(共37张PPT)
Words and Expressions
brief
cinematic
turkey
storytelling
wonderland
escape
adj. 短暂的
adj. 电影的
n. （电影或戏剧的）失败之作
n. 讲故事，说书
n. (故事中的)仙境，奇境
v. (从危险或糟糕的处境中)逃离，逃避，摆脱
Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.
Words and Expressions
disappointed
epic
live up to
extent
to some extent
in one's own right
original
adj. 失望的，沮丧的
adj. 史诗般的，壮丽的，宏大的
符合(标准)， 不负(盛名)
n. 程度
在某种程度上
凭借自身，靠自己
adj. 原先的，最初的
Words and Expressions
fictional
awkward
behave
normal
responsibility
absence
adj. 虚构的，编造的，小说(中)的
adj. 紧张的，不舒适的
v. 表现
adj. 正常的，平常的
n. 责任
n. 缺乏，没有
Unit 4
Stage and screen
P4 Developing ideas
Before reading
Look 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 is better in your opinion Why
What do you think the movies or TV plays adapted from books
Now let’s read the passage to see the author's 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 the passage
The Great Gatsby and The Iliad.
What's the author's 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 the 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 according to the author
Good stories, strong characters and impressive images.
3. What's the author's attitude towards movies adapted from books
Optimistic.
Task
4
Match the author's opinions about the movie adaptations to the examples from the passage.
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P46
HARRY POTTER
The Great Gastsby
THE ODYSSEY
Alice in Wonderland
The ILIAD
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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
Author's
opinion
Reason 1
Reason 2
Author's
attitude
Learn to analyze an
argumentation.
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1. This is something that even the highly successful Harry Potter movies can't 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的复合结构作状语
＋ 宾语
＋ 宾语补足语
这是连大获成功的“哈利 波特”系列电影也无法避免的事情，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。
Sentence analyzing for better understanding
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2. Perhaps, one day, readers of F. Scott Fitzgerald's most admired work will find themselves glued to their screens by episodes of The Great Gatsby.
find sb/sth done
①He found himself cheated.
他发现自己被骗了。
②After he entered his room , the man found his computer stolen.
那男人进入他的房间后，发现他的电脑被偷了。
发现某人或某物处在某状态
be glued to ...
①Why must you always be glued to the TV
你为何一定要一直盯着电视看呢？
②Don't be always glued to the phone, it's bad for your eyes.
不要总是盯着手机，这对你的眼睛不好。
盯着……看
也许有一天，F.斯科特 菲茨杰拉德最杰出作品的读者们，会发现自己已被《了不起的盖茨比》的剧集深深吸引。
Practice
翻译句子。
1. 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 blackboard.
学生们眼睛盯着黑板在听老师讲课。
3. 我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 movie 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 people's eyes” mean Do you know of any similar sayings in Chinese
2. What books would you like to see made into movies Why
3. What 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 “一千个人眼中有一千个林黛玉/ 贾宝玉”, etc.
2. Students' own answers.
3. Students' own answers.
Possible 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 thinking v.s. Conformity (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
It's about 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 Mia's darkest moment of self-doubt, she is touched by a letter her father left her.
It is an interesting movie which is about being and bettering yourself and about knowing who your real friends are.
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2
3
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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 plot
_________________________
The most memorable scene
_________________________
Comments
_________________________
General introduction:
Background information: X is a movie about a … named … ; Starring XX, it’s definitely a movie you can’t miss.
Main plot (conflict and climax)
… However, …
The most memorable scene (theme + time, space, actor, action)
The movie explores theme of 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 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)
Coherence (连贯)
The Wandering Earth, directed by Frant Gwo, has proved to be a great success. Described as China's 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 on 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. Leading the journey will be a massive space station that will ensure a safe journey. It's Liu Peiqiang who's 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 humanity, Liu Qi joins a group of young people who boldly fight for everyone's 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, sacrifice, 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 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 epic that marks a milestone in Chinese film.
The most memorable scene
Comments
Now 2 mins to test our spelling.
Spelling Bee
1. English-Chinese
brief escape extent
disappointed original normal
2. Chinese- English
短暂的 逃离,逃避 程度
失望的,沮丧的 原先的,最初的 正常的,平常的
When finishing, exchange to see who does the best.
Review
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
2. 结束
3. 导致，结果是
4. 发现某人/某物处在某状态
5. 盯着某物看
6. 符合(标准)，不负(盛名)
7. 在某种程度上
Self-evaluation
各个击破
1. Can you understand the meaning of “Good Book, Bad Movie” after reading the passage
2. What's 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.
