英语电视赏析课.pptVIP

* * Sitcom (Situation Comedy) Friends The Big Bang Theory Comedy Ugly Betty Mini-series Band of Brothers * * Drama Family crime police sci-fi fantasy medical … Reality TV show Survivor The Apprentice So You Think You Can Dance … Made-for-TV Movie High School Musical … * * How to learn English from watching American TV series? Step 1: choose an appropriate TV series; Step 2: watch an episode with the Chinese subtitle; Step 3: watch the episode with the English subtitle; Step 4: watch the episode without subtitle; Step 5: look up new words phrases and try to understand cultural phenomenon * * Some very good references: /index.php 伊甸园国外连续剧交流站 美剧迷网站 / 破烂熊乐园 / 人人影视 / 馨灵风软影视论坛 / 英语俚语在线网站 * * Course evaluation Classroom participation/ involvement 30% group discussion Group work role play 30% presentation Report 40% * * Watch the following video clips Clip 1: Scene: Monica and Chandlers apartment. Monica, Chandler, Rachel and Joey are in the kitchen. They’re talking about the chances of winning the lottery. Then Phoebe enters. * * Some questions: 1. Why was Phoebe so excited when she entered the room? 2. What did Monica bring home from work and why? 3. What was Ross’ attitude towards their chances of winning the lottery? 4. How did Joey react when Monica asked him several questions about his wish? * * Aladdin’s magic lamp * * Phoebe: (excited) Hey you guys! Ok, youre not going to believe this! I just saw my psychic and she said I was definitely gonna win the lottery tonight! Monica: Hey that reminds me, I thought we could use some extra luck so I brought a wishbone home from work. Ross: (mockingly) A psychic AND a wishbone? Guys! Give someone else a chance! Monica: Alright, who wants to do it? Phoebe: Oh can I? Vegetarians never get to do the wishbone. Its really not fair eith