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Unit 4
Stage and screen
Developing ideas
BY MICHELLE
Have you ever read any of these books
What are they about
Warming-up
Dream of the Red Chamber, also called The Story of the Stone, written by Cao Xueqin, is one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels. It was written during the Qing Dynasty. The novel is generally considered to be the greatest of a Chinese novels and among the greatest in world literature.
《紅樓夢》
《了不起的蓋茨比》
· The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in Jazz Age New York, the novel tells the tragic story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth.
· It is now considered a classic of American fiction and has often been called the Great American Novel.
·A collection of the three best Sherlock Holmes books, A Study in Scarlet, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Sign of Four.
·Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
·Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic.
《福爾摩斯探案全集》
《駱駝祥子》
·Written by Lao She, Ricshaw Boy is considered by many to be one of the masterpieces of modern Chinese literature. It describes the difficult life of a rickshaw paler during the years of warlord turmoil.
·This book is famous for its vivid descriptions of life in the city of Beijing inthe beginning of the 20th century.
《京華煙云》
· Moment in Peking is a novel originally written in English by Chinese author Lin Yutang.
· The novel covers the turbulent events in China from 1900 to 1938.
· It focuses on the lives of several different families and people, along with their interactions during that time.
《伊利亞特》
· The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter(長短格六步格詩), traditionally attributed to Homer.
· Homer's Iliad describes the final year of the Trojan War, a legendary conflict between an alliance of Greek cities and the city of Troy in Anatolia.
· It was probably written in the 8th century BCE after a long oral tradition.
Have you ever seen the movies or TV plays based on these books What do you think of them
Pre-reading
Was Good book adapted to bad movie
Give his own opinion.
Argumentation.
While-reading: Scan the passage and answer the questions.
1. Which of the books are mentioned in the passage
The Great Gatsby and The Iliad.
2. What's the genre of the passage
It is an argumentative essay.
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While-reading: Analyze the argumentation.
title
The title is often the thesis statement and the question you are trying to answer.
Introduction
Author's
statement
Body
Supporting sentences
Conclusion
Author's
attitude
Organisation: The author make his point of view persuasive by giving reasons and using examples.
Argument: All too often, great words end up being turned into cinematic “turkeys”.
unsuccessful movies
Reason 1: Time limit
Loss of characters and details
e.g. Harry Potter
Reason 2: Different from readers’ imagination
“Helen—the most beautiful woman in the world”
e.g. Troy
e.g.
The Odyssey
The Great Gatsby
Alice in Wonderland
Tips: Examples here are used to provide additional information.
Match the author’s opinions about the movie adaptations to the examples from the passage.
a
d
c
e
b
What is author’s opinion for “Good book, bad movie”
1
2
3
Takes a few days to read.
Has more plot _______ and characters.
Can _______ the things in your own way.
1
2
3
4
A picture is worth ________________.
Lasts under ___________ typically.
May _______ more ______ __________________ when they move to the big screen.
Movies adapted from books may be better or worse than your imagination.
details
a thousand words
two hours
lose
Good Book, Bad Movie
Books and movies have different _____. So perhaps we should judge a movie ______________.
in its own right
rules
imagine
plot
details and characters
Complete the chart with words and expressions.
Book
Movie
Two forms of media
Post-reading: Think & Share
What does the saying “There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes” mean Do you know of any similar sayings in Chinese
Q1
What books would you like to see made into movies Why
Q2
What other reasons do you think make movies adaptions less satisfactory than the original books
Q3
It means readers usually have different ideas about how the characters from a certain novel should look like. ”
Similar sayings in Chinese include “一千個人眼中有一千個林黛玉/ 賈寶玉”, etc.
Use the notes to help plan your talk.
Work in groups. Give a talk about a movie adapted from a book.
Work in groups. Give a talk about a movie adapted from a book.
Organise your talk following the steps below.
Introduce the book.
Describe the movie adaptation.
Give your opinion of the movie adaption.
Give your talk to the class.
Language points
·They say that “a picture is worth a thousand words”，but the briefest look at books and the movies based on them would have anyone questioning this common saying. 他們說“一幅畫勝過千言萬語”，但最簡略地看一看基于它們的書籍和電影，就會讓任何人質疑這句俗語。
be based on以……為基礎(或根據)
base n.基礎；底部 base vt.以……作基礎
base sth on/upon sth 以……為基礎(或根據)
base sb/sth/oneself in 以……為據點(或總部等)
單句語法填空
①She said that the book was based ____________ a true story.
②They decided to base the new company ____________ New York.
③You cannot accept an opinion offered to you unless it ____________(base) on facts.
on
in
is based
Language points
·All too often，great words end up being turned into cinematic “turkeys”.
