New films to watch in April 2022

admin 2022年4月14日

Intermediate

entertainment, entertainment - intermediate

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Pre-reading questions:

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Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a theater? Why?
What is your least favorite film genre?

Vocabulary:

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right /rahyt/

[noun] – the fact that a person or animal can expect to be treated in a fair, morally acceptable, or legal way, or to have the things that are necessary for life
The new town mayor promises to protect everyone’s right to education.

comedian /kuh-MEE-dee-uhn/

[noun] – a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories or by copying the behavior or speech of famous people
My uncle Larry works as a comedian.

charm /chahrm/

[noun] – a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something
This beach house is so full of charm!

manner /MAN-er/

[noun] – the usual way in which you behave towards other people, or the way you behave on a particular occasion
Please mind your manners while in public.

wealth /welth/

[noun] – a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has
They have earned great wealth from selling wine.

Article reading:

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April has a lot in store for film fans, from a dairy animal’s life to a beloved video game character. Let’s check out some buzzworthy films this spring season.

Cow
This observational documentary follows the daily life of Luma, a farm cow. It shows the challenges a cow experiences and the need for proper legal rights for animals.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
As part of the Harry Potter universe, the third installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise shows magic like never before. Set in the 1930s, it focuses on the fight between the great wizards Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald. Expect powerful wand battles and more of Newt Scamander’s helpful creatures.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The world’s favorite blue hedgehog tries to save the world again in this sequel. Comedian Jim Carrey returns as Doctor Robotnik who tries to take over the earth with his sidekick Knuckles.

Downton Abbey: A New Era
The British Crawley family travels to the South of France to explore the mystery of the dowager countess’ new house. Set in the 1920s, viewers can expect charm, manners, and wealth.

Don’t miss these releases! Include them in your watchlist now.

Comprehension questions

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What is the documentary Cow all about?
In what time period is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore set?
What can viewers expect from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Who is Doctor Robotnik’s sidekick?
What can viewers expect from Downton Abbey: A New Era?

Discussion questions