Unit4Period1（Welcome-Reading）学案（牛津版选修8）.doc

第8模块Unit 4 period 1（Welcome-Reading）学案 牛津高二英语M8U4 Films and film events 学案 Reading 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 group of people or things: Are your views/opinions representative of all the workers here? a representative sample/cross-section/selection To 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 Make 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 appropriate at the time.Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance?NOTE: The opposite is inappropriate.appropriately adv. She didnt think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding. 3. Our festival is part of a larger festival which applauds contemporary art. We view film as a type of contemporary art. (P50) contemporary adj. existing or happening now: contemporary music/literature/art/fashionAlthough it was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary (= modern) feel to it. view v. [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 viewed 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