Unit 5 What a story! 课件(共162张PPT)

(共162张PPT)
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WHAT A
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WHAT A STORY
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WHAT A STORY
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1. Think of an example of each of these things.
a story or a favourite fairy tale from your childhood
a favourite film
a thriller (either a book or a film) that really grabbed you
an anecdote or a joke you’ve heard recently
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WHAT A STORY
Reading
4. Read and listen to the article. Were your ideas the same as the 00writer's
3. Why do you think people like stories so much With
a partner, discuss as many reasons as you can think of. Then compare
your ideas with the rest of the class.
speaking
speaking
speaking
speaking
2. Work in pairs. Share one or two of your ideas from
Exercise 1.
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WHAT A STORY
Reading
5. Read the article again. Answer the questions using evidence from
the text.
1 What examples does the writer give to show that storytelling is popular in the
modern world
2 What point is the writer making in paragraph 2
films, thriller novels, jokes and anecdotes
The writer is showing that stories are not just for entertainment. They also have other functions, for example to warn people of dangers.
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WHAT A STORY
Reading
5. Read the article again. Answer the questions using evidence from
the text.
3 What did the Neanderthal man not want to do when telling the story
4 How have storytellers contributed to society in different cultures
He wasn't intending to entertain his friends with his story.
They shared their stories about remote places enabling people to learn about different places. These stories have been passed down from generation to generation.
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WHAT A STORY
Reading
5. Read the article again. Answer the questions using evidence from
the text.
5 How did storytellers manage to keep people interested in their stories over the
years
6 Why can stories be very important for a country and its culture
Storytellers travelled a lot, bought new stories back with them and taught people about distant places.
They can be used to pass down wisdom and knowledge from generation to generation, and to reflect the identity of that culture or country.
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Thinking about different writing styles
TRAIN TO THINK
Writers use different techniques to bring their texts alive.
6. Answer the questions.
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1 What technique does the writer use in the title of the article
2 How many times does he use this technique in the article
3 Why do you think he does this
A direct (rhetorical) question to the reader.
Five.
To introduce a topic and generate interest in it, to create a personal connection with the reader and to encourage the reader to think.
TRAIN TO THINK
7. Choose the correct option.
1 When people ask a rhetorical question, they ...
A. expect an answer. B. don't really expect an answer
2 They ask a rhetorical question to ...
A. introduce a subject they want to talk about.
B. find out what you're thinking.
Thinking about different writing styles
8. Paragraphs 4 and 5 don't contain any rhetorical questions. Think of a rhetorical question that you could add to each paragraph.
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WHAT A STORY
Everybody loves stories——but why
What's the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word 'storytelling' A parent who's reading a fairy tale to their little child - that's what most of us think of immediately. But there's more to stories, of course. What about our favourite movies, the thriller we're reading right now, and that friend who's so brilliant at telling jokes and anecdotes that everyone loves listening to The movies, the thrillers, the anecdotes and the jokes: they all have something in common with fairy tales. They're all based on the same activity, which is one of the most exciting things humans can do: telling stories!
But why do we tell stories Just for fun Well, here's a story for you. Imagine the world hundreds of thousands of years ago. A group of Neanderthals are sitting around the fire in a cave, where they've just finished eating a big meal together. One of them has an idea. He wants to get some berries, which he wants to share with everybody.
WHAT A STORY
Everybody loves stories——but why
His friend decides to join him. Off they go, out of the cave, down to the place where the best berries grow. Well, they don't come back for a long while, and finally, the only one of them to return is the friend, who's covered in blood and has a sad story to share. He tells the others that as soon as they went round the bend, not far from the cave, a sabre-toothed tiger attacked them and killed his friend. The others are shocked, of course, but they're also warned.
Are you getting the idea Stories aren't just about entertainment. Good stories engage us emotionally, and they do that by giving us something to think about. They contain messages which might be useful for us in the future, like the Neanderthal man's story, which certainly wasn't intended to entertain his friends!
WHAT A STORY
Everybody loves stories——but why
We admire people whose magical storytelling skills capture our attention and our imagination. Everybody has always respected storytellers, who have been important members of many societies. In the past, storytellers often travelled a lot. When they went to places far away, their stories travelled with them. When they returned home, they had new stories to share. People were eager to listen, which was fun but also gave them a chance to learn about those remote places.
In cultures all over the world, important stories have been passed down from generation to generation. These stories come from previous generations, whose wisdom and knowledge they contain. They're often about disasters, dramatic events such as fires, storms, thunder, lightning and floods. Every country and culture has its own stories. Our stories have become part of our tradition. Our stories reflect who we are.
WHAT A STORY
why do we tell stories
① for fun; for _____________
② some stories contain messages which might be __________ for us in the future
③ some stories engage us ____________ , and give us something to think about
entertainment
useful
emotionally
storytellers
① The ability: _________ storytelling skills ; capture listeners’ attention and imagination
② the experience: ___________ to far places a lot and returned with new stories
③ the audiences: eager to listen, because stories were fun and gave them a chance to learn about those remote places.
travelled
magical
The significance of stories in culture
① important stories, which contain ________ and knowledge have been passed down from generation to generation
② stories have become part of our _________ and reflect who we are
wisdom
tradition
storytelling
What's the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word 'storytelling A parent who's reading a fairy tale to their little child - that's what most of us think of immediately.