很多時候，偉大的話語最終會變成影片的“失敗品”。
end up結束；告終
end up with 以……告終
end up doing sth 結束/停止做某事
end up in 在……結束，以……為結局
注意：end作名詞表示“末尾；盡頭；終止；結果，目標”。
單句語法填空
①On Christmas Eve，the English evening ended up ____________ (sing) the song The Unforgettable Tonight.
②Each two-week camp ends ____________ a trip to Washington DC.
③If you don’t slow down，you’ll end up ____________ hospital.
④When we practice speaking English，we often end ____________ speaking in Chinese.
singing
with
in
up
Language points
One of the key reasons behind this is that while a book usually takes a few days to read，a movie typically lasts under two hours. 這背后的一個關鍵原因是，雖然一本書通常需要幾天的時間來閱讀，但一部電影通常持續不到兩個小時。
【分析】
句中while作為并列連詞，意思為“而，然而”，表前后意義上的對比或轉折。
【拓展】
(1)while作連詞，表示“雖然”，“盡管”，引出讓步狀語從句。
(2)while 引導時間狀語從句，表示一段時間，意為“當……時”。此時從句的動詞為延續性動詞。
補全句子
①___________________________，I do not have much time available.
盡管我愿意幫忙，但是沒有多少時間。
②Some experiments are difficult ___________________________________________.
有些實驗是難的，而其他一些實驗是容易的。
③__________________________________，we saw a fish jump out of the water.
我們正在河中游泳時，看見一條魚躍出了水面。
While I am willing to help
while others are easy
While we were swimming in the river
Language points
·This is something that even the highly successful Harry Potter movies can’t escape from，with fans of the books disappointed not to see some of their favourite characters in the movie versions. 這是即使是非常成功的哈利·波特電影也無法逃避的事情，那些書的粉絲們對在電影版本中沒有看到他們最喜歡的角色感到失望。
escape v.(從危險或糟糕的處境中)逃離，逃避，擺脫
escape n.[C，U]逃跑，逃脫
(1)escape from 從……逃脫，逃走 escape＋n./doing sth 避免(做)某事
(2)an escape from reality 逃避現實 a narrow/near escape 死里逃生
fire escape 安全梯；安全出口
注意：　escape 作名詞或動詞時，其后常跟介詞from。
單句語法填空
①There is no way for us to escape ____________ (do)the work.
②He stayed in the background to escape ____________ the public attention.
③He had ____________ narrow escape from being drowned.
doing
from
a
Language points
disappointed adj.失望的，沮喪的
disappointing adj.令人失望的 disappoint vt.使失望；使掃興 disappointment n.失望
be disappointed with/in sb 對人感到失望
be disappointed at/by sth 對某事感到失望
to one’s disappointment 令人失望的是
單句語法填空
①Hopeless and ____________ (disappoint)，the young man left Shenzhen and went back to his hometown.
②When he knew the ____________ (disappoint) result of the exam，he seemed quite cast down.
③We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing，but it turned out to be a huge _____________(disappoint).
disappointed
disappointing
disappointment
Language points
This is something that even the highly successful Harry Potter movies can’t escape from，with fans of the books disappointed not to see some of their favourite characters in the movie versions.這是即使是非常成功的哈利·波特電影也無法逃避的事情，那些書的粉絲們對電影版本中沒有看到他們最喜歡的角色感到失望。
【分析】 that引導定語從句，從句中含有with復合結構。
【拓展】 with＋賓語＋賓補構成with復合結構，可以作狀語或定語。
(1)with＋名詞/代詞(作賓語)＋名詞/形容詞/副詞/介詞短語。
(2)with＋名詞/代詞＋不定式，不定式表示主動、將來的動作。
(3)with＋名詞/代詞＋-ing形式，-ing形式表示主動或動作正在進行。
(4)with＋名詞/代詞＋過去分詞，過去分詞表示被動或動作已經完成。
Language points
·It is not good manners to speak with your mouth full.
滿嘴食物去說話是不禮貌的。
·The city looks more beautiful with all the lights on.
所有的燈亮起來，這座城市看起來更漂亮了。
·With so much work to do，we can’t kill any time by playing.
有這么多工作要做，我們沒有時間玩。
·With a boy leading the way，they started towards the village.
由一個男孩帶路，他們朝那個村子走去。
·With the problems settled，we all felt very happy.
問題解決了，我們都感到很高興。
單句語法填空
①With her money ____________(lose)，she was at a loss what to do.
②With so many people ____________ (help)him，the orphan was able to pull through at last.
③With his hair ____________ (cut)，he looks much younger.
④With you ____________ (help)us，we are sure to finish the work on time.
