ACTION MOVIES ARE EXCITING, BUT A LOT OF THEM ARE VIOLENT

In this lesson, we talk about action movies and how people feel about them. Action movies are often full of fast scenes, fights, and adventure. Some people think they are fun and exciting, but others feel they are too violent. We will learn how to express opinions using the present simple, past simple, future tenses, and modal verbs.

Examples:

• Action movies are exciting, but they can be violent.

• I like action movies, but my brother doesn’t.

• We watched a violent movie last night. It was too much for me.

• They are going to watch an action film this weekend.

• She will never watch violent films again.

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1. GRAMMAR:

Present Simple

• I like action movies.

• He thinks they are too violent.

Past Simple

• We watched a violent movie last night.

• They didn’t enjoy the last action movie.

Present Continuous

• I’m watching an action film now.

• They are talking about the fight scenes.

Future with "Going to" and "Will"

• I’m going to watch an action movie tomorrow.

• She will choose a comedy instead of an action film.

Modal Verbs

• You should watch a less violent movie.

• He can’t handle scary or violent scenes.

• We must stop watching too much violence.

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2. VOCABULARY:

1. Action – A movie with lots of movement, fights, or excitement.

2. Violent – Showing strong physical force or fighting.

3. Scene – A part of a movie or story.

4. Hero – The main good character in a story.

5. Villain – The bad character in a movie.

6. Explosion – A big, loud blast in an action film.

7. Stunt – A dangerous action done for a movie.

8. Fight – A physical struggle between people.

9. Dangerous – Something that can cause harm.

10. Chase – When someone runs after another quickly.

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3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

• That movie had too many fight scenes.

• It was full of explosions and chases.

• The hero saved the day.

• I like action, but not too much violence.

• Let’s watch something less intense.

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4. SENTENCES:

Positive Sentences

• Action movies are fun and exciting.

• He enjoys watching fight scenes.

• They are going to watch a new action movie.

Negative Sentences

• I don’t like violent movies.

• She didn’t enjoy the last film because it was too loud.

• We won’t watch that movie again.

Questions

• Do you like action movies?

• Did you watch the new action film?

• Are they going to the cinema tonight?

Answers

• Yes, I love the excitement!

• No, it was too violent for me.

• Yes, they are going at 7 p.m.

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5. CONVERSATION:

Anna: Hey Tom, did you watch "Fast Escape" last night?

Tom: Yes, I did. It was full of action and explosions!

Anna: I like action movies, but I think that one was too violent.

Tom: Yeah, the fight scenes were a bit too much. But the car chases were awesome!

Anna: The hero was cool, but the villain was really scary.

Tom: I agree. Are you going to watch the next one in the series?

Anna: Maybe. If it’s less violent, I will.

Tom: Let’s check the trailer before we decide.

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6. READING:

Sophia and her brother James like watching movies together. James loves action movies. He likes heroes, fast cars, and big explosions. Last week, they watched "Danger Zone"—a new action movie. It had exciting scenes and loud music.

Sophia liked the story, but she thought it was too violent. There were many fights and dangerous situations. She covered her eyes during the fight scenes.

James said, “It’s just a movie, it’s not real.” Sophia agreed, but she prefers happy and calm movies. Next time, they are going to choose a comedy.

Questions:

1. What kind of movies does James like?

2. What movie did they watch?

3. Why didn’t Sophia like the movie?

4. What did she do during the fight scenes?

5. What type of movie will they watch next?

Answers:

1. He likes action movies.

2. "Danger Zone."

3. Because it was too violent.

4. She covered her eyes.

5. A comedy.