1、Unit 4 Films and film events Period 1 課件 3,Project Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone,the Harry Potter films,A. brief introduction of the films plot,B. problems of the film,C. the recommendation by the writer,D. the writers commentary on the special effects and acting in the film,A,D,B,C,First

2、reading:,Second reading:,What kind of person is Harry Potter? How do the Dursleys treat him? How did his parents die? Who are Harrys new friends? And what do they learn about together? What are many peoples complaints about the film? What does the reviews writer think of the film?,Details: listen to

3、 the tape and complete thefollowing table.,(A_ boy whose parents were a wizard and a witch and were killed by an evil wizard when Harry was a baby. living with his_, the Dursleys, and, and hated by them. having the powers of wizard and a _ in the world of witches and wizards because of his parents.)

4、,a very_person who works at Hogwarts and_Harry from the Dursleys and takes him to the school,Daniel Radcliffe,Robbie Coltrane,sensitive,relatives,abused,ignored,magical,reputation,large,rescue,Details: listen to the tape and complete the following table.,Harrys friend and schoolmatexuekewang,Harrys

5、and schoolmate,Rupert Grint,Emma Watson,the schools wizard, who killed Harrys parent,friend,evil,1. Harry, a sensitive young boy, has been living with his relatives. (Line 3) It has been raining non-stop since last night. I wonder when it will stop. I have been knocking. I dont think anybodys in. Oh

6、, you have come at last! I have been waiting for you for two long hours.,強調(diào)事件的持續(xù)性,具有感情色彩,表示重復(fù),強調(diào)事件的持續(xù)性,Language points:,Translation: The weather has been changeable lately. Ive been having a lot of colds. Too much has been happening today.,2. Contrary to this, Harry finds out that his father was a w

7、izard( Line 6) contrary to此處意為 “和相反”,也可以表示 “不接受意見”.相當(dāng)于一個介詞短語,后面可跟名詞,名詞短語或從句。 He is an able politician,_. (與普遍的看法相反) _, he gave up his job. (他不聽任何人的意見),contrary to popular belief,Contrary to all advice,3. While the report of Quidditch is an important part of the book.I feel that too much time is dedi

8、cated in the film to showing it. (Line 44) while : 盡管,雖然. 引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句,相當(dāng)于 though, although. 盡管我愿意幫忙, 但卻沒有多少時間. While/Though/ Although I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. 盡管這個老師愛學(xué)生,她對他們的要求還是非常嚴(yán)格的。 While/Though/ Although the teacher loves her students, she is very strict with them.,d

9、edicate oneself/ something to (doing) something 眾所周知，居里夫人獻身于科學(xué)事業(yè)。 It is well known that Madame Cruie dedicates herself to science. 他決心畢生致力于幫助全世界的窮人。,He made up his mind to dedicate his life to helping the poor all over the world.,4. I think this is more to highlight the advanced special effects than

10、 to help the films plot. (Line 44) 我認(rèn)為這是為了更加突出電影出色的特技，而不是有助于表現(xiàn)電影的情節(jié)。 1) I was more annoyed than worried when he didnt come home. 2)To them, music is more a way of life than just an interest.,與其說擔(dān)心，不如說惱怒,更是一種生活方式，,而不僅是一個興趣,highlight是及物動詞,意思是 “突出,強調(diào),使顯著” 3)政府報告特別強調(diào)了教育改革的必要性和重要性。 The governmental repor

11、t highlights_ 4)找工作時,你應(yīng)當(dāng)突出你的經(jīng)驗和技能。 When you apply for a job, you _.,should highlight your experience and skills,the necessity and importance of educational reforms.,highlight也可以用做名詞,意為 “最好(或最精彩,驚動人心)的部分; 增加亮度; 使醒目”。 5) _(世界杯的最精彩部分)will be shown this Saturday evening as we expect.,The highlights of t

12、he World Cup,5. This shows that the film-makers did not give enough thought to who the audience of the film would be. (Line 51) give enough thought to:對給予考慮 1) 納塔利想對我說的話好好想一想。 2) 他從來不把自己的病放在心上。,Natalie wanted to give a thought to what I said.,He never gave a thought to his illness.,3)這件事情我未加思考就做了。 I

13、t was something I did_ 4)想到要獨自生活使她充滿恐懼。 _filled her with fear.,without thought.,The thought of living alone,6. The important and interesting parts of the film occur in the world of magic, not at Privet Drive. (Line 55) 1) 大火發(fā)生在清晨,許多人在火中喪身。 _ 2)許多外國游客問：“熊貓是不是只在中國的四川才有?” Many foreign tourists ask, “_?

14、”,不及物動詞. 類似于happen, take place, come about,Do pandas occur in Sichuan of China only,The big fire occurred in the early morning and many people lost their lives.,_ _ 4) 我想到一個絕妙的注意-未來我們可以乘火箭到火星上去。 _ _ _,3) 我們怎么也沒想到他成了著名的科學(xué)家。,It never occurred to us that he had become a famous scientist.,A wonderful id

15、ea occurred to me - we can travel to Mars in space shuttles in the future.,Starting the project- Write a film review,Planning,Presenting,Producing,Preparing,Purpose of a film review: to inform readers about a particular film before they watch it.,Steps:,Planning:,Get into groups (5-6Ss per group) Discuss the tasks of each person,Preparing:,One in each group write down the tasks of every group member; 2. Choose a film to review; 3. What should be included in a film review?,topic,plot,major characters,production year,comment on the film,Producing:,Pract