Movie Review 2012: A Perfect disaster Class 10 English Exercise
Vocabulary in use
Rewrite the following sentences choosing the correct phrases/words from the list below for the underlined words.
boom, unbelievable, misinterpretation, extremely large number of people, a protagonist, the people who speak American Indian language in Central America and Mexico, movie reviewer, broadens, appealing
a. The film critic awards four stars to the film ‘2012”.
=> movie reviewer
b.Emmerich fleshes out a bit of pseudo-history and some pseudo-science in “2012”.
=> broadens
c.John Cusack is in a leading role.
=>a protagonist
c.“2012” kills zillions without breaking a sweat.
=>extremely large number of people
d. According to the critic, “2012” is enormously satisfactory, amazingly accomplished and irresistible.
=>appealing
e.The calendar of the Mayans had a misapprehension of “2012” as the date of humanity’s doom.
=> the people who speak American Indian language in Central America and Mexico, misinterpretation
f. The special effects of the movie are incredible.
=> unbelievable.
g. In “2012’, the world ends with a bang.
=>boom
2. Reading comprehension
i. Read the movie review, and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
a. “2012” is a film about the disaster that kills a great number of people.
=> True
b. The director of the movie has also contributed in its writing part.
=> True
c. Chiwetel Ejiofor played the role of a doctor.
=> False
d. Mark Gordon is one of the producers of “2012”.
=> True
e. The critic finds the special effects of the movie incredible.
=> True
Movie Review 2012 is A Perfect Disaster Question Answers
a. Who is Roland Emmerich?
Ans: Roland Emmerich is the director of the movie “2012”.
b. When was the movie “2012” released?
Ans: The movie was released on 13th November 2009.
c. What misconception is captured in the beginning of the movie?
Ans: The Mayan calendar picks “2012” as the date of humanity's extinction is the misconception captured at the beginning of the movie 2012.
d. Why do the audience not feel bored while watching the movie?
Ans: The audience does not feel bored while watching the movie because the actors, the story the dialogue and the special effects are fantastic.
e. What makes “2012” the perfect movie?
Ans: The way things are presented in the movie “2012” makes it the perfect movie.
f. What are the differences between “2012” and other movies?
Ans: Other movies have explosions; “2012” has an atom bomb size detonation that wipes Yellowstone off the map. Other movies have earthquakes; “2012” sends California sinking in flames into the sea. Other movies kill thousands; “2012” kills zillions without breaking a sweat.
3. Follow-up activity
Note down the major points of the movie review. Paraphrase them. Develop this into a paragraph with a suitable title, topic sentence, supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.
2012 Movie Summary
In “2012” Roland Emmerich creates a picture of the world’s future. According to the movie, the Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012, predicting that the world will end on that day. Catastrophic natural disasters damage the planet, resulting in the deaths of millions. The movie is the greatest achievement in Emmerich’s career as a destroyer of the world. It is a four-star movie. It has spectacular special effects. The best movie of its kind ever made.
B. Time for grammar
1. Read the school uniform code, and encircle the modal verbs.
The school uniform codes are important to maintain a sense of oneness and unity. Therefore, students must come to school in their stipulated uniform. They may wear coloured clothes of their choice on their birthdays but they have to maintain the regulations for sportswear, formal wear and Friday clothing accordingly. As the bottom line for clothing is comfort and decency, students are not allowed to wear jewellery or make-up. Similarly, hair must be of natural colour, decent length and style. Next, they should trim their nails. Furthermore, they need to wear trousers and skirts according to specifications. Lastly, they ought to follow the instructions of the discipline incharge. Breaching uniform codes may result in detention.
2. Imagine Kunsang has visited Manisha. What might have Manisha told her nephew? Complete the following sentences with suitable expressions of advice, suggestion or warning.
a. Kunsang, you mustn’t hurt your parents’ feelings.
b. You have to think about your parents.
c. You ought not to give up studying now.
d. If I were you, I would complete my high school education.
e. You aren’t allowed to do as you wish at this age.
f. You may go to town after completing your high school.
g. You are not supposed to leave school now.
C. Follow-up activity
Walking on foot along the roads may sometimes be dangerous. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal verbs to give a sense of pedestrians’ safety.
The roads can be dangerous for pedestrians. Even for those who are not driving, it is important to be aware that traffic could be approaching from unexpected directions. Apart from motorways, it’s not illegal crossing the road at any point. It is advisable to use crossings, some of them controlled by traffic lights, whenever you can. You ought to cross the road when the green signal is on but, if the light is flashing, don’t start to cross.
There are crossing points known as zebra crossings which have black and white road markings and orange flashing beacons at each side of the road.
Drivers should give way to pedestrians on the crossing. Pedestrians of developed cities can also use subways and overhead bridges for their safety.
Don’t forget, pedestrians must not walk along or cross any motorways at any time.
Class 10 English Unit 5 Giving advice and warnings Listening Exercise (with audio file)
Listening
Engage yourself
Look at the picture below and answer the following questions.
a. Are you fond of reading books?
=> Yes, I am. / No, I am not.
b. How often do you visit a library?
=> I go there every day/ once a week.
c. How do you find a book of your choice in a library?
=> I go to the particular section. /I simply ask it from the librarian.
B. Study time
1. Listen to the conversation, and make a list of different sections of a library.
a. Library display section
b. Periodical section
c. Reference section
d. Biography section
2. Listen to the conversation again, and answer the following questions.
a. Who advised Anjali to get a book of her interest?
=> Her teacher advised Anjali to get a book of her interest.
b. How often does Anjali read reference books?
=> Anjali seldom reads reference books.
c. What is the periodical section for?
=> The periodical section is for magazines and newspapers
d. In which section of the library are new books found?
=> New books are found in the library Display Section
e. In which section does the student find the biographies?
=> The students find the biographies in the biography section.
C. Follow-up activity
Work in a small group. Discuss the rules and regulations of your school library. Then write them on a plain sheet of paper and share it with the class.
=> Rules and Regulations to be followed in school library
B. Time for writing
1. Write a dialogue between two students who have distinct views on the qualities of a captain or a leader.
2. Write a book/movie review. You may include answers of these questions: Who were the characters/actors? Who published/produced it? Who was the author/director? What was the plot? What problem was highlighted? How was the problem/s solved? What did you like/ dislike about it? Did you like the ending? If you were the author/ director, how would you end the story?
Book review on I capture the castle
C. Follow-up activity
Suppose your maternal uncle is planning to go abroad. Your mother advises him to follow a few dos and don’ts. Prepare a dialogue between your mother and maternal uncle using the given hints. You can add your own points if you like.
better income, better and secured future, risk of fatal diseases, skillful manpower is highly paid, knowledge of different languages is beneficial, must go legally, get right information from the government offices, get help from the helpline