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Module 6 Films and TV ProgrammesThe First Period ReadingStep I .Lead-in Brainstorming （P91）1. Words :Silver screen:Actor ,actress, director , character, female, male , male, Oscar/Academy Award , studio , film/movie , scene , script , HollywoodName film types: comedy ,romantic film , cartoon , horror film, martial arts film , science fiction film, documentary film, thriller, tragedy, adventure film, war/military film Types of filmsExamplesRomantic filmRoman Holiday, TitanicMartial arts film or action filmCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, HeroComedyModern Times, Home AloneThrillerThe Silence of the Lambs, The MatrixAdventure filmRed River,Finding Nemo, Lord of the RingsAnalyze features funny, amusingcomedysad,moving, touchingtragedyexcitingthrillerromanticromantic filmfrighteninghorror filmwonderful, amusingmartial arts filmdangerous, excitingadventure filmFeaturesTypesMatch types with features Thrillers are always full of fighting, crimes and exciting scenes.Martial films use swords frequently when they fought. The scene is often excitingComedies are always amusingAdventure films are often filled with exciting fights. Characters can use swords and guns as necessary as possible. 2. More expressionscome out, female character, film star, to start in, play a role, receive a rewardStep I 1. Group work Option 1 Guess the Name of the Filmtype, director, time, actor, content, scene, nameClue 1: It is a foreign science fiction film. Clue 2: It came out in 2001.Clue 3: It is directed by Chris ColumbusClue 4: The main actor is Daniel Radcliffe, who acts as a boy with a scarClue 5: It is about adventure stories happening in a magic school.Rules: One student (A) come to the front1. Write down the name of a film on paper and keep it secret.2. Describe the film using only one sentence. 3. Answer “yes”/ “no” to others questions. 4. Not mention the film or characters name.Other students (B) ask questions using new wordsA: The two characters love is very moving.B: Is it a romantic film? A: Yes.B: Is it a Chinese film? A: No.B: Is it directed by James Cameron?A: Yes.B: Is it Titanic? A: YesThe second Period ReadingStep I. Pre-readingT: Today we will learn something about a Chinese film. I think most of you have seen it. First look at the poster on your books. 1. Whats the film called? Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.2. Who directs it?Ang Lee, who has directed a number of excellent films, directs the film. 3. Who stars in it? A well-known actor called Chow Yun-Fat plays the male character. And the two actresses are Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi. It is a masterpiece of martial arts films. And the fight scenes are wonderful.4. The achievements of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won Oscar awards for the best foreign language film , the best photographer, the best art director and best music最佳外语片、最佳摄影、最佳艺术指导、最佳音乐大奖。Step II .Fast Reading Listen to the tape. 1. imitate the pronunciation and intonation.2.underline these important words and phrases令某人(非常)吃惊的是(much) to ones surprise= to ones (great) surprise制作电影 make films 属于belong to 讲述tell of 发生take place有非凡才能的武术大师martial arts masters with unusual abilities受欢迎be popular in sp, be popular with/among 用语言表达express in words爱上;喜欢上fall/be in love (with), fall/be asleep娶/嫁给某人marry/get married to, be married to远到沙漠as far away as the deserts 有时;偶尔every now and then在空中跳跃leap through the air 吃惊地;惊讶地in surprise关心;担忧;在乎care about扮演的角色play the part/role of, play part/role3.Turn to page 52 and read the film review. Then choose the best summary. No.2 is the best summary. No. 1 and No. 3 both are parts of the film not the summary.4.The main idea of this passage?The text tells of an old romantic wuxia story which takes place in China in the 19th century. It deals with the bravery, loyalty and true love between the characters.Step 3. Reading1.Match the main ideas of each paragraph Part 1 : para 1 introduction of Ang Lee para 2 the setting of the film (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a masterpiece of martial arts films, and wuxia films are well received both in China and in western countries). Part 2 : para 3 the plot of the film (the story about how Li Mubai and YU Xiulian tried to get back a stolen sword and how wonderfully the main characters performed.)When: In the early 1800s Where: on Peking rooftops, in places as far away as the deserts of western Chinapara 4 Main characters: Li Mubai , Yu Xiulian, Yu JiaolongThe relationship between the charactersMubai Xiulian-loversMubai Xiulians fianc-friendsXiulian Yu Jiaolong-enemiesThe characters in the film fight against each other and jump very high, sometimes on the roof, sometimes at the top