引入话题
What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word _____________. _________________________________________________________________
- that’s what most of us think of immediately.
“Halloween”
A group of children who are wearing all kinds of costumes
What about our favourite movies, the thriller we're reading right now
a book, play or film/movie with an exciting story, especially one about crime or spying
He has written seven thrillers, and clearly enjoys great reputation.
This director is famous for making thrillers.
thriller
and that friend who's so brilliant at telling jokes and anecdotes that everyone loves listening to
very good; excellent
brilliant at doing sth.
Baidu are brilliant at giving you an answer.
He is brilliant at running.
brilliant
and that friend who's so brilliant at telling jokes and anecdotes that everyone loves listening to
An anecdote is a short, amusing account of something that has happened.
Pete was telling them an anecdote about their mother.
This research is based on anecdote not fact.
anecdote
The movies, the thrillers, the anecdotes and the jokes: they all have something in common with fairy tales.
to have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone or something else
It tells you what you may have in common with someone.
I found I had a lot in common with these people.
The boys have________________in common.
have ... in common
hair style
They're all based on the same activity, which is one of the most exciting things humans can do: telling stories!
to use something as the thing from which something else is developed
The book is based on personal experience.
The novel is based on a true story.
be based on
Imagine the world hundreds of thousands of years ago.
hundreds of thousands of 成千上万的
tens of thousands of 数以万计的
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk.
The drug will be useful to hundreds of thousands of infected people.
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk.
A group of Neanderthals are sitting around the fire in a cave, where they’ve just finished eating a big meal together.
where引导非限制性定语从句
They went to London, where they lived for six months.
They reached there yesterday, where a meeting of sale will be held.
Off they go, out of the cave, down to the place where the best berries grow.
表方向、地点、时间等副词位于句首表强调时，一般有两种用法：
①主语是名词时，主谓全部倒装 ，将整个谓语移至主语前面。
Out rushed three dogs.
Here comes the bus.
②主语是人称代词时，陈述句，即，主谓不倒装。
Off I go.
Here you are.
Well, they don't come back for a long while, and finally, the only one of them to return is the friend
被修饰词前有序数词，the only，the very，the next等对其进行修饰时不定式及其短语作定语后置
I wasn't the only one to be interviewed.
He is often the first one to start a fight.
He is always the first__________(come)and the last____________(leave).
to come
to leave
He tells the others that as soon as they went round the bend, not far from the cave,
a curve or turn, especially in a road or river
a sharp bend in the road
道路的急拐弯
A car turned over at the bend.
The cart was brought to the bend of the river.
bend
The others are shocked, of course, but they're also warned.
to tell sb about sth, especially sth dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it
warn sb. of sth. 警告某人...
I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen.
Police warned of possible delays.
warn
Stories aren't just about entertainment.
films/movies, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
entertain v.娱乐
It was typical family entertainment .
There will be live entertainment at the party.
entertainment
Good stories engage us emotionally, and they do that by giving us something to think about.
to become involved with and try to understand sth/sb
engage with sb./sth.
She has the ability to engage with young kid.
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye.
engage
Good stories engage us emotionally, and they do that by giving us something to think about.
Emotional means concerned with emotions and feelings.
They have suffered physically and emotionally.
More attention should be given to emotionally damaged children
emotionally
They contain messages which might be useful for us in the future, like the Neanderthal man's story,
if sth contains sth else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol.
The bottle contains two litres.
contain
like the Neanderthal man's story, which certainly wasn't intended to entertain his friends!
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do sth
be intended to被用来
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image.
The poster is intended to________________________________
intend
educate the public
We admire people whose magical storytelling skills capture our attention and our imagination.
whose作“某（些）人的……”解，为who的所有格，它所指代的先行词必须是人。它引导的定语从句修饰它的先行词，同时它本身在从句中作定语。
Mr Liu wants to talk to the students whose homework hasn’t been handed in.
I like people whose have long hair.
We admire students whose_____________________________________
spoken English capture our attention.
We admire people whose magical storytelling skills capture our attention and our imagination.
capture sb's attention/imagination/interest
引起（注意、想象、兴趣）
It didn't capture my attention at all.
If you want to capture someone's attention,' it advised, 'whisper.'
capture
We admire people whose magical storytelling skills capture our attention and our imagination.
the ability to create pictures in your mind; the part of your mind that does this
a vivid imagination
生动的想象
He's got no imagination.
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight
imagination
People were eager to listen, which was fun but also gave them a chance to learn about those remote places.
very interested and excited by sth that is going to happen or about sth that you want to do
be eager for
The company is eager to gain more employees.
When my own son was five years old, I became eager for another baby.
What are you eager to do/for
be eager to
People were eager to listen, which was fun but also gave them a chance to learn about those remote places.
far away from places where other people live
a remote beach
偏远的海滩
one of the remotest areas of the world
The farmhouse is remote from any other buildings.
remote
In cultures all over the world, important stories have been passed down from generation to generation.
to give or teach something to people who are younger than you or live after you
be passed down (from sb.) to sb.
