Unit 4 Stage and screen单元精讲精练课件-外研版必修第二册

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(共46张PPT)
get across (to...) (向……)解释清楚;(向……)传达;被(……)理解
The performers of course sang in Chinese, but the music, exaggerated movements and mime
helped get the meanings across to the audience.表演者当然是用汉语演唱,但是音乐、夸张的动
作和手势帮助把(其中的)含义传达给观众。 (教材P51)
情景导学
What's more, we can get across to you the information you'd like to know.此外,我们可以让你
们了解你们想知道的信息。 (写作·告知信)
高频词汇精讲
高频词汇 情景破
词汇 1
特别提醒
get across本身可以带宾语,也可单独使用。
当get across的宾语为名词时,宾语可放在get和across之间,也可放在across后边;但当get across
的宾语为代词时,宾语一般只可放在get和across之间。
At first, his idea did not get across.起初,他的观点不被人理解。
We need to get the message across/get across the message to people that garbage sorting is im-
portant for environmental protection.我们需要让人们明白垃圾分类对环保来说很重要。
How can I get it across how important this is 我怎样才能解释清楚这件事的重要性呢
词汇拓展
①get through 渡过(难关),熬过(困难时期);打通(电话);顺利通过(考试等);(设法)处理,完成;用
完,耗尽
It was your encouragement and support that cheered me up and helped me get through the hard
time.是你们的鼓励和支持让我振作起来,帮助我渡过了难关。 (写作·感谢信)
②get over 克服,解决;从疾病(或震惊、断绝关系等)中恢复常态
She could not get over her nervousness, so she kept standing behind her mother.她无法克服自
己的紧张,所以一直站在妈妈的身后。 (读后续写·心理描写)
③get down to (doing) sth. 开始(做)某事;开始认真对待某事
It's time I got down to thinking about that essay.我该开始认真思考一下那篇文章了。
④get down 写下,记下
transform v.使改观,使变形,使转化
Using such techniques, the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe.利用这样
的技巧,京剧就把一个小舞台变成了整个宇宙。 (教材P51)
词汇 2
情景导学
It's not easy for a teacher to transform him from a naughty child into a well-behaved one.对老师
来说把他从一个淘气的孩子变成一个乖孩子是不容易的。
用法归纳
transform sb./sth.(    ...) into... 把某人/某物(从……)转变成……
词汇拓展
transformation n.变化,改观,转变
combine v.(使)结合,(使)组合,(使)联合,(使)混合;兼备;兼做;合并
So, if you want to see a show that combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design
with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!所以,如果你想看一
场集音乐、演唱、戏剧、诗歌和具有惊艳效果的服装设计于一体的表演,《王子复仇记》再
合适不过了! (教材P52)
词汇 3
from
情景导学
A lot of factors have combined to create this difficult situation.许多因素加在一起导致了这种困
难的局面。
What I call on here is to set up a timetable and try to combine online study with/and offline study.
我在这里呼吁的是制订一个时间表,并尽力将线上学习与线下学习相结合。 (2021全国乙)
Colorful flowers, singing birds combined with the blue sky, which made the scene look like a pic-
ture.五彩缤纷的花朵,歌唱的鸟儿与蔚蓝的天空相结合,使风景看起来像一幅画。 (读后续
写·环境描写)
用法归纳
①combine     ... 与……结合
②combine A     B 把A与B结合起来;兼备A和B;兼做A和B
with
with/and
③combine     sth. 联合/结合起来做某事;组合在一起做某事
词汇拓展
①combination n.结合,联合,混合;结合体,联合体,混合体
in combination (with...) (与……)结合/联合/混合
In combination with pleasant climate and tasty food, the beautiful scenery made our trip more
enjoyable.美丽的风景结合宜人的气候和美味的食物,使我们的旅行更加愉快。  (写作·旅游)
②combined adj.联合的;共同的;加在一起的,总计的(仅用于名词前)
combined efforts共同的努力
grateful adj.感谢的,感激的;感激不尽,请(尤用于提出请求)
  Seeing all my family and friends in the audience applaud me, I felt so confident and grateful.