of trees. They move as quickly and neatly as the characters in the old wuxia stories.Part3: para5 the writers opinion .It is really an excellent film. 2. get the detailed information. do Activities 3 and 4. Ss: Step IV Post-reading3. finish Activity 5 on page 53.Step V Text Retellingretell the text with about 100 words. First, do Activity 1 in WRITING on page 58 A Film ReviewThe name of the filmCrouching Tiger, Hidden DragonThe type of the filmWuxia or martial artsThe settingthe story, in the early 1800s, Peking rooftops, the deserts of western ChinaThe plotfall in love with, a good friend, get the stolen backThe charactersLi Mubai (played by Chow Yun-Fat) and Yu Xiulian (played by Michelle Yeoh)The opiniona masterpiece of martial arts films, excitingA sample version:Surprisingly, Ang Lee, a director of many wonderful films, has made a martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which is proved to be a masterpiece.The plot of the story is simple. It happens in the early 1800s in China. The main characters are Li Mubai (acted by Chow Yun-Fat) and Yu Xiulian (played by Michelle Yeoh), both of whom are masters of the martial arts. They are in love with each other. Because Xiulians sword is stolen, they try to get it back. Step VI Moral Education1.What is the writing characteristic of this passage?There are two characteristics: The first one is its excellent beginning of the film review. It can arouse the readers strong curiosity and interest. The second one is a very good structure of the film review. The setting, the plot, the main characters of the story, the fight scenes between them and the authors opinion are all well organized. 2.What about the writing style of this passage? The text is a film review. It first tells the reader the name and the type of the film. Then it describes the most important parts, including the setting, plot, main characters of the story, and the authors opinion. The whole passage is organized well and easy to understand.3.What is the writing purpose of this film review?The text serves as a good example on how to write a film review. In addition, the author speaks highly of the culture of martial arts of China.4.What can we learn from the passage? We can learn how to evaluate what we see or experience objectively after we have read the film review. Surely, we should have a proper way to treat our life, and we should value the friendship and love among people. The Third Period language points1. When did it come out? (page 51) 它什么时候发行？come out 出现，出版；开花；有的结果；洗掉，褪色come about发生 come across(偶然)碰到That magazine comes out every Monday.那份杂志每星期一出版。I came across this book in an old bookstore in London.我在伦敦一家旧书店里发现了这本书。 (1)The magazine comes out(出版)once a month.(2)Can you tell me how the accident come about (发生)?(3)I (came across遇到)an old school friend in Oxford Street this morning.(4)He told me that his new novel would_D_ in a month. A. publish B. be come out C. be appeared D. come out2. Romantic films are about two people who fall in love with each other. (page 51)be in love with sb.与某人相爱(表状态)fall in love with(=lose ones heart to (动作)They were in love with each other when they worked together in the country.3.in surprise 吃惊地 to ones surprise=to the surprise of sb.使某人惊讶的是be surprised at sth.对感到吃惊 be a surprise to sb.对某人来说是一件吃惊的事To our surprise, he didnt hurt himself in the terrible accident.使我们吃惊的是，他在那次可怕的事故中未受到伤害。The Man widened his eyes in surprise.男人惊讶地睁大了眼睛。 (1)You surprised (吓)us.(2 )To my (great) surprise (使我惊奇的是), he managed to accomplish the task only in a few days.(3)The whole thing is a great surprise (一件震惊的事)to us4. character n.品质，性格；人物，角色；名誉；字体A mans face may tell a great deal about his character. 人的面貌充分反映其性格。Besides this character, I also know those five characters.除了这个字(以外)，我还认识那五个字。(1) Washington is a man of high character.(英译汉)华盛顿”是一个品德高尚的人 (2)Who is the main character (角色)in the play?(3)写出下列划线部分的汉语意思 But the two problems are quite different in character在性质方面. The characters这些汉字 on my typewriter are too small. 5. we care about most.(page 53)我们最关注秀莲这个角色，她勇敢、善良、坚强。care about关心，照顾在乎care for喜欢；关心，；照顾，take care of照顾，处理She didnt care about anything people might say.人们说什么她都不在乎。In our class we care for each other.在班上我们相互关心。I shall be late and mother will be cross, but I dont_C_ (在乎)it. A. call for B. apply for C. care about D. allow for6. Beautiful Zhang Ziyi plays the part of Yu Jiaolong,.(page 53)play a part in 在方面起作用；在中扮演角色take an active part in 积极参加You know someone said that the world is a stage and we each must play a part.你知道，有人说：这世界是个舞台每人都在扮演一个角色。Sixteen schools have agreed to take part in the program so far. (1)They are playing an important part in building our socialist motherland. 他们在我们社会主义祖国的建设中起着重要作用。(2) I play an active part in English teaching in our school. 