Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate Worksheet
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Module 2 – The Story of The Kelly Gang
Finding grammar mistakes
Here’s an interview with Charles Tait about his film The Story of The Kelly Gang. Can you find
and correct the seven grammar mistakes that were made?
1
When do you make the first film?
I made it in 1906.
2
Where was the story about?
It was about Ned Kelly.
3
Was it a true story?
Yes, it wasn’t.
4
What did Ned Kelly do?
He was a gangster.
5
What did people in Australia think of him?
They thinked he was a hero.
6
Why did people like him?
Because he rob the government.
7
How much did it cost to make the film?
It cost 450 dollars.
8
Were the actor Australian?
No, he was Canadian.
9
What did the actor think of the movie?
He didn’t liked it.
10 How did he show his feelings?
He left the movie.
What are your ideas for a film?
In pairs create an idea for a new film. In the space below write what the film is about, how
many people are in it and what happens in the end.
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Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate Worksheet
Cutting Edge Companion Website www.longman-elt.com/cuttingedge
Copyright © 2001 Pearson Education Photocopiable
Module 2 – The Story of the Kelly Gang
Finding grammar mistakes
Teacher’s notes
This exercise should be done after completing the story and exercises on page 15.
1
When did you make the first film?
I made it in 1906.
2
Who was the story about?
It was about Ned Kelly.
3
Was it a true story?
Yes, it was.
4
What did Ned Kelly do?
He was a gangster.
5
What did people in Australia think of him?
They thought he was a hero.
6
Why did people like him?
Because he robbed the government.
7
How much did it cost to make the film?
It cost 450 dollars.
8
Was the actor Australian?
No, he was Canadian.
9
What did the actor think of the movie?
He didn’t like it.
10 How did he show his feelings?
He left the movie.
Once the students have written down their ideas for a film in pairs, go round the class and get
them to read them out. Get their class to vote on their favourite idea for a film and elicit the
reasons for their choice.