Module 8 Unit 4 Films and film events
Reading Important film events around the world
PeriodⅡ
Learning goals:
1. To master the key words and phrases;
2. To be more familiar with the 6 film festivals by retelling the brief information of each according
to the key words given;
3. To be more creative by hatching a film festival in groups using the key words and phrases learnt
in the article.
StepⅠLead-in
Enjoy some pictures and answer 6 questions orally.
StepⅡExplanation and practice
Task 1 Choose the meaning of the following key words according to the article. ( ) 1) representative ( Line 2):
A. typical of the group one belongs to;
B. someone who speaks or represents another person or group of people
( ) 2) finance ( Line 18 ):
A. provide money for sth.
B. support sb.
( ) 3) restriction ( Line 22 ):
A. an act of limiting or restricting
B. rules that limit what things can be done ( ) 4) boycott ( Line 24 )
A. include sth.
B. refuse to use, buy sth.
( ) 5) modest ( Line 29 )
A. small, not expensive
B. large
( ) 6) expose ( Line 31 )
A. let sb. experience sth.
B. uncover sth.
( ) 7) resemble ( Line 40 )
A. be similar to sth.
B. take a step backwards
( ) 8) broad ( Line 45 )
A. clear, obvious
B. wide, including a great variety
( ) 9) overlook ( Line 52 )
A. ignore; fail to notice
B. look down on
( ) 10) entry ( Line 63 )
A. pieces of works sent to a competition
B. joining in sth.
Task 2 Translate the following sentences, using the words given in the brackets.
1). 他们对参赛作品没有限制。( restriction; entry )
2). 我们的目的是让观众接触小预算电影。( expose; modest )
3). 代表们坚决要求抵制恐怖( horror )电影。(representative; boycott )
4). 这个的电影节与上海国际电影节相似，将会展出来自不同国家的不同种类的电影。
( resemble; broad )
Step ⅢDescription
Retell the brief information of each film festival, using the key words & phrases
Step ⅣDiscussion and presentation
Task 1 Suppose you are to found a film festival. What do you expect it to be like? Discuss in groups and try to use the new words or phrases to describe it. The questions below will help you get organized.
1). What is the name of the film festival?
2). What is the purpose or reason to start such a film festival?
3). Where will it be held?
4). How often will it be held?
5). What kinds of films are to be included?
6). What kinds of awards will be given?
7). What is the criterion or restriction?
Task 2 Share your film festivals with your classmates.