Hollywood 大学英语精读 教学课件.ppt

Unit 10 Hollywood Purposes To get students be familiar with some film expressions. To understand the purpose of writing and the main information the text conveys. To reinforce some basic linguistic knowledge by doing various types of exercises. About the text What is the purpose of writing? II. Structural analysis of the text Main idea of each part: Part One 1 --- a brief introduction to Hollywood Part Two (2-8) --- some major facts or important information about Hollywood Part Three 9 --- Hollywood, above all, has the glamour of the past. III. some difficult sentences, words or phrases 1. The young star-struck teenagers could, with a bit of luck, fulfil their dream. Explain: The young teenagers who are preoccupied with a dream of being movie stars could realize it if they are lucky enough. 2. They were held on a tight rein by the studio chiefs who could make or break all but the stars with really big appeal. Explain: The stars were led by the nose by the studio chiefs. They had an absolute power to mould or batter all stars except those who are really attractive to the audience. 3. Stars were often typecast. Explain: Stars were always cast with a fixed type of character. 4. Hollywood is no longer the heart of the world’s motion picture industry. Explain: Hollywood is not the centre of the world’s movie producing industry any longer. 5.appeal (outstanding) Creative work appeals to me wonderfully. He appealed against the judge’s decision. Films of that sort has lost their appeal for me. 6.at all costs We must arrive there at all costs before midnight. He finished the work at the cost of health. Their families get treatment at half cost. Translation exercises 1.Towering above all the others, this mountain peak commands a fine view. 2.I have asked my friends to recommend a doctor who is good at treating children. 3.The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree. 4. Direct contact with the patients suffering from SARS must be avoide