词汇 4
to do
看到所有的家人和朋友在观众席为我鼓掌,我感到很自信,很感激。 (教材P55)
情景导学
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.我非常感谢所有老师的帮助。 (写作·
师生情谊,感谢信)
She was grateful (that) he made things easier.他让事情变得更容易,她心存感激。
I'm grateful to be given this chance to put on the performance for these exchange students.我很
感激得到这次机会为这些交换生表演节目。
I would be very grateful if you could help me take care of my pet in my absence.如果我不在的
时候你能帮我照顾一下我的宠物,我将非常感激。 (写作·求助信)
用法归纳
①be grateful (    sb.) (    sth.) (因某事)(对某人)心存感激
to
for
②be grateful     sth. 感激做某事
③be grateful (    )... 因……心存感激
④I would be grateful if you could... 如果你能……我将感激不尽(用于提出请求)
词汇拓展
①gratefully adv.感激地,感谢地
②gratitude n.感激之情;感谢
with gratitude感激地
express one's gratitude (to sb.) (for sth.) (因某事)(对某人)表示感激
I'm writing this letter to express my gratitude to you for your timely help.我写这封信是为了
向你表达我的谢意,感谢你的及时帮助。 (写作·感谢信)
to do
that
absorbed adj.专心致志的;被吸引住的
As soon as the curtain rose, I was absorbed.帷幕一升起来,我就被吸引住了。 (教材P55)
情景导学
A quiet environment can ensure that you are fully absorbed in the course.安静的环境可以保证
你完全专注于课程中。 (写作·建议信)
用法归纳
be absorbed     ...专心致志于……;被……吸引住
特别提醒
①be absorbed in作状语或定语时需用过去分词短语形式。
Absorbed in his work, Tom forgot to tell her about it.汤姆专心工作,忘了告诉她这件事。
②形容词absorbed一般不用于名词前。
词汇 5
in
词汇拓展
absorb vt.理解,掌握;吸引(某人的)注意力,使全神贯注;吸收(液体、气体或热、光、能等);使
并入,同化
absorb...into...把……吸收进……
be absorbed into...被并入……;被……同化
In fact, most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker's message.事实上, 大多数人只
能理解演讲者(传达)的信息的约20%。(2020新高考Ⅰ)
Suddenly, a black cat absorbed him and reminded him of the lost cat of his home.突然,一只黑
色的猫吸引了他的注意力,使他想起了他家丢失的猫。 (读后续写·情节描写)
As we all know, plants can absorb nutrients from the earth.我们都知道,植物可以从土壤中吸
收养分。
put on表演(节目);穿上,戴上;涂抹(化妆品);增加体重;播放
Each of the contestants put on a wonderful performance—they all really wanted to win!每位参赛
者都进行了精彩的表演——他们的确都想赢! (教材P56)
情景导学
He must have put on several kilos.他的体重一定增加了几公斤。
It is forecast to be windy and cold tomorrow, so you had better put on a coat.天气预报说明天有
风且很冷,所以你最好穿上外套。
To make sure you get enough vitamin D—but still protect your skin—put on sunscreen right as
you head outside.为了确保你获得足够的维生素D,但又仍能保护你的皮肤,你一出门就涂上防
晒霜吧。(2019全国Ⅰ)
One way to encourage customers to stay and order that extra round: put on some Mozart.一种鼓
励顾客留下来再点一轮餐的方法是:播放一些莫扎特的曲子。
词汇 6
词汇拓展
①put up张贴;提高;建造
Posters were put up around our school, calling upon us to join in the activity for a green earth.
我们学校到处张贴了海报,号召我们加入绿色地球的活动。
②put off推迟
Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going
for that cake.把你最喜欢的节目推迟到周末再看,或者多等10分钟再去吃蛋糕。(2023全国甲)
③put out熄灭,扑灭;生产,制造;出版,公布
④put away将……收起/放回原处;积蓄,攒钱
⑤put...aside忽视,不理睬;储存,保留
⑥put down放下;写下,记下
⑦put forward提出;提议
appealing adj.有吸引力的,有趣的;有感染力的;恳求的
Leopards are such appealing creatures and the cubs are adorable!豹子是如此吸引人的动物,它们
的幼崽很可爱! (教材P56)
词汇拓展
appeal v.有吸引力,有感染力;呼吁,恳求;申诉n.吸引力,感染力;呼吁,恳求;申诉
appeal to sb.吸引某人
appeal to sb. for sth.为某事呼吁/恳求某人
appeal to sb. to do sth.呼吁/恳求某人做某事
make/issue an appeal (to sb.) (for sth.)(因某事)(向某人)发出呼吁
an appeal to sb. to do sth.呼吁某人做某事
词汇 7
Whatever you like, there is something that appeals to you here!无论你喜欢什么,这里总会有
吸引你的东西!
