MickeyMouse.ppt

Unit 5 Section B 2b Mickey Mouse Do you like to watch cartoons? What’s your favorite cartoon? Why do you like it? What do you think of Mickey Mouse? Can you think of any stories about Mickey Mouse? Walter Disney (1901 –1966) was an American, well known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O. Disney, he co-founded the Walt Disney Productions, which later became one of the best-known motion picture producers in the world. The corporation is now known as The Walt Disney Company. 1. Mickey Mouse, a famous symbol in American culture 2. Some cartoons with Mickey Mouse 3. Disney theme parks around the world 4. What people think of cartoons Look at the picture and guess the main idea of the passage. 2b Read the passage and complete the time line on the next page. Steamboat Willie came out in New York. ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ _______________ _______________ _______________ ___________________ 1930s November 18,1978 Walt Disney made 87 cartoons with Mickey Mouse November 18, 1928 Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 1. Over 60 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. 2. The first cartoon is no sound and music. 3. Mickey Mouse was so popular. 4. In his early films, Mickey was lucky that he had a house. 5. Mickey became very hot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988. Mark True (T) or F (False). F F T F F 2c Read the passage again and fill in the facts about Mickey. What does he look like? Who created him? What was his first cartoon? Who is his girlfriend? Why is he popular? Mickey Mouse He is a black mouse with two large round ears. Walt Disney. Minnie. Steamboat Willie. Why is he popular? Mickey Mouse He is like a common man, but always tried to face any danger. He was always ready to try his best. People want to see the “little man” win. People want to be like him. 2d Read the passage again a