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Unit 6 The Media
Lesson 1
From Page to Screen
Pre-reading
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Grammar
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Fast reading
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Homework
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III
Post reading
Intensive reading
IV
Language points
V
outline
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Pre-reading
Pre-reading
Have you ever watched a film that is adapted from a book Which one do you think is better, the original book or the film made from it Why
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Fast reading
Fast reading
1. What does the title “From Page to Screen” mean Read paragraph 1. What is the writer’s attitude towards it
“From page to Screen” means adapting books to make films or TV series. He has been disappointed many times by a film of a book.
2. Why do audiences always have the feeling of “the film is not like the book”
Fast reading
Because the film’s length is about two hours, some plots are left out or changed. Even the endings may be changed.
3. What factors should be taken into consideration when adapting books into films
Fast reading
The selection of the cast, the use of technology and the screenwriters should be considered when adapting books into films.
4. What is the author’s opinion at the end about adapted films Highlight the evidence in the article. Do you agree with the author’s point of view Why or why not
Fast reading
● The author is pessimistic / negative about it, because he says that “it is always a bad idea to watch a film of a book you love”.
● “Despite the challenges, there have been some highly successful films made from popular books.”
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Intensive reading
Intensive reading: Complete the diagram
The Source Materials
classic novels
short stories
comic books
stage plays
biographies
non-fiction
Intensive reading: Complete the diagram
The Main Challenges for Filmmakers
Page ( )
Screen
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books
films
Intensive reading: Complete the diagram
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The Main Challenges for Filmmakers
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The original VS Film
It becomes a question for screen writers to decide what is appropriate for the screen and what to leave out.
It’s difficult to find actors acceptable to film audiences.
The Cast
Intensive reading: Complete the diagram
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The Main Challenges for Filmmakers
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Some films are difficult to be adapted for technical reasons.
If the writers are the screen writers, they may be too close to the material and find it difficult to adapt to a new form; if the writers are not, they may be very unsatisfied with the film versions of the book.
The Screenwriter
Technical Reasons
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Post reading
Discuss: How the author develops his argument. Underline the related sentences in the article.
Post reading: Speaking
1. How did he introduce the problem
2. From what aspects did he analyse the problem
3. How did the author conclude his argument
Language points
V
Although highly regarded books do not always make good films, it is safe to say that great films may be made from not particularly good books.
尽管高质量的书并不总是能拍出好看的电影,优秀的电影也可能来自不是那么好的书,说的倒是没错。
Language Points: Difficult sentences
highly regarded是过去分词作定语,修饰books;it用作形式主语:当不定式、动名词和从句作主语时,常用it作形式主语。
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Since a typical film is only around two hours long, it becomes a question for screen writers to decide what is appropriate for the screen and what to leave out.
电影通常只有两个小时左右,在有限的时间里,编剧要决定书中哪部分适合银幕,哪部分不适合。
Language Points: Difficult sentences
主句中it作形式主语,真正的主语是to decide what is appropriate for the screen and what to leave out;不定式短语中what引导宾语从句。
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And possibly the best proof of a successful adaptation is the James Bond series, the majority of which has been adapted from the 007 novels of lanFleming.
最能证明改编电影成功的莫过于詹姆斯·邦德系列电影,其中大部分都是根据兰·弗莱明的007小说改编的。
Language Points: Difficult sentences
which引导非限制性定语从句,which指代James Bond series。
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Grammar
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(1) it 用作形式主语:___________, ___________, ________作主语时,可以用 it 作形式主语。
It would be a pity to give up now. 现在放弃太可惜了。
It’s no use saying any more about it. 再谈这事没有用。
It’s not known where she went. 她到哪里去了没人知道。
动词不定式
动词-ing
从句
Grammar: it 用作形式主语
It’s no use / no good / no pleasure / useless / a waste of … + doing
It is said (reported / believed / expected / accepted …) that … 据(报道 / 认为)……
C. It happens (appears / seems…) that …
It struck me / occurred to me that … 突然想到……
Grammar: it 用作形式主语
D. It is a pity (no wonder) that …
E. It doesn’t matter that … ……没关系
It makes no difference that … ……没影响
F. It’s important (necessary/ easy/ kind …) ___ / ____ sb to do
sth.
for
of
Grammar: it 用作形式主语
1. 他说什么都没关系。__________________________________________
2. 他好像总是对的。__________________________________________
3. 碰巧我当时没有带钱。__________________________________________
4. 据说他已经入党了。__________________________________________
It doesn’t matter what he said.
It seems that he is always right.
It happened that I didn’t have money on me.
It is said that he has joined the party.
Grammar: it 用作形式主语
(2) 当 ___________、________、_______等作宾语且其后跟有 _____ 时,可以使用 it 作形式宾语 ,而将真正的宾语移至句末。这类的动词有 find, make, feel, think, consider, see to (确保) 等。 如:
I think it best that you should stay here.
I find it easy to get on with her.
动词不定式
动词-ing
从句
宾补
Grammar: it 用作形式宾语
(3) A. 喜好: enjoy, like, dislike, love, hate, appreciate it when / if / that …,可以用 it 代指后面的从句作宾语。
I don’t like it when people talk with their mouths full.
I appreciate it if you can help me.
他讨厌别人用他的自行车。_____________________________________________
我不喜欢你生气的样子。_____________________________________________
He dislikes / hates it that people use his bike.
I don’t like it when you are angry.
Grammar: it 用作形式宾语
B. 固定句式:
我们花费10天去那里。(it takes sb … to do sth.)
It took __________________________________
轮到你来回答问题了。(it’s sb’s turn to do sth.)
It’s _______ turn ___________________________
该吃饭了。(it’s time to do sth.)
It’s time to _________________________________
us 10 days to go there.
your
to answer the question.
have dinner.
Grammar: it 用作形式宾语
Homework
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Pair Work Discuss a film you have watched that is adapted from a book. How does the film differ from the book Do you think it is as good as the book Why or why not
Homework