The tradition has been passed down from father to son for generations
pass down
In cultures all over the world, important stories have been passed down from generation to generation.
from one place to another
from door to door
挨家挨户
from time to time
不时地;间或;偶尔
Here's some rice I got from door to door for your children.
from... to...
These stories come from previous generations, whose wisdom and knowledge they contain.
happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about
No previous experience is necessary for this job.
The car has only had one previous owner.
previous
These stories come from previous generations, whose wisdom and knowledge they contain.
the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
wise adj.智慧的
a woman of great wisdom
才女
words of wisdom 至理名言
wisdom
They're often about disasters, dramatic events such as fires, storms, thunder, lightning and floods.
exaggerated in order to create a special effect and attract people's attention
He opened his arms in a dramatic gesture .
Don't be so dramatic!
dramatic
They're often about disasters, dramatic events such as fires, storms, thunder, lightning and floods.
the loud noise that you hear after a flash of lightning , during a storm
a clap/roll of thunder
一声霹雳；雷声隆隆
Thunder crashed in the sky.
Thunder boomed in the sky overhead.
thunder
They're often about disasters, dramatic events such as fires, storms, thunder, lightning and floods.
a flash, or several flashes, of very bright light in the sky caused by electricity
a flash of lightning
一道闪电
He was struck by lightning and killed.
lightning
Every country and culture has its own stories. Our stories have become part of our tradition. Our stories reflect who we are.
to show or be a sign of the nature of sth or of sb's attitude or feeling
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community.
Does such a change reflect real experiences in daily life
reflect
SPEAKING
1. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
1 What kind of stories do you enjoy most Give an example.
2 Have you ever told someone a story that your parents or
grandparents told you Where did they hear the story
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GRAMMAR
Relative pronouns
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Relative pronouns
GRAMMAR
1. Complete these sentences from the article on page 49. Then complete
the rule.
1 A group of Neanderthals are sitting around the fire in a cave, __________________
they’ve just finished eating a big meal together.
2 He wants to get some berries, ________________ he wants to share with everybody.
3 Everybody has always respected storytellers, __________________have been important
members of many societies.
4 These stories come from previous generations, ________________ wisdom and
knowledge they contain.
where
which
who
whose
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GRAMMAR
RULE: We use relative clauses to give extra information. We use ...
_________ to refer to people.
_________ to refer to things.
_________ to refer to possessions.
_________ to refer to places.
who
Relative pronouns
which
whose
where
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GRAMMAR
Relative pronouns
The relative pronoun is sometimes the subject of the clause. We do not repeat the subject: The woman who (she) plays guitar in that band...
The relative pronoun is sometimes the object of the clause. We do not repeat the object: Do you remember the girl who we met (her) at the party
When the relative pronoun is the object of the clause, we can omit it from the sentence.
Do you remember the girl who we met at the party
Relative pronouns
GRAMMAR
2. Combine the sentences by replacing the underlined words with
relative pronouns from Exercise 1.
1 One of the world's greatest storytellers is Stephen King. He has sold more than 400 million books.
2 Many people love his horror stories. The horror stories are often quite shocking.
One of the world's greatest storytellers is Stephen King, who has sold more than 400 million books.
Many people love his horror stories, which are often quite shocking.
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Relative pronouns
GRAMMAR
2. Combine the sentences by replacing the underlined words with
relative pronouns from Exercise 1.
3 The best storyteller I know is my uncle. He lived in India for several years.
4 We love listening to our English teacher. Her stories are fascinating.
The best storyteller | know is my uncle, who lived in India for several years.
We love listening to our English teacher, whose stories are fascinating.
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Relative pronouns
GRAMMAR
2. Combine the sentences by replacing the underlined words with
relative pronouns from Exercise 1.
5 At our school we have a great library. We like to relax and read there.
At our school we have a great library, where we liketo relax and read.
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Relative pronouns
GRAMMAR
Stephen King has written 55 novels and nearly 200 short stories. Many of his works have been made into films. Famous film adaptations of his work include Carrie, The Shining,The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. He is also well known for The Dark Tower series of novels.
Defining and non-defining relative clauses
GRAMMAR
3. Complete these sentences from the article on page 49. Then read the
rule.
1 What's the first image __________________comes to mind when you hear the word
'storytelling'
2 A parent ________________ 's reading a fairy tale to a little child - that's what most of
us think of immediately.
3 Off they go,out of the cave, down to the place __________________ the best berries
grow.
that (defining)
who (defining)
where (defining)
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Defining and non-defining relative clauses
GRAMMAR
3. Complete these sentences from the article on page 49. Then read the
rule.
4 The only one of them to return is the friend _____________________'s covered in blood.
5 We admire people ____________________ magical storytelling skills capture our
attention and our imagination.
who (non-defining)
whose (defining)
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GRAMMAR
RULE: We use a defining relative clause to identify an object, a person, a place or a possession. Without this information, it's hard to know who or what we're talking about.
The man was angry. (Which man )
The man whose bag had been stolen was angry.
We use a non-defining relative clause to add extra information. We don't need this information to understand the sentence. We put commas around it.