我在我校的英语教学工作中起着积极的作用。(3) People often take part in sports after work.工作之余人们经常参加体育活动.7. Do you agree or disagree that advertisements are entertaining? (page55) entertain vt. 宴请；招待；使娱乐.同treat相似。entertain sb. to sth.宴请某人entertain sb. with sth.用.招待某人以.使某人快乐entertaining adj.有趣的；使人快乐的 entertainment n.宴请；招待；娱乐(活动)；乐趣This best-seller is very entertaining.这本畅销书非常好看。Did he entertain you to dinner yesterday?昨天他请你吃饭了吗？8. Do you ever argue with your family about which TV programme? (page55)argue vi.争论，辩论vt.辩论主张说服证明argue with sb. about/on/over sth.与某人辩论/争论某事argue for/against为赞成/反对而力争argument n.主张She find it useless argue with them.她发现和他们争论没用。Im not going to argue about this.我不想去争论这个问题。 (1)He argued with_ (同争论)Mary over/ about the best place for a holiday.(2)He argued for (赞成)the plan.(3)The risk of heart disease is a powerful argument C smoking. A. against B. for C. into D. aboutThe Fourth Period Step I Revision Check the Ss homework. Ask two Ss to read their passages.T: Please read your passages about watching TV to your class.A sample version:Each family has a television. I watch it every night for about two hours. And sometimes when my parents are out, I watch it non-stop all night long. My mum says it will affect my study and do harm to my health if I watch too much, but I disagree. I think I can learn a lot from TV programmes. Its the way I relax myself when Im tired or bored. My parents like serious programmes like the news, but I prefer comedies. I also enjoy advertisements. I think they can be very interesting. When I leave school, I want to work in advertising. In conclusion, there are more advantages than disadvantages about watching TV.Step II Lead-inT: I know you have seen many films. Maybe you are only clear about the names of these films, now I want you to name both your favorite films and their directors. Hero Zhang Yimou; Cell Phone Feng Xiaogang; Harry Potter Alfonso CuaronT: most of you have seen the film Jurassic Park.do you know who is the director of it?Steven Spielberg. T: Today we will learn the passage about Steven Spielberg. Step III Cultural Corner T: Now turn to page 59. Read the passage as quickly as you can and then get some information about Steven Spielberg.Spielberg was born in the state of Ohio, America, in 1946. He is the greatest and the most successful film director. He made his first home movie at the age of 13. Later, he made many wonderful films, such as Jaws, Jurassic Park and so on. He won an Oscar for his last film Schindler List.The information about Steven SpielbergName: Steven SpielbergSex: maleBirth year: 1946 Job: film directorNationality: AmericanMasterpieces : Jaws; E.T.;The Indiana Jones Trilogy;Jurassic Park;Schindlers ListWhat happened to him at the ages: make a list of the films at the following ages13: a 15-minute home movie 16: Firelight a 135-mins home movie called.24: Amblin , a 26-mins home movie called.28: Sugarland Express36: E.T. The Extra TerrestrialT: Why is he as special as a film director?Because people all agree that he best understands the meaning of the word “entertainment”.Because he knows how to entertain his audiences.The Fifth Period Grammar副词及副词词组 副词用来说明动作或状态的特征，它在句中主要作状语，修饰动词、形容词、副词及短语、句子等。有时也可作表语或定语。副词按词汇意义和句法功能可分为时间副词、地点副词、频度副词、程度副词、方式副词、疑问副词、连接副词、关系副词等。以下着重介绍时间副词、地点副词、频度副词和方式副词的用法。1. 常作时间副词的有：ago, already, before, early, immediately, lately, now, recently, then, today, tonight, tomorrow, yesterday, at once, before long, for long, in no time, in the morning, since then, till now等。表示确切的 时间副词一般放在句尾，有时也放在句首。如 I watch films all the time at weekend After the strong wind,he cleaned his yard immediately. By the end of last month we had finished half of the work. We are leaving for Nanjing soon.我们很快就要离开去南京了。 I have never seen the old man since then.自从那以后我用再没有见过那个老2常作地点副词的有：above, along, abroad, around, away, back, outside, inside, in, below, downstairs, over, here, in the west, between the houses等。通常放在句尾，也可放在 句首。如： David went abroad to get further education last year. I found a squirrel in the forest last weekend.上周末我在森林里发现了一只鸟。 They are standing outside.他们正站在外边。 Wuxia films are popular in the far east. 武侠小说在远东很流行。3.常作频度副词的有：always,ever,frequently,sometimes usually,often,rarely,never, occasionally,seldom,from time to time,every two days,every now and then等。 频度副词通常放在所修饰动词的前面；如果句中有be动词、情态动词或助动词，则通常要放在这些动词的后面。 如： You should always be careful about your behaviour.Ang Lee had never directed a martial arts film before.李安以前从未指导过武术 My parents occasionally go to the cinema. 我父母有时去看电影。4.方式副词一般是用来回答“怎样”这类问题。大部分方式副词是由“形容词ly”构成。主要有：angrily happily,quietly,sadly,quickly,briefly,simply,carefully, hard,fast等。位置比较灵活，既可放在句首，也可放在句中，还可放在句尾。如：The child plays happily in his bedroom every morning. I saw the teacher come into the classroom angrily. The students wait quietly