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（人教新目标版）八年级上
Period 4 Section B (2a-2e)
Unit 5
Do you want to watch a game show？
Learning objectives
1. 通过阅读对世界经典动画有更深的了解。
2. 能够通过when/how/what/why问题进行文章的构思写作。
3. 通过文章阅读提高scanning/skimming阅读策略能力。
4. 要求掌握以下词汇：
1) 名词n. culture, reason, film,
2) 形容词adj. famous, rich, successful, main, common, unlucky, ready
culture
famous
n. 文化；文明
adj. 著名的；出名的
appear
v. 出现
become
rich
v. (became)开始变得；变成
adj. 富有的
successful
adj. 获得成功的；有成就的
New Words
might
modal v. 可能；可以
film
main
character
n. (=movie)电影
adj. 主要的；最重要的
n. 人物；角色
reason
n. 原因；理由
simple
adj. 简单的；易做的
New Words
girlfriend
lose
unlucky
n. 女朋友
v. (lost)失去；丢失
adj. 不幸的；不吉利的
common
adj. 普通的；常见的
ready
be ready to
adj. 愿意的；准备好的
准备好(做某事)；愿意(做某事)
New Words
Do you like to watch cartoons
What is your favorite cartoon Why do you like it
2a
P37
Lead in
Look at the picture on page 37 and predict (预测) what the passage is about and which cartoon character is mentioned (提及; 谈到).
Pre-reading
What can we learn from the video clip
What does Mickey Mouse look like Who created him
Why is he so popular around the world
Mickey Mouse is everywhere. He is very popular.
Everyone knows and loves him.
Pre-reading
Now read the passage and find out the answers.
While-reading
Which title do you think fits the passage better
A. Walt Disney and his
cartoons
B. Mickey, a symbol of American culture
While-reading
Read the passage and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1
Para. 2
Para. 3
The reason why Mickey Mouse is so popular.
The influence (影响) of Mickey Mouse.
An introduction (介绍) of Mickey Mouse.
While-reading
Read Para. 1 and finish the ID card.
Mickey Mouse
a black mouse with two large round ears
Walt Disney
Steamboat Willie
American
ID card
Name: _____________
Nationality: ____________
Appearance (外貌): _________________
___________________
Creator: _____________
First appearance/Debut (首次亮相): ________________
While-reading
It was the first cartoon with sound and music.
It came out
(发行，面市) in New York on November 18, 1928.
Steamboat Willie
While-reading
Mickey Mouse's appearance was like a ray of light that brightened those hard times.
While-reading
Read Para. 2 and
answer the questions.
1. Why is Mickey so popular
①
②
2. Why did people go to the cinema to see the "little man" win
Because they wanted to be like Mickey.
While-reading
Read Para. 3 and check (True/False).
1. People have forgotten Mickey now.
2. Mickey Mouse is much simpler than most
of today's cartoons.
F
T
People still knows him and loves him.
While-reading
Read paras. 1&3 and complete the time line.
November 18, 1928
1930s
November 18, 1978
Today
Steamboat Willie came out in New York.
Walt Disney made 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Everyone still knows and loves Mickey.
P37-38
“星星”代表对娱乐产业有杰出成就的人的永恒纪念
2b
While-reading
Fill in the facts about Mickey.
Mickey Mouse
What does he look like
Who created him
What was his first cartoon
Who is his girlfriend
Why is he popular
He is a black mouse with two large round ears.
Walt Disney.
Minnie.
Steamboat Willie.
He was like a common man, but always tried to face any danger. He was always ready to try his best. People want to see the "little man" win. People want to be like him.
2c
P38
While-reading
Mickey Mouse What he looks like A black mouse with two ___________ ears.
Where and when he first __________ In the cartoon Steamboat Willie (the first cartoon with ________________) on Nov. 18, 1928.
The ________ why he became so popular Mickey was like a _________ man, but he always tried to ______________.
In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had problems, but he was always ready to __________.
The influence (影响) On Nov. 18, 1978, Mickey Mouse became ________________________ to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Walt Disney He is the father of Mickey Mouse. He became rich and _____________ because of Mickey. In the 1930s, he made 87 cartoons with Mickey. large round
appeared
sound and music
common
face any danger
try his best
the first cartoon character
successful
Finish the chart.
reasons
While-reading
think of
come out
one of the main reasons
such as
was ready to
try his best
Underline the following phrases in the passage.
2e-1
P38
Post-reading
Translate the expressions into English.
think of
come out
one of the main reasons
such as
be always ready to do sth
try one's best
not so/as ... as …
1. 想到；认为
2. 出版；出现
3. 主要的原因之一
4. 例如
5. 总是准备好做某事；
总是乐意/愿意做某事
6. 尽某人最大的努力
7. 不像……那样……；
不如……这么……
Post-reading
They planted many flowers, such as roses, sunflowers, etc.
She is always ready to try new things.
He wants to try his best to pass the examination.
I want you to think of a time when you felt happy.
That magazine comes out once a month.
One of the main reasons is that she loves playing sports.
Write your own sentences or questions using the phrases.
2e-2
P38
think of ___________________________________________
come out __________________________________
one of the main reasons
_____________________________________________________
such as
____________________________________________________
was ready to ___________________________________
try his best
__________________________________________
Post-reading
Mickey Mouse
His creator: Walt Disney
1930s, 87 cartoons with Mickey
rich and successful
The first cartoon with sound and music.
When and where he first appeared
Steamboat Willie
Nov.18,1928
What he looks like
A black mouse with two large round ears.
Why he became popular
Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger.
Mickey was unlucky and had problems, but he was always ready to try his best.
