scene (n.)

stunt (n.)

martial art (n.)

co-star (n.)

press (n.)

• Like nouns, gerunds can be the subject, object or complement of a sentence

For example

Playing basketball takes up too much of her time.

subject

verb

• Gerunds after Certain Verbs

sometimes the second verb must be in gerund form

For example

I dislike eating.

subject

verb

gerunds

• Here is a list of verbs that are usually followed by a verb in gerund form

admit, appreciate, avoid, carry on, consider, defer, delay, deny, detest, dislike, endure, enjoy, escape, excuse, face, feel like, finish, forgive, give up, can't help, imagine, involve, leave off, mention, mind, miss, postpone, practice, put off, report, resent, risk, can't stand, suggest, understand

For example

• She is considering having a holiday.

• Do you feel like going out?

Lotus flower

Reporter: So, Mei, how’s the new movie going?Mei Chang: It’s going very well. Reporter: Told me about it.Mei Chang: Well it’s a kung fu movie called The

Lotus Flower. We’re filming the studio scenes here Hong Kong and the rest in locations all over China.

Reporter: Are you using a stuntwoman for the fight scenes?

Mei Chang: No, I’m doing the stunts all by myself.

Reporter: Are you having any trouble with them?

Mei Chang: Not at all. I’m trained in martial arts. But my co-star, Chen Ling, is still learning some moves.

Reporter: What’s it like working with Chen? He’s getting a lot of attention in the press right now.

Mei Chang: He’s a great actor and a really nice guy.

Reporter: Are you planning a sequel?

Mei Chang: Yes, if this film is a success. Wish us luck!

-What is the name of the movie?

- Is she uses the stuntwoman for her fight scenes?

- Do you like kung fu movie?

Choose one representative to pick a word from the teacher and tell clues to your friends. Then the classmates have to guess the word.

For example

Representative: It is the traditional Japanese.

Student: Dance?

Representative: No, it is the skill of fighting.

Student: Martial art?

Representative: Correct!!!

Activity2 :Role play

Work in pair and do the role-play.

Example

Accident situation

Interviewer: Hi, Mei, I heard that you have an accident while you do the action scene?

Mei Chang: Yes, I broke my leg.

Interviewer: How about it?

Mei Chang: …………………………………………………….

Activity 3 My movie

Make a group of 4 people. Supposing that you’re the directors and you want to create a new movie. Then tell about your new movie in front of the class.