1、M8U4 Films and film events Reading学案第一部分：重点讲解1. Our guests today are representatives from six of the major international film festivals. (P 50)representative: n. C someone who speaks or does sth. officially for another person or group of people:adj. typical of, or the same as, others in a larger gro
2、up of people or things:Are your views/opinions representative of all the workers here?a representative sample/cross-section/selectionTo many people the Queen represents the former glory of Britain.The ambassador _ forceful representations to the White House. A. took B. gave C. made D. had答案与解析: C Ma
3、ke representations to sb. 向提出抗议2. I think it is rather appropriate for me to begin our discussion. (P50)appropriate adj. suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:appropriate footwear for the countryIs this film appropriate for small children?I didnt think his comments were very appro
4、priate at the time.Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance?NOTE: The opposite is inappropriate.appropriatelyadv. She didnt think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding.3. Our festival is part of a larger festival which celebrates contemporary art. We view film as a type of contempora
5、ry art. (P50)celebrate v. I or T to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important:We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.If this plan works, well celebrate in style (= in a special way).contemporary adj. existing or hap
6、pening now:contemporary music/literature/art/fashionAlthough it was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary (= modern) feel to it.viewv. T to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or sth.:The journalist asked the minister how he viewed recent events.She is vie
7、wed as a strong candidate for the job.We view these latest developments with concern/suspicion/satisfaction.If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.view相关短语a point of view 观点；着眼点at first view 初看；一见in view 在视野中in view of 鉴于；由于on view 展览中，上映中with a view to (do
8、ing) sth. 以为目的view ab./ sth. as sth. 把视为4. That is, it only includes those not financed by Hollywood studios.that is:that is to say, in other wordsfinance v. T to provide the money needed for sth. to happen:The local authority has refused to finance the scheme.finance n. U (the management of) a supp
9、ly of money:corporate/ personal/ public financethe minister of finance ministerThe finance committee controls the schools budget.5. Kathy, I hate to interrupt you, but in defense of the Venice Film Festival, I have to point out that we dont just feature Hollywood films. (P50)interrupt v. I or T to s
10、top a person from speaking for a short period by sth. you say or do, or to stop sth. from happening for a short period:She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her.I wish youd stop interrupting.We had to interrupt our trip when we heard Johns mother was ill.Be quiet! Its rude
11、to _ people when they are talking. A. stop B. introduce C. prevent D. interruptProduction at the factory was _ for two hours because there was no electricity. A. interrupted B. disturbed C. missed D. lost答案: DAdefence UK, US defense n. C or U (a) protection or support against attack, criticism or in
12、fection:The war has ended but government spending on defence is still increasing.When Helen criticized me, Chris came/rushed to my defence (= quickly supported me).The book is a closely argued defence of the economic theory of Keynes.The towers were once an important part of the citys defences.A goo
13、d diet helps build the bodys natural defences.point out 辨析：point out, point at, point to1. point out 指出My teacher pointed out my mistakes.Point it out!2. point at 指着（较近之物）They pointed with their guns at her head but she was not afraid.3. point to 指向（较远之物）He pointed to the mountain and told me it use
14、d to covered with grass.feature v. to include someone or sth. as an important part:The film features James Dean as a disaffected teenager.This weeks broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence.n. C a typical quality or an important part of sth.:The towns main features are its beautif
15、ul mosque and ancient marketplace.Our latest model of phone has several new features.A unique feature of these rock shelters was that they were dry.6. Our policy is to include high-quality films, regardless of who makes them. (P50)regardless adv. despite; not being affected by sth.:The plan for a ne
16、w office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.She knew it was dangerous to visit him, but she set out regardless of the risk.This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience._ the heavy rain, they continued working in the field. A. Although B. Regardless of C. Despite of D. In c
17、ase ofThey decorated the house _ costs. A. in spite B. regardless of C. though D. although答案： B B7. As long as the films quality meets our standards, we include it. (P50)as long as: 只要，如果；既然You may use the room as you like, as long as you clean it afterward.As long as you are going to the post offic
18、e anyway, you can do something for me.高考链接The more I think about him, the more reasons I find for loving him _ I did. (2005湖南) A. as much as B. as long as C. as soon as D. as far asInternet seems like a jungle, which contains wonders_ dangers. A. as long as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as well as答案
19、: A Dmeet (met, met)v. T to fulfill, satisfy, or achieve:The workers demands for higher pay were not met by the management.We havent yet been able to find a house that meets our needs/requirements.They will only agree to sign the contract if certain conditions are met.Do you think we will be able to
20、 meet our deadline/target?meet相关短语make ends meet 使收支相抵meet ones end 死，送命meet with sb. 遇到某人meet with sth. 经历某事8. The Sundance Film Festival boycotts all Hollywood films, and we dont foresee ever including them. (P50)boycott v. T to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expre
21、ssing strong disapproval:People were urged to boycott the countrys products.The union called on its members to boycott the meeting.boycott n. CA boycott of/against goods from the EU began in June.foresee (foreseeing, foresaw, foreseen)v. T to know about sth. before it happens:I dont foresee any diff
22、iculties so long as we keep within budget.This kind of laundry detergent is said to have poisonous chemicals.So why not _ it. A. stop B. buy C. prevent D. boycott答案：D9. It was then that Robert Redford took over and changed the focus to saluting independent films. (P 50)take over 接管，接替，接任The army is
