模块8 Unit 4 Films and film events reading

课件26张PPT。Unit 4 Films and film eventsThe third periodReading(2)Guangde No.3 Middle School: Gao BoRevisionCheck the homework exercises.
Answers to part E:
1. award 2. director 3. reputation
4. countries 5. focus 6. minority
7. festival 8. contemporary
Discussion: (1) Do you like films from a specific country?
If so, explain which country, and why.
(2) What is your favorite film? What do you
like about it?
(3) What kind of film do you think is most
likely to win the best film award at a
film festival?Language points1. Our festival is part of a larger festival which celebrates contemporary art. We view film as a type of contemporary art. (P50)
celebrate verb [I or T] 庆祝，祝贺
1) We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.
2) If this plan works, we’ll celebrate in style (= in a special way). contemporary adjective existing or happening now: 当代的，现代的
1) contemporary music/ literature/ art/
fashion2) Although it was written hundreds of
years ago, it still has a contemporary (= modern) feel to it. view ?? verb [T] 认为，看作
1) The journalist asked the minister
how he viewed recent events.2) She is viewed as a strong candidate
for the job.
3) If we view the problem from a
different angle, a solution may
become more obvious.相关短语
a point of view 观点；着眼点
at first view 初看；一见
in view 在视野中
in view of 鉴于；由于
on view 展览中，上映中
view sb./ sth. as sth. 把……视为 2. That is, it only includes those not financed by Hollywood studios. (P50)
that is: that is to say, in other words
finance ??verb [T] 为……提供资金
The local authority has refused to finance the scheme.
finance ??noun [U] (the management of) a supply of money: 金融，财政
corporate/ personal/ public financethe minister of finance/the finance ministerThe finance committee controls the school’s budget.3. Our policy is to include high-quality films, regardless of who makes them. (P50)
regardless?? adverb
despite; not being affected by something: 不管，不顾
1) She knew it was dangerous to visit him, but she set out regardless of the risk.2) This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.Test yourself:1. __________ the heavy rain, they
continued working in the field.
A. Although B. Regardless of
C. Despite of D. In case of
2. They decorated the house
__________ costs.
A. in spite B. regardless of
C. though D. although
4. As long as the film’s quality meets our standards, we include it. (P50)
as long as 只要; 如果；既然
1) You may use the room as you like, as
long as you clean it afterward.
2) As long as you are going to the post
office anyway, you can do something
for me.高考链接
The more I think about him, the more reasons I find for loving him __________ I did. (2005湖南)
A. as much as B. as long as
C. as soon as D. as far as meet ??verb [T] (met, met)
to fulfill, satisfy, or achieve 满足，实现1) The workers’ demands for higher pay were not met by the management.
2) We haven’t yet been able to find a house that meets our needs/ requirements.相关短语
make ends meet 使收支相抵
meet one’s end 死，送命
meet with sb. 遇到某人
meet with sth. 经历某事 5. It was then that Robert Redford took over and changed the focus to saluting independent films. (P50)
take over 接管，接替，接任
1) The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues.
2) The firm has been taken over by an American conglomerate.
3) When she fell ill her daughter took over the business form her.高考链接
It is certain that he will _____ his business to his son when he gets old. (2004 福建)
A. take over B. think over
C. hand over D. go over
6. Considering the history of our festival, we feel it is important not to favor films from any one country. (P51)
considering 考虑到……, 现在分词放在句首做原因状语
1) Considering his age, John did quite well in his performance.
2) Considering he’s only just started, he knows quite a lot about it.高考链接
Now that she is out of a job, Lucy ________ going back to school , but she hasn’t decided yet . (2004北京)
A. had considered
B. has been considering
C. considered
D. is going to consider __________ everything, this is a pleasant journey.
A. Considered B. Considerate
C. Considering D. Considerable
___________ everything into consideration, she decided to work in the company.
A. Giving B. Taking
C. Taken D. Given
favor verb [T] to give an advantage to someone or something, in an unfair way 偏爱，偏袒
1) A strong wind will favor the bigger boats.
2) She always felt that her parents favored her brother.I don’t like to ask people for help as a rule but I winder if you could __________ me a favor.
A. make B. do C. find D. get
Generally speaking, chances tend to __________ those who are hard-working and well prepared.
A. favor B. honor C. focus D. intend
Exercises in class:Translate the following sentences.
(1) 我们的政策是囊括所有高质量的电影，而不在乎是谁制作了它们。
Our policy is to include high-quality films, regardless of who makes them.
(2) 我们电影节的概念孕育于1978年，当时它被称为犹他州美国电影节。
The idea for our festival was hatched back in 1978, when it was known as the Utah/US Film Festival.(3) 考虑到我们电影节的历史，我们觉得不偏向某一国家的电影是非常重要的。
Considering the history of our festival, we feel it is important not to favor films from any one country.
(4) 尽管存在的时间短，我们的电影节却在全世界享有很好的声誉。
Even though we have only existed a short time, our festival has a good reputation worldwide.
(5) 许多演员和导演在制作不为公众所知的好电影。
Many actors and directors were making good films unknown to the public.
Homework
1. Review what you have learned
in this period.
2. Do Parts A and B on page 128 and page 129 of the Workbook.
3. Unit Revision: Period 3. Good staying with you!The end !Thank you