The Review — B2 Writing Practice

Exercise 1

Identify the review features

6 points

Read each sentence and identify its function in a review.

1

"The service was attentive without being intrusive." This sentence is part of the ______.

2

"I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys live music." This is the ______.

3

"Having heard so much about it, I finally visited with high expectations." This sentence opens the ______.

4

Which tone is most appropriate for a review in a student magazine?

5

What is the main purpose of a review?

6

Which element makes a review credible?

Exercise 2

Vocabulary — stronger adjectives and phrases

8 points

Replace each underlined word with a more vivid or precise alternative.

1

The film was very good from start to finish. → The film was from start to finish.

2

The food was nice. → The food was .

3

I think you should see this film. → I would this film.

4

One bad thing is the limited menu. → One is the limited menu.

5

The service was bad but the food was good. → The service was , on balance the food more than compensated.

6

It was worth going. → It was well the journey.

7

What makes it special is the view. → What it apart is the view.

8

I was surprised by how good the service was. → I was by the quality of the service.

Exercise 3

Reorder the review

6 points

These sentences from a review are in the wrong order. Number them 1–6 in the correct order.

A

"On the whole, I would strongly recommend this documentary to anyone interested in climate change." → Position:

B

"However, some sections feel repetitive and could have been edited more tightly." → Position:

C

"The interviews with scientists are particularly compelling." → Position:

D

"Last month I watched a documentary about sustainability and carbon emissions." → Position:

E

"It presents a broad range of perspectives on fossil fuels and renewable energy." → Position:

F

"Overall, it is a thought-provoking watch that raises important questions." → Position:

Exercise 4

Write a review

10 points

Write a review of a film, book, restaurant or place you know. Include: a catchy title, introduction, body (positives and negatives), and a clear recommendation. Write 140–190 words.

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