If you appeal to him for help, he will give generously.如果你向他求助,他会慷慨解囊的。
The boy, weeping, appealed to the doctor to save his little sister.那个男孩哭着请求医生救救
他的小妹妹。 (读后续写·场景描写)
arrangement n.[C]安排,筹划;布置;[C,U]商定,约定
Now talk about how Josh makes arrangements.现在谈谈乔希是怎么安排的。 (教材P57)
情景导学
The seller finally came to an arrangement with the buyer.卖家最终与买家达成了协议。
You are advised to make arrangements for your trip well in advance.建议你提前做好旅行安
排。 (写作·旅行建议)
词汇 8
用法归纳
①make arrangements (    ...) (为……)做安排/准备
②        an arrangement (with sb.) (与某人)达成协议
③an arrangement to do sth.做某事的约定
词汇拓展
arrange vi.& vt.安排;筹备
arrange to do sth.安排做某事
arrange sth. for sb.为某人安排某事
arrange for sb. to do sth.安排某人做某事
Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.大多数
博物馆也欢迎学校团体,并为孩子们安排特别的活动。 (2020新高考Ⅰ)
for
come to
We will arrange for an experienced teacher to give you a lecture on learning a foreign lan-
guage.我们将安排一位有经验的老师给你们进行一次关于学习外语的讲座。
escape v.(从危险或糟糕的处境中)逃离,摆脱;避开,避免;逃走;被忽视,被忘掉 n.逃脱,
逃避,逃跑
  This is something that even the highly successful Harry Potter movies can't escape from...这
是即使是非常成功的哈利·波特系列电影也无法避免的问题…… (教材P59)
情景导学
You were very lucky to have escaped from the big fire last night.你非常幸运,逃离了昨晚的那场
大火。
Yesterday, I came across my former classmate, but his name escaped me, which made me embar-
rassed.昨天,我碰见了我以前的同学,但是我记不起他的名字了,这让我很尴尬。
词汇 9
At last, we had a narrow escape, fortunately escaping being hurt by the hungry polar bear.最后,我
们死里逃生,幸运地逃过了被那头饥饿的北极熊伤害。 (2020浙江)
用法归纳
①escape     ...从……中逃脱/逃走
②escape     sth.避开做某事
③sth. escape(s) sb.某物被某人遗忘
④escape one's attention/notice逃过某人的注意/被某人忽视
⑤(an) escape from...从……中的逃脱
⑥have a     escape死里逃生
  ...with fans of the books disappointed not to see some of their favourite characters in the
词汇10 disappointed adj.失望的,沮丧的
from
doing
narrow
movie versions.……这些书的粉丝们很失望,因为他们没有在电影版本中看到他们最喜欢的
一些角色。 (教材P59)
情景导学
I was very disappointed in/with myself.我对自己感到非常失望。
I am sorry to hear that you are disappointed at/by/with/about your falling grades.听说你对成绩
下降感到失望,我很难过。 (写作·建议信)
I was disappointed (that) Tom was not there.汤姆不在那儿,我很失望。
He was disappointed and sad to see his best friend wasn't at the party.看到自己最好的朋友没来
参加聚会,他感到很失望,很难过。 (读后续写·心理描写)
用法归纳
①be disappointed     sb.对某人失望
in/with
②be disappointed             sth.对某事失望
③be disappointed     sth.做某事感到失望
④be disappointed that...对……失望
词汇拓展
①disappoint v.使失望;使破灭
②disappointing adj.令人失望的
③disappointingly adv.令人失望的是;令人失望地
④disappointment n.[U]失望;扫兴;沮丧;[C]使人失望的人(或事物)
to sb.'s disappointment=to the disappointment of sb.令某人失望的是
To his disappointment, he was not even given the chance of an interview.令他失望的是,他甚
至没被给予参加面试的机会。 (读后续写·情感描写)
at/by/with/about
to do
  The movie explores the theme of responsibility in an intelligent and humorous way.这部电
影以一种智慧和幽默的方式探讨了责任这个主题。 (教材P62)
情景导学
In short, the activity helped us develop a sense of responsibility.简言之,这次活动帮助我们培养
