(共22张PPT)
Unit 5
Do you want to watch a game show
Section B
(2a-Self Check)
重点单词和短语:
culture, famous, appear, become, rich, successful, might, main, reason, common, film, unlucky, lose, ready, simple, army, be ready to, dress up, take sb.’s place, do a good job
重点句型:
1.When people say “culture”,we think of art and history.
2. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common
man,but he always tried to face any danger.
3. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little
Mickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him.
Discuss the following questions with a partner.
2a
1.Do you like to watch cartoons
2.What is your favorite cartoon
3.Why do you like it
2b
Read the passage and complete the time line on the next page.
When people say “culture”, we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears — Mickey Mouse. Over 90 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s, he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular.One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie.However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.
On November 18, 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey’s
Steamboat Willie came out in New York.
1930s November 18, 1978
November 18, 1928
He made 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2c
Read the passage again and fill in the facts about Mickey.
What does he look like Who created him What was his first cartoon Who is his girlfriend Why is he popular
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney.
A common man.
Steamboat Willie.
Minnie.
Because he was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger.
Read the passage again and discuss the questions with a partner.
It’s a symbol of American culture.
Monkey King is a symbol of Chinese culture.
2d
1. What is Mickey Mouse a symbol of What cartoon character is a symbol of Chinese culture
2. Do you think Walt Disney is a smart man Why or why not Do you want to be like him
Yes, he is. Because he knows that most people like to see the “little man” win.
3. Why did people want to be like Mickey Do you want to be like Mickey Why or why not
4. Can you think of another cartoon character that is as famous as Mickey Why is the character popular
Because he was always ready to try his best...
Yes. For example, Monkey King. Because he always tried to face any problems.
Underline the following phrases in the passage. Write your own sentences or questions using the phrases.
2e
think of________________________________
come out_______________________________
one of the main reasons___________________
such as________________________________
was ready to____________________________
try his best_____________________________
1.famous的用法
famous是形容词, 意为“著名的;出名的”。
·One day, I’ll be rich and famous.总有一天我会名利双收。
【拓展】be famous for意为“因……而出名”。
·China is famous for the Great Wall and pandas.
中国因长城和大熊猫而闻名。
be famous as意为“作为……而出名”。
·She was more famous as a writer than as a singer.
她作为作家比作为歌手更出名。
2.come out出版;发行
·His new albums came out and they sold out at once.
他的新专辑发行后立刻销售一空。
·My first book came out in 2013.我的第一本书于2013年出版了。
fantastic shows action want comes from played about like exciting plan
Mulan is an ________ ______ movie. It ___________ an old Chinese story. The movie is ______ a village girl, Mulan. She dresses up like a boy and takes her father’s place to fight in the army. I think the actress _______ Mulan’s role well. The other actors are also _________ and
exciting action
comes from
about
played
fantastic
3a
Fill in the blanks in the movie review. Use the words in the box to help you.
they did a good job in the movie. I _____ Mulan very much. The movie _______ her love for her family, friends and country. If you ______ to watch a movie this weekend and you ______ to see something enjoyable, choose Mulan!
like
shows
plan
want
The name of the movie: ______________
The kind of movie: _______________
What the movie is about:
___________________________________
___________________________________
What you think of the movie/stars:
___________________________________
Write notes for your own movie review.
3b
Write your movie review using the notes in 3b.
3c
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
What do you and your partner think of these TV shows or movies Write description words for each one.
4
A:What do you think of soap operas
B:I think they’re boring.
Me My partner
soap operas
talent shows
news
sports shows
game shows
talk shows
comedies
scary movies
action movies
cartoons
1 Write questions and answers using the words in brackets.
Keys:
1. A:
B:
2. A:
B:
Self Check
What do you think of soap operas
I can’t stand them.
What show do you want to watch tonight
I want to watch a talent show.
3. A:
B:
4. A:
B:
5. A:
B:
What does he expect to learn from game shows
He expects to learn some interesting information.
What does your father hope to watch tomorrow
He hopes to watch news.
Do you plan to watch an action movie
No, I don’t. I plan to watch a comedy.
1. I think game shows are meaningless. ( )
_________________________________________________
2. I can’t stand soap operas. ( )
_________________________________________________
2. Which of these statements do you agree with (√) or disagree with (×) Give at least one reason.
3. I think sitcoms and talent shows are relaxing. ( )
______________________________________________
4. I love talk shows. ( )
_____________________________________________
5. I think comedies are fantastic. ( )
______________________________________________
句子积累
1.When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the first cartoon with sound and music.
2.However, he was always ready to try his best.
3.The other actors are also fantastic and they did a good job in the movie.