1、Words and Expressions brief cinematic turkey storytelling wonderland escape adj. 短暂的短暂的 adj. 电影的电影的 n. （电影或戏剧的）失败（电影或戏剧的）失败 之作之作 n. 讲故事，说书讲故事，说书 n. (故事中的故事中的)仙境，奇境仙境，奇境 v. (从危险或糟糕的处境从危险或糟糕的处境 中中)逃离，逃避，摆脱逃离，逃避，摆脱 Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. Words and Expressions disappo
2、inted epic live up to extent to some extent in ones own right original adj. 失望的，沮丧的失望的，沮丧的 adj. 史诗般的，壮丽的，史诗般的，壮丽的， 宏大的宏大的 符合符合(标准标准)， 不负不负(盛名盛名) n. 程度程度 在某种程度上在某种程度上 凭借自身，靠自己凭借自身，靠自己 adj. 原先的，最初的原先的，最初的 Words and Expressions fictional awkward behave normal responsibility absence adj. 虚构的，编造的，小虚构的，编造
3、的，小 说说(中中)的的 adj. 紧张的，不舒适的紧张的，不舒适的 v. 表现表现 adj. 正常的，平常的正常的，平常的 n. 责任责任 n. 缺乏，没有缺乏，没有 Unit 4 Stage and screen P4 Developing ideas Before reading Look and SayLook and Say 1. Have you ever read these books? What are they about? 2. Have you ever seen the movies or TV plays based on the books? 3. Which i
4、s better in your opinion? Why? What do you think the movies or TV plays adapted from books? Now lets read the passage to see the authors opinion. While reading Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. Task 1 Scan the passage and answer the question. 2 P44 Which of the books are mentioned in
5、 the passage? The Great Gatsby and The Iliad. Whats the authors central idea on movie adaptations? How does the author support it? The author thought movie adaptations fail to be equally great as the book. The author supported the idea by analyzing the reasons and giving some examples. Task 2 Read t
6、he passage quickly and answer the questions. Task 3 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions. 1. How do you understand “All too often, great words end up being turned into cinematic turkeys”? Movie adaptations fail to convey the ideas of books. 2. What are the qualities for a good movie a
7、ccording to the author? Good stories, strong characters and impressive images. 3. Whats the authors attitude towards movies adapted from books? Optimistic. Task 4 Match the authors opinions about the movie adaptations to the examples from the passage. 3 P46 HARRY POTTER The Great Gastsby THE ODYSSEY
8、 Alice in Wonderland The ILIAD a b c d e After reading analyzing, mindmap, summary, retelling The title is often the thesis statement and the question you are trying to answer. Introduction Body Conclusion Authors opinion Reason 1 Reason 2 Authors attitude Learn to analyze an argumentation. 1 1. Thi
9、s is something that even the highly successful Harry Potter movies cant escape from, with fans of the books disappointed not to see some of their favourite characters in the movie versions. 定语从句 something 做先行词时，关系代词只能用that. with with的复的复 合结构合结构 作状语作状语 宾语宾语 宾语补足语宾语补足语 这是连大获成功的这是连大获成功的“哈利哈利 波特波特”系列电影也
10、系列电影也 无法避免的事情，有的书迷因为在电影中看无法避免的事情，有的书迷因为在电影中看 不到自己最喜欢的一些角色而大失所望。不到自己最喜欢的一些角色而大失所望。 Sentence analyzing for better understanding 2 2. Perhaps, one day, readers of F. Scott Fitzgeralds most admired work will find themselves glued to their screens by episodes of The Great Gatsby. find sb/sth done He foun
11、d himself cheated. 他他发现自己被骗了发现自己被骗了。 After he entered his room , the man found his computer stolen. 那男人进入他的房间后，那男人进入他的房间后，发现他的电脑被偷发现他的电脑被偷 了了。 发现某人或某物处在某状态发现某人或某物处在某状态 be glued to . Why must you always be glued to the TV? 你为何一定要你为何一定要一直一直盯着盯着电视电视看看呢呢？ Dont be always glued to the phone, its bad for y
12、our eyes. 不要总是不要总是盯着盯着手机手机，这对你的眼睛不好。，这对你的眼睛不好。 盯着盯着看看 也许有一天，也许有一天，F.F.斯科特斯科特 菲茨杰拉德最杰出作菲茨杰拉德最杰出作 品的读者们，会发现自己已被了不起的盖品的读者们，会发现自己已被了不起的盖 茨比的剧集深深吸引。茨比的剧集深深吸引。 翻译句子翻译句子。 1. 我要告诉你一件事。我要告诉你一件事。 Here is something that I will tell you. 2. The students are listening to the teacher with their eyes fixed on the
13、blackboard. 学生们眼睛盯着黑板在听老师讲课。学生们眼睛盯着黑板在听老师讲课。 3. 我我发现他对那个故事感兴趣发现他对那个故事感兴趣。 I find him interested in the story. Work in groups. Give a talk about a movie adapted from a book. P46 4 Use the notes to help plan your talk. Organise your talk following the steps below. Introduce the book. Describe the movi
14、e adaptation. Give your opinion of the movie adaption. Give your talks to the class. Think and Share 1. What does the saying “There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand peoples eyes” mean? Do you know of any similar sayings in Chinese? 2. What books would you like to see made into movies? Why? 3. Wh
15、at other reasons do you think make movies adaptions less satisfactory than the original books? 1. It means readers usually have different ideas about how the characters from a certain novel should look like. Similar sayings in Chinese include “一千个一千个 人眼中有一千个林黛玉人眼中有一千个林黛玉/ 贾宝玉贾宝玉”, etc. 2. Students o
16、wn answers. 3. Students own answers. Discussion 1. Do you think what are the criteria for judging a movie adaptation? Remain true to the source? Creatively recreate it? 2. How can the criteria influence our life and the movie industry? What should we do when we meet different views? Critical thinkin