了责任感。 (写作·活动介绍)
Only by bravely taking full responsibility for failure can we succeed.只有勇于承担失败的全部
责任,我们才能成功。 (读后续写·主旨升华)
  China has a responsibility to work with other countries to promote the healthy development
of the tea industry.中国有责任与其他国家合作,推动茶叶产业健康发展。 (2022全国乙)
词汇11 responsibility n.责任;职责;义务
用法归纳
①       responsibility 责任感
②have a responsibility     sth.有责任/有义务做某事
③have/take responsibility    (doing) sth.有(做)某事的责任/承担(做)某事的责任
④take on responsibility承担责任
⑤it's sb.'s responsibility to do sth.某人有责任做某事
词汇拓展
responsible adj.负责的;负有责任的;有责任心的;可信任的
be responsible for (doing) sth.对(做)某事负责;对(做)某事负有责任
As a member of society, everyone should be responsible for protecting the environment.作为
社会的一员,每个人都有责任保护环境。 (写作·环境保护)
a sense of
to do
for
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important
than fear.勇气不是无所畏惧,而是能判断出还有比恐惧更重要的其他东西。 (教材P62)
情景导学
The decision was made in/during my absence.这个决定是在我不在的时候做出的。
I'm writing to apologize for my absence from last week's meeting.我写信是为我缺席上周的会
议道歉。 (写作·道歉信)
In the absence of parents' company in their childhood, children will probably lack confidence.童
年时期缺乏父母陪伴的孩子很可能会缺乏自信。
Her absence of mind during her speech made her friends and relatives present worried about her.
演讲时她的心不在焉使得在座的朋友和亲戚都很担心她。 (读后续写·情节描写)
词汇12 absence n.缺乏,没有,不存在;缺席,不在
Of course, not everyone who looks up is paying attention in class. Some students look up, but
there is an absence of eye contact.当然,在课堂上并不是每个抬头的人都在专心(听讲)。一些
学生抬起头,但没有眼神交流。
用法归纳
①(an) absence of 缺乏,没有
②    the absence of缺乏,没有
③absence     ...缺席……
④     one's absence在某人不在时
⑤absence of mind 心不在焉
in/during
in
from
词汇拓展
①absent adj.缺乏的,不存在的;缺席的;心不在焉的
be absent from缺乏……;缺席……
I am writing to make an apology to you for being absent from the activity of the English club.
我写这封信是为没有参加英语俱乐部的活动向你道歉。 (写作·道歉信)
②absent-minded adj.心不在焉的;健忘的
词汇 释义 用法&拓展
technique n.[C]技巧,手法,技艺,工艺;
[U, sing.]技术,技能 marketing techniques营销技巧
technical adj.技术的,工艺的;技巧的,技艺的;专业的
technology n.科技;工艺
incredible adj.难以置信的;极好的 unbelievable adj.难以置信的
incredibly adv.难以置信地;极端地,极其
高频词汇积累
energetic adj.精力充沛的,充满活力的 energy n.精力,活力;能量,能源
full of energy 精力充沛的
edge n.边,边缘;刀刃;优势(生义) on the edge of 在……的边缘
on the edge of one's seat 极为激动
The products of the company
have the edge over its competitors.这家公司的产品比它的竞争对手更胜一筹。
emotion n.[C,U]强烈的情感;情绪 emotional adj.情感的;情绪的
emotionally adv.情感上;情绪

anger n.愤怒,怒火 v.激怒 in anger生气地,愤怒地
to one's anger令某人生气的

angry adj.愤怒的,生气的
be angry with sb.生某人的气
be angry at/about sth.因某事
而生气
angrily adv.生气地
transport n.交通运输系统;运输方式;运输 v.运输,运送 The shared bicycle is a cheap and environment-friendly means of transport.共享单车是一种既便宜又环保的交通工具。
Humor also transports your mind away from your daily troubles.幽默还能把你的注意力从日常烦恼中转移开。(2020江苏)
transportation n.运输,运送;交通运输系统
public transportation/transport公共交通
