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高三教案 第623期
发布时间:2017-08-28

Cats ruling the world (P4-5)
河北省邯郸市第一中学  王永仙
 
I. Lead-in   
vDo you like cats? 
vIf you do, why? 
vIf not, why?
vHow do cat lovers treat cats? What do you think their relationship is like? 
 
II. Skimming
Read the article quickly and answer the question.
What is the main idea of the article?
The article explains the popularity of cats around the world and explores the reasons behind it. 
 
III. Scanning
Read the article carefully and answer the following questions.
1. How can you tell that Japanese people love cats?
Japan is the birthplace of Hello Kitty and the beckoning cat (招财猫). In 2015, the cat industry in Japan made more money than top Japanese girl group AKB48. 
2. Why does the author say that cats have become a worldwide addiction? 
Many people around the world are making a living from publishing cat videos on social media. And internet users in China have invented their own phrases to describe their love for cats.  
3. What opinion do some Western people have towards living with cats?
Some people think those who live with lots of cats may be strange and unattractive. 
4. Why do some young people prefer “selfish” cats over “loyal” dogs?
This may be down to how they identify with them – modern young people see the independent attitude of cats as something they value more. 
 
IV. Language study
Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the sentence structures.
1.It’s no secret how much Japanese people love cats – Japan is the birthplace of Hello Kitty and the beckoning cat (招财猫), after all. 
IT是形式主语,how much Japanese people   
love cats 是真正的主语。 
It’s no secret : 大家都知道。
句意为:大家都知道日本人是如何爱猫---毕竟,日本是Hello Kitty和招财猫的诞生地。
 
2. It’s not hard to understand though, given the fact that cats have become a worldwide addiction (嗜好). 
though 引导让步状语从句,位置灵活,可以放在句首,也可以放在句中。
given为独立成分作状语,意为“鉴于,考虑到”。
the fact that,that引导同位语从句。 
句意为:然而鉴于猫已经成为全世界流行的宠物,上面的情况就不难理解了。
 
3. But ironically (讽刺的是), the current fever for cats in Japan reflects the growing trend (趋势) of young people living alone, whose wish is to stay single, instead of “being leftover”, as they put it. 
fever 意为狂热。 
whose引导的是非限定性定语从句。
as引导的是非限定性定语从句。
句意为:讽刺的是,当前日本对猫的狂热反映了年轻人日益增长的独居趋势,正如他们所说:是他们愿意单身,而不是被剩下。
 
4. But why do these young people prefer selfish cats over loyal dogs? This may be down to how they identify with them – modern young people see the independent attitude of cats as something they value more. 
be down to 意为“由于,是……的原因”。
identify with 意为认同,认可。
句意为:但是为什么这些人喜欢自私的猫而不是忠诚的狗呢?这是由于猫得到了他们的认可:现代年轻人更看重猫的独立精神。 
 
5. Perhaps this is why people sometimes say that it’s more like our cats own us than the other way around. 
the other way around 意为“反过来,倒过来” 。 
句意为:可能这就是为什么有人说是猫拥有我们而不是我们拥有猫了。 
 
V. Learn to use
Translate the sentences with a proper word, phrase or sentence structure in the article.
1. 众所周知,全球变暖对于动物和植物的生活产生了重大影响。
 It’s no secret that global warming has a huge impact on the life of plants and animals.  
2. 考虑到我们邀请的数量,我很惊讶这么少的人来。 
Given the number of people we invited, I’m surprised so few came. 
3.按他的话说,他承认安全部队可能犯了一些错误。
He admitted the security forces might have “made some mistakes”, as he put it. 
4. 她声称她的问题是媒体造成的。 
She claimed her problems were down to the media.
5. 反过来也一样。 
It’s the same the other way round. 
 