17、g v.s. Conformity (从众从众) Developing ideas writing Writing a movie review Read the movie review and answer the questions. 1. What is the movie about? 2. Who is the main character? 3. What is the most memorable scene in the movie? 4. What does the viewer think of the movie? Possible answers Its about
18、the story of a teenager girl called Mia Thermopolis who learnt she is the princess of Genovia shortly before her sixteenth birthday. Mia Thermopolis. The most memorable scene is towards the end of the movie when, during Mias darkest moment of self-doubt, she is touched by a letter her father left he
19、r. It is an interesting movie which is about being and bettering yourself and about knowing who your real friends are. 1 2 3 4 Ways to make the review coherent Tip: Pay attention to the red words. Choose a Chinese movie that you have seen recently and complete the table. General introduction _ Main
20、plot _ The most memorable scene _ Comments _ General introduction: Background information: X is a movie about a named ; Starring XX, its definitely a movie you cant miss. Main plot (conflict and climax) However, The most memorable scene (theme + time, space, actor, action) The movie explores theme o
21、f XX in a . way. The most memorable scene is Comments and conclusion Sentence patterns to use Now write your movie review. Use the expressions in the box to help you. Checklist - Polish your review General introduction (title, release date, background information) Main plot (conflict and climax) The
22、 most memorable scene (theme + time, space, actor, action) Comments and conclusion (supported with examples and facts from the story, announcing whether the filmmaker was successful in his/her purpose, explain how the movie was helpful for a deeper understanding of the theme) Tense (时态时态) Coherence
23、(连贯连贯) The Wandering Earth, directed by Frant Gwo, has proved to be a great success. Described as Chinas first-ever sci-fi blockbuster, it is already a hit in China and around the world. It is based on the novella of the same name by Hugo Award-winning author Liu Cixin. The Wandering Earth centres o
24、n three generations of a Chinese family: the grandfather, the father Liu Peiqiang, and his son Liu Qi. In the setting of the movie, the Sun is dying out, and people all around the world have built giant planet thrusters to move the Earth out of its orbit and to sail the Earth to a new star system. L
25、eading the journey will be a massive space station that will ensure a safe journey. Its Liu Peiqiang whos volunteered to be part of the space station staff, a job that will keep him in space for almost twenty years. Yet the 2500-year journey comes with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humani
26、ty, Liu Qi joins a group of young people who boldly fight for everyones survival. Share your review with the class. One possible answer Main plot General introduction The movie presents a traditional tale of nations and people pulling together to save the planet, with large measures of love, sacrifi
27、ce, and redemption. The most memorable scene is towards the end when rescue workers fleeing to their homeland turn back and help Liu Qi to save the Earth. With global conflict and division so prevalent today, these messages of hope and unity have undoubtedly struck an emotional chord in many viewers
28、 and made the film much more accessible for international audiences. With all of that said, The Wondering Earth is a massive, exciting concept and a solid tension-building story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I suggest everyone go to see it and enjoy a wholly different science fiction
29、epic that marks a milestone in Chinese film. The most memorable scene Comments Now 2 mins to test our spelling. 1. English-Chinese brief escape extent disappointed original normal 2. Chinese- English 短暂的短暂的 逃离逃离,逃避逃避 程度程度 失望的失望的,沮丧的沮丧的 原先的原先的,最初的最初的 正常的正常的,平常的平常的 When finishing, exchange to see who
30、does the best. 课时重点回顾课时重点回顾 all too often end up result in find sb/sth done be glued to sth live up to to some extent 1.时常，经常是时常，经常是 2. 结束结束 3. 导致，结果是导致，结果是 4. 发现某人发现某人/某物处在某状态某物处在某状态 5. 盯着某物看盯着某物看 6. 符合符合(标准标准)，不负，不负(盛名盛名) 7. 在某种程度上在某种程度上 SelfSelf- -evaluationevaluation 1. Can you understand the me
31、aning of “Good Book, Bad Movie” after reading the passage? 2. Whats your opinion of this phenomenon and can you think critically? 3. Do you know how to support ideas with examples? 4. Can you write a movie review? Homework Write a passage about your opinion on a movie adapted from a book. Introduce the book. Describe the movie adaptation. Give your opinion of the movie adaptation.
