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Lead-in Did you ever watch afilm in the cinema? What’s your all-time favourite film?

Level 1: Acquaintance (认识单词) Level 2: Formation (了解词形变化) Level 3: Usage (掌握运用方式)

Level 1 ：Acquaintance ✔ spokesman ✔ entry ✔ biography ✔ conquer ✔ philosopher ✔ fantasy ✔ institution ✔ parallel ✔ curriculum ✔ zoom ✔ dizzy ✔ tiresome ✔ shoot ✔ anecdote ✔ salty ✔ paramount ✔ touchstone ✔ scar ✔ evil ✔ forehead ✔ broom

Level 1 ：Acquaintance Practice 1. Find and match (1) criterion a. not very large, expensive (2) boycott b. wide (3) hatch c. a person that you are doing an activity with (4) sponsor (v. ) d. a standard or principle (5) modest e. happening and done quickly and immediately (6) swift f. to refuse to buy, use or take part in sth. (7) partner g. to create a plan or idea secretly (8) broad h. to pay the costs of a particular event, programme

Level 1 ：Acquaintance ✔ deliberately 故意地 break the rule deliberately / on purpose ✔ overlook 忽略 overlook a small detail ✔ sincere 真诚的 a sincere apology ✔ fierce 凶猛的；激烈的 ✔ show off 炫耀 a fierce dog/fierce competition show off one’s wealth ✔ give thought to 认真考虑 give thought to your future plan

Level 1 ：Acquaintance Practice 2. Fill in the blanks using appropriate words or phrases. It’s not easy for a mythology(神话)-based movie, to keep impressing viewers. But the popular summer movie, Ne Zha (《哪吒之魔童降世》) has done just that. Ne Zha has traditionally been seen as a loveable child hero, but this newest fierce retelling has made him into a _______(凶狠的), rebellious (叛逆的) child who off likes showing _____(炫 耀 ) his super power and often does something evil eliberately Thus he is always avoided and o_____ verlooked by others. But d_____. incere child. After a series of events, Ne actually he is a warm-hearted and s_______ gives thought to Zha _______(认真考虑) a lot of things and changes himself. Finally he overcomes hardship and his dark destiny (命运) to become a hero. Many young Chinese people can relate to Ne Zha, who encourages them to become dreamchasers and fate-changers.

Level 2 ：Formation 1. finance vt. 给…提供经费 n. 财政，金融；资金 financial adj. 财政的；金融的 China isn’t typically known for its sci-fi (科幻) films. But a film called the Wandering Earth(《流浪地球》) became China’s biggest sci-fi film hit. Being the biggest-earning film in Chinese film history, the Wandering Earth almost failed financial problems. Before the movie was because of _____ completed, many investors withdrew their investment because they had little confidence in Chinese sci-fi films. Faced with a finance the desperate director, Guo Fan convinced lack of ____, Wu Jing to invest in this movie and even star in it for free! Their efforts paid off at last: the Wandering Earth turned out to be a milestone in Chinese sci-fi history.

Level 2 ：Formation 2. accumulate v. 积累，积聚；逐渐增加 accumulation n. Liu Yifei started acting at the age of 15. Since then, accumulated much experience in acting. she has _______ accumulation of experience, more and With the _______ more audience are impressed by her acting skills.

Level 2 ：Formation 3. thriller n. 惊险电影（或小说） thrill v. 使非常兴奋，激动 thrilled adj. 非常兴奋的 thrilling adj. 令人兴奋的，惊险的 Being a well-known actress, Liu Yifei has never starred thriller Recently she was chosen for the role in a _______. Mulan in a Disney’s new animated film(动画电影), which thrilled herself and her fans. Everyone felt ____ thrilled for the ____ thrilling news. ____

Level 2 ：Formation 4. congratulation n. 祝贺，恭喜 congratulate v. Hearing the news that Liu Yifei was chosen for the leading role in congratulations to Disney’s new film Mulan, many fans offered their _______ her on Weibo. = Hearing the news that Liu Yifei was chosen for the leading role in congratulated to her on Weibo. Disney’s new film Mulan, many fans ______

Level 2 ：Formation 5. formal adj. 正式的，正规的 opp. informal 类似： correct opp. incorrect direct opp. indirect convenient opp. inconvenient formal dress on the red Liu Yifei wore a(n) _______ carpet to promote her new movie Mulan, because informal outfits(服装) on an important wearing _____ event means disrespect.