23、threatening to take over if civil unrest continues.The firm has been taken over by an American conglomerate When she fell ill her daughter took over the business form her.高考链接It is certain that he will _ his business to his son when he gets old. (2004 福建) A. take over B. think over C. hand over D. g
24、o over答案：Csalute v. T to honour or express admiration publicly for a person or an achievement:On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association.We salute you for your courage and determinationv.I or T (especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of r
25、espect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head:Whenever you see an officer, you must salute.The soldiers saluted the colonel when he arrived.10. Many of them are American, but we reject the idea that we have lost our international angle. (P51)reject v. T to refuse to
26、 accept, use or believe sth.or someone:The appeal was rejected by the High Court.Coin-operated machines in England reject Irish money.The prime minister rejected the suggestion that it was time for him to resign.I applied for a job as a mechanic in a local garage, but I was rejected (= I was not off
27、ered the job).The football coach rejected him for the first team (= He was not offered a place in the team).angle n. C a way of considering, judging or dealing with sth.:Try looking at the problem from another angle.The press was looking for a new/fresh angle on the situation.11. Considering the his
28、tory of our festival, we feel it is important not to favor films from any one country. (P 51)considering 考虑到现在分词放在句首做原因状语 Considering his age, John did quite will in his performance.Considering hes only just started, he knows quite a lot about it.高考链接Now that she is out of a job, Lucy _ going back t
29、o school, but she hasnt decided yet. (2004北京)A. had considered B. has been considering C. considered D. is going to consider _ everything, this is a pleasant journey. A. Considered B. Considerate C.Considering D. Considerable_ everything into consideration, she decided to work in the company. A. Giv
30、ing B. Taking C. Taken D. Given答案： 1.B 2.C 3. B take into consideration 把考虑进去favor v. T 1）to support or prefer one particular possibility:These are the running shoes favoured by marathon runners.In the survey, a majority of people favoured higher taxes and better public services over (= rather than)
31、 tax cuts.+ ing form of verb I generally favour travelling by night, when the roads are quiet.2）to give an advantage to someone or sth., in an unfair way:A strong wind will favour the bigger boats.She always felt that her parents favoured her brother.n. C a kind action that you do for someone:She ra
32、ng up to ask me a favour.Could you do me a favour - would you feed my cat this weekend?I dont like to ask people for help as a rule but I wonder if you could _ me a favor. A. make B. do C. find D. getGenerally speaking, chances tend to _ those who are hard-working and well prepared. A. favour B. hon
33、or C. focus D. intend答案：B A12. Hollywood films are in the minority at our festival, and films from smaller countries that would be overlooked at Cannes, for example, have a real chance of winning in Berlin. (P 51)minority n. S a smaller number or part:Its only a tiny minority of people who are causi
34、ng the problem.Children with single parents at my school were very much in the minority (= there were very few).This section of the bookstore caters for minority interests (= subjects that interest only a few people).NOTE: The opposite is majority.overlook v. T to fail to notice or consider sth.:I t
35、hink there is one key fact that you have overlooked.No one will be overlooked in the selection of the team.13. Even though we have only existed a short time, our festival has a good reputation worldwide. (P51)exist v. I 1) to be, or to be real:I dont think ghosts exist.Poverty still exists in this c
36、ountry.2) to live, or to live in difficult conditions:Some species exist in this small area of forest and nowhere else on Earth.Few people can exist without water for more than a week.reputation n.C usually singular; U the opinion that people in general have about someone or sth., or how much respec
37、t or admiration someone or sth. receives, based on past behaviour or character:The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.She has the reputation of being a good doctor.His reputation was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.The hotel has a bad/good reputation.worldwide adj., adv.
38、 existing or happening in all parts of the world:a worldwide recessionAn increase in average temperature by only a few degrees could cause environmental problems worldwide.14. We show films from many different countries and the highlight of the festival each year is the Jinjue or Golden Cup Award. (
39、P51)highlight n. C the best or most exciting, entertaining or interesting part of sth.:Highlights of the match will be shown after the news.v. T to attract attention to or emphasize something important:The report highlights the need for improved safety.The spelling mistakes in the text had been high
40、lighted in green.15. At the Academy Awards, the focus is on rewarding American films of the top rank. (P53)focus n. C the main or central point of sth., especially of attention or interest:I think Dave likes to be the focus of attention.The main focus of interest at the fashion show was Christian La
41、croixs outrageous evening wear.The media focus on politicians private lives inevitably switches the attention away from the real issues.focus (sth.) on/upon sb./sth. to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject or thing:Tonights programme focuses on the way that homelessness affects
42、the young.When the kitchen is finished Im going to focus my attention on the garden and get that sortedout.第二部分：练习根据课文内容填空The representatives from six of the(1)m_ international film festivals attend a weekly(2)p_, Movie Magic. These spokeswomen and spokesmen tell us about their film festivals they(3
43、)r_. Venice Film Festival is the oldest and it is part of a larger festival(4) c_ contemporary art. The Sundance Film Festival only includes small, (5)i_ and it (6)b_ all Hollywood films. Films shown at Cannes are often made with large(7)b_ and have well-known actors and(8)d_. Since the Berlin Film
44、Festival began in 1951, awards have been given to films from all around the(9)g_. The Toronto International Film Festival is the second largest festival in the world-only Cannes is bigger. Although the Shanghai International Film Festival was founded in 1993, the festival has a good(10)r_ worldwide. 第三部分：练习答案1. major 2. programme/ program 3. represent 4. celebrating 5. independent 6. boycotts 7. budgets 8. directors 9. globe 10. reputation
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