Unit 4 Cartoons and comic strips Reading课件+内嵌音频（牛津深圳版八年级下册）

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Unit 4 Cartoons and comic strips
Reading
Getting ready
Look at the cartoon and answer the questions.
What is Lo doing
He is looking at himself in
the mirror.
When Lo says “the best cartoon
character in the world”, who is he referring to
Himself.
What can you learn from Lo’s answer
He is quite proud of himself.
Part I Lead-in
Do you know these cartoon characters
Who are they
Superman
超人
Mickey mouse
米奇老鼠
Monkey King
美猴王
Doraemon
叮当猫
Winnie the Pooh
维尼熊
Garfield
加菲猫
Bugs Bunny
兔八哥
The Simpsons
辛普森一家
Tom and Jerry
猫和老鼠
A What do you know about …
Artists use many symbols in comic strips to show special meanings. Match the symbols below with their meanings. Write the correct letter in each box.
Part II Pre-Learning
1. This is a “speech bubble” for the words that the character says.
2. If a character’s eyes pop out like this, it means he / she is very surprised.
3. The light bulb symbol means that the character has an idea.
4. This is a “thought bubble” for the words that the character is thinking of.
c
b
a
d
There are six stages of making a cartoon. Do you know the
correct order Read the first sentence of each paragraph in
the article on page 51 and write the numbers 1-6 in the boxes.
Before you read
a Make a rough sketch of the story.
b Have a good idea for a story.
c Use a computer program to put the pictures together.
d Think about the characters.
e Add colour to the drawings.
f Record the voices and sound effects.
3
1
5
4
2
6
Part III While-Learning
First Reading
I. Read the introduction on page 51 and answer the questions.
1. What is Jason learning about
He is learning how to make cartoons.
2. Where did he find this information
In a magazine.
Jason is learning how to make cartoons. He has found some information in a magazine.
First, you need to decide on some basic ideas for a story.
This story is about a robot, Han. He always forgets things. One day, Han meets his friends Sarah and Tim at the underground station. He says, “I’m happy, I bought a new notebook. Now I won’t forget things.”
Sarah says, “Yes, I have one too. Here it is.”
Tim asks, “Where’s yours, Han ”
Han says, “Oh, no! I forgot to bring it!”
II. Read Lines 1-8 and complete the table.
How to make a cartoon
Place ______________________
Characters ________
________
________
The story ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
at the underground station
Han
Tim
Sarah
Han bought a notebook so he wouldn’t forget things. However, when Sarah took out her notebook, Han discovered that he had forgotten to bring his.
In the second stage, think about the kinds of characters you want and what they will look like.
Han is a tall robot. He has square eyes. They are actually video cameras. Tim wears glasses, so he looks clever. Sarah is a pleasant girl. She has straight, black hair.
III. Read Lines 9-13 and draw a picture of each character.
Han
Tim
Sarah
What does look like
Han
Tim
Sarah
tall robot
square eyes
wears glasses
looks clever
a pleasant girl
straight, black hair
Now make a rough sketch of the story.
Next, use a computer to draw detailed pictures and add colour. To make the characters and things appear to move, each picture should be made a little different from the one before it.
In the next stage, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film.
IV. Read Lines 14-20 and decide whether the statements on the following slide are True (T) or False (F).
1. First, we should draw detailed pictures. ___
2. Detailed pictures are drawn using pencils. ___
3. We only need one picture to make the characters
and things appear to move. ___
4. A computer program can put the pictures together
and make them move. ___
F
F
F
T
Finally, record the voices and sound effects. The actors will do the characters’ voices. Their speech must match the pictures. Sound effects, like the noise of the underground , must also be added separately.
After everything has been checked, the cartoon is ready to be played for everyone to enjoy.
V. Read Lines 21-26 and put the items in the correct box on the following slide.
Voices Sound effects
a I’m happy.
b drip-drop
c Yes. I have one too.
d Now I won’t forget things.
e Where’s yours, Han
a c d e g
b f h i
f zzzzzz
g I forgot to bring it!
h grrrr
i tick-tock
I. 阅读课文，找出下列句子中画线部分所指代的内容。
1. Oh no! I forgot to bring it!
2. They are actually video cameras.
3. … so he looks clever.
4. She has straight, black hair.
5. … each picture should be made a
little different from the one before it.
7. Their speech must match the pictures.
Han’s new notebook
Han’s square eyes
Tim
Sarah
the picture
The actors’
Second Reading
plete the sentences with the words from page 51.
1. They haven’t ________ when to leave Beijing.
2. When our head teacher came out onto _______,
we all cheered.
3. I hope next time you will offer us more _______
information about the company.
4. Don’t mix the milk and powder. Add the milk _______.
5. When the bride enters the room, please _______
the music.