brief adj.短暂的;简洁的 n.任务简
介,指示(生义) in brief/to be brief简言之;一言以蔽之
a brief introduction to... ……的简单介绍
The manager prepared a brief for the new staff.经理给新员工准备了任务简介。
live up to 符合(标准),不负(盛名);达到,
不辜负(他人的期望) You can't force your kids to live up to your unreal expectations.你不能迫使孩子达到你的不切实际的期望。
extent n.程度 to some/a great extent在某种程度上/在很大程度上
I agree with you to some extent.我在某种程度上同意你
的观点。
original adj.原先的,最初的;独创的;原
作的 n.原件,原作 They decided to cancel the original plan.他们决定取消原来的计划。
originally adv.原来,起初
origin n.起源;起因;出身
behave v.表现 behave oneself表现得体,有礼貌
well-behaved adj.表现好的
badly-behaved adj.表现差的
behavio(u)r n.行为,举止
...some of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass!……一些女性的
声音如此之高,以至于我相信它们能震碎玻璃! (教材P51)
情景导学
He told so interesting a story that we all laughed.他讲了一个如此有趣的故事,我们都笑了起来。
Lisa left home so hurriedly that she left her cellphone at home.莉萨匆匆忙忙地离开了家,结果
把手机落在家里了。
He had so little education that he was unfit for this job.他接受的教育太少,不适合做这份工作。
Mother was so moved that her eyes were shining with tears of joy.母亲非常感动,眼里闪烁着喜
悦的泪水。 (读后续写·神态描写)
经典结构 情景破
结构 so...that...如此……以至于……
They handed him so many cards that they filled several large boxes.他们递给他如此多的卡片,
以至于装满了好几个大盒子。 (2019天津)
用法归纳
①so...that...表示 “如此……以至于……”,引导结果状语从句。
②so...that...的基本句型:
a.so+    /    +that从句
b.so+    +a(n)+可数名词单数+that从句
c.so+    /few+可数名词复数+that从句
d.so+much/    +不可数名词+that从句
little
形容词
副词
形容词
many
结构拓展
表示“如此……以至于……”的结构还有such...that...,其基本句型为:
①such+a/an+adj.+可数名词单数+that从句
②such+adj.+可数名词复数/不可数名词+that从句
Ms. Yang is such a responsible teacher that the whole class love her very much.杨老师如此负
责任,全班(学生)都很爱她。 (写作·人物介绍)
They are such lively and lovely children that everyone wants to make friends with them.他们
是如此活泼可爱的孩子,每个人都想和他们交朋友。
I made such great progress in English that my teacher praised me.我的英语取得了很大进步,
老师表扬了我。
特别提醒
so/such...that...引导结果状语从句时可把“so/such...”部分置于句首,主句用倒装语序。
So rapid is the development of science and technology that it has brought great changes to our
life.科学技术的发展如此之快,它给我们的生活带来了巨大的变化。
Such good news did we get that everyone was excited.我们得到这么好的消息,以至于每个
人都很兴奋。
译文 起初,我以为我听到的是小提琴的声音,但后来我才知道那是一种有两根弦的乐器,叫
做京胡。
Sentence 1
长难句 图解
主语从句
instrument
Sentence 2
译文 人们说“一幅图胜过千言万语”,但任何人只要看一眼书籍和根据这些书籍改编的电
影,就会质疑这句俗话。
后置定语
Sentence 3
译文 这是即使是非常成功的哈利·波特系列电影也无法避免的问题,这些书的粉丝们很失
望,因为他们没有在电影版本中看到他们最喜欢的一些角色。
原因状语
定语从句
现在分词作状语
一、现在分词作状语的基本用法
情景导学1
Hearing the noise, I turned round.=When I heard the noise, I turned round.听到响声,我转过身。
Being too young, he couldn't join the army.=Because he was too young, he couldn't join the
army.因为太年轻,他不能参军。
His parents died in the war, leaving him an orphan.他的父母在战争中死亡,使他成了孤儿。
Studying hard, you'll succeed.=If you study hard, you'll succeed.如果你努力学习,你会成功的。
Approving of what she said, I still think that she didn't try her best.=Although/Though/While I