Siephen King is a famous writer.
Siepkevi King, who is American, is a famous writer. (Extra information:he's American.)
Defining and non-defining relative clauses
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GRAMMAR
Relative pronouns
1 Sarah, who lives opposite me, is having a baby.
2 The woman who lives opposite me is having a baby.
who is having a baby in each sentence？
Defining and non-defining relative clauses
GRAMMAR
4. Complete these defining relative clauses with who, where, whose or
that.
1 The house ____________I grew up is next to a school.
2 A book _____________ has lots of short chapters is perfect for the bus ride to school.
3 A person _____________ knows a lot of jokes is usually a good public speaker.
4 We went to hear a lecture by a writer __________ books are always on the best-seller
list.
5 The author __________ wrote the famous teen novel The Outsiders was only sixteen.
where
that
who
whose
who
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Defining and non-defining relative clauses
GRAMMAR
5. Tick (√) the sentences which contain non-defining relative clauses
and add commas.
1 My brother is someone who just doesn't like listening to jokes.
2 Fairy tales which were written for children are now being adapted for the cinema.
3 The Brothers Grimm whose stories have fascinated millions of children lived in the
19th century.
4 It's difficult to read in places where people are talking on mobile phones.
Fairy tales, which were written for children, are now being adapted for the cinema.
The Brothers Grimm, whose stories have fascinated millions of children, lived in the nineteenth century.
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WHAT A STORY
Have you read these books
Do you know what types of these stories are
Types of story
VOCABULARY
1. Match the types of story with the book covers. Write numbers 1-9 in
the boxes. Then listen and check.
(auto)biography
historical novel
horror story
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Types of story
VOCABULARY
1. Match the types of story with the book covers. Write numbers 1-9 in
the boxes. Then listen and check.
romantic novel
poetry
science fiction
novel
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Types of story
VOCABULARY
1. Match the types of story with the book covers. Write numbers 1-9 in
the boxes. Then listen and check.
travel literature
crime novel
short stories
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Types of story
VOCABULARY
crime novel
a book that tells a story about an imaginary crime
I love reading crime novels.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
science fiction novel
a book that tells a story about life in the future or in other parts of the universe
She writes science fiction novels.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
historical novel
a book that tells a story about life in the past
He wrote a series of historial novels based on the French Revolution.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
horror story
a story that entertains people by frightening them
We stayed up late telling horror stories.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
autobiography
a book written by someone about their own life
He describes his illness in his autobiography.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
biography
the life story of a person written by someone else
There are several biographies of Tolstoy.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
short story
an invented story which is no more than about 10,000 words in length
She entered a short story competition.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
romantic novel
a book that tells a story about people falling in love
My mum likes reading romantic novels.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
travel literature
writing that is about different places in the world
He has a lot of travel literature in his library.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
poetry
poems in general as a form of literature
I don't really like modern poetry.
Types of story
VOCABULARY
2. Which are non-fiction
(auto) biography; travel literature
3. Which types of story do you like reading most
Speaking
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SPEAKING
1. Work in pairs. If you had to choose one of the books in the previous
exercise, which would it be and why
I’d choose... because the cover looks / the title sounds (exciting / funny / interesting /...)
2. Prepare a one-minute talk about reading. Think about the following
points and take notes.
if you prefer articles, short stories, novels,etc.
where and when you like reading
3. Take turns giving your talks in small groups.
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LISTENING
Listen to the audio
King was born in 1947 in Portland, Maine.
He wanted to be a teacher, but couldn't get a job.
He worked in a laundry and did various other jobs
while continuing to write stories.
He published his first book, Carrie, in 1974.It became
a huge success.
He's written about 50 novels and over 200 horror, 00fantasy and science fiction short stories. Many of
them have become successful films.
1. Find out how much your class knows about Stephen King. Then read the biographical data.
Stephen King: fact file
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LISTENING
Listen to the audio
2. Listen to two teenagers talking about a short story by Stephen King called Word Processor of the Gods. What's the last word displayed on the computer screen
4. Compare your answers in pairs.
Speaking
overload
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LISTENING
Listen to the audio
3. Listen again and make notes to answer the questions.
1 What has the man always wanted to have Why
2 What kind of relationship does he have with his son and his nephew
3 What event makes the man very unhappy
The man has always wanted a word processor (a computer) because he wants to write with it.
He has a bad relationship with his son but a good relationship with his nephew.
The death of his nephew makes him very unhappy.
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LISTENING
Listen to the audio
3. Listen again and make notes to answer the questions.
4 What happens when he goes to his garden shed the next day
5 Why does he get angry What does he do next
6 What happens at the end
When he goes to the shed the next day, he finds a word processor there with a message from his nephew.
The man gets angry because he hears his son talking badly about him, and so he 'deletes' his son using the word processor.
The man enters his nephew's name and brings him back to life.
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THINK SELF-ESTEEM
Think about these questions. Make notes. Then compare your ideas in class.
