1b Listen and circle the description words you hear in the box in 1a.
1c Listen again. Write down the words John and Mary use to describe the TV shows or movies. John Mary Action movies exciting Scary movies Game show Sitcoms Talk shows 1d Tell your partner what John and Mary like to watch and why. Then tell your partner what you like to watch and why.
2a Discuss the following questions with a partner.
1. Do you like to watch cartoons? 2. What is your favorite cartoon? 3. Why do you like it? 2b Read the passage and complete the time line on the next page.
When people say “Culture”, we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears---Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s, he made 87 cartoons with Mickey. Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey. On November 18, 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. People today expect to see more than just a little mouse fighting bad guys, but many still know who he is. Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey’s?
2c Read the passage again and fill in the facts about Mickey. What does Who he like? Mickey Mouse 2d Read the passage again and discuss the questions with a partner.
1. What is Mickey Mouse a symbol of? What cartoon character is a symbol of Chinese culture? 2. Do you think Walt Disney is a smart man? Why or why not? Do you want to be like him? 3. Why did people want to be like Mickey? Do you want to be like Mickey? Why or why not? 4. Can you think of another cartoon character that is as famous as Mickey? Why is the character
look created him? What his was Who is his Why is he first girlfriend? popular? cartoon? popular?
2e Underline the following phrases in the passage. Write your own sentences or questions using the phrases.
think of_____________________________ come on _____________________________ one of the main reasons _____________________________ such as _____________________________ was ready to _____________________________ more than just _____________________________
3a Fill in the blanks in the movie review. Use the words in the box to help you.
fantastic shows action want comes from played about like exciting plan Mulan is an___________ ____________ movie. It ____________an old Chinese story. The movie is ____________ a village girl, Mulan. She dresses up like a boy and takes her father’s place to fight in the army. I think the actress____________ Mulan’s role well. The other actors are also ____________ and they did a good job in the movie. I ____________ Mulan very much. The movie ____________ her love for her family, friends and country. If you ____________ to watch a movie this weekend and you ____________ to see something enjoyable, choose Mulan. 3b Write notes for your own movie review.
The name of the movie:______________________ The kind of movie: ______________________ What the movie is about: ______________________ What you think of the movie/ stars_______________________ 3c Write your movie review using the notes in 3b.
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4 What do you and your partner think of these TV shows or movies? Write description words for each one.
soap operas talent shows Me My partner news sports shows game shows talk shows comedies scary movies action movies cartoons 1Write a questions and answers using the words in brackets. 1. A: _____________(what/ think of/ soap operas) B: _____________(can’t stand) 2. A: _____________(what show/ want to watch/ tonight) B: _____________(talent show) 3. A: _____________(what/ expect to learn/ game show) B: _____________(interesting information) 4.A: _____________(what/ hope to watch/ tomorrow) B:_____________(news) 5. A: _____________(do/ plan to watch/ action movie) B:______________(no/ plan to watch/ comedy) 2 Which of these statements do you agree with(√) or disagree with (×)? Give at least one reason. 1. I think game shows are meaningless( )____________ 2. I can’t stand soap operas. ( )___________ 3. I think sitcoms and talent shows are relaxing. ( )__________ 4. I love talk shows. ( )__________ 5. I think comedies are fantastic. ( )__________
Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science.
Section A
Language Goal: Talk about future intentions.
1a Do you think these jobs are interesting? Rank them [1-12] (1 is most interesting, 12 is least interesting).