About films
To get to know different types of films
To learn new words and expressions
western
industry
storyteller
in your dreams
so…that
action film
such…that
n. 西部电影,西部小说
n. 工业,产业
n. 讲故事的人
你做梦,你妄想
如此……以至于
n. 动作片
如此……以至于
superstar
romantic
science fiction
script
n. 超级明星
adj. 浪漫的
n. 科幻电影,科幻小说
n. 剧本
What is it famous for(因…出名)?
Hollywood is famous for its films and superstars.
Hollywood
“Hollywood” is a suburb of Los Angeles, California, and is the home of the American film industry.
How much do you know about them?
actor
actress
Jackie Chan
Sun Li
Zhang Yimou
Feng Xiaogang
director
Feng Xiaogang:
Zhang Yimou:
冯小刚
《唐山大地震 》
《大腕》
张艺谋
《秋菊打官司》
《英雄》
Aftershock
Big Shot’s Funeral
The Story of Qiuju
The Hero
Steven Spielberg:
Ang Lee :
John Wu :
斯蒂文 斯皮尔伯格
ET
《外星人》
Saving Private Ryan
《拯救大兵瑞恩》
李安
Crouching Tiger, hidden Dragon
《卧虎藏龙》
吴宇森
Face off
《变脸》
M: I-2
《不可能的任务2》
actor/actress
director
producer
cameraman
make-up artist
scriptwriter
lighting manager
film editor
costume designer
stuntman
演员
导演
制片人
摄像
化装师
编剧
灯光师
影片剪辑员
服装师
替身
Hollywood’s favourite director
Steven Spielberg
How many types of films do you know?
action film
story about exciting or dangerous events usually with fights
science fiction film
film based on imaginative story about the future
cartoon
film using pictures or models instead of real people
horror film
story that makes people feel scared
romantic film
film telling beautiful love story
film about life in the western USA, usually with cowboys
comedy
a film that is planned to be funny, usually with a happy ending
war film
film that describes wars
documentary
a film giving facts about something
1. Allen and Sally were classmates at
university. After ten years, they see each
other again. Do you think they can
become lovers?
2. The cowboy has just come back from the
bar. The man there wants to have a fight
with him. Who will be the winner?
3. It is twelve o'clock. Here I am, in front of
a dark house. It looks empty. Should I go
in? Or should I go back?
Romantic film
Western
Horror film
Guess what type of the film it is:
4. In 2150, Mary travels in a time machine
and goes back to 2125. She finds her mother,
looking just the same as she is. Can she go
back to her world?
5. Alice has invited her friends to her house.
Miss Rabbit, Mr Cow and Baby Mouse are
there. Of course, there is Grandma Turtle,
who is always late.
6. Detective Joe is on the plane. When he
comes out from the toilet, he finds three
men holding a gun. He quietly walks to the
back of the plane. Can he save the passengers?
Science fiction film
Cartoon
Action film
选词填空: romantic action horror cartoon
science fiction western
1. Kongfu is an _________ film directed by Zhou
Xingchi.
2. Japan is famous for _________ films.
3. Cinderella (灰姑娘)is a __________ story.
4. Children usually like _________.
5. The New King Of West is a well-known ________
film.
6. Did you see the ______________film called 4098
BC.
action
horror
romantic
cartoons
western
science fiction
A Sandy has found ①some pictures of different types of films. Do you know what types of films they are? Help her write the correct name under each picture.
②action films cartoons ③horror films
④romantic films ⑤science fiction films western
一些不同类型的电影的图片
cartoon
romantic film
action film
science fiction film
western
horror film
action film cartoon horror film
romantic film science fiction film western
B Sandy and Kitty are members of the school drama club. They are talking about entering the film industry. Work in pairs and exchange your ideas. Use the conversation below as a model.
Listen to the dialogue in Part B and answer the questions.
1. Who does Sandy think would⑥ be suitable for entering the film industry?
2. Why does she think so?
She thinks Millie would be suitable.
Because Millie is ⑦such a good storyteller that she can ⑧write exciting scripts.
3. What would Sandy like to do⑨ in the film industry?
Though she ⑩likes acting,she
⑾would rather be a director.
适合进军电影业
Act out the dialogue
A: Who do you think would be suitable for entering the film industry?
A: Why do you think so?
B:I think Millie would be suitable.
B:Millie is such a good storyteller that she can write exciting scripts.
A:Yes,I think so too. What would you like to do in the film industry,Sandy?
B:Though I like acting,I’d
rather be a director.
Work in pairs and talk about the type of film you like.
A: What types of film do you like?
B: I like….
A: Why do you like…?
B: Because…
Comic stript
What does Eddie think of himself?
2.What advice does Hobo give Eddie?
3.Why does Eddie think he should be in
Hollywood?
He thinks he will be a tomorrow’s TV superstar.
He advices Eddie to stop daydreaming and be more realistic(现实的).
Because he thinks he so good.
Answer the following questions.
Do you think Eddie can be a
superstar?
Well, I’m so good that I should be in Hollywood instead.
Millie is such a good storyteller that she can write exciting scripts.
so ... that表示“如此……以至于……”,常用于引导结果状语从句。常见结构为“so +形容词 / 副词+ that从句”或“so +形容词+ a / an +单数可数名词+ that从句”。如:
He was so young that he couldn’t go to school.
It is so interesting a movie that many people like it very much.
such ... that表示“如此……以至于……”,常用于引导结果状语从句。常见结构为“such + a / an +形容词+单数可数名词+ that从句”或“such +形容词+复数可数名词/不可数名词+ that从句”。如:
He has such a beautiful watch that we all like it.
It’s such fine weather that we’d like to go for a picnic.
so ... that有时可以和such ... that相互转换。如:?
1.Mike was so clever a boy that he got the first place in the exam.
=Mike was such a clever boy that he got the first place in the exam.?
2.This problem is so difficult that no one can work it out.
=This is such a difficult problem that no one can work it out.
根据首字母或汉语提示写出单词。
1. Have you seen the r_________ film Titanic.
2. Her dream is to enter the film i_________.
omantic
ndustry
3. Now many boys love watching _______ (动作) films.
4. A _______ (西部电影) is a story about cowboys in American.
action
western
Translate the phrases into Chinese!
1.幸运的
2.明日的电视超级明星
3.你做梦,你妄想
4.适合……的
be lucky
tomorrow’s TV superstar
in your dreams
be suitable for…
5.动作片
6.浪漫影片
7.科幻影片
8.进入电影圈
action film
romantic film
science fiction film
enter the film industry
Dreams are of no value unless they are followed by action.
只有我们付诸行动,梦想才有意义。
Summary
1. Read the text book and learn the new words and phrases by heart.
2. Do the exercises in the workbook.