You are going to read a film review.
First, read the text and fill in the blanks (A-E) with the words (F-K) from the list. One word is extra.
Then, read the text again and fill in the blanks (1-5) with the sentences (6-11) from the list. One sentence is extra.
The Jedi Knights Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to find a solution to the Trade Federation’s trade embargo of the planet Naboo. Soon they realise that evil forces are at A . (1) .
However, their spaceship breaks down, and they have to do an emergency landing on the planet Tatooine. (2) . He joins the group, which also include the clumsy ‘Gungan’ Jar Jar Binks and the loveable droid R2-D2.
As the adventure B , the presence of evil becomes increasingly apparent, as the Sith Lord Darth Maul and his double bladed light sabre closes in on Queen Amidala and the Jedis.
Since the original release of this film in 1999, no stone has been left C . Discussions have been intense, and, put simply, passions frequently run high when the immensely popular Star Wars saga is debated. Is Jar Jar Binks ridiculously annoying or quite cool? Is the story plain and robbed of charm, or does it offer an action filled and exciting start to the saga? (3) . Some will find the film splendid, others will writhe with annoyance.
In this D , the film has been refreshed with 3D-technology; however, the result is not a noticeably improved film experience. As with many other productions not especially designed for the 3D-format, the images don’t have the same quality of depth as films such as ‘Avatar’. (4) . Whatever your feelings about the film as a whole, it’s hard not to get excited when the light sabres come out and the dramatic music E from the speakers.
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F release
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G thunders
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H unfolds
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I unobserved
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J unturned
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K work
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6. For new viewers and others who would like to watch the film again, this film offers a great opportunity to watch one of the most legendary film series of all time.
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7. However, the Star Wars Saga boasts better 3-D effects than ‘Avatar’.
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8. On the other hand, there’s no doubt that the Star Wars saga is great to watch on the big screen.
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9. They have to fight their way out of an assassination attempt, and, after teaming up with Queen Amidala of Naboo, they decide to travel to the planet Coruscant in the hope of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
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10. This will prove to be a decisive event in the destiny of the Galaxy, as they encounter Anakin Skywalker, a young boy with whom the Force is unusually strong.
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11. We will not take sides, just suggest to new viewers that it’s a bit of an ‘either/or’ question.
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