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视听说第五册教师用书 Unit 1 Film and Film Star Part One Lead-in Part One Lead-in Background knowledge Movies have always been a very important and popular entertainment medium. They are produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects. The process of filmmaking has developed into an art form and industry. By watching movies, you are able to release your pent-ups, frustrations, worries, and other emotions in a safe way. This is the reason why after watching a certain movie, an individual feels a bit lighter towards his problems or worries. Activity 1 Listening Directions: Listen to the recording and answer the following questions according to what you hear. Tapescript: A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. Films are cultural artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them. It is considered to be an important art form, a source of popular entertainment and a powerful method for educating citizens. The visual elements of cinema give motion pictures a universal power of communication. Some films have become popular worldwide attractions by using dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue into the language of the viewer. The origin of the name film comes from the photographic film. Many other terms exist for an individual motion picture, including picture, picture show, moving picture, photo-play and flick. A common name for film in the United States is movie, while in Europe the term film is preferred. Check up the answers: Questions Answers What is a film? It is a series of still or moving images. How have some films become popular worldwide attractions? By using dubbing or subtitles. Where does the origin of the name “film” come from? It comes from the photographic film. What is the common name for film in the United States? Movie. Activity 2 Viewing Directions: Watch the video and mar