Level 2 ：Formation 6. defence (Br. E) defense (NAm. E) n. 防御，保卫 defend v. defensive adj. 防御的，保卫的 defender n. 保护人，防御者 defence of her Mulan disguises(伪装) herself as a man to join the army in _______ country from enemies. defend her country = Mulan disguises herself as a man to join the army to ____ from enemies.

Level 2 ：Formation 6. defence (Br. E) defense (NAm. E) n. 防御，保卫 defend v. defensive adj. 防御的，保卫的 defender n. 保护人，防御者 Being the defenders _____ of patients and numerous Chinese citizens, doctors and nurses are recognized as the most lovable people by netizens. To guarantee their safety, many _____ defensive measures(防御措施) are taken.

Level 2 ：Formation 7. tense adj. 令人紧张的；绷紧的，不松弛的 n. 时态 past tense 过去时态 tension n. 紧张 Because of the outbreak of coronavirus, the atmosphere across the world is getting tense With more and more increasingly _____. confirmed cases(确诊病例), everyone can feel tension around them. the _______

Level 2 ：Formation 8. representative n. 代表 represent v. With the spread of coronavirus, the 84 -year-old representative of Zhong Nanshan was appointed as a ______ senior experts to fight against it. represents truth and authority in Zhong Nanshan, who _____ people’s eyes, has become a hero nationwide.

Level 2 ：Formation 9. restriction n. 限制，约束 restrict v. restricted adj. 受限制的，有限的 To keep citizens from gathering during the Spring restrictions are placed by local Festival, many _____ restricting government, such as _____ people’s freedom to go out. Although people feel uneasy to live in a restricted space(有 限 的 空 间 ) all the time, they _____ know that’s the best thing to do.

Level 2 ：Formation 10. attraction n. 吸引人的特征；吸引，吸引力 attract v. attractive adj. 有吸引力的 The Yellow Crane Tower(黄鹤楼), a well-known attraction tourist _____(观光胜地) in Wuhan, Hubei attract a large number of Province used to _______ tourists around the country. However, during attractive to this Spring Festival, it’s no longer ____ tourists because coronavirus. of the outbreak of

Practice restricted 1. The long skirt _____(restriction) her movements and she fell down. accumulation 2. She is good at the _______(accumulate) of data. tension 3. Exercise is the best way to relieve ____(tense) after a long day. represent 4. The association was established to _____(representative) the interests of women artists. defend 5. Troops have been sent to _______(defence) the borders. informal 6. A(n) _____(formal) style of writing is suitable for ordinary conversations. attracted attractive 7. The story is so _____(attraction) and has _____(attraction) a lot of interest from the media at home and abroad.

Level 3 ：Usage 1. preferencen. 偏爱，偏好 prefer (-preferred) v. 【拓展】 have a preference for… 偏爱… give preference to… 给…优先权，优惠 prefer to do… 宁愿做某事 prefer doing sth. to doing sth. prefer to do sth. rather than do sth 宁愿做…而不愿做… would rather do sth. than do sth. would do sth. rather than do sth.

Level 3 ：Usage has a preference for (偏爱) the Chinese market. In recent years, Hollywood _________ For example, the movie Avengers: Endgame (《 复 仇 者 联 盟 ： 终 局 之 战 》 gives preference (给…优先权) to )_________ Chinese audience by choosing to release( 上映) the movie in China first, enabling Chinese fans to enjoy it two days earlier than Americans. Moreover, Disney decided to produce a new movie: Mulan, which is based on a legend in ancient China. I would rather go back to school than be locked at home all day. going back to school to ______ being locked =I prefer ______ at home all day. to ____ go back to school rather than ____ be _______ locked at home all =I prefer ____ day.

Level 3 ：Usage 2. edge n. （微弱的）优势；边缘 【拓展】 be on edge 紧张不安，烦躁 give sb. an edge over… 使某人比…占优势 on edge(紧张不安) Recently, actress Liu Yifei must be _______ because her upcoming movie: Mulan is about to be released(上映). To find the right person for the role, nearly 1, 000 candidates were interviewed. At last, Liu’s martial arts (武 术 ) skills and the ability to speak fluent English gave her an edge (使 某 人 比 …占 优 势 ) over other _______ competitors.

