thrilling /
Workbook p101 can come at the beginning of a sentence or in the sentimental. I was on the edge of my seat.
middle between the two clauses. They are followed by 2 I was surprised that the ending of the film was so
stunning / sentimental. It was a horror film, after all.
Get it Right! the reason for an action or event. 3 It’s a moving / far-fetched film. I was close to tears
These linkers are usually followed by a noun phrase.
Cause and effect linkers Due to and as a result of are more formal than because of. at the end.

generally comes at the
6
Student’s Book p126 beginning of a new sentence or clause. It introduces the 4 It’s full of explosions and fights and car chases.
It’s a really action-packed / moving film.
effect of the cause mentioned in the previous sentence.
It is followed by a clause (subject and verb). 5 I know it was a fantasy film, but for me the story
6 During feedback, say the words was so far-fetched / memorable that it just seemed
ridiculous.
for students to repeat and check 5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a 6 The characters were a bit dull, but the costumes
pronunciation. Write the words similar meaning to the first sentence, using the were thrilling / stunning.
word in brackets. You must use between two and
on the board to elicit and mark five words, including the word given. 7 It’s a really sentimental / memorable film. I’m sure
I’ll be thinking about it for days.
the stress on each word. Point 0 Olivia didn’t have time to study for the test. 8 The opening scenes of the film are action-packed /
out the stress on fetch in far- Consequently, she didn’t do very well. (because) breathtaking. They’re absolutely beautiful.
Because of lack of time to study, Olivia didn’t do
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Think of a film as an
fetched. well in the test. 8 SPEAKING
1 moving 2 stunning 3 thrilling 1 Paul ate too much. He felt ill. (result) example for each of the sentences in Exercise 7.

As a
too much, Paul felt ill.
4 sentimental 5 far-fetched 2 The weather was bad so the race was cancelled. (due) workbook page 102
6 action-packed 7 breathtaking The race was cancelled . SPEAKING
8 memorable 3 Jack had a bad cold. He didn’t go to school. (of)
Jack didn’t go to school 9 Work in pairs. Choose one of the categories below
cold. and think of four films for it. As you discuss your
7 Check/clarify: on the edge of my 4 The police got some information and arrested choices, use the adjectives in Exercise 6 to help you
seat, close to tears, car chases, the man. (result) describe your films and agree on your final list.
dull. The man was arrested • the four greatest comedies
information given to the police.
• the four greatest romantic films
If you are short on time, set this 5 No one was interested so the concert was cancelled. • the four greatest action films
(due)
exercise for homework. The concert was cancelled • the four greatest horror films
1 thrilling 2 sentimental lack of interest.
3 moving 4 action-packed workbook page 101
5 far-fetched 6 stunning
7 memorable 8 breathtaking 107
8 During feedback, listen to some
of their ideas and ask: Which
adjectives was it easier to think of Homework
example films for? Why? Ask students to try to rewrite the sentences in Exercise 7 so that they make
Workbook p102 sense with the other adjective, e.g. 1 The ending of the film was really
sentimental. I don’t mind a happy ending, but this was too much!
9 Give a couple of your own
examples to get students started
on this. Encourage them to go Activity idea Fast finishers
into detail when giving their Ask students to transform the sentences in Exercise 5 in different ways using the
reasons for choosing films and other linkers.
challenge them to use all of the
adjectives in Exercise 7. When
students have completed their Activity idea Mixed-ability more
lists, put pairs together to make Stronger students can find the
groups of four. Ask them to words in the blog and try to deduce Practice Extra Worksheets
compare and agree on a list of meaning from the context, without Unit 11 Practise it! Grammar
four for each category. Listen to looking at the definitions in Exercise Workbook Worksheets 11
some example lists and as a class, 6. They then look at the definitions to Grammar p101, Vocabulary
decide on the best films in each check their answers. Ex.4–6 Worksheets 11
category. Vocabulary p102,
Ex.3–5
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