《TheQueen》语言点和句子欣赏.ppt

The Queen Release date: Sep 15, 2006 Running time: 97 minutes Genre: Biography, Drama Awards: Won Oscar, another 58 awards 49 nominations Hellen Mirren Won at least 29 major awards for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II Synopsis: Private or Royal Affair? The eventful week in 1997; Dianna, the “people’s Princess” died; the mourning England; Queen and her family were reluctant and hesitant to pay homage to Diana; Newly elected Prime Minister, Tony Blair conflicted with the contained (克制的)and traditional-bound world of the Queen. Great Monarch in Modern World vulnerable (easily being hurt) ; Attacked by the unprecedented (空前的)media madness; Struggled to preserve all that she holds most dear. Cultural Notes Constitutional Monarchy in Britain Prime Minister Tony Blair Buckingham Palace Balmoral Castle in Scotland Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Princess Dianna Queen Elizabeth II Prince Charles and his love affairs Hellen Mirren Questions 1. Describe the relationship between the Queen and the Prime Minister please, paying some attention to the conflicts between the tradition and the modernity. 2. Why is Dianna called the “People’s Princess? 3. What does the beautiful deer represent in your opinion? Explain please. 4. Do you think the Queen is really sad about Dianna’s death? And why? Sentence Appreciation I Well, my advisors have been taking the temperature among people on the streets, and …the information I’m getting is that the mood is quite delicate (微妙). Sentence Appreciation II I prefer to keep my feelings to myself, and foolishly, I believed that was what people wanted from their Queen——not to make a fuss(小题大做), nor wear one’s heart on one’s sleeves（捶胸顿足，情感外露）. Duty first, self second. Sentence Appreciation III This is the way we do things in this country——quietly, with dignity. It’s what the rest of the world has always admired us for. 这是我国处事的方式——默默地，尊严地，为此我们获得全世界的尊重。 * * *