1、Reviewing a film Integrated Skills, Unit 1, Book 2 Learning about the text type What is a film review? Whats the purpose of film review? What do you expect to see in a film review? A2 A2 Listen to Miss Lis introduction again and complete the notes. Dos Give the name of the film, the directors name a
2、nd the names of (1) _. Give information about when and where the film is set and what happens in the film. Include details about the acting, characters, music or (2) _. Use lots of interesting adjectives. Describe (3)_ that you think might enjoy the film. Donts Dont say what happens (4)_ of the film
3、. Dont make the reader (5)_what you think. Dont give your opinion without (6)_ the main actors special effects the type of person at the end guess supporting it with examples (1) _ _ about the film Film review Information about (2) _ _ _ (3) _ of the film Whether you recommend the film or not Basic
4、information Listening practice the films setting and storyline Your opinion basic information setting and storyline the writers opinion conclusion Name of the film Name of director Names of main actors The awards of the film What basic information can you get from para. 1?What basic information can
5、you get from para. 1? basic information Tom Hooper Colin Firth Geoffrey Rush Helena Bonham Carter setting and storyline When, where, who, what happens What does the writer attribute the films success to? the writers opinion basic information setting and storyline the writers opinion conclusion The f
6、ilm stars Colin Firth as King George VI at the Academy Awards (the Oscar) win Best Picture/Best Actor in a Leading role be set in give up hope of a cure a fairly typical historical film fancy special effects In the meantime have great chemistry with create uncertainty and tension with dark lighting
7、all in all I highly recommend this film The film stars Colin Firth as King George VI. V. if someone stars in a film, television show etc, they are one of the main characters in it Sarah has missed her chance of starring in the school play. star in star with/opposite star as 2) if someone stars in a
8、film, television show etc, they are one of the main characters in it vi The film stars Colin Firth as King George VI. if a film, television show, or play stars someone, that person is one of the main characters in it The movie starred Orson Welles as Harry Lime. star somebody as . The Prince has giv
9、en up hope of a cure (CN.) a medicine or medical treatment that makes an illness go away cure for There is still no cure for AIDS. something that solves a problem, or improves a bad situation There is no easy cure for loneliness. The cure for boredom is curiosity, but there is no cure for curiosity.
10、 cure v. to make an illness go away /to make someone well again after they have been ill Many types of cancer can now be cured. an operation that can cure short-sightedness in 15 minutes She had some medical treatment which seems to have cured her. 90% of patients can be cured _ the disease. cure so
11、mebody of something to solve a problem, or improve a bad situation Attempts to cure unemployment have so far failed. We need to cure our environment problems. 这个简单的方法治好了我咬指甲的习惯。这个简单的方法治好了我咬指甲的习惯。 This simple solution cured me of biting my nails. The film looks like a fairly typical historical film w
12、ith fancy special effects. having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing typical British climate This is a typical way to start gossiping. typical of This meal is typical of Chinese cookery. This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy. happening in the
13、 usual way On a typical day, our students go to classes from 7.30 am to 5 pm. happening in the usual way On a typical day, our students go to classes from 7.30 am to 5 pm. behaving in the way that you expect He accepted the award with typical modesty. it is typical of somebody to do something Its no
14、t typical of Gill to be so critical. fancy adj. expensive and fashionable Harry took me to a fancy restaurant for our anniversary. with a lot of decoration or bright colors I just want a basic sports coat nothing fancy. Complicated (often in an unnecessary way) He is always using fancy legal words.
15、fancy v. fancy doing something (feel like; want) Fancy a drink? Sorry, but I dont fancy going out tonight. All in all, I highly recommend this film. to advise someone to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subject recommend (that) 我建议你寻求一些专业的意见。 I recommend
16、that you get some professional advice. 医生强烈建议父亲应该在孩子出生时在场。医生强烈建议父亲应该在孩子出生时在场。 Doctors strongly recommend that fathers should be present at their babys birth. highly/ heartily/ personally recommend He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. Students are recommended to make an appointmen
17、t with a counselor. recommend doing something recommend somebody to do something (Page 10) I was absolutely fed up with the special effects of annoyed or bored, and wanting something to change In the end, I just got fed up with his constant complaining. He had become fed up with city life. Im really
18、 fed up with this constant rain. appeal to v. if someone or something appeals to you, they seem _ The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups. The idea of working abroad really appeals to me. make a serious and urgent request The Prime Minister appealed to young people to use their vote.
19、The community is appealing to everyone to save water. to make a formal request to a court or to sb in authority for a judgement or a decision to be changed She has appealed to the Supreme Court to stop her extradition(引渡）. Thank you He has great chemistry with Rush and Bonham Carter if there is chemistry between two people, they like each other and find each other attractive chemistry between Its obvious that theres a very real chemistry between them. The chemistry between you and your interviewer is important.
