1、Unit 1Reading 1The evolution of video and sound devices 高中英語 必修（第二冊）Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!Reading Behind the scenesPre-readingElements of a Filmstorytellingactingmusicsound effectpropsspecial effectsettingWhich element do you think is the most important in making a successful film?While-read

2、ingToday, Ill give you a brief introduction to some aspects of film-making you might not be familiar with.Sound effectsVisual special effectsPropsThink of and appreciate the work done behind the scenes.(To begin with, )(Another aspect )( also )Para. 5 what we see on the cinema screen is just the tip

3、 of the huge iceberg of film-making. restatePara. 1Actually, the film you see on the screen is the product of a huge amount of hard work, most of which takes place behind the scenes.SkimmingWhile-readingToday, Ill give you a brief introduction to some aspects of film-making you might not be familiar

4、 with.Sound effectsVisual special effectsPropsThink of and appreciate the work done behind the scenes.(To begin with, )(Another aspect )( also )IntroductionMain bodyConclusionSkimmingWhile-readingScanningMain pointsExamplesMany sound effects might not be made in the way you would expect. The Quiddit

5、ch scenes in the Harry Potter film were made with the actors jumping in front of a green screen. The aid of computers isnt always preferred. Props contribute to a films success. (2) Scenes requiring CGI are filmed in front of a green screen.(3) The director of The Lord of the Rings films used clever

6、 camera angles to make characters seem bigger or smaller than they really were.(4) Director James Cameron spent six months looking at and revising plans of the Titanic in order to build a full-sized model for his 1997 film. It took 500 workers 100 days to build the fine model.(1) The sounds of a bab

7、y elephant, a tiger and other animals were mixed by a computer to make a dinosaur roar in Jurassic Park. The sound of doors opening was made by pulling a sheet of paper out of an envelope in the Star Trek films.1. Answer questions about the lecture transcript. 2. Useful expressions: (1) behind the s

8、cenes (2) a huge amount of hard work (3) give sb. a brief introduction to sth. (4) be familiar with (5) to begin with (6) draw ones attention to sth.Revision(7) sound effects(8) attach great importance to sth.(9) visual special effects(10) separate A from B(11) enable sb. to do sth.(12) jump up and

9、down(13) take a creative approach(14) contribute to a films success (15) make great effort(16) revise plans(17) the Atlantic Ocean(18) not to mention(19) the tip of the iceberg(20) spare a thought for sth.RevisionFinish B1 on Page 5.1. Frequently 2. enabled 3. be familiar with 4. aid5. preferred 6.

10、approach 7. Actually 8. factorsLanguage buildingWhat can be included when talking about a favourite film?My favourite film:name; actors/actresses; awards/achievementsexciting scenes; stunts; special effectssoundtrack; shooting locationsstory/plotCan you introduce your favourite film?Discussionfilm-r

11、elated jobsLanguage buildingMany moviegoers skip the final cast and credit roll.Most moviegoers only pay attention to actors and directors. Many people working behind the scenes remain unknown, and their names only appear at the end of the film. Actually, they devote their efforts to the production,

12、 which should be respected. So next time, we should remain seated, finishing the final cast and credit roll to show our respect. And I am sure this practice will be rewarding, which will help us understand the whole production better.Discussion1. A metaphor compares one thing to another without usin

13、g “as” or “l(fā)ike”.2. It draws the readers attention to the similarities between two things. 3. This way, unfamiliar things can be explained with something people are more familiar with.AppreciationMetaphors Can you find the metaphor in this lecture to describe the fact that a lot of work is done behi

14、nd the scenes in film-making? Just as the poor passengers on the real Titanic saw the tip of the iceberg, what we see on the cinema screen is just the tip of the huge iceberg of film-making. AppreciationMetaphors Can you write a metaphor of your own to describe the film-making process?A good film-making team is a sophisticated machine. There are many different parts and they all need to work together smoothly