A better world
1 Imagine you had a machine like the one in the story. If you could
eliminate one problem in the world, what would it be Why
2 If you could use the machine to create something to make the
world a better place, what sentence would you type in
Speaking
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WHAT A STORY
fantasy
films
WHAT A STORY
Reading
1. Look at the photos. Do you recognise these fairy tales Do you know
their names in English
2. Read the article quickly. Who are the Brothers Grimm
Snow White (top)
Little Red Riding Hood (middle left)
Hansel and Gretel (bottom right)
the authors of the original fairy tales
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WHAT A STORY
Hollyhood
fairy tales
Little Red Riding Hood used to be just a story that parents would read to their children at bedtime, but not any more. Now Red Riding Hood is a Hollywood blockbuster directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Hardwicke directed Twilight, which made her the obvious choice for another film so clearly aimed at the teenage market.
Red Riding Hood isn't the only film to go back to the classic fairy tales and update them for today's teenagers. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, Jack the Giant Slayer and Snow White and the Huntsman are also hoping they can persuade young people to revisit the stories of their childhood.
Snow White
Little Red Riding Hood
WHAT A STORY
And then there's Brothers Grimm, starring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger, which sees the original authors of many of these fairy tales come face to face with some of their characters. Hollywood, it seems, has realised that fairy tales have the potential to make money, and lots of it.
Teenagers are one of Hollywood's most important markets and after the success of series like Harry Potter, Twilight and more recently The Hunger Games, film studios are looking for more inspiration for stories to keep young people returning to the cinema. Fairytales might just be the answer. Many are already quite dark, which makes them ideal for adolescents, who are often fascinated by that side of life. Of course, you might
not recognise much of the original story, as extra horror, and romance for the heroes and heroines, have been added to the plots. But with modern-day special effects to bring it all to life, does it really matter
Hansel and Gretel
WHAT A STORY
Hollyhood
fairy tales
fairy tale films
Little Red Riding Hood; Hansel and Gretel; Witch Hunters, Jack the Giant Slayer and Snow White and the Huntsman; Brothers Grimm
director
Catherine Hardwicke, etc.
reason
teenagers are one of Hollywood's most important markets; fairytale films can keep young people returning to the cinema
fairy tales have the potential to make money, and lots of it
adaptation
quite dark to makes them ideal for adolescents, who are fascinated by that side of life
Now Red Riding Hood is a Hollywood blockbuster directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
something very successful, especially a very successful book or film/movie
a Hollywood blockbuster
Many blockbuster movies do become American classics.
blockbuster
Now Red Riding Hood is a Hollywood blockbuster directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
过去分词短语作定语，通常放在被修饰词之后，它的作用相当于一个定语从句。
Is this the book recommended by the teacher
= Is this the book which is recommended by the teacher
（recommended by the teacher表示被动和完成）
Harry potter is a fiction ____________________________________.
written by JK Rowling
Hardwicke directed Twilight, which made her the obvious choice for another film so clearly aimed at the teenage market.
to say or do sth that is intended to influence or affect a particular person or group
The book is aimed at very young children.
Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth.
This kind of fast food is clearly aimed at____________________
aim at
office workers.
Red Riding Hood isn't the only film to go back to the classic fairy tales and update them for today's teenagers.
elegant, but simple and traditional in style or design; not affected by changes in fashion
classic design
古朴典雅的设计
You can eat a classic French meal at the lovely restaurant.
classic
Red Riding Hood isn't the only film to go back to the classic fairy tales and update them for today's teenagers.
to make sth more modern by adding new parts, etc.
It's about time we updated our software.
Our records are regularly updated.
update
and the Huntsman are also hoping they can persuade young people to revisit the stories of their childhood.
to make sb do sth by giving them good reasons for doing it
persuade sb (into sth/into doing)
We're trying to persuade factories to sell them here.
My mom is trying to persuade me__________________________
persuade
enter the competition.
which sees the original authors of many of these fairy tales come face to face with some of their characters.
If you describe someone or their work as original, you mean that they are very imaginative and have new ideas.
It is one of the most original works of imagination in the language.
original
Hollywood，it seems, has realised that fairy tales have the potential to make money, and lots of it.
the possibility of sth happening or being developed or used
the potential for change
变革的可能性
potential customers
潜在的客户
She has great potential as an artist.
potential
film studios are looking for more inspiration for stories to keep young people returning to the cinema.
a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, which gives you new and creative ideas.
Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.
Both poets drew their inspiration from the countryside.
inspiration
Many are already quite dark, which makes them ideal for adolescents, who are often fascinated by that side of life.
perfect; most suitable
be ideal for sth./sb.
This beach is ideal for children.
She's the ideal candidate for the job
Dali is ideal for ________________.
ideal
vocation
Many are already quite dark, which makes them ideal for adolescents, who are often fascinated by that side of life.
a young person who is developing from a child into an adult
Adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 have to face many problems.
Young adolescents are happiest with small groups of friends.
adolescent
Many are already quite dark, which makes them ideal for adolescents, who are often fascinated by that side of life.
to attract or interest sb very much
be fascinated by 被...吸引
China has always fascinated me.
It was a question that had fascinated him since he was a boy.
