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Unit 5
Do you want to
watch a game show?
Section B 2
2a-2e
To understand the passage on cartoon
To read the passage using the time line
To extract specific information from the reading passage
To learn some new words and useful expressions
A: What kind of movies or TV shows do you like?
B: I like to watch … because they’re ... Do you like …?
What cartoon movies did you see?
Warm up
Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Snow-white
Doraemon
Detective Conan
Monkey King
Pleasant Goat
a symbol of Chinese culture
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They are cartoon characters.
Do you like to watch cartoon?
What’s your favorite…?
Why do you like it?
Mickey Mouse
Mickey is a symbol in American culture.
Mickey
Mouse
A special cartoon character in America
Do you like Mickey Mouse?
How much do you know about Mickey Mouse?
Mickey Mouse is a funny animal cartoon
character and the mascot (吉祥物) of The Walt Disney Company. He was created by Walt Disney in 1928.
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According to the pictures to guess the main idea of the passage.
Prediction
A. Mickey Mouse, a famous symbol in American culture
B. Some Cartoons with Mickey Mouse
C. Disney theme parks around the world
Read 2b and match each paragraph with the main idea. (匹配每段的段落大意)
Skimming
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
A. Why Mickey became popular.
B. Mickey is still famous today.
C. The background of Mickey.
Reading strategy (阅读策略):
Try to get the key words(关键词).
2. Read quickly to get the main idea. Pay attention to the first sentence of each paragragh.
Reasons
Success
Introduction
Scanning
Read Para. 1 and finish the poster about Mickey.
When people say "culture", we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears-Mickey Mouse. Over 90 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.
America
a black mouse with two large round ears
on November 18, 1928
Walt Disney
Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur(企业家), animator(动画片绘制者), voice actor and film producer (制片人).
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Walt Disney
When people say "culture", we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears-Mickey Mouse. Over 90 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.
想到;想起
come out 出版
在20世纪30年代
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the "little man" win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.
Read Para. 2 and find the reasons why Mickey was popular .
What do you think of Mickey?
common
unlucky
little
He always tried to face any danger.
He was always ready to try his best.
Most people wanted to be like Mickey.
brave(勇敢的)
strong-minded
(意志坚定的)
The Great Depression from 1929~1933
People had no jobs, no houses, no food and even no hope.
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the "little man" win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.
主要原因之一
面对任何危险
例如
be always ready to do sth. 总是准备好做某事;总是乐意 / 愿意做某事
try one's best 尽力
be like 像
Read Para. 3 and underline the answers.
What happened to Mickey in 1978?
On November 18, 1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today's cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey's?
Mickey became a
symbol in American culture
Time:
On November 18, 1978
Event:
In the 1930s
Time:
Event:
Time:
Event:
On November 18, 1928
Steamboat Willie came out in New York.
Walt Disney made 87 cartoons with Mickey Mouse.
Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2b
Read and complete the time line below.
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What can we learn from Mickey?
Post reading
Always be ready to try our best.
Be brave and strong-minded to face problems.
Always smile to life.
What cartoon character is a symbol of Chinese culture?
Discussion
Report:
Monkey King is a symbol of Chinese culture in my opinion.
The Monkey King is one of the most famous characters in Chinese culture. I think he is brave and smart. Many people all know his story. Everyone likes him.
think of ___________________________
come out __________________________
one of the main reasons _____________
such as ___________________________
was ready to ______________________
try his best _______________________
Underline the following phrases in the passage. Write your own sentences or questions using the phrases.
2e
Writing
Tips:
1. The tense.
2. Personal subjects and predicate verbs.
Laughter is timeless,
imagination has no age,
and dreams are forever.
欢笑声不会停,
想象力不会老,
梦想永不停歇!
Walt Disney
Cartoons make our lives more interesting.
Enjoy your happy childhood(童年) and enjoy your life.
_____________ 出版
_____________ 想到;想起
cartoon with sound and music
________________________________
in the 1930s ________________________
_____________________ 主要原因之一
_____________________ 面对任何危险
_______________________ 总是准备好做某事;总是乐意 / 愿意做某事
_____________________ 尽力
come out
think of
带有配音和音乐的卡通片
在20世纪30年代
one of the main reasons
face any danger
be always ready to do sth.
try one's best
I. Fill in the blanks.
1. He always tried to face any ___________ (dangerous).
2. Micky was __________(luck) and had many problems.
3. Today's cartoons are usually not so __________ (simple) as little Mickey Mouse.
4. Who has a pair of ears _____________ (famous) than Mickey's?
5. This boy tried his _______ (good) to look after his sick mother.
Exercises
best
unlucky
simple
more famous
danger
ⅠI. 根据句意及所给汉语提示,写出句中所缺单词。
1. A big dog __________(出现) in front of me and I got a surprise.
2. Jeff is only interested in American _______________(电影).
3. Last week Mrs. Black ________(丢失) her cat and she was very sad.
appeared
films / movies
lost
4. Ten years later, that boy ________(变成) a great musician.
5. The ________(主要的) thing is not to worry.
became
main
Ⅲ. 根据汉语意思完成英语句子,每空一词(含缩略形式)。
1. 这个男孩尽全力照顾他生病的母亲。
This boy _____ ____ _____ to look after his sick mother.
2. 比尔从小就乐于助人。
Bill _____ ______ ____ help others when he was young.
3. 这张光盘是什么时候发行的?
When _____ this CD _____ ______?
tried his best
was ready to
did come out
4. 这个卡通人物不像米老鼠那样受欢迎。
This cartoon character
____ _______ ________ ______ Mickey Mouse.
5. 当你面对任何危险时,都不要害怕。
Don't be afraid when you
_____ ____ ________.
isn't as / so popular as
face any danger
Remember the words, phrases and sentences in the lesson.
Finish writing in 2e.
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