⑤With summer ____________(come)，the weather is becoming hotter and hotter.
⑥The woman _______________________ lives downstairs.
這個背著嬰兒的婦女住在樓下。
⑦______________________________，she felt a bit nervous.
老師站在旁邊，她覺得有點不自然。
⑧____________________，she felt greatly relieved.
工作完成了，她大大地松了一口氣。
lost
helping
cut
to help
coming
with a baby on her back
With the teacher standing beside
With the work done
Language points
·Many people thought she didn’t live up to Helen’s title of“the most beautiful woman in the world”，influencing opinions of the movie to some extent.許多人認為她辜負了海倫的“世界上最美麗的女人”的稱號，在一定程度上影響了人們對這部電影的看法。
live up to符合(標準)，不負(盛名)
live on 以……為食 live apart 分開居住
單句語法填空
①The weather in England is changeable，____________(live)up to its reputation.
②He has determined to live up ____________ the expectations of the company.
③We will ____________ (決不辜負) what our parents expect of us.
④I had to ______________________(靠面包和水生存) when I was a student.
⑤After their worst quarrel，Jim and Mary wondered if they should ___________ (分開) for a time to try to improve their relationship.
living
to
live up to
live on bread and water
live apart
Writig a movie review
Look at the posters, and what information can you get from it
Title:
Actors:
Director:
Producer:
Type:
Release date:
Runtime:
Read the movie review and answer the questions.
What is the movie about
Who is the main character
What is the most memorable scene in the movie
What does the viewer think of the movie
general introduction
plot/ content
theme; the most memorable scene
comment
simple present tense
Read the movie review and answer the questions.
What is the movie about
It's about the story of a teenage girl called Mia Thermopolis who learnt she is the princess of Genovia shortly before her sixteenth birthday.
Read the movie review and answer the questions.
2. Who is the main character
Mia Thermopolis.
Read the movie review and answer the questions.
3. What is the most memorable scene in the movie
The most memorable scene is towards the end of the movie when, during Mia`s darkest moment of self-doubt, she is touched by a letter her father left her.
Read the movie review and answer the questions.
4. What does the viewer think of the movie
It is an interesting movie which is about being and bettering yourself and about knowing who your real friends are.
Read again, and complete the structure of the movie review.
a movie
review
Part 1: para1-3
objective description of the movie
Part 2: para 4
subjective views on the movie
Find expressions to describe a movie view.
a movie
review
objective
description
subjective
views
... is a movie about...
Set in..., the movie tells of a story about...
It focuses on/ centers on...
The movie explores the theme of...in a creative/ humorous/ intelligent way
The main characters are...
The most striking/ memorable/ attractive/unforgettable/
impressive scene is...
Find expressions to describe a movie view.
a movie
review
objective
description
subjective
views
a blockbuster/ hit; a must-see; mark a milestone
tick all the right boxes
strike an emotional chord; touch my heart deeply
It appeals to people of all ages.
It offers entertainment to audience of all ages.
In a word，this film is well worth seeing.
Choose a Chinese movie that you have seen recently and complete the table.
Don’t forget linking verbs.
Share your movie review.
The Wandering Earth, directed by Frant Gwo, has proved to be a great success. Described as China's first-ever sci-fi blockbuster, it is already a hit in China and around the world. It is based on the novella of the same name by Hugo Award-winning author Liu Cixin.
The Wandering Earth centres on three generations of a Chinese family: the grandfather, the father Liu Peiqiang, and his son Liu Qi. In the setting of the movie, the Sun is dying out, and people all around the world have built giant planet thrusters to move the Earth out of its orbit and to sail the Earth to a new star system. Leading the journey will be a massive space station that will ensure a safe journey.
plot
general introduction
It's Liu Peiqiang who's volunteered to be part of the space station staff, a job that will keep him in space for almost twenty years. Yet the 2500-year journey comes with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humanity, Liu Qi joins a group of young people who boldly fight for everyone's survival.
plot
The movie presents a traditional tale of nations and people pulling together to save the planet, with large measures of love, sacrifice, and redemption. The most memorable scene is towards the end when rescue workers Fleeing to their homeland turn back and help Liu Qi to save the Earth. With global conflict and division so prevalent today, these messages of hope and unity have undoubtedly struck an emotional chord in many viewers and made the film much more accessible for international audiences.
theme; the most memorable scene
With all of that said, The Wandering Earth is a massive, exciting concept and a solid tension-building story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I suggest everyone go to see it and enjoy a wholly different science fiction epic that marks a milestone in Chinese film.
comment
Write a passage about your opinion on a movie adapted from a book.
Introduce the book.
Describe the movie adaptation.
Give your opinion of the movie adaptation.
Homework
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