新概念英语第二册Lesson74——out of the limelight 课件

Lesson 74 Out of the limelight Pre-leading: Let’s talk! What are the pros and cons of being a famous actor or actress? Many people want to be famous actors or actresses, but if you are famous ,newspaper men and film fans will watch you all the time and follow you everywhere. This makes a lot of famous actors and actresses uncomfortable. So sometimes they disguise themselves as common people , but there are still lots of trouble. Why ?Now let’s watch the story. New Words 1.precaution n. 预防，防范，警惕 pre-是个前缀，意思是“在前，前面”，相当于“before” preview 预习 predict 预言，预知 preface 序文，前言 prehistory 史前 precondition 先决条件 caution n. 警告，小心 The weather report gave the public a caution of the coming sandstorm. safety precautions 安全预防措施 take precautions / measures 采取措施 e.g. You must take all reasonable precautions to protect yourself and your family. 你必须采取一切合理措施保护你自己和你的家人。 Take necessary precautions to avoid the spread of diseases. 采取必要措施预防疾病传播。 2. sneer n. / v. 冷笑，嘲笑 1. v. 讥笑，嘲讽 sneer at sb/sth e.g. He sneered at my effort and said it was impossible for me. 他对我的努力嗤之以鼻然后对我说这是不可能的。 laugh, smile, grin, sneer Key Phrases An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a party of famous actors and actresses got off. Dressed in dark glasses and old clothes, they had taken special precautions so that no one should recognize them. But as they soon discovered, disguises can sometimes be too perfect. 'This is a wonderful place for a picnic,' said Gloria Gleam. 'It couldn't be better, Gloria,' Brinksley Meers agreed. 'No newspaper men, no film fans! Why don't we come more often?' Meanwhile, two other actors, Rockwall Slinger and Merlin Greeves, had carried two large food baskets to a shady spot under some trees. When they had all made themselves comfortable, a stranger appeared. He looked very angry. 'Now you get out of here, all of you!' he shouted. 'I'm sheriff here. Do you see that notice? It says "No Camping"