(共30张PPT)
Integrated skills
Reviewing a film
Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!
What is a review
an examination of sth, with the intention of changing it if necessary 评审
a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the Internet, television or radio, in which sb. gives their opinion of a book, play, film/movie, etc. 评论
a report on a subject or on a series of events 汇报
a review of customer complaints
a lesson in which you look again at sth. you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam 温习课
Lead-in
judicial review 司法审查
a book review
How to write a film review
At the school Film Festival, Miss Li, the organizer, is talking about how to write a film review. Listen and finish the exercises below.
A1
Listen to Miss Li's introduction and complete the chart.
Film review
(1)____________
about the film
Information about
(2) ________
(3) ____________
of the film
whether you recommend the film or not
Basic information
the film’s setting
and storyline
Your opinion
Listening
A2
Listening
Listen and complete the notes.
Writing a film review
Dos
Give the name of the film, the director’s name and the names of
(1) ____________________.
Give information about when and where the film is set and
what happens in the film.
Include details about the acting, characters, music or
(2) _________________.
Use lots of interesting adjectives.
Describe (3) ____________________ that you think might enjoy the film.
the main actors
special effects
the type of person
Don’ts
Don’t say what happens (4) ___________ of the film.
Don’t make the reader (5) ____________ what you think.
Don’t give your opinion without (6) ______________________.
at the end
guess
supporting it with examples
Reading
A film review
of
The King's Speech.
Let’s watch a clip from this movie.
setting and storyline
basic information
the author’s opinion
the author’s recommendation
title
Name of the film
Name of director
Names of main actors
The awards of the film won
When, where, who, what happens
No information of the ending
Acting, characters,
aspects behind the scenes
1. the film stars Colin Firth as King Geoge VI
2. Best Picture
3. Best Actor in a Leading Role
4. give up hope of a cure
5. a faily typical historical film
6. as well as
7. have great chemistry with
8. in the meantime
9. all in all
Key Expressions
电影由Colin Firth主演乔治六世
最佳影片
最佳男主角
放弃治愈的希望
一部相当典型的历史片
和; 还有
与……有强烈火花
同时
总之
1.The King’s Speech is a 2010 British film ________(direct) by Tom Hooper.
2. __________(base) on a true story, the film is set in London in the 1930s.
3. The prince has given up hope of a cure but his wife, Elizabeth, takes him to see Lionel Logue, an Australian speech doctor __________(live) in London.
4. The film _________(star) Colin Firth as King George VI......
star vt. 由……担任主角,使主演(不用被动);vi 主演,担任主角
She is to star _______ a new film.
5.be set in 以……为背景
6.eventually adv. 最后,最终
7.a fairly typical historical movie 一部相当典型的历史电影
typical adj.典型的,有代表性的
be typical of 是……的典型
It is typical of sb. to do sth.做某事是某人特有的做法
翻译:杰克又迟到了。他一般都让别人等。
Jack is late again. It is typical of him to keep others waiting.
8.fancy adj.复杂的,花哨的,昂贵的;vt.想要,想做
The decoration was a little too fancy for my tastes.
fancy doing sth.= feel like doing sth.
fancy (that)...想象,认为
She enjoyed herself so much that she fancied __________(celebrate) her next birthday with us in China.
9.enjoy v.→ adj.
typical adj.→ adv.
skill n.→ adj.
certain adj.→n.
believe v.→ adj.
tense adj. → n.
recomend v.→ n.
10.cure v. n.
翻译:这些医生决心致力于寻找一种治愈肺癌的新疗法。
These doctors are determined to devote themselves to finding a new cure ______ the lung cancer.
Has the doctor cured the old women ______ her illness
11.narrow adj.
a narrow street
a narrow escape 死里逃生,九死一生
a narrow victory 险胜
v. narrow the gap between the rich and the poor
narrowly adv.勉强地,以毫厘之差
narrow-minded adj.
He was narrowly hit by a bus when he was turning to the left.
12. recommend v.
recommend sth. to sb.
recommend sb. to do sth.
recommend that sb. (should) do sth.
It is recommended that...
He recommend __________(read) the book before seeing the movie.
I highly recommend that you __________(make) good preparations for the interview.
It is strongly recommended that the machine ____________(check) every year.
n.recommendation
Discussion
1. Are you likely to watch The King's Speech Why or why not
2. What other films would you like to review
Use the following questions and expressions to help you.
What type of film is it
Who are the director and the main actors
When and where is the film set
What is the storyline of the film
What is your opinion of the film (Consider the storyline, acting, characters, music and special effects.)
Who do you think would like the film
Talking about feelings
I felt inspired /excited /frightened after watching …
I couldn’t stand ...
I was especially pleased with ...
I was really confused about the plot of ...
I wasn’t happy about ...
