天津外国语大学外教课件week-9-writing-student-copy.ppt

English WritingWeek Nine Instructor Ms. Angel Lee Enchanted (2007) Basic Plot A classic Disney fairy tale collides冲突 with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairy tale princess from the past who is thrust 插入into present-day by an evil queen. Soon after her arrival, storybook character Giselle begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer. Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world? Main Characters Giselle: a singing, dancing classic Disney Princess who is thrown into modern-day New York City after she is cursed 诅咒by an evil queen Prince Edward: Giselle’s “one true love” in the fairy tale world. He is a typical fairy tale prince - dashing, daring勇敢 and slightly delusional! (幻想) Main Characters Robert: the handsome divorce lawyer who helps Giselle when she lands in the real world Morgan: Robert’s 6-year-old daughter. He wants her to be a strong, independent (独立) woman, but she just wants to be a princess Main Characters Queen Narissa: Prince Edward’s wicked 邪恶的stepmother. She wants to get rid of Giselle because she sees her as a threat to the throne Nathaniel: the Queen’s servant. He does whatever she commands because he is in love with her. Words You Might Not Know A life of endless bliss: to live “happily ever after” You shall not prevail获胜: you will not win Duet二重奏: a song two people sing together Are you for real?: a slang俚语 phrase that expresses surprise; means “are you serious?” Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, his 1954 Rookie Card: a baseball card; baseball cards are collected by baseball fans and can be worth lots of money, especially old cards or “Rookie” cards Words You Might Not Know In league 结盟with/party to: working together with, helping Vermin害虫: animals that are disgusting pests (害虫) Ready to kick it?: Are you ready to hang out/spend time together? Oprah: a sentimental talk show in America I can’t handle it: I’m overwhelmed受打击 Ball: a very fancy dance party Nook: corner I didn’t mean to pry