6. The weather may not be as ________ tomorrow
as it is today.
decided on
stage
detailed
separately
play
pleasant
III. Match Column A with Column B.
A B
1. Everything is ready and 2. To begin with, 3. After that, you need to 4. Next, a computer is used to 5. In the second stage, 6. Finally, 7. Each picture should be 8. Then, you can use a. a little different from the one before it.
b. some basic ideas for a story are
necessary.
c. draw detailed pictures and add colour.
d. you can sit down and enjoy it.
e. the characters and their appearances
should be decided on.
f. the actors will do the voices and sound
effects will be added.
g. make a rough sketch of the story.
h. a computer program to put the
pictures together.
2 → 5 → 3 → 4 → 7 → 8 → 6 →1
To begin with …
In the second stage, …
After that, …
Next,
Finally, …
IV. Put the sentences in the correct order and then try to retell the steps of making a cartoon.
V. Discussion
1. To make a cartoon, what do we need to do first
We need to decide on some basic ideas for a story.
2. What do we need to do in the second stage
We need to think about the kinds of characters we
want and what they will look like.
3. Before we draw detailed pictures and add colour,
what do we need to do
We need to make a rough sketch.
4. What do we use to draw detailed pictures and
add colour
We use a computer to draw detailed pictures and
add colour.
5. How can we make the characters and things
seem to move
We should make each picture a little different
from the one before it.
6. What is the computer program used to do
after all the pictures are ready
It is used to put the pictures together as a film.
7. What is necessary when the actors do the
voices of the characters
Their speech must match the pictures.
8. How should we add sound effects to the cartoon
We should add sound effects separately.
Vocabulary
C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words from the article on page 51. Find the words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.
The ________ idea of the story must be simple as well as important. (line 1)
The painting is really interesting. The people in it look real. They ________ to be alive. (line 16)
basic
appear
Part IV Post-Learning
3 He wants to be a person in a film. His dream is to be
an ___________. (line 22)
4 This shirt ____________ your trousers well. Their
colours really go together. (line 23)
5 They did not watch the cartoon together. They went
to the cinema _____________. (line 24)
matches
separately
actor
C2 Jason is writing an email to his friend Anna in Germany. Complete his email with the words in the box. Change their forms if necessary.
actor appear basic decide on record
To: Anna
From: Jason
Hi Anna,
I’ve (1)__________ a story for my cartoon. It’s
about a boy called Jim. He lives on another planet
in the year 2200. Jim (2)_________ to be a human
from the Earth, but he’s actually a robot.
decided on
appears
I’ll make the cartoon myself , as I have some (3)
_____ drawing and computer skills. However, I
need some people to help me (4)______ the
voices and sound effects. My friend Tom has
always wanted to be an (5)______, so I’ll ask him
to do the voice of the robot.
I’ll show my cartoon to you when it’s ready. I
hope you’ll like it.
Yours.
Jason
basic
record
actor
actor appear basic decide on record
Making summaries
When you make a summary, you give the most important information in your own words. You should include the main points only. Then the main idea can be understood quickly and easily.
Strategy
Step 1：Decide on ___________.
Step 2：Think about _______________________.
Step 3：Make ______________.
Step 4：Draw ____________________________.
Step 5：Put ______________________________.
Step 6：Record ___________________________.
Enjoy the cartoon !
the basic idea
the characters and what they will look like
a rough sketch
detailed pictures and add colour
the pictures together as a film
the voices and sound effects
Anna: After I’ve decided on the story of my cartoon, what should I do
Jason: (1)
Anna: What should I do after that
Jason: (2)
D1 Anna wants some advice on how to make cartoons. She has asked Jason some questions in a chat room. Read the article on page 51 and help Jason answer her questions in complete sentences.
You should think about the kinds of characters you want and what they will look like.
You should make a rough sketch of the story.
My chat room
Anna: How do I make the characters and things appear to move
Jason: (3)
Anna: What should I do next
Jason: (4)
Anna: What should I do last
Jason: (5)
You shold make each picture a little different from the one before it.
You should use a computer program to put the pictures together as a film.
You should record the voices and sound effects.