 
 
Important reactions (P6)
Integrated reading and writing
江苏省南菁高级中学 薛海燕
 
 
Read the article and answer the questions below. You will need to take your answer sheet to class.
Q1. What’s your favorite movie? Can you describe it?
                                                                                
                                                                                
Q2. How can the audience impact a movie? 
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
Q3. How do film studios collect audience feedback?
____________MethodsContentsTime
Traditional method
Disney’s high-tech solution
 
Q4. What do you think of Disney’s method? List all its advantages and disadvantages, considering both audiences and film companies. 
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
 
Writing
Q1. Summarize the main idea of the article.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
Q2. What’s the point of test screenings? Collect the information and organize it into a coherent paragraph. 
Test screenings are highly valued in the movie industry, and several well-known movies have been greatly changed following feedback.                                                                                  
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
Q3. Discussion: Which way of collecting test audience feedback do you prefer? State your opinions logically.
From my point of view,                                                                                 
                                                                                
                                                                                
Reflection (Writing tips)
 
1. A good summary
²Analyze the outline
²Combine key words
²Apply the original tense
²Be brief and concise
2. Appropriate reasoning
²Categorize the original reasons
²Employ critical thinking
²Be coherent and logic 
²Use transitions to reach the cohesion
 
3. Use transitional words when necessary
When it comes to…; for one thing...., for another…; specifically; for instance; for example; in conclusion; all in all; to sum up; as a result of…; therefore; on one hand…, on the other hand…; however; in contrast; as far as I’m concerned…; in my opinion…
 
 
Homework
2017江苏英语高考写作:
请认真阅读下面有关我国电影票房收入(box-office income)的柱状图及相关文字,并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。
 
 
 
 
 
【写作内容】
1. 用约30个单词概述柱状图信息的主要内容;
2. 我国电影票房收入变化的原因有哪些,简要谈谈你的看法(上述对话仅供参考,原因不少于两点);
3. 谈谈你对我国电影票房收入走向的看法,并简要说明理由。
【写作要求】
1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句;
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;
3. 不必写标题。
【评分标准】
内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当。
 
 
 
Answer sheet
Possible answers:
 
Q1. What’s your favorite movie? Can you describe it? (Answers vary according to students.)
Q2. How can the audience impact a movie? 
ØBefore a movie comes out, audiences can attend test screenings organized by film studios and give feedback about the movie.
Q3. How do film studios collect audience feedback?
Test screeningsMethodsContentsTime
Traditional methodAsk audience to fill in a questionnaire. What audience liked and didn’t like. After a screening
Disney’s high-tech solutionUse special cameras to follow audience’s feelings.Audience’s reactions in real-time. During a screening
 
Q4. What do you think of Disney’s method? List all its advantages and disadvantages, considering both audiences and film companies.
Advantages Disadvantages
For audience: A novel experience; No need to recall feelings after a screening; …For film companies: Get more detailed and accurate feedback;Saves time; … For audience: May feel weird and distracted in front of the camera; Worries and concerns about privacy; … For film companies:May have to invest a lot in the equipment at the beginning; How accurate is the software in analyzing emotions? …
 
 
 
 
Linking the three questions in class together, please present a well-organized and coherent article. The following is a possible version. 
 
Media giant Disney is testing special cameras placed inside cinemas to track the audience’s emotional reactions during a movie. It’s hoped that this new method will help collect more detailed feedback in test screenings, compared to traditional methods such as questionnaires. 
Test screenings are highly valued in the movie industry, and several well-known movies have been greatly changed following feedback. Take E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as an example. Audience feedback led to the original version, in which E.T. died instead of going home in spaceship being completely altered. If it weren’t for this, the film may not have been so successful. 
From my point of view, I am in favor of Disney’s high-tech test screening method. For one thing, it is better for audience members in that it lets them enjoy the movie and leave, instead of having to rack their brains recalling their feelings and filling in questionnaires afterwards. For another, as the cameras can sense even the slightest facial movements, it enables film companies to collect much more detailed and accurate feedback, meaning they can fine tune their movies even better than before. As for privacy, companies should let test audiences know about the cameras in advance, letting them choose whether they still want to take part or not, and have procedures in the place to protect the data.
 
Homework:
参考范文:
As is indicated in the graph, the box-office income of Chinese films increased constantly from 2012 to 2015, but its growth, for one reason or another, slowed down in 2016. 
The increase in the box-office income can be attributed to a number of factors. The quality of life has improved and watching films is regarded as a good means of entertainment. Besides, filming technology has advanced and more quality films are on offer. Moreover, the internet plays an important part. On the internet, people can seek information about their favorite stars and buy tickets at a discount as well, which is both time-saving and economical.
However, the film market may witness a slowdown in the near future. Cinemas have gradually given way to the rise of the internet and cellphones, and the ticket price is on the increase. Therefore, the film industry should make greater efforts to attract more viewers.
 

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