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Unit 4
UNIT 4
Stage and screen
Writing a movie review
To know what is a movie review.
To learn what expressions can be used to write a movie review.
To learn to how to write a movie review.
1. What did we learn in the last lesson
2. What are the functions of examples in argumentative essays
Have you ever seen the movie “The Princess Diaries” Who is the main character
Do you know what film review includes
Read the movie review and answer the questions.
1. What is the movie about
It’s about the story of a teenage girl called Mia Thermopolis who learnt she is the princess of Genovia shortly before her sixteenth birthday.
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2. Who is the main character
3. What is the most memorable scene in the movie
Mia Thermopolis.
The most memorable scene is towards the end of the movie when, during Mia’s darkest moment of self-doubt, she is touched by a letter her father left her.
4. What does the viewer think of the movie
It is an interesting movie which is about being and bettering yourself and about knowing who your real friends are.
The purpose of most movie reviews is to help readers in determining whether they want to watch the movie. The review should give enough details about the movie that the reader can make an informed decision.
What can be included in a movie review
general introduction
main plot
The most memorable scene
comments
main character
影评(movie review)即电影评论。影评需要对电影作简单的介绍，并抒发自己的感受和见解。
影片的内容介绍要求完整又简练；评论可以从主题、人物、细节、场面、语言等方面切入，客观公正地表达自己的看法。
影评时态多以一般现在时为主，人称以第三和第一人称为主。
影评写作分为四部分：
General introduction
Main point
The most memorable scene
Comments
…is a …movie about …
The main character(s) is/are…
The movie explores…
The most memorable scene is …
I (don’t) like the movie. I think it’s …
名词（短语）：
film, director, actor, actress, character, plot, love film,
action film, fiction film ...
动词（短语）：
direct, be set in, play a role of ... in ..., enjoy a great success, think highly of ...
形容词：
touching, moving, exciting, interesting, wonderful, disappointed, amazing ...
介绍电影基本情况的句式：
... is a film which was directed by ...
The film was released / came out ...
The story is based on ...
The film was set / shot in ...
The main characters are ..., played by ...
... plays the leading role of ...
The film tells a story about ...
The story takes place ...
The message of the film is simple — ...
The theme of the film is ...
评价常用的句式：
... is a wonderful example of world cinema using ... to tell a story.
... gives an amazing performance in the film.
Everybody agreed that it was the best film of the year.
I’m disappointed with the film because ...
However, some people complain that the film is too ...
Another common complain is that ...
表达结论常用的句式：
The best thing about the film is also its worst.
Even with these small problems, ... is still a great film.
Personally, I think the advantages carry more weight than the disadvantages.
The film proved to be a masterpiece.
Choose a Chinese movie that you have seen recently and complete the table.
General introduction
Main point
The most memorable scene
Comments
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【参考范文】
The Wandering Earth, directed by Frant Gwo, has proved to be a great success. Described as China’s first-ever sci-fi blockbuster, it is already a hit in China and around the world. It is based on the novella of the same name by Hugo Award-winning author Liu Cixin.
general introduction
The Wandering Earth centers on three generations of a Chinese family: the grandfather, the father Liu Peiqiang, and his son Liu Qi. In the setting of the movie, the Sun is dying out, and people all around the world have build giant planet thrusters to move the Earth out of its orbit and to sail the Earth to a new star system. Leading the journey will be a massive space station that will ensure a safe journey. It’s Liu Peiqiang who’s volunteered to be part of the space station staff, a job that will keep him in space for almost 20 years. Yet the 2500-year journey comes with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humanity, Liu Qi joins a group of young people who boldly fight for everyone’s survival.
main plot
main character
The movie presents a traditional tale of nations and people pulling together to save the planet, with large measures of love, sacrifice, and redemption. The most memorable scene is towards the end when rescue workers fleeing to their homeland turn back and help Liu Qi to save the Earth. With global conflict and division so prevalent today, these messages of hope and unity have undoubtedly struck an emotional chord in many viewers and made the film much more accessible for international audiences.