*D2 Read the article again and make a summary of it. Remember to use your own words. You may begin like this:
There are six stages of making a cartoon. First, some basic ideas for a story are decided on. Second, the characters and their appearances are thought about. Third, a rough sketch of the story is made. Fourth, detailed pictures are drawn and colour is added. You should make each picture a little different from the one before it to make the characters and things appear to move. Fifth, a computer program is used to put the pictures together as a film. Finally, the voices and sound effects are recorded to match the pictures.
cartoon n. 动画片；卡通片 p. 49
warning n. 警告；警示 p. 49
role-play v. 角色扮演 p. 49
symbol n. 符号 p. 50
*bubble n. 泡；气泡 p. 50
thought n. 心思；思想 p. 50
New words and expressions
P49-53
*rough adj. 粗略的 p. 50
*sketch n. 速写；概述 p. 50
program n. 程序 p. 50
record v. 录制；录（音） p. 50
*effect n. 效果 p. 50
basic adj. 基本的；基础的 p. 51
stage n. 段；步；步骤 p. 51
pleasant adj. 友好的；和善的；文雅的 p. 51
*detailed adj. 详细的；细致的 p. 51
appear v. 显得；看来；似乎 p. 51
actor n. 演员 p. 51
match v. 与……相配 p. 51
separately adv. 单独地；分别地 p. 51
play v. 播放 p. 51
comic strip 连环漫画 p. 49
pop out （眼睛）（因激动、惊奇） 张大；睁大；瞪起 p. 50
decide on 决定；选定 p. 51
video camera 摄像机 p. 51
1. warning n. 警告；警示
warn v. 警告；提醒；告诫
① warn sb. (not) to do sth.
警告某人（不）做某事 如：
我们告诫孩子们不要在薄冰上行走。
We warned the children not to walk on
the thin ice.
Notes P49-53
② warn sb. of / about sth.
警告 / 通知某人有某事 如：
父母警告儿子当心大型动物。
The parents warned their son of / about the
big animals.
③ warn sb. against doing sth.
警告 / 告诫某人不要做某事 如：
我们的老师警告我们不要在河里游泳。
Our teacher warns us against swimming in the river.
2. thought n. 心思；思想
be lost in thought 陷入沉思
他并没有花费太多心思在书本上。
He doesn’t put much thought into his books.
你敲门的时候我正在沉思。
I was lost in thought when you knocked
on the door.
3. Add colour to the drawings. 给图画上色。
辨析：add … to … 与add to
请往水里加点盐。
Please add some salt to the water.
恶劣的天气增加了我们的困难。
The bad weather added to our difficulties．
add … to … 把……加到……上 是把前一项内容加到后一项中
add to 增加；增添 其宾语多为困难、欢乐等抽象名词
4. First, you need to decide on some basic ideas for a story.
首先，你需要确定故事的一些基本思路。
① need to do sth 需要做某事
need 作为实义动词时后可直接跟宾语，也可跟动词不
定式。如：
我真的需要那本书。
I really need that book.
我需要告诉他不应该去那儿。
I need to tell him that he shouldn’t go there.
need作为情态动词时，后不可接宾语，而应跟
动词原形。否定式为need not = needn’t。如：
不想说话的时候，你可以不说。
You needn’t talk to anyone if you don’t want to.
② decide on 决定；选定
最后她决定穿黄色的连衣裙，不穿绿色的。
Finally she decided on the yellow dress
instead of the green one.
我已经决定要买一辆新车。
I’ve decided on buying a new car.
③ basic adj. 基本的；基础的
base n. 基础；底部
vt. 基于；把……建立在
这些打篮球的规则是基本的。
These rules of playing basketball are basic.
许多语言都以拉丁语为基础。
Many languages have Latin as their base.
5. Tim wears glasses, so he looks clever.
蒂姆戴着眼镜，所以他看起来很聪明。
wear 意为“穿；戴”，强调“穿”的状态。
例如：
我妈妈戴着一顶漂亮的帽子。
My mum is wearing a beautiful hat.
他不戴手表。
He doesn’t wear a watch.
【拓展】
be in和put on也可以表示“穿；戴”。
be in和wear一样，强调“穿；戴”的状态；
put on则强调“穿；戴”的动作。如：
汤姆今天穿着白色的衣服。
Tom is in white today.
那个女孩穿着一条红裙子。
The girl is wearing a red skirt.
他穿上外套出门了。
He put on his coat and went outside.
选用wear，put on或in填空，注意其形式。
1. I don’t know what to _____ for the interview.
2. _____ your coat quickly. It’s very cold today.
3. Our Science teacher often _____ a pair of
big glasses.
4. The man is __________ a blue shirt.
in / wearing
wear
Put on
wears
Practice
6. To make the characters and things appear to move, each picture should be made a little different from the one before it.
为了让人物和事物看起来好像在动，每一幅图片较
之前一张图片都要有一点区别。
①appear v. 显得；看来；似乎（系动词）
appear (to be) +形容词 / 名词 如：
这位老人看起来很健康。
The old man appears to be in good health.
appear to do sth 如：
你好像去过很多地方。
You appear to travel quite a lot.
It appears / appeared that … 如：
看起来似乎要下雨了。
It appears that it is going to rain.
【拓展】
seem也表示“看来；似乎”，与appear的用法类似，
但不同的是seem 后面可以接like，而appear一般不能。
例如:
他看起来像个傻瓜。
He seems like a fool.
