外研版选修10 Module 4 The Magic of Film Reading and vocabulary 课件（21张PPT）

(共21张PPT)
Book 10 Module4 The Magic of Film
Period 1
The Oscars—Superficial Spectacle?

Question for you:
Do you like watching the Oscars?
Why yes or why not?
eg: In my eyes, Oscar is a big event.
I like watching it , because______.
I don't like watching it, for______
______________________________.
Part One:
Deal with the passage(文本解读)
The Oscars-Superficial Spectacle?
Read the passage and choose the first sentences of
the related paragraphs and try to feel the author's
attitude towards the Oscar.

.
The Oscars—Superficial Spectacle?
b: For the stars, the Oscars are a chance
to appear at their most glamorous.
c: The Oscars seem such a modern
occassion that it is surprising to think
that the Awards began as long ago as 1927.
a: However glomorous though the Oscars
are, some people would say not every Oscar
winner has won their award on ability alone
.
有魅力的
场合
不单靠能力
1
2
3
some frequently appeared words:

evening gown
hollywood
red carpet
crowds 人群
original intention
glamorous people
the statue 雕像
make money
publicity 宣传
enjoyable spectacle
Can you feel the Author's attitude towards the Oscar?
positive, negative or neutral ?
Try to answer the following questions according to your understanding of this passage,trying to confirm the author's attitude towards the Oscar.
1) What factors(因素) can influence the winning of
Oscar?（自己总结）(para4)
2) A scriptwriter(编剧) called Francis Marion once
described the figure as “a perfect symbol of the
film business” a powerful athletic body holding a
shining sword, with half of his head cut off, the
part which holds his brain. (如何理解这句话？)(para6)
Try to answer the following questions according to your understanding of this passage.
(1) What factors(因素) can influence the winning of
Oscar?（自己总结关键词）(para6)
For example:
publicity(宣传); the style of the film;
the proper time（时机）; the role they play…
not on ability alone不单靠能力
(Para. 4)
2).A scriptwriter(编剧) called Francis Marion once described the figure as “a perfect symbol of the film business” a powerful athletic(运动的) body holding a shining sword, with half of his head cut off, the part which holds his brain.
Why did the writer quote(引用) his words ?
Think: What did the scriptwriter’s words mean?
In the writer’s opinion,
the Oscars haven’t achieved its ______________,
it is just a ______________
一位名叫弗朗西斯·马里恩(FrancisMarion)的编剧曾形容这个人物是“电影业的完美象征”--一个强有力的运动身体，拿着一把闪亮的剑，他的一半头被砍掉了，这部分是他大脑的一部分。
original intention
superficial spectacle
肤浅的景象
a negative attitude
Part Two:
Let's get closer to the Oscars.
(走近奥斯卡)
加里·奥德曼（Gary Oldman）
Suppose Gary Oldman will go to Hollywood to receive his Oscar Award, what should he prepare?
(eg: How to go there? what to wear? )
limousine?[' l?m?zi:n]
n. 豪华大轿车
Dolby Theatre [' d?lbi]杜比剧院 (Hollywood)
On his arrival in his limousine, he walked along a red carpet surrounded by crowds, where photographers took photos and journalists shout questions at him. Besides him, there are many “glamorous people” there.
['gl?m?r?s] adj. 富有魅力的
Female film stars, in particular, spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on their evening gowns(礼服).
Think: Why did they spend so much money on their evening gowns?
The Oscars—Superficial Spectacle?
Do you agree with
the writer?
!
To a lot of people, the Oscars are an enjoyable spectacle. Nothing more.
Everything is a two-edged sword(双刃剑).
critical thinking
批判性思维

Part Three:
Consolidation and
sublimation .
(巩固升华)
the origin of the Oscars and its statue
the reason why viewers like to see the Oscars
the importance of winning an Oscar and the factors influencing it
Para. 3,4
Para. 1,2,7
Para. 5,6
original intention
nickname
glamorous people
real people
①the highest award ②respect of peers③ producers,money…
Once a year, the Oscars take place in Hollywood on an evening in March…
Retell(复述): The Oscars—Superficial Spectacle?
As for, in the shape of
①publicity ②comedies, rarely ③not because, but because…
Challenge your memory!
Entertainment
Relaxation
Education
Inspiration
Expectation
Experience
Economy
(1)Work in groups.
(2) Each member at least offers one idea.
Discussion:
Economy–Businessmen spend money on advertisements for their movies. In some way, it makes movies popular
. Education– They teach us much knowledge about history, different cultures and traditions across the world.
Experience– They give us an opportunity to experience some experiences (romantic, adventurous…).
Entertainment– They provide an important way for us to get together, so we can promote friendship and kill time.
Relaxation– They help us go beyond the limits of reality (超越现实)and get rid of pressure.
Inspiration– They show us the philosophy of life, giving us courage and motivation to fight against frustrating situations.
Expectation– They bring us expectations（期望） about life.
reference: Why movies are so popular?
The Oscars—Superficial Spectacle?
1. To have a general idea of the material by fast reading and detailed reading.
2. To correctly identify the author's intention and properly use the newly-learned language to express opinions by analyzing and retelling the material.
3. To be aware of the great influence the Oscars and film industry bring to us by cooperatively discussing and analyzing the reasons why movies are popular in groups.
Learning Objectives(学习目标):
必做：Read the passage fluently and remember the new expressions about Oscars.Write an article named“What movies bring to us?”
选做：Write a short passage to introduce your favorite movie. You can search for information on the Internet.
Homework