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.
(1) . Lord Voldemort has got a A of the Elder Wand, one of the powerful Deathly Hallows, and Harry, Hermione and Ron are in a worse bind than ever.
(2) . After a breathtaking break-in at Gringotts, the wizarding bank, they eventually return to Hogwarts. (3) .
Throughout the Harry Potter saga, Harry has developed from a young, naive boy, who was introduced to the world of magic, to a grown man who has to B the burden of leading the fight against the Lord of Darkness. (4) . What started as cheerful, adventurous and fun stories, evolved into a fictional universe that became increasingly gloomy and more dramatic as Voldemort C his former power. In this final film, everything that has happened before – the knowledge Harry has D , the close friends he has got, his courage, personality, magical skills and his will to sacrifice – all this has prepared Harry, and made him and his friends capable of meeting Voldemort as worthy and strong opponents.
The E construction of the story and its characters make the saga of Harry Potter into an impressive work of art. The final film matches the sky-high expectations set by the books, and there’s nothing to do but praise the filmmakers. (5) . A more engaging, exciting and intense finale will be very hard to find. As well as this, the story offers some surprises that will surely attract attention.
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6. During the previous seven films, this development has been mirrored by the adventures Harry has experienced.
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7. Harry and his friends have to continue the mission they have sworn to complete.
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8. In terms of cinematography – the special effects, set pieces and battle scenes – the film is magnificent.
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9. The Harry Potter saga reaches its conclusion in a thrilling finale that will spellbind children and adults alike.
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10. The special effects, however, border on the amateurish.
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11. There Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters and an army of trolls, spiders and other scary creatures are ready for the crucial and unbearably thrilling final battle.
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