《英语精读》（英文版） Unit 10 Hollywood

Unit 10 Hollywood

Unit 10 Hollywood

Purposes a To get students be familiar with some film expressions a To understand the purpose of writing and the main information the text conve eys a To reinforce some basic linguistic knowledge by doing various types of exercises

Purposes  To get students be familiar with some film expressions.  To understand the purpose of writing and the main information the text conveys.  To reinforce some basic linguistic knowledge by doing various types of exercises

about the text a What is the purpose of writing?

About the text  What is the purpose of writing?

I Structural analysis of the text a Main idea of each part a Part One 1 ---a brief introduction to Hollywood a Part Two(2-8)--some major facts or important information about hollyood 口 Part Three9 Hollywood, above all has the glamour of the past

II. Structural analysis of the text  Main idea of each part:  Part One 1 --- a brief introduction to Hollywood  Part Two (2-8) --- some major facts or important information about Hollywood  Part Three 9 --- Hollywood, above all, has the glamour of the past

l some difficult sentences words or phrases a 1. The young star-struck teenagers could, with a bit of luck, fulfil their dream D Explain The young teenagers who are preoccupied with a dream of being movie stars could realize it if they are lucky enough a 2. They were held on a tight rein by the studio chiefs who could make or break all but the stars with really big appeal D Explain: The stars were led by the nose by the studio chiefs They had an absolute power to mould or batter all stars except those who are really attractive to the audience D 3. Stars were often typecast a Explain Stars were always cast with a fixed type of character D 4. Hollywood is no longer the heart of the worlds motion picture industry Expla. hOnywood is not the centre o the wonds imovie producing industry any longer

III. some difficult sentences, words or phrases  1. The young star-struck teenagers could, with a bit of luck, fulfil their dream.  Explain: The young teenagers who are preoccupied with a dream of being movie stars could realize it if they are lucky enough.  2. They were held on a tight rein by the studio chiefs who could make or break all but the stars with really big appeal.  Explain: The stars were led by the nose by the studio chiefs. They had an absolute power to mould or batter all stars except those who are really attractive to the audience.  3. Stars were often typecast.  Explain: Stars were always cast with a fixed type of character.  4. Hollywood is no longer the heart of the world’s motion picture industry.  Explain: Hollywood is not the centre of the world’s movie producing industry any longer

5. appeal(outstanding) a Creative work appeals to me wonderfully a He appealed against the judges decision a Films of that sort has lost their appeal for me

5.appeal (outstanding)  Creative work appeals to me wonderfully.  He appealed against the judge’s decision.  Films of that sort has lost their appeal for me

6.at all costs a We must arrive there at all costs before midnight a He finished the work at the cost of health a Their families get treatment at half cost

6.at all costs  We must arrive there at all costs before midnight.  He finished the work at the cost of health.  Their families get treatment at half cost

Trans/ation exercises 1. Towering above all the others, this mountain peak commands a fine view 2. have asked my friends to recommend a doctor who is good at treating children 3. The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree 4. Direct contact with the patients suffering from SARS must be avoided at all costs 5. Being cruel, treacherous, and unscrupulous, that terrorist committed murder, arson, and every crime imaginable

Translation exercises 1.Towering above all the others, this mountain peak commands a fine view. 2.I have asked my friends to recommend a doctor who is good at treating children. 3.The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree. 4. Direct contact with the patients suffering from SARS must be avoided at all costs. 5. Being cruel, treacherous, and unscrupulous, that terrorist committed murder, arson, and every crime imaginable

Translation exercises o 6) That old woman is always interfering in other peoples affairs o 7 After having several influential papers published, he became quite distinguished in the academic world a 8)The huge outdoor amphitheatre is an attractive place where symphonies by great musicians are played ever- summer a 9) He packed a briefcase with what might be required while I packed a suitcase with all the things that might be needed o 10) We Chinese usually associate the Spring Festival with family reunion

Translation exercises  6) That old woman is always interfering in other people’s affairs.  7) After having several influential papers published, he became quite distinguished in the academic world.  8) The huge outdoor amphitheatre is an attractive place, where symphonies by great musicians are played every summer.  9) He packed a briefcase with what might be required, while I packed a suitcase with all the things that might be needed.  10) We Chinese usually associate the Spring Festival with family reunion

Dictation a It's that time of the year again, when the entertainment world gets excited about the Oscars and the madness that surrounds Hollywood's biggest night of the year. Everybody has an opinion on which film should take home the Best Picture prize and who should walk away with the statuette for Best Actor and Best Actress. But it,'s only after the ceremony is over that the real analysis begins. People commented on the acceptance speeches rate the host on his or her performance, and examine each and every attendee closely, from their hairstyle right down to their secks

Dictation  It’s that time of the year again, when the entertainment world gets excited about the Oscars and the madness that surrounds Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. Everybody has an opinion on which film should take home the Best Picture prize and who should walk away with the statuette for Best Actor and Best Actress. But it’s only after the ceremony is over that the real analysis begins. People commented on the acceptance speeches, rate the host on his or her performance, and examine each and every attendee closely, from their hairstyle right down to their socks