The girl is fascinated by___________________
fascinate
the fairy tales
Of course, you might not recognise much of the original story, as extra horror, and romance for the heroes and heroines,
to know who sb is or what sth is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them or it before
=recognize
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
I recognize her by her red dress.
recongise
Of course, you might not recognise much of the original story, as extra horror, and romance for the heroes and heroines,
an exciting, usually short, relationship between two people who are in love with each other
summer romance 夏日罗曼史
romamtic adj.浪漫的
Romance is one thing, marriage is quite another.
romance
Of course, you might not recognise much of the original story, as extra horror, and romance for the heroes and heroines,
the main male character in a story, novel, film/movie etc.
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy.
The hero said to the heroine," I will wait for you till the end of the world."
hero
Of course, you might not recognise much of the original story, as extra horror, and romance for the heroes and heroines,
the main female character in a story, novel, film/movie, etc.
The heroine is played by Demi Moore.
I cannot believe she is the heroine of the movie.
heroine
as extra horror, and romance for the heroes and heroines, have been added to the plots.
the series of events which form the story of a novel, play, film/movie, etc.
a plot about love and marriage
传统的婚恋故事情节
The plot is almost impossible to follow.
plot
But with modern-day special effects to bring it all to life, does it really matter
In film, special effects are unusual pictures or sounds that are created by using special techniques.
a Hollywood horror film with special effects that are not for the nervous.
special effect
WHAT A STORY
Reading
3. Read the article again and connect the sentences.
① Catherine Hardwicke has made a name for herself as a director of films for a teen audience.
② Several films have been produced that remind young people of the stories they enjoyed as children.
③ Brothers Grimm shows how the famous writers meet the heroes and villains of their stories.
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WHAT A STORY
Reading
3. Read the article again and connect the sentences.
④ Films based on fairy tales have turned out to be extremely successful commercially.
⑤ Teenagers are often interested in characters that are evil, angry or unhappy.
⑥ When you compare the films to the stories they are based on, you will notice big differences.
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WHAT A STORY
Reading
4. Work in pairs.Discuss these questions.
Speaking
1 What fairy tales are popular in your country
2 Do you agree that many teenagers are interested in the 'dark' side
of life Why / Why not
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WRITING
A fairy tale
Think of a fairy tale and write the story (200 words). Think about:
the ordering of the story.
how to use a good selection of past tenses.
how to bring the story alive with adjectives and adverbs.
Don't forget: fairytales start with Once upon a time,...
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Relative clauses with which
GRAMMAR
1. Complete these sentences from the article on page 52. Add commas where necessary. What does which refer to in each of the sentences Complete the rule.
1 Hardwicke directed Twilight ______________ made her the obvious choice
for another film so clearly aimed at the teenage market.
2 Many [fairy tales] are already quite dark ________________ makes them ideal
for adolescents.
, which
, which
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GRAMMAR
RULE: The pronoun _________ normally refers to a noun, but it can sometimes refer to the whole of the previous clause. We cannot use ________ or that in the same way.
She was late, which made her nervous.
NOT She was late, what/that made her nervous.
which
Relative clauses with which
what
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Relative clauses with which
GRAMMAR
2. Join the pairs of sentences using which.
0 I often play the drums on Sunday mornings.
This annoys the neighbours.
I often play _______________________________________________ the neighbours.
1 She's lost all her money. This means she'll be in trouble.
She's lost ___________________________________________ in trouble.
all her money, which means she'll be
drums on Sunday mornings, which annoys
losing all her money
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GRAMMAR
2. Join the pairs of sentences using which.
2 Nobody in class learned the new words. It was frustrating for our teacher.
Nobody in class ____________________________________________________ for our teacher.
3 Fairy tales have been turned into successful teen films. This has surprised many people.
Fairy tales _____________________________________________________________________________
many people.
learned the new words, which was frustrating
have been turned into successful teen films, which has surprised
nobody learning the new words
fairy tales being turned into successful teen films)
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Relative clauses with which
GRAMMAR
2. Join the pairs of sentences using which.
4 lt's quite amazing that Stephen King manages to write several books per year.
Stephen King_________________________________________________________ quite amazing.
5 lt's fascinating that almost all of his books have been made into films.
Almost all of his books ________________________________________________ fascinating.
manages to write several books per year, which is
have been made into films, which is
writing several books per year
all of his books being made into films
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Relative clauses with which
GRAMMAR
3. Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.
0 My favourite singer ________________________________________________ , which is
fantastic.
1 ________ last year, which made me feel really proud.
2 I heard on the news ________, which I was really upset about.
3 ________, which really isn't easy.
is giving a concert in our town next month
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Relative clauses with which
GRAMMAR
4. Work in pairs. Share your sentences. How long can you keep
each conversation going
My favourite singer is giving a concert in our town next month,which is fantastic. w
Speaking
Really who's that
Lorde.
Wow! I like her songs too. Do you know when...
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WHAT A STORY
Elements of a story
time
place
characters
plot
ending
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
the story of a book, film, play, etc.
Heroes and heroines have been added to the plots.
plot
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
the time and the place in which the action of a book, movie, play, etc. happens
The setting of this novel is very important.
setting
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
the main male character in a book or film, who is usually good
Heroes and heroines have been added to the plots.
hero
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
a person represented in a film, play or story
The original authors of many of these fairy tales come face to face with some of their characters.
characters
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
the beginning of a story, film, etc.
