综英1unit 9 Hollywood.ppt

Background The name “Hollywood” is the embodiment of glamour, success and money; it is the place where films are made, television shows are recorded and stars take up residence. The famous Hollywood sign on the hills above the city has become the enduring symbol of the movie industry and of Los Angeles itself – the 50ft-high (15m) white letters can be seen from miles away. The historic heart of the movie industry is centered on Hollywood Boulevard (林荫大道） where millions of visitors flock to see landmark attractions and museums. Sleepless Hollywood Walk of Fame Walk of Fame: Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan Theme park Universal studio Chinese theatre Palm prints Logo Robin Williams Nicole Kidman Tom Cruise Katie Holmes Tom Hanks Meg Ryan Nicolas Cage Julia Roberts Angelina Julie Denzel Washington Keanu Reeves Hollywood suggests glamour. the attractive and exciting quality that something has because it is connected with wealth and success 1) a touch of glamour eg. She added ~ by wearing a beautiful dress. 她换上一件漂亮衣服，增添了一分魅力。 2) have / lack / add / give / lend glamour glamorous adj./glamorize v. Text Analysis The text is an introduction about the history, the present situation and the future of Hollywood in a chronological order and on a point-by-point basis. Hollywood was once the center of world motion picture industry and attracted all the young men and women to try their luck there. And in recent years Hollywood has lost its glamour. However,Hollywood’s influence on movie industry will remain in the future and it will still be a very important part of the world entertainment industry in the years to come. Text structure Part 1: (Pa.1) It provides a brief introduction to Hollywood. Part 2: (Pa. 2-8) Some major facts or important information about H. Part 3: (Pa. 9): The author believes that for many years to come the old Hollywood movies will be shown again and again in movie houses and