I was absolutely fed up with the special effects of ...
… appealed to me / didn't appeal to me because ...
Useful Expressions
Write a film review (around 120 words). Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
Planning your writing (Read notes on page 10.)
Learning about the text type
(to give information to potential audience)
Learning about the structure
(basic information, storyline, opinion, recommendation)
Learning about the language
(adjectives, positive/negative)
Writing
Title: Structure Information Useful expressions
Basic information about the film Name of the film
Name of director
Names of main actors
The awards of the film
Setting and storyline When, where, who
What happens
Your opinion Acting
Characters
Aspects behind the scenes
Whether you recommend the film or not
1. Finish the film review individually.
2. Check your writings and exchange drafts with your partners for peer review.
3. Share your writings in class.
4. Decide which film you would like to watch together.
某英文杂志的Film Reviews 栏目现向高中学生征稿,要求写一则《哈利波特与魔法石》的影评,内容如下:
片名 Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone
导演 Chris Columbus
故事梗概 该电影是根据J.K. Rowling 的小说改编而成。哈利失去双亲,在姨妈家受到虐待。11岁生日时,他被邀请到霍格沃兹(Hogwarts) 魔法学校上学,那是一个神奇莫测的魔幻世界。在学校里,哈利学习了魔法,经历了许多冒险和神奇的事情,也获得了真正的友谊,学会了勇敢。
评价 ……
审题:
体裁:影评
时态:一般现在时
结构:三段式作文
第一段:背景简介
第二段:情节概述
第三段:评价
词句:
1.根据……改编
2.由……导演
3.被邀请到
4. 值得做
5.这部电影是根据J.K.Rowling 的小说改编而成。
6. 这部影片是由Chris Columbus导演的。
7. 他被邀请到霍格沃兹魔法学校上学。
8. 在魔法学校,他可以学习魔法。
9.这部电影堪称一部杰作,值得反复观看。
1.根据……改编
2.由……导演
3.被邀请到
4. 值得做
5.这部电影是根据J.K.Rowling 的小说改编而成。
6. 这部影片是由Chris Columbus导演的。
7. 他被邀请到霍格沃兹魔法学校上学。
8. 在魔法学校,他可以学习魔法。
9.这部电影堪称一部杰作,值得反复观看。
be adapted from
be directed by
be invited to
be worth doing
The film is adapted from J.K.Rowling’s novel.
The film is directed by Chris Columbus.
He was invited to go to Hogwarts.
In the magic school, he could learn magic.
The film is is a masterpiece and worth seeing again and again.
句式升级:
将句5和6合并,使用过去分词短语做定语。
将句8和9合并,使用同位语和定语从句。
The film, directed by Chris Columbus, is adapted from the novel written by J.K.Rowling.
He was invited to Hogwarts, a magic school where he could learn magic.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, a fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus, is adapted from the novel written by J.K.Rowling.
In the movie, Harry, whose parents are dead, is badly treated at his aunt’s home. Fortunately, on his 11th birthday, he is invited to go to Hogwards, a magic school where he can learn magic. It is a world full of magic and wonders. After Harry has experienced many adventurous and wonderful things there, he gains true friendship and learns to be brave.
It is really a masterpiece and worth seeing again and again, so I strongly recommend it to you all.
Sample
Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 3 is an American animated comedy directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. It features the voice talents of Steve Carell as main characters Gru and Dru, as well as a star supporting cast including Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and Miranda Cosgrove. The film has been a big box office success, taking over $ 1 billion worldwide.
The animated world of the Despicable Me series is very similar to our own, except that it is populated by a variety of villains. The events of Despciable Me 3 take place around the present day, shortly after the end of the second film. Once a villain himself, lead character Gru is now a member of the Anti-Villain League (AVL) together with his wife Lucy (Wiig).
At the start of the film, Gru and Lucy are sent to stop the evil plans of Balthazar Bratt (Parker), a 1980s child TV star who has turned evil and wants to steal a big diamond. However, things do not go well, and the husband-wife team is kicked out of the AVL. Soon afterwards, Gru is contacted by his long-lost brother, Dru, who dreams of being a vallain. However, he does not seem to have the talent for it,
so he asks Gru for help. At first, Gru refuses,
but then he realizes he can team up with Dru
to get the diamond back and rejoin the AVL.
The film is full of fun and energy, helped by the excellent voice actors. Humour often comes from the contrast between Gru and Dru's evil ways and Gru's responsibility of being a parent to his three daughters. The famous yellow minions also provide plenty of laughs. The storyline does not take itself too seriously, but the film does have its tender moments.
Kids will love the great animation work and the over-the-top action, while parents will dig the 1980s soundtrack and relate to Gru and Lucy's parenting troubles. In short, Despicable Me 3 is a film that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Homework
Polish up your film review and write on your exercise book.