Level 3 ：Usage 3. resemble v. 看起来像，类似 【拓展】 resemble sb. in sth. = be similar to sb. in sth. 与…在…方面相似 Many people still doubt whether Liu Yifei is the perfect choice for Mulan, since she resemble the famous animated doesn’t ____ in appearance. character(动画角色) _____

Level 3 ：Usage 4. expose exposure vt. 使接触，使体验；暴露，揭露 n. 暴露，揭露 【拓展】 expose sb. to… be exposed to… 使接触，使体验 接触；暴露于… 长时间暴露在充满病毒的 作环境中使医护人员成为最容易感染的人。 Being _______ exposed ____ to a working environment filled with virus for a long _____ time makes doctors and nurses the most vulnerable(易受伤的) persons. Exposure to a working environment filled with virus for a long time =_____ makes doctors and nurses the most vulnerable persons.

Level 3 ：Usage 4. expose exposure vt. 使接触，使体验；暴露，揭露 n. 暴露，揭露 【拓展】 expose sb. to… be exposed to… 使接触，使体验 接触；暴露于… 因为长时间暴露在充满病毒的 作环境中，很多医护人员都担心被感染。 Exposed ___ to a working environment filled with virus for a long time, ____ many doctors and nurses are afraid of being infected.

Level 3 ：Usage 5. contradict vt&vi. 反驳，驳斥；与…相矛盾，相反 contradictory adj. 相互矛盾的，对立的 contradiction n. 不一致，矛盾，对立 【拓展】 be contradictory to… 与…相矛盾，对立 in contradiction to… 与…相矛盾，对立 President Donald Trump’s way of dealing with coronavirus contradicts his promise to make America great again. =President Donald Trump’s way of dealing with coronavirus is ______ contradictory to his promise to make America great again. _____ =President Donald Trump’s way of dealing with coronavirus is ____ in ______ contradiction ____ to his promise to make America great again.

Consolidation Most of teenagers are fond of Hollywood movies such as Avengers(《复仇 者联盟》). There is no doubt that they are high-quality movies because they have first-class scripts, world-famous directors, actors and actresses. I am in favor of the argument that they have an e_____ dge over our domestic(本国的 ) movies to some extent. However, being a Chinese born and raised, I have a p____ reference for local movies, although sometimes I’m also disappointed at ontradictory some Chinese movies because their contents are shallow and c______ to our reality. I urge them to make more quality movies reflecting our Chinese spirit and traditional culture like the Wandering Earth(《流浪地球》) xposed to and Ne Zha(《哪吒》) because our new generation should be e_______ Chinese culture as they grow up. I believe with more and more excellent local movies coming onto the market, Chinese culture will be attractive to teenagers again.

Homework 1) Complete the sentences using the phrases in the box. have a preference for in defence of to one’s disappointment be contradictory to be exposed to give thought to show off resemble … in … 1. A monument was built to honour soldiers who died _____ our country. 2. –You are sunburnt. What caused it? – _____ sunlight too much this summer. 3. Being on a diet, she _____ vegetables and fruits than meat. 4. _____, what he had been devoted to resulted in nothing but failure. 5. The prisoner’s statement _____ the one he’s made earlier. 6. Young musicians will get the chance to _____ their musical skills in the competition. 7. He decided not to go to university after _____ his financial condition. 8. The plant _____ grass _____ appearance.

Homework 2) Mini-writing: introducing a movie Please introduce your favourite movie to your classmates using at least five words or phrases learned in this class. _______________________________________________ ________________________

Keys 1) 1. in defence of 2. being exposed to 4. To his disappointment 5. is contradictory to 7. giving thought to 8. resembles…in 3. has a preference for 6. show off 2) Possible version: My all-time favourite movie is the Wandering Earth. The sci-fi movie is based on a book written by Liu Cixin. In the movie, the sun is dying and the earth is exposed to great danger. People were on the edge because they has to live underground with restrited space and resources. The situation is getting more and more tense. People come up with a big plan called the Wandering Earth Project. All the countries in the world work together to push Earth away from the sun. Liu Peiqiang, a representative of Chinese astronauts is choosen to carry out the project to defend his son and family. His son, Liu Qi is asked to live underground with his grandfather when he grow up. However, he has a preference for adventure and sneak to the ground to take part in the project. With their joint efforts, the earth is saved from dying. I almost burst into tears when I was watching. Maybe, in our huge universe, humans are quite small. But our never-ending hope is like a star shining in the universe. When we work together, we can not only move Earth, but also save the world.