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Unit SixUp飞屋环游记Part I Information on the Background and CultureUpis a 2009 American3Dcomputer-animatedcomedy-adventure filmproduced byPixar Animation Studiosand released byWalt Disney Pictures. Directed byPete Docter, the film centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen (voiced byEdward Asner) and an earnest youngWilderness Explorernamed Russell (Jordan Nagai). By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America and to complete a promise made to his lifelong love. The film was co-directed byBob Peterson, with music composed byMichael Giacchino.Docter began working on the story in 2004, which was based on fantasies of escaping from life when it becomes too irritating. He and eleven other Pixar artists spent three days inVenezuelagathering research and inspiration. The designs of the characters were caricatured and stylized considerably, and animators were challenged with creating realistic cloth. The floating house is attached by a varying number between 10,000 and 20,000 balloons in the films sequences.Upwas Pixars first film to be presented inDisney Digital 3-D. Upwas released on May 29, 2009 and opened the2009 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first animated and 3D film to do so. The film became a great financial success, accumulating over $731 million in its theatrical release.Upreceived critical acclaim, with most reviewers commending the humor and heart of the film. Edward Asner was praised for his portrayal of Carl, and a montage of Carl and his wife Ellie aging together was widely lauded. The film received fiveAcademy Awardnominations, includingBest Picture, making it the second animated film in history to receive such a nomination (and Pixars first Best Picture nomination), followingBeauty and the Beast(1991). Part II Highlights LearningPeriod 1 Episode 1-2Step 1 Language StudyI. Learn New Words1. adventure dvent(r) n.冒险活动;冒险经历2. witness wtns n.目击者，见证人3. shadow d n.阴影;影子;鬼4. explorer kspl:r(r) n.探险家;勘探者5. faithful fefl adj.忠实的;忠诚的6. monster mnst(r) n.怪物;恶魔，恶人7. spirit sprt n.精神，心灵8. unlimited nlmtd adj.无限的;无数的9. swear swe(r) v.发誓;咒骂10. porch p:t n.门廊;游廊11. badge bd n.徽章，像章12. mention menn vt.提到，说起13. occupy kjpa vt.占领;使用II. Learn Difficult Expressions1. by oneself 单独，独力;自行2. complete with 包括，配套3. take up 开始从事;接受;占用4. knock off 撞倒 停止,中断5. be close to 接近，靠近6. hang on 坚持下去；等候；紧紧抓住7. go ahead 前进8. get separated 分开、分离Step 2 Listening ComprehensionExercise 1: Filling the Blanks.Directions: Listen to the following episode and fill the missing words in the blanks.Carl Fredricksen idolizes Charles F. Muntz. Muntz has been fabricating the skeleton of a giant he claimed to have discovered in Paradise Falls, and vows to return there to capture one alive. One day, Carl befriends Ellie, who is also a Muntz fan. She confides to Carl her desire to move her an abandoned house in the neighborhood to a cliff overlooking Paradise Falls. Carl and Ellie eventually and restore Ellies clubhouse into a colorful home. Carl takes a job as a helium , which he holds for many years. Carl and Ellie plan to have children, but Ellie is diagnosed as infertile. Carl wants to fulfill their promise to travel to South America, so they repeatedly for a trip to Paradise Falls, but each time the couple ends up spending the money on more needs. Exercise 2: Paraphrasing Words and Expressions.Directions: Try to replace the underlined words and expressions according to the context.Some years later, Carl still lives in the house when he accidentally injures a construction worker over damage to his mailbox, and a court orders him to move to aretirement home. However, Carl comes up with a scheme to keep his promise to Ellie: he turns his house into a makeshiftairshipusing thousands of helium balloons from his balloon-selling days. Russell, a young Wilderness Explorer, becomes an accidental passenger due to his efforts to earn his finalmerit badgefor assisting the elderly.After surviving a thunderstorm, the house lands near a ravine facing Paradise Falls. Carl and Russell harness themselves to the still-buoyant house and begin to walk it around the ravine, hoping to reach the falls before the balloons deflate. They later befriend a tall, colorful flightless bird(whom Russell names Kevin), and a dog named Dug, who wears a special collar that allows him to speak.Step 3 PracticeExercise 1: Comprehending QuestionsDirections: Watch the whole movie and answer the following questions.1. What is Carl dream when he is a boy?2. Is Carl a shy, quiet boy?3. How did Carl feel when he met Ellie?4. What happened when the elderly Carl finally arranges the trip?5. Did Carl keep his promise to Ellie?6. Why did Carl get so angry when he found the bird?7. What do you think will happen in the next episode?Exercise 2: Paraphrasing Words and Expressions.Directions: Match some new words with the correct English meanings.scentA. toshootatpeoplefromaconcealedpositiontypicalB. a person who travels to unknown places in order to find out more about themsnipeC. somebodyconfinedinaprisonasapunishmentforacrimeorwhilewaitingtostandtrialdegreeD. characteristicofanindividualpersonorthingexplorerE. toperceivesomebodyorsomethingbysmellingspecialF. a unit for measuringprisonerG. togivesomebodyajobtodoassignH. not ordinary or usualExercise 3: CharacterDescriptionDirections: Try to use own words to describe the following characters. CharacterPersonality (using some adjectives)CarlEllieKevinRussellDugMuntzAlphaExercise 4: Comprehending QuestionsDirections: Watch the whole movie and answer the following questions.How do you understand the following sentences?1. What a swell monster this is!.2. Hes out to get your house.3. Thanks for the adventure. Now go have a new one! 4. I want to say one last goodbye to the old place.5. You know, it just a house. 