Nov. 18, 1978
the first cartoon character
How famous
he became
a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Retell the passage according to the
mind-map.
Post-reading
Read the passage again and discuss the questions with a partner.
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
2d
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
P38
Post-reading
Some expressions for your reference:
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
I think that Mickey Mouse is a symbol of … What do you think
I think Walt Disney was … because …
How about you
Post-reading
4. Can you think of another cartoon character that is as famous as Mickey Why is the character popular
I think most people wanted to be like Mickey because … As for me, I …
Do you want to be like Mickey
I think that … is as famous as Mickey. Many people like … because …
Can you think of another famous cartoon character
3. Why did people want to be like Mickey Do you want to be like Mickey Why or why not
Post-reading
some famous cartoon characters
Post-reading
Cartoons are popular with people of all ages. They will be popular for many more years in the future. Why
People love cartoons because they're fun and often remind (使记起；使想起) them of good times. The cartoon characters are cute, have pleasant personalities (性格), and can teach important lessons.
Post-reading
Post-reading
1. When people say "culture", we think of art and history.
当人们说起“文化”这个词，我们(通常)会想到艺术和历史。
think of
想到，想起；认为，觉得
(1) I always think of my hometown when I see these
pictures.
当看到这些照片时，我总是想起我的家乡。
(2) What do you think of soap opera
你认为肥皂剧怎么样？
Language points
翻译句子。
1. What do you think of my new dress
你觉得我的新裙子怎么样？
2. I thought of you immediately (立即，马上) when they
said they wanted someone who could speak English.
当他们说想找一个会说英语的人时，我马上想到了你。
3. What does Dale think of the movie (2023四川自贡)
Dale认为这部电影怎么样？
Language points
come out
(1) When does her new book come out
她的新书什么时候出版？
(2) The movie is coming out this summer.
这部电影下月上映。
（书、唱片、电影等）发行，出版，面市
2. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, …
当这部卡通片1928年11月18日在纽约上映时……
Language points
单项填空。
出去；外出
用完......；耗尽......
朝外看；留神；当心
The great writer has written many stories for children.
It is said that a new one will _____ at the end of this
month.
A. go out B. come out
C. look out D. run out
Language points
Remmi，出生在中国，现在住在美国。她只有16岁。她已经参与了两档烹饪节目，而且她最近刚出版了一本健康食谱的书。
翻译句子。
Remmi, who was born in China, now lives in the USA. She is just 16. She has already starred in two shows on cooking and her book of healthy recipes (食谱) has recently come out.
Language points
3. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger.
其中一个主要原因是米老鼠就像一个普通人，但他在面对各种危险时总是想尽一切办法。
one of the main reasons 其中一个主要原因
注意：one of 后的名词要用复数形式。
One of the main reasons why he didn't go to the party is that he doesn't enjoy crowded (人多的；拥挤的) social events.
他没有去聚会的主要原因之一是因为他不喜欢人多的社交活动。
主语
表语从句
Language points
One of the main _______ I came to England was to study the language.
A. reason B. reasons
C. result D. results
单项填空。
Language points
such as
Exercise such as playing sports is fun. (U2P13)
诸如参加体育运动这样的锻炼方式很有趣。
例如；像......这样
unlucky
adj. 不幸的；不吉利的
He was very unlucky not to win.
他不幸输了。
4. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie.
在他早期的影片中，米老鼠没有那么幸运，总是遇到各种问题，比如失去房子或者女朋友——米妮。
Language points
5. However, he was always ready to try his best.
然而，他总是准备好去尽其所能。
句中always表示一种长期的行为。
be always ready to do sth.
(1) She was always ready to listen to my problems.
她总是愿意倾听我的烦恼。
(2) He is always ready to help others.
他总是乐于助人。
总是准备好做某事，总是乐意/愿意做某事
Language points
try one's best
(1) She tried her best to solve the problem.
她尽了最大的努力解决这个问题。
(2) I'm trying my best, but I just can't do it.
我在尽最大努力，可就是做不来。
尽力；竭尽全力
Language points
— What's your plan for the coming Dragon Boat Festival
— Most of us ______ ready to make zongzi.
A. is B. are C. have
单项填空。
Even if we don't score, at least we know that we have tried our best. So, boys, don't think too much. It doesn't matter if we lose. Just do it.
即使我们没有得分，至少我们知道自己尽全力了。所以，小伙子们，不要想太多。如果我们输了也没关系。只管去做吧。
翻译句子。
Language points
6. … Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
米老鼠成为在好莱坞星光大道上拥有一颗星星的第一个卡通形象。
(1) He was the first guest to arrive.
他是第一个到达的客人。
(2) The teacher left us a lot of problems to solve.
老师留给我们许多要解决的问题。
不定式作定语，常后置
Language points
not so/as ... as …
It wasn't so good as last time.
这次不如上次好。
不像……那样……；不如……这么……
simple
adj. 简单的；易做的
This machine is very simple to use.
这台机器操作非常简单。
7. Today's cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him.
现在的卡通片通常不再像米老鼠那样简单，但大家依然知道并喜爱米老鼠。
Language points
— How amazing ChatGPT is!
— Yes. The new invention makes it quite _____ for people to write papers and stories.
A. late B. simple
C. natural D. difficult
单项填空。
Language points
1. Can you retell the passage Can you say something about Mickey Mouse
2. Can you talk about your favorite cartoon character and explain the reasons for your choice
3. Can you use the expressions properly
think of, come out, such as, one of the main reasons, be ready to, try one's best
Self-evaluation
1. Write a paragraph about your favourite
cartoon character.
2. Review the new words and useful expressions we have learnt.
3. Preview 3a-Self Check on pages 39-40.
Homework
