高中英语Unit4 Films and Film Events2nd periodReading牛津版选修8

2nd period ReadingTeaching aims:(1) Encourage the Ss to grasp the main topics of the article.(2) Stimulate the Ss interest in learning English by talking about their own opinions.(3) Students are expected to gain some knowledge about film festival and reinforce their reading comprehension.(4) Develop the students reading ability-how to express the ideas which are different from the others.Important points & difficult points:(1) Find the main points in the each section and express them.(2) Understanding the text.Procedure:Step 1 Lead-inCan you name some famous film festivals held around the world? Where are they held?Cannes Film Festival, France; Venice International Film Festival, Italy; Berlin International Film Festival, Germany; Toronto International Film Festival, Canada; Tokyo International Film Festival, Japan; Shanghai International Film Festival, China.In a film, an actor or actress, or a director wins awards in a film festival, do you think it means the film, the actor or actress, or the director is good?Step 2 Reading comprehensionFast reading: How many film festival representatives appeared on the show?Six. At which festival are you not likely to find Hollywood films?The Sundance Film Festival.Step 3 Detailed reading1) True or FalseMovie Magic is a weekly programme. (true)The Venice Film Festival is the youngest film festival in the world. (false)The Sundance Film Festival includes those financed by Hollywood studios. (false)Cannes can make films famous. (true)Hollywood films are the majority at the Berlin Film Festival. (false)Toronto International Film Festival gives some bonus awards to Canadian films. (true)Hanz represents the Shanghai International Film Festival. (false)2) Detailed questionl Which film festivals representative views film as a type of contemporary art?The representative of the Venice Film Festival was giving awards to only German and Italian films.l How did the Sundance Film Festival come to be well known?In 1981, Robert Redford, who has acted in and directed many big Hollywood films, took over the festival and changed the focus to saluting independent films. Since then it has been well known.l Why was the Cannes Film Festival started?Because many people feel the Venice Film Festival was giving awards to only German and Italian films.l What is the difference between the Canners Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival?Films shown at the Cannes Film Festival are often made with large budgets and have well-known actors and directors, while films from smaller countries have a real chance of winning in the Berlin Film Festival.l What is the Golden Cup Award?It is the highlight of the Shanghai International Film Festival.Step 4 Further understandingFilm festivalStarted inFeatureSundanceCannesBerlinTorontoShanghaiStep 5 DiscussionDo you like films from a specific country? If so, explain which country, and why.What kind of film do you think is most likely to win the best film award at a film festival?Watc