根据中文意思完成句子。
1. 他看起来似乎很有钱，因为他总是在外面吃饭。
He ______ ______ ______ a lot of money because he always eats out.
2. 他似乎对这本书很感兴趣。
____ _____________ ______ he was very interested in this book.
It appeared / seemed that
appears / seems to have
Practice
② a little （有）一点儿
在句中修饰形容词different， 相当于a (little)
bit或kind of。 如：
她有一点儿害怕狗。
She is a little afraid of the dog.
③ be different from 与……不同
the same as 和……一样
狮子和老虎不一样。
A lion is different from a tiger.
我们对待男孩和女孩一样。
We treat boys exactly the same as girls.
7. The actors will do the characters’ voices.
演员们会为这些人物配音。
①actor n. 演员
actress n. 女演员
act v. 当演员；演出；行动
汤姆是一位著名的演员。
Tom is a famous actor.
13岁时她出演了她的第一部电影。
She acted in her first film when she was 13 years old.
② do sb’s voice 和do the voice of ... 均表示“为……
配音”。例如：
在动画片《狮子王》中，他为辛巴配音。
In the cartoon The Lion King, he did Simba’s voice.
在这部电影中，她给5 个不同的角色配音。
In this film, she does the voices of 5 different characters.
根据中文意思完成句子。
1. 我想请你为汤姆配音。
I want you to _____ _____ _____.
同义句转换。
2. I got a chance to do Snow White’s voice in the play.
I got a chance to _____ _____ _____ _____
Snow White in the play.
do Tom’s voice
do the voice of
Practice
③ play v. 播放
请给我放一下他们的新唱片吧。
Play me their new CD, please.
Play的其他用法见下表。
词性 意思 用法 例子
及物 动词 玩 后接“牌、游戏、棋类”等名词，名词前不加冠词。 play chess
下象棋
吹、拉、弹、演奏 后接乐器类名词，名词前要加冠词。 play the piano
弹钢琴
词性 意思 用法 例子
及物 动词 打（踢）球，参加（体育活动、比赛） 表示球类的名词前不加冠词。 play basketball
打篮球
与……比赛 后跟表示“人”的名词或代词。 Who are they going to play
他们要和谁比赛？
不及物动词 玩；玩耍 常和with连用。 play with fire
玩火
名词 戏；戏剧 可数名词 watch a TV play
看电视剧
8. The basic idea of the story must be simple as well as important. (P52-C1)
故事的基本思路必须重要而且简单。
as well as 并且；还
as well as是并列连词，用来连接并列成分，如名
词、形容词、动词等，通常不位于句首。它强调
的是前一项，后一项只是顺便提及。连接并列主
语时，谓语动词与as well as前的主语保持一致。
如：
她既美丽又聪明。
She is clever as well as beautiful.
他们既卖报纸也卖书。
They sell books as well as newspapers.
你妻子和你一样也对我很友好。
Your wife as well as you is friendly to me.
Dictation
cartoon
warning
role-play
symbol
bubble
thought
rough
sketch
动画片；卡通片
警告；警示
角色扮演
符号
泡；气泡
心思；思想
粗略的
速写；概述
Part V Review
程序
录制；录（音）
效果
基本的；基础的
段；步；步骤
友好的；和善的；文雅的
详细的；细致的
显得；看来；似乎
program
record
effect
basic
stage
pleasant
detailed
appear
演员
与……相配
单独地；分别地
播放
连环漫画
眼睛张大；睁大；瞪起
决定；选定
摄像机
actor
match
separately
play
comic strip
pop out
decide on
video camera
一、根据句意和所给首字母写出所缺单词。
1. First, you should learn some b______ vocabulary and
grammar of this language.
2. She is a p______ girl, for she is always kind to others.
3. Dad, the red tie doesn’t m______ your shirt. I think you
should try this one.
4. I don’t know how to p______ the video. Can you show
me
5. What happened to them They a______ to be unhappy.
6. Mickey Mouse is one of the most famous c______
characters in the world.
asic
leasant
atch
lay
ppear
artoon
二、根据句意，用所给词的适当形式填空。
1. Look at the ________ (warn) on the wall. We can’t
take photos here.
2. His dream is to be a great ________ (act).
3. David and his parents lived _________ (separate).
4. The sound effects can be ________(record) later.
5. This ________ (think) made him happy.
thought
warning
actor
separately
recorded
三、根据中文意思完成句子。
1. 这景象使她瞪大了眼睛。
The view made her eyes _____ _____.
2. 我们应该积极思考，决定一项行动计划。
We should think actively and ______ _____ a plan
of action.
3. 我们把这些部件组合起来做一个机器人吧。
Let ’s _____ these parts ________ to make a robot.
4. 我们需要加些色彩到这些图片上。
We need to _____ some colours _____ these pictures.
add to
pop out
decide on
put together
Thank you!