READING COMPREHENSION

READING COMPREHENSION

A FILM REVIEW (UNIT 6)

A. Discuss.

• Do you go to the cinema often? Why/ why not?

• What kind of films do you like? Why?

• Which of the following would influence you most if you wanted to choose a film? actors/ trailers/film review/ a friend's recommendation

B. Read this review of the film Ola Bola and answer the questions.

Ola Bola is a Malaysian film directed by Chiu Keng Guan. It is a sports film which stars JC Chee as Chow Kwok Keong, the captain of the national football team of Malaysia in 1980 and Bront Palarae as Rahman, a would-be sports commentator and friend of Chow.

The film is set in 1980, and it is inspired by the true story of how the Malaysia football team made it to the 1980 Olympics. It narrates the story of the players who have to overcome obstacles and personal issues on their way to success. Its highlight is the match between Malaysia and South Korea in which Malaysia wins and qualifies for the Olympics 1980.

A special feature of the film is the careful attention that was given to detail in order to make the 80s setting look authentic and to help develop the characters' stories. But, most importantly, it is a film that teaches us to never give up. It shows how important it is to put differences aside and work together to achieve a common goal.

I found this film very entertaining. I think it should be seen not only by all sports lovers but also by anyone looking for an inspirational story.

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Practice

Answer all the questions pertaining to the film review.

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Who is the director of the film 'Ola Bola'?

Multiple Choice

What kind of film is it?

• sports film

• romantic comedy

• horror

• sci-fi

Multiple Select

Name two actors who star in the film.

• Chiu Geng Kuan

• Ahmad Kumar

• JC Chee

• Bront Palarae

Multiple Choice

What is the film about?

• It is about a friendship between Chow Kwok Keong, the captain of national football team and Rahman, a sports commentator.

• It tells us the story of Malaysian national football team that succeeded to participate in the Olympics 1980.

• It evolves around the lives of Malaysian sportsmen in 1980.

Multiple Choice

The word 'would-be' in paragraph 1 can also be replaced with

• inspiring

• shy

• hopeless

• weak

Multiple Choice

Which word in paragraph 3 means original?

• careful

• detail

• authentic

• important

Multiple Select

Who should see 'Ola Bola'?

• people who like adventure and mystery

• people who love sports

• people who are searching for a motivating story

• people who love science fiction