UNIT 7

MUSIC and FILMS

VOCABULARY

Task 1

1.Answer the questions

Look at the title and the picture.

What is it about?

What types of film do you know?

What type of film do you think this is?

2. Match the reviews (a-d) to the film posters (1-4). What type is each film?

3. Find the words in bold in the text. Look at the context of each word. Match them with their synonyms.

a. to chase

b. attached

c. to compensate

d. difficulty

e. to pass into

READING

“The Eagle Huntress”

Task 1

“The Eagle Huntress”

Everyone enjoys those inspiring films that stop you from thinking about the daily rush and fill your heart with the wonders of life - from animated children's classics to science-fiction films about saving the universe. 1…

The Eagle Huntress is a Kazakh-language documentary film from British director Otto Bell. It records the true story of Aisholpan Nurgaiv, a 13-year-old girl whose dream was to become an eagle hunter like her father and grandfather.

For over a thousand years, the nomads have hunted with golden eagles. However, this

precious skill has been traditionally handed from father to son. 2… The film follows her on a journey, from capturing her first baby eagle, through training, to competing in a contest against experienced adult eagle hunters.

Otto Bell got the idea for the film when he saw some photos online of Aisholpan training with her father's eagle. 3… He spent all his savings on 700 kg of equipment and two cameramen to operate it, because he believed the world needed to hear Aisholpan's story. Filming was hard work. The snow and the dust, the speed of Aisholpan's golden eagle, and the lack of electricity in the area made getting even simple shots a challenge. 4… They used drones for aerial shots and strapped tiny cameras to Aisholpan and her eagle. 5… Their hard work paid off, and the final film beautifully captures the stunning scenery, the nomads' fascinating lifestyle, and their wonderful relationship with nature.

The Eagle Huntress is a popular and highly-praised film, not only because it tells the story of a strong and brave girl, but because of what her story shows us. 6… As the Australian musician, Sia, sings over the closing credits of The Eagle Huntress, "You can do anything.

4. Read the text. Choose the best summary.

a."Eagle Huntress" is a film reflecting the true traditions and customs of the Kazakh people.

b.The director's story shows strong patience and commitment to his profession.

c."Eagle Huntress" is a popular and well-received film not only because it portrays the narrative of a strong and brave young woman, but also what her story teaches us.

5. Six sentences have been removed from the review. Choose from sentences (a-g) the one that fits each gap (1-6).

a. He contacted the photographer and travelled to one of the most remote

locations on Earth to find her and her family.

b. They even drove alongside Aisholpan and her father as they were riding

their horses, filming out of the open door of their van!

c. They knew Aisholpan needed to tell her own story.

d. But the crew were creative.

e. The most inspirational though, are the ones that are based on true stories.

f. She had a dream and, with the support of her family, her own strong will,

talent and self-belief, she achieved that dream.

g. But that didn't stop Aisholpan.