approved of what she said, I still think that she didn't try her best.尽管同意她说的话,但我仍然
认为她没有尽最大的努力。
必备语法 情景破
He walked along the river, singing softly to himself.他沿着河一边走,一边轻声哼着歌。
用法归纳1
1.现在分词作状语时,其逻辑主语通常是句子的主语,所表示的动作往往与句子主语之间存在
①    关系。
2.现在分词作状语常常用来表示时间、原因、结果、条件、让步、方式、伴随等。现在分
词作状语时往往可以和②    进行转换,一般不用作目的状语。
特别提醒
现在分词作结果状语表示自然而然的结果,而不定式作结果状语常表示出乎意料的结果。
[二者的区分见“Unit 3疑难破 必备语法·情景破 二、不定式的句法功能 (二)不定式作结果
状语”中的内容]
主动
状语从句 
情景导学2
While waiting for the bus, he read a copy of China Daily.=While he was waiting for the bus, he
read a copy of China Daily.在等公共汽车的时候,他读了一份《中国日报》。
用法归纳2
作时间状语的现在分词前有时可以加上when、while、once等连词,构成“连词+现在分词”
结构,相当于一种状语从句的省略形式。
特别提醒
状语从句的省略:当状语从句的主语和主句的主语一致,且从句谓语含有be动词时,从句可以
省略主语和be动词。
He continued to write while (he was) in hospital.他住院时仍继续写作。
二、注意事项
(一)现在分词的时态形式和语态形式
主动形式 被动形式
一般式 doing being done
完成式 having done having been done
情景导学
Following the guide, we walked through the forest.跟着向导,我们步行穿过了森林。
Having lived abroad for many years, I was eager to return to my homeland.在国外生活了很多
年,我渴望回到我的祖国。
用法归纳
1.现在分词作状语时,若现在分词表示的动作与谓语动词表示的动作同时发生,则用现在分词
的③    式。
2.现在分词作状语时,若现在分词表示的动作先于谓语动词表示的动作发生,则用现在分词的
④    式。
一般
完成
(二)现在分词的否定形式
情景导学
Not having been invited to the party, she had to stay at home.由于没有被邀请参加聚会,她只好
待在家里。
用法归纳
现在分词作状语时,其否定形式是在前面加⑤    。
(三)现在分词的独立主格结构
情景导学
The train having gone, we had to wait another day.火车已经开走了,我们不得不再等一天。
用法归纳
当现在分词的逻辑主语与句子的主语不一致时,通常用独立主格结构,也就是在现在分词前
面加上它的逻辑主语。
not
即时巩固
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.(2023全国乙)       (visit) several times over the last 10 years, I was amazed by the
coexistence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage (遗产) while con-
stantly growing.
2.(2022全国甲)He flew 4,700 kilometers from Xi'an to Kashgar on Sept.20,      (plan)
to hike back to Xi'an in five months.
3.(2022新高考Ⅰ)      (cover) an area about three times the size of Yellowstone National
Park, the GPNP will be one of the first national parks in the country.
4.(2020全国Ⅲ)Dr. Jubilado first met the Bajau while      (grow) up on Samal Island in
the Philippines.
Having visited
planning
Covering
growing
5.(2020江苏)When Wilson heated it, the container exploded,      (leave) Wilson blinded
in both eyes.
6.     (get) a little closer, I realized one kayak(皮划艇) was in trouble.
7.He earns his living      (drive) a truck day after day.
8.      (not know) how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he could—
he huddled(蜷缩) in his cave and slept.
9.Weather      (permit), we'll visit the Great Wall.
Ⅱ.将下列句子改写为含有现在分词作状语的句子
1.She sat there for half an hour and watched the stars in the sky.
→She sat there for half an hour,            in the sky.
2.Though he worked so hard to prepare for the final exam, he failed again.
→            to prepare for the final exam, he failed again.
Not knowing
leaving
Getting
driving
Working so hard
permitting
watching the stars