WHICH DO YOU PREFER, AN ORIGINAL MOVIE OR A REMAKE?

 In this lesson, we explore the question: Do you prefer original movies or remakes? An original movie is the first version of a story, while a remake is a new version of that story. Remakes can be very different or very similar to the original. Some people enjoy new technology and actors, while others love the original for its classic feel.

We use present simple to give opinions, past simple to talk about past experiences, and future tenses to express future plans or predictions.

Examples:

• I prefer the original version of “Beauty and the Beast.”

• They watched the remake last weekend.

• Are you going to see the new remake of “The Little Mermaid”?

• Will the remake be better than the original?

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📙 GRAMMAR (with examples)

Present Simple

• I like the original more.

• Remakes are sometimes better.

Past Simple

• We saw the original last year.

• It was amazing!

Future with "Will" and "Going to"

• I will watch the remake next week.

• We are going to compare both versions.

Modal Verbs

• You should see the original too.

• We can talk about our opinions.

• You must watch the classic version!

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🗂️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Original – The first version of a movie or story.

2. Remake – A new version of a movie.

3. Compare – To look at differences and similarities.

4. Classic – A well-known and old movie.

5. Plot – The story of a movie.

6. Character – A person in a movie or story.

7. Scene – A part of a movie.

8. Director – The person who controls the movie production.

9. Script – The written dialogue and actions of a movie.

10. Performance – How well an actor plays a role.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I prefer the original.

• The remake was more exciting.

• The old version had better music.

• I enjoyed both versions.

• They changed the ending in the remake.

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✏️ SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

• I liked the remake of “Aladdin.”

• The original version was more emotional.

• We are going to watch both versions.

Negative Sentences

• I don’t like remakes.

• The new version wasn’t very good.

• They didn’t keep the same characters.

Questions

• Do you prefer the original or the remake?

• Did you watch the classic version?

• Are they going to change the story?

Answers

• I prefer the remake because it’s modern.

• No, I haven’t seen the original yet.

• Yes, they are changing some parts.

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🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

María: Hey Diego, which do you prefer, the original or the remake of “The Lion King”?

Diego: I prefer the original. I grew up watching it.

María: I liked the remake. The animation was very real!

Diego: Yes, but the original songs had more emotion.

María: That’s true. I think both versions are great in different ways.

Diego: Are you going to see the new “Snow White” remake?

María: Yes, I will! I’m curious about how they change the story.

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📖 Long READING

Many movies today have remakes. Some people love to see modern versions with new actors and effects. Others prefer the original movies because they are classic and have strong emotional value. For example, The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan are movies that have both original and remake versions. Some changes in remakes are good, but some fans think the original story is better. In the future, we will see more remakes of famous movies, and the debate between original and remake will continue.

Questions:

1. Why do people like remakes?

2. Why do some people prefer the original?

3. What are some movies with both versions?

4. Do remakes always follow the same story?

5. Will there be more remakes in the future?

Answers:

1. Because they have new effects and actors.

2. Because of the classic feeling and emotion.

3. The Lion King, Aladdin, Mulan.

4. No, sometimes the story changes.

5. Yes, more remakes will come.