We meet the main character in the opening of the story.
opening
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
the last part of a story, film, etc.
The movie has a very sad ending.
ending
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
a bad person in a film, book, etc
This character is the villain of the story.
villain
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
(a) conversation which is written for a book, play or film
The dialogue between the two characters is very funny.
dialogue
Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
1. Match the words with their definitions.
plot | setting | hero | character
opening | ending | villain | dialogue
plot
character
ending
1 the story of a film, play, etc.
2 a person in a story
3 the last part of a story
4 the main (usually good) character in a story
hero
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Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
1. Match the words with their definitions.
villain
dialogue
opening
plot | setting | hero | character
opening | ending | villain | dialogue
5 a character who harms other people
6 the words that the characters say to each other
7 the beginning of a story
8 the time and place in which the action happens
setting
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Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
2. Think about these things for two minutes. Make notes.
a film or book with a great plot
the setting of the last film you saw
a film with a great opening
a good film with a disappointing ending
an actor who's best at playing villains
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Elements of a story
VOCABULARY
3. Work in pairs or small groups. Share your ideas.
Speaking
I totally agree with you.
you're right.
no way.
I totally disagree.
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WHAT A STORY
Culture
WHAT A STORY
1. Look at the photos and answer the questions.
1 What can you see in the photos
2 What do you think the person is doing
3 Would you like to visit this place Why (not)
2. Read and listen to the article. Check your answers.
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WHAT A STORY
IRELAND
A nation of storytellers
Hardly any country can claim to have a richer storytelling tradition than Ireland. This is the result of a mixture of many people - the Celts, the Vikings, the Normans and the English 一 who came to the island at various times and all left a bit of their culture behind.
In the Celtic tradition of spoken storytelling, singers and poets called bards were extremely important people. There was no written language tradition in those days, so bards had to memorise the stories, poems and songs to be able to perform them live. Good storytellers knew hundreds of stories by heart.
The stories were the only record of important events, and people appreciated them: they were the best entertainment available.
This tradition has been influential for more than 2,000 years and, in many ways, it's still alive today. Stories have been handed down from generation to generation, with very little change. Storytellers used to move from village to village. Wherever they appeared, they were warmly welcomed, and people gave them food and shelter for the night.
WHAT A STORY
A nation of storytellers
The Irish love of stories can be felt all over the country. In many places, older people still remember the ceili (pronounced ‘kaylee’, and meaning 'get-together'), in which people would meet in a house, sit near the fire, tell stories, sing songs, dance and play music. Interestingly, in recent years, there have been successful attempts to revive this tradition, and some of the most popular contemporary storytellers are very young.
The elegant way talented storytellers use language is called ‘the gift of the gab'. If you want to get the gift of
the gab, you have to go to Blarney Castle in Cork, in the south of the island. You have to climb to the top of the castle, lie down and bend over backwards to kiss the Stone of Eloquence. And, of course, there's a story to explain this. It tells of an Irish King who rescued a woman when she fell into a river. The woman was so grateful that she cast a spell over him. She gave him the ability to speak so well that he could persuade people to do whatever he wanted. But, for the spell to work, he had to kiss a particular stone on top of Blarney Castle.
IRELAND
WHAT A STORY
You don't believe in such stories Well, it's true, and you can easily prove it. Just climb to the top of Blarney Castle and kiss that stone...
This is what he did, and it worked. So whoever kisses the Blarney Stone will get the same gift.
Hardly any country can claim to have a richer storytelling tradition than Ireland.
hardly放于句首，部分倒装
语序：Hardly+助动词+主语+谓语+其它。
I hardly know English.
=Hardly do I know English.
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter.
=Hardly________________________________________________.
could I believe it when I read the letter
Hardly any country can claim to have a richer storytelling tradition than Ireland.
to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
claim to do sth.
I don't claim to be an expert.
They claim to have a 40% worldwide market share.
claim
This is the result of a mixture of many people - the Celts, the Vikings, the Normans and the English
a combination of different things
mix v.混合
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings.
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror.
mixture
who came to the island at various times and all left a bit of their culture behind
to go away from a place without taking sth/sb with you
Don't leave any of your belongings behind.
He wasn't well, so we had to leave him behind.
It is normal to leave____________________behind.
leave ... behind
your umbrellas
There was no written language tradition in those days, so bards had to memorise the stories, poems and songs
to learn sth carefully so that you can remember it exactly
memorize a poem
记住一首诗
It is important to memorize these regulations.
He studied his map, trying to memorize the way to school.
memorise
so bards had to memorise the stories, poems and songs to be able to perform them live.
given or made when people are watching, not recorded
The club has live music most nights.
The show is going out live.
live
Good storytellers knew hundreds of stories by heart.
by committing to memory
She knew the poem by heart.
Keep on reading the text until you've learned it by heart.
You need to learn this piece by heart next week.
What have you learned by heart
by heart
The stories were the only record of important events, and people appreciated them:
to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company.
appreciate
they were the best entertainment available.
films/movies, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
entertain v.娱乐
entertaining adj.有趣的
There will be live entertainment at the party.
