BAC WRITING HINTS N’ TIPS FOR REVIEWS
ANSWER THE QUESTION
PLAN your review.
Make sure you have at least 4 paragraphs.
Choose an appropriate title.
The introduction will talk about what's being reviewed.
Use a relaxed, friendly, chatty style.
You can use contractions such as I'm, I've etc..
Use a new paragraph for each point you want to make.
Give your opinion.
In the concluding paragraph give your opinion.
USEFUL PHRASES FOR REVIEWS
WHAT I LIKED
What I liked most was…..
The thing I liked most was ….
I was pleasantly surprised by …..
….. would appeal to …..
If you get a chance to….
WHAT I DISLIKED
What I disliked most was …..
I was disappointed by ……
I was disappointed with…..
I was very disappointed by …..
I was very disappointed with….
REVIEWS OF BOOKS:
main character
is set in
comedy
science fiction
thriller
romance
comedy
author
written by
chapter
factual
fiction
unbelievable
bestseller
REVIEWS OF FILMS, TV PROGRAMMES, PLAYS:
lead role
star role
star
star actor
star actress
starring
secondary role
He plays a …….
She plays a …….
written by ….
is set in …..
based on a true story…..
believable
true to life
not very believable
far-fetched
REVIEWS OF PLACES, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, ETC:
location
service
setting
attractive setting
disappointing setting
owned by
run by
head chef (restaurant)
waiters (restaurant)
staff …….
staff at reception…….(hotel)
hotel facilities….
reasonable prices…..
good value for money…..
excellent value for money …..
expensive
a bit expensive
overpriced
not worth the money
poor value for money
always fully booked
book in advance
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