The most memorable scene
With all of that said, The Wandering Earth is a massive, exciting concept and solid tension-building story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I suggest everyone go to see it and enjoy a wholly different science fiction epic that marks a milestone in Chinese film.
comments
1. Mia, a socially awkward American girl, becomes princess of Genovia when her long-absent father, the Crown Prince, dies.
awkward adj. : not relaxed or comfortable 紧张的; 不舒适的
eg She liked to dance but felt awkward if someone was
watching her.
eg You’ve put me in an awkward position.
awkward adj. : making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say 令人尴尬的
put sb. in an awkward position 使某人处于尴尬的境地
an awkward silence 令人尴尬的沉默
an awkward question 令人尴尬的问题
an awkward customer 难对付的家伙
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) I ____________________ (感到难为情) talking in a large crowd.
2) There was ___________________ (尴尬的时刻) when she didn’t know whether to shake his hand or kiss his cheek.
3) Philip’s remarks ______________________________ (使她很尴尬).
feel awkward
an awkward moment
put her in an awkward position
2. She’s taught how to behave perfectly.
behave like + n. / pron. 表现得像……
behave well 举止良好
behave badly to / towards sb. 对某人不礼貌
behave oneself 表现得体，有礼貌
behave v. to do things that are good, bad, sensible etc 表现
eg *She doesn’t know how to behave in public.
*Bob behaved like a perfect gentleman at the party.
*The little girl always behaves well when her aunts come to visit.
*They behaved badly towards their guests.
*Unless you behave yourself, you won't get any presents.
behaviour n. 举止；行为
well-behaved adj. 表现好的
badly-behaved adj. 表现差的
eg *I noticed a change in his behaviour.
*You can’t imagine that a well-behaved gentleman should be so rude to a lady.
*We should give fines to badly-behaved visitors.
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) The boy ____________ (表现很好) last night.
2) I want you to __________________ (有礼貌) while I’m away.
3) __________________ (规矩点儿), or you’ll not be allowed to live in the dormitory.
4) To our amusement, the little boy _________________________ (表现得像个真正的绅士).
behaves well
behave yourselves
Behave yourself
behaves like a true gentleman
3. The movie explores the theme of responsibility in an intelligent and humorous way.
have responsibility for (doing) sth. 有(做)某事的责任
It’s one’s responsibility to do sth. 某人有责任做某事
take responsibility for (doing) sth. 承担(做)某事的责任
a sense of responsibility 责任感
responsibility n. : a duty to be in charge of someone or something, so that you make decisions and can be blamed if something bad happens 责任
eg *Jenny, you have responsibility for clearing up the room after the class.
*It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time.
*We need to take responsibility for looking after our own health.
eg *Mike is responsible for designing the entire project.
Mike负责设计全部工程。
*It would be irresponsible not to turn up for work without calling.
不打电话说一声就不去上班是不负责任的。
responsible adj. 有责任的；负责的
be responsible for… 对……负责任
irresponsible adj. 不负责任的
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) The government plans to bring in new laws forcing parents to __________________________ (为……承担更多的责任) the education of their children.
2) They _____________________ (有……的责任) ensuring that rules are carried out.
3) Tim __________________________(对……负责任) the whole company before.
take more responsibility for
have responsibility for
was responsible for
单句语法填空。
1) Parents need to inspire a sense of ____________ (responsible) the education of their children.
2) No one wants to take responsibility ___________ the problem.
3) You have responsibility for ___________ (inform) us of any changes.
=It’s your responsibility ___________ (inform) us of any changes.
responsibility
informing
for
to inform
4. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.
absence from work / school 缺勤/缺课
absence of mind 心不在焉
in / during one’s absence 在某人不在时
in the absence of 因缺乏……
absence n. : the lack of something or the fact that it does not exist 缺乏，没有
eg *He made up a wonderful story to explain his absence from work.
*Who will take care of your dog during your absence from New York
*That important decision was made in / during my absence.
*We had to accept it as true in the absence of other evidence.
absent adj. 缺席的, 不在的, 缺乏的
be absent from 缺席, 缺乏
present adj. 出席的（反义词）
be present at 出席，到场
eg *He was absent from work for two weeks.
*I wasn’t present when the doctor examined him.
*There were 200 people present at the meeting.
【语境应用】根据提示完成下面句子。
1) Her brother took away her new book ____________________ (在她不在时).
2) Joe was punished because he had so many _______________ ______________ (缺课).
3) _____________________________ (由于缺乏信息), we were unable to solve the problem.
4) The police were delayed by the _________ (absent) of information about the crime.
in / during her absence
absences from class / school
In the absence of information
absence
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