It was typical family entertainment.
entertainment
they were the best entertainment available.
available 作定语有时候放在所修饰的名词后面
The space available is not adequate for our needs.
Do you have a room available
They have only a rough idea of the amount of water available.
We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
This tradition has been influential for more than 2,000 years and, in many ways, it's still alive today.
having a lot of influence on sb/sth
be infulential in (doing) sth.
a highly influential book
十分有影响力的书
The education I have received is influential in forming my character.
influential
Stories have been handed down from generation to generation, with very little change.
If you hand down something such as knowledge, a possession, or a skill, you give or leave it to people who belong to a younger generation.
The idea of handing down his knowledge from generation to generation is important to me.
hand down
Wherever they appeared, they were warmly welcomed, and people gave them food and shelter for the night.
the fact of having a place to live or stay, considered as a basic human need
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter.
Your father has been very kind to give me shelter.
shelter
Interestingly, in recent years, there have been successful attempts to revive this tradition,
an act of trying to do sth, especially sth difficult, often with no success
They made no attempt to escape.
I passed my driving test at the first attempt .
The teachers make every attempt to_____________________
attempt
train students.
Interestingly, in recent years, there have been successful attempts to revive this tradition,
to become, or to make sb/sth become, conscious or healthy and strong again
The flowers soon revived in water.
This movie is intended to revive her career.
revive
and some of the most popular contemporary storytellers are very young.
belonging to the present time
temporary adj.临时的
life in contemporary Britain
当代英国的生活
contemporary fiction/music/dance
当代小说 / 音乐 / 舞蹈
I don't really understand contemporary art.
contemporary
The elegant way talented storytellers use language is called ‘the gift of the gab'.
attractive and showing a good sense of style
She was tall and elegant.
Her elegant style sets her apart from other journalists.
elegant
It tells of an Irish King who rescued a woman when she fell into a river.
to save sb/sth from a dangerous or harmful situation
He rescued a child from drowning.
They were eventually rescued by helicopter.
rescue
The woman was so grateful that she cast a spell over him.
feeling or showing thanks because sb has done sth kind for you or has done as you asked
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
I am grateful to_______________
for__________________
grateful
the rescue team.
their timely help
The woman was so grateful that she cast a spell over him.
put a magic on someone or something
cast a spell over sb.
施咒迷惑sb.
cast a spell on sb.
吸引，迷住
People said he was able to cast a spell on the public.
cast a spell
But, for the spell to work, he had to kiss a particular stone on top of Blarney Castle.
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see.
Is there a particular type of book he enjoys
particular
CULTURE
3. Read the article again. Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).
1 Irish culture has several different influences.
2 Bards used to write down their stories and poems.
3 Irish storytellers were often given hospitality in return for telling stories.
4 It's no longer possible to go to a ceilf.
5 If people have'the gift of the gab',they're good at telling stories.
There was no written language tradition.
In recent years this tradition has been revived.
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CULTURE
4. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
Speaking
1 How does the Irish storytelling tradition compare with storytelling in
your country
2 What stories are there about places near where you live
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CULTURE
5. There are eight highlighted words or phrases in the text. Match them with these definitions.
VOCABULARY
handed down
bend over
knew ... by heart
1 passed (from older people to younger people)
2 change the position of your body so your head is
nearer the floor
3 were able to say from memory
4 bring back to life
revive
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CULTURE
5. There are eight highlighted words or phrases in the text. Match them with these definitions.
record
cast a spell
appreciated
5 document
6 said words that had magical powers
7 gave value or importance to
8 a safe place to stay
shelter
VOCABULARY
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SPEAKING
1. Look at the pictures. Put them in order and use them to tell a story.
2. Listen and compare your story to the one you hear.
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FUNCTION
Telling a story
ANNIE
MAC
1. Annie uses these expressions to bring places in the conversation.
Then listen again and check.
What
The strangest thing happened to me the other day.
ANNIE
I woke up with this song in my head and I couldn't stop singing it all day long. It was really annoying.
①
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FUNCTION
Telling a story
ANNIE
MAC
MAC
It was a song I knew, but I couldn't remember what it was. I even sang it to a few of my friends, but they didn't know what it was either.
So what was so strange about that
That was the annoying thing.
②
What was it
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FUNCTION
Telling a story
ANNIE
MAC
I got home from school (with the song still in my head) and I went upstairs to do my homework. I decided to put on the radio to try and forget the song, and they were playing!
Go on.
Well, let me finish ...
you'll never believe what
③
④
ANNIE
They were playing the song that I'd been singing all day!
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FUNCTION
Telling a story
ANNIE
MAC
MAC
Yes, but the strange thing is that it wasn't a pop song from now. It was some obscure song from the 1980s that you never hear any more. It was a song that my dad used to play when I was really small, I hadn't heard it for years. And they were playing it on the radio!
Yes, that is pretty weird.
What are the chances
⑤
So you'd just been singing a pop song that you'd forgotten the name of.
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FUNCTION
Telling a story
2. Think of a strange story that happened to you or to someone else.
Write down the main events in note form.
Think how you can use some of the expressions.
In groups, tell your stories.
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