6. Paradise Falls ,a land lost in time.7. My pack sent me on a special mission all by myself.8. I have been assigned by my strength and cunning.Exercise 5: HomeworkDirections: Write a review of the given movie, sharing your feelings and thoughts on the story.Part II Highlights LearningPeriod 2 Episode 3-4Step 1 Language StudyI. Learn New Words1. master m:st(r) n.硕士;主人2. stuff stf n.材料，原料3. ceremony sermn n.典礼，仪式4. twisty twsti adj.扭曲的;狡猾的5. temporarily temprrl adv.暂时地6. rough rf adj.粗糙的，崎岖不平的7. declare dkle(r) vt.宣布;声明8. equipment kwpmnt n.设备，装备II. Learn Difficult Expressions1. pick up the scent 发现踪迹，察出气味2. at this rate 照此情形；如此下去3. clear out 离开4. do the trick 奏效，获得成功5. cross ones heart 发誓6. take advantage of 利用;欺骗7. show up 显而易见;到场Step 2 Listening ComprehensionExercise 1: Filling the Blanks.Directions: Listen to the following episode and fill the missing words in the blanks.Carl and Russell encounter apackof dogs by Alpha, and are taken to Dugs master, who turns out to be an elderly Charles Muntz. Muntz Carl and Russell aboard hisdirigible, the where he explains that he has spent the years since his disgrace searching Paradise Falls for the giant bird. When Russell notes the birds to Kevin, Muntz then becomes hostile, prompting the pair to flee with Kevin and Dug. Muntz them and starts a fire beneath Carls house, forcing Carl to between saving it or Kevin. Carl rushes to put out the fire, allowing Muntz to take the bird. Carl and Russell eventually reach the falls, though Russell is in Carl over his decision to abandon Kevin.Settling into his home, Carl looks through Ellies childhood scrapbook; finding photos of their happy added into it, along with a note from Ellie thanking him for the adventure and encouraging him to go on a new one. Reinvigorated, he goes to find Russell, only to see him sailing off on some to save Kevin. Carl empties the house of and possessions, lightening it, and pursues him.Exercise 2: Paraphrasing Words and Expressions.Directions: Try to replace the underlined words and expressions according to the context.Russell is captured by Muntz, but Carl manages to board the dirigible in flight and free both Russell and Kevin. Dug defeats Alpha and become the dogs new leader. Muntz pursues them around the airship, finally cornering Dug, Kevin, and Russell inside Carls tethered house. Carl lures Kevin out through a window and back onto the airship with Dug and Russell clinging to her back, just as Muntz is about to close in; Muntz leaps after them, only to snag his foot on some balloon lines and fall to his death. The house then descends out of sight through the clouds.Carl and Russell reunite Kevin with her chicks, then fly the dirigible back to the city. Carl presents Russell with his final badge: a grape soda cap that Ellie gave to Carl when they first met and made their promise. The two then enjoy some ice cream together.Step 3 PracticeExercise 1: MatchingDirections: Complete the table by matching the picture on the left with the headings on the right.The climax of the film “Up”The ending of the film “Up”The beginning of the film “Up”The transition of the film “Up”Exercise 2: Comprehending QuestionsDirections: Watch the whole movie and answer the following questions.1. What have you learned from the movie?2. What does “the master” mean? Who does it refer to?3. What did Russell decide to do when Muntz took the bird?4. What do you think of the movie?5. Why did Carl say “My spirit of adventure is you”? Exercise 3: CompletionDirections: Fillintheblankswithwordsfrom thefilm.The main charactersCarlCarl is a retired balloon _, he was forced to leave to set up home with him and his late wife, Ellie. However, he did not want to move to a home for the elderly. Although he was just an _old man, but he does not want to_, and the rest of his life, he wanted his own way of life. Thousands of balloons on the_, along with the foundation flew into the air, flying toward South America. RussellRussell is an overweight, 9-year old Wilderness _. He needs a way to help the elderly get the last _: Collect all the badges he can become a Senior Member enviable. Karl Fred Like Sen as a helper objects, When Ronaldinho stood in the porch of Carl, the house began to fly straight, he began as unwitting stowaway own true outdoor_, his dreams of adventure begin put into reality.EllieEllie was Carls childhood sweetheart and_. Her idol (along with Carl) was Charles F. Muntz. Her life with Carl and subsequent death were what _ Carl to embark on his adventure in the film.KevinKevin is an extremely rare, and 13 feet high, but the birds can not_. Kevin also likes _ as she kept trying to take a bite out of Russells chocolate bar and can be lured using chocolate. By the end of the movie, Kevin _ to her three babies.DugDug is a member of a team, theyre looking for a rare, flightless _. He also equipped with collars, and other dog. The tease who are charged with special mission into the jungle, accidentally discovered the bird following Carl and Ronaldinh