内容正文:
Using language
Unit 4 Stage and screen
【版本:外研 册别:必修二】
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Grammar
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Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
In sentence (a), who had seen quite a few productions
of Hamlet and read the play many times?
In sentence (b), who saw the main characters come
on stage?
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
Is this structure used more often in spoken or written
English?
In written English.
Compare them with the following sentences and answer the questions.
What is the difference between the two groups of sentences?
Group(a, b) ___________________________________.
Group(c, d) ___________________________________.
uses present participles as adverbial
uses adverbial clauses
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Compare them with the following sentences and answer the questions.
Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (b) in the reading passage?
They are more concise and formal.
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Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the verbs.
1. Dating (date) back to the 18th century, Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history.
2. Starting (start) with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments, the opera brought a
completely new sound to my Western ears.
3. Then, seeing (see) the main characters come on stage, I was surprised!
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4. Using (use) such techniques, the opera had
transformed a small stage into the whole
universe.
5. Feeling (feel) the strong emotions of love, anger,
fear and grief in the performance, I could easily
recognize the theme of Hamlet.
6. Having seen (see) quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of confidence.
Complete the journal entry with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Seeing
felt
making
to practise
Feeling
knowing
Rewrite the paragraph using the -ing form.
I went to watch the ballet The Peony
Pavilion last night. Because I thought
ballet was more or less the same
everywhere, I was totally unprepared
for its unique beauty. As soon as the
curtain rose, I was absorbed.
Having thought/ Thinking ballet was more or less the same everywhere
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The performance borrowed a lot from Chinese dance and music, so the Eastern influence on the ballet was clear. The production was full of colors and romantic symbols, and challenged my senses in new ways. I enjoyed it so much that it’s changed my opinion about ballet. I can’t wait to go again!
(The performance) Borrowing a lot from Chinese dance and music, so
and challenging
Enjoying it so much, I have changed my opinion about ballet.
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Vocabulary building
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What do you know about these types of TV programme?
Colorful
Imaginative
Magical
Animated
Nostalgic
Informative
Objective
Inspiring
Entertaining
Engaging
Competitive
Diverse
Timely
Up-to –date
reliable
Light – hearted
Funny
Amazing
Appealing
Incredible
Educational
Breathtaking
Witty
Insightful
Interactive
Thought – provoking
3. Read and match the descriptions to the types of TV programme in
Activity 4. Underline the words and expressions describing them.
C
e
d
a
b
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4. Do you know any other types of TV programme?
reality show
costume drama
soap opera
sitcom
…
reality show: a television programme that does not use professional actors but shows real events and situations involving ordinary people.
costume drama: a play, TV programme, or film that is about a particular time in history, in which people wear costumes from that time.
soap opera: a television or radio story about the daily lives and the relationships of the same group of people, which is broadcast regularly
sitcom : a funny television programme in which the same characters appear in different situations each week.
5. Work in pairs. Talk about your favorite TV programme using the words and expressions you have learnt.
III
Listening & speaking
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Dating back to the 1970s, Glastonbury Festival is a music and arts festival that takes place on a large farm in Somerset in South-west England. Most of the organizers are volunteers and much of the money raised from
ticket sales goes to charity. Many
famous bands have performed at
the festival over the years, and the
number of people attending has
grown to about 200,000.
Before listening: Did you know?
time&place
purpose
popularity
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Glastonbury Festival (格拉斯顿伯里音乐节)
While-listening
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct memo.
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Listen again and
complete the flyer.
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London Paddington
London Victoria
£70.40
£30
10:00 am
10:30 pm
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Speaking
When making an arrangement to a performance, what basic elements should we take into account?
the place to meet
the means of transport
accommodation
personal necessities
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When making an arrangement to a performance, take the following basic elements into account.
basic elements of
making an
arrangement to
a performance
the time and the place of the performance
the time and the place to meet each other
the means of transport to the performance
accommodation
some personal necessities
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Useful expressions
I’ ve got tickets…
It’s close to…
It starts at…
We can…
I think…
Let’s meet at…at…
I suggest…
Did you manage to get tickets for…
Where is…
When does it start?
How can we get there?
How about…?
Where/When shall we meet?
Should I bring…?
Act out the conversation about making arrangements to go to a comedy show.
Student A: Turn to Page 82.
Student B: Turn to Page 86.
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Smart Expressions
stay up
forget / learn one's lines
give up
thanks to
overcome one' s fears
do the best sb can
an unforgettable experience
more or less
be totally unprepared for
as soon as / the moment (that)
be full of colours
熬夜;深夜不睡
忘记/记住台词
放弃
幸亏;由于
克服恐惧
尽某人最大努力
难忘的经历
几乎; 或多或少
对 ……毫无准备
一.....就
充满色彩
change sb' s opinion about sth
can't wait to do sth
改变某人对某事物的看法
迫不及待做某事
a TV / news programme
a talent show
a nature documentary
talk show
put on
be highly recommended
be thrilled to do sth
go on
电视/新闻 节目
才艺表演
自然纪 录片
脱口秀
表演( 节目)
强烈推荐
做某事感到兴奋
发生; (情况)继续下去
a music and arts festival
take place
raise money
go to charity
a rain jacket
public transport
make arrangements
a comedy show
attend a concert / an event
音乐艺术节
举行;发 生
筹款
用于慈善事业
雨衣
公共交通
作安排
喜剧表演
参加音乐会/出席 活动
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Homework
完成金匮单元练习三(七选五;完型填空;语法填空部分)
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