必修第二册Unit1 Lights, camera, action!主题写作一、学习目标1．Talk about the structure of a film review. 2．Write a recommendation for a good film. 二、学习过程【课前先学】 1. What should be included in the recommendation? 2. Suppose you are given a chance, how do you write a film review? 3. How can you write a good recommendation? 项目1：A film review 【问题导学】 Suppose you are given a chance, how do you write a film review? 【合作研学】 任务一：In groups, talk about writing a film review. Title Basic information about the film A brief summary of the storyline Your opinion of the film Conclusion and recommendation 任务二：Use the following ideas and expressions to talk about film reviews. l It is directed/produced by ... ;It starts … as … l It is based on a story/play/book by ... l It is bound to be a box-office hit. l I highly/thoroughly/strongly recommend ... l It is certainly at the top of my list of good films. 项目2：Writing the recommendation 【问题导学】 What are the text type, structure and language related to a recommendation? 【合作研学】 任务一：Learning about the text type 1. What is a recommendation? 2. What is the purpose of a recommendation? 任务二：Learning about the structure It is important to separate different types of information to make your recommendation easy to read. 任务三：Learning about the language 1. Formal language 2. Important and brief information Some phrases and sentences: stand out 脱颖而出 make...a reality 使…… 成为现实 instill in sb. sth. 向某人灌输某物 a profound sense of 一种深刻的…… 感 reflect the spirit of 反映…… 的精神 leave a deep impression on 给…… 留下深刻印象 be based on 基于 bring...to life 使…… 栩栩如生 a feast for the eyes 一场视觉盛宴 touch one’s heart 触动某人的心弦 Among all the Chinese films I have watched, ...is the one that leaves the deepest impression on me.在我看过的所有中国电影中，......是给我留下印象最深的一部。 ... is a remarkable anthology film that consists of ... stories, each depicting a significant moment ....是一部非凡的 anthology 电影，由...故事组成，每个故事都描绘了... The film’s message of ... resonates deeply with the audience.这部电影关于...主题，深深触动了观众的心灵。 任务四：Writing and checking Among all the Chinese films I have watched, ... is the one that leaves the deepest impression on me. It is a ... film directed by ... It tells the story of ... This movie deeply moved me. It made me realize...I highly/thoroughly/strongly recommend ... 常用表达 写一封推荐信 第一段：开门见山，说明写信目的及推荐对象 1. It affords me great pleasure to recommend you... 2. When it comes to..., I would recommend... to you without thinking twice. 3. With reference to your requirements, I shall recommend... to you. 4. Knowing that you show great interest in..., I'm writing to recommend. .. to you. 5. Learning from your last letter that you are eager to. .. , I think... is your best choice. 6. Delighted to hear that you are seeking for..., sb./sth. may be your second to none choice. 第二段：阐述推荐理由 1. I highly recommend The Old Man and the Sea to you for the reason that it conveys the unbreakable human spirit, which you can't afford to miss. 2. There are several reasons why I think group study is the most suitable choice. Firstly, it allows students to share ideas and solve problems together. Secondly, it cultivates teamwork skills. All in all, group study is an efficient way to improve academic performance and interpersonal abilities. 3. I have sufficient reasons to introduce this to you and I dare say this is the best vocabulary learning app I have ever seen. Its gamified design and personalized review system make memorizing words efficient and enjoyable. 4. The reasons why I recommend the Lantern Festival celebration to you are as follows. First of all, it provides a chance to experience traditional Chinese customs, like guessing lantern riddles and making tangyuan. Besides, the festive atmosphere can strengthen family bonds. Last but not least, participating in such activities helps preserve and promote our cultural heritage. 5. First, he has shown a great talent for organizing campus activities. In addition, he has a very pleasant personality, always ready to help classmates with patience. Finally, he has developed a strong sense of responsibility, completing tasks meticulously even under pressure. 第三段：表达期望 1. Hope my recommendation will help you. Wish you a good time! 2. I sincerely hope that my recommendation can be of some help to you. 3. I am sure that it will benefit the English Club if my classmate Li Hua can join in. So I strongly recommend him to you. 4. I do hope that you would take my recommendation into account and whenever you need help, do let me know. 5. I am confident/convinced that it will meet your requirements. If there still exist further questions, please feel free to contact me. 【展评互学】 Present your writing in front of the class and make an assessment according to the following criteria. 1. 内容完整性 2. 语言准确性 3. 结构合理性 4. 表达得体性 5. 格式规范性 6. 书写工整性 【练习固学】 假如你是李华，你校英文报要评选本年度“最美中学生(The Most Qualified Student）”。请你用英语给校英语编辑 Johnny 写一封推荐信。 要点如下：1. 被推荐人的基本信息；2. 说明推荐理由。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Johnny, I'm writing to recommend... ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【课后问学】
【练习固学】 Dear Johnny, I’m writing to recommend my monitor, Yang Ning in Class 3, Grade 11, for “The Most Qualified Student” of this school year. In my opinion, Yang Ning possesses exceptional qualities that make her stand out. Firstly, in terms of academic performance, she is an all-around student with excellent grades in all subjects. Moreover, actively participating in various activities, she has displayed outstanding organizational skills. More importantly, she is known for her kindness, compassion, and willingness to help others. For example, she has contributed countless hours to community service projects over the past few years. I do hope you can take my recommendation into account. Yours， Li Hua |