Unit 4 Films and film events Reading 教学设计 2.docVIP

Unit 4 Films and film events Reading 教学案 2 1. Our guests today are representatives from six of the major international film festivals. (P50) representive: 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 worker 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 country Is 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 celebrates contemporary art. We view film as a type of contemporary art. (P50) celebrate v. [I or T] to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner. If this plan works， well celebrate in style (= in a special way). contemporary adj. existing or happening now: contemporary music/literature/art/fashion Although 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 proble