Word power: Words used in performing课件配套优秀教案设计

U1 Word Power 第一部分：学习目标

掌握有关戏剧方面的词汇以及这部分中出现的重点单词及句型的用法。

第二部分：重点讲解：

1. All the actors in a play are called the cast. (page6)

一部戏剧的全体演员被称为演员表。

cast

1)

group noun

[C]

the actors in a film, play or show: After the final performance, the director threw a party for the cast.

Part of the film's success lies in the strength of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not

playing the main parts).

2) vt.

cast, cast

to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film or show: He was often cast as the villain.

In her latest film she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually

played or might be expected to play).

2. The person in charge is the director. (page6)全面负责的人是导演。

charge n.

[U] responsibility for controlling or caring for something: Her ex-husband has charge of the children during the week and she has them at the weekend.

His boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away.

in charge

being the person who has control of or is responsible for someone or something: Who will be in charge of the department when Sophie leaves?

I left Jack in charge of the suitcases while I went to get the tickets. 3 He or she gives the actors instructions about how to perform.(page6) 他或她指导演员如何表演。

instruction n.

[C usually plural] information about how to do or use something. The cooking instructions say bake it for half an hour.

You obviously didn't read the instructions properly.

They need clear instructions on what to do next. The video provides instruction on how to operate the computer.

The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance.

The police who broke into the house were only acting on/under instructions.

[+ to infinitive] He gave me strict instructions to get there by eight o'clock.

相关高考试题

Always read the ________ on the bottle carefully and take the right amount of medicine. (福建)

A explanations

B instructions

C descriptions

D introductions 答案:B

perform vi. or vt. to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting or playing music: She composes and performs her own music.

A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.

The council plans to ban circuses with performing animals. vt.

to do an action or piece of work: Computers can perform a variety of tasks.

The operation will be performed next week.

Most of the students performed well in the exam 相关高考试题

No matter how frequently __________, the works of Beethoven still attract people all over the world.

(广东）

A performed

B performing

C to be performed

D being performed 答案：

A

4 If you are an actor, you need to now where your character is supposed to stand on the stage. (page6) 如果你是演员，你需要知道你的角色应该站在舞台的哪个地方。

suppose:

vt.

to expect and need: Investment of this kind supposes (= would not be possible without) an increase in the company's profits this year.

be supposed to

应该

You are supposed to finish the work before 8:00 o’clock this evening.

5 This means all the action occurs at one time, in one place.(page 6) 这意味着所有的情节发生在一个时间，一个地点。

Occur

vi. (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen: An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.

If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medicine, consult your doctor immediately.

vi.

+ adv. or prep.

to exist or be present in, among, etc: Violence of some sort seems to occur in every society.

Minerals occur naturally in the earth's crust. (3)occur to sb

The thought did occur to me.

[+ that] It never even occurred to us that he hadn't been invited.

Does it never occur to you that I might like to be on my own occasionally? 自我检测: I __________ along the street looking for a place to park when the accident ______.

A went; was occurring

B went; occurred

C was gong; occurred

D was going; had occurred 答案: C

第三部分：练习

1 Write out the words according to the English explanations. 1 make somebody laugh or simile

____________ 2 the person in charge of a play

____________

3 very good of high quality

____________ 4 full of eagerness or interest

____________ 5 perform without preparation

____________ 6 take place, happen

____________ 7 worried or afraid

____________ 8 unlike anything else

____________ 9 text of a play, film,

____________ 10 instrument that changes sound waves into electrical current used in broadcasting speech, music, etc.

_____________ II. Reading

Words: 333；

time: 5’30”

A night of fun Wednesday night 7:30 p.m. at the Chuckle Bar! Starring Rodney Mann, Pedro Mendez and Larry Dunne! Next Wednesday night at the Chuckle Bar we have an all-star line-up of comedians. Three of the world’s best known comedians are coming together for one night only. Book your tickets by calling 1-900-555-6565 or be at the door early to buy them before the show begins. Rodney Mann Mann is famous for his jokes about average people and their lives. Many of his jokes are social commentaries on everyday. He loves to set his jokes in New York, the city where he grew up. Mann’s most famous opening line, “You know, I was walking

down the street the other day…’ is know all over the world. He is just back from his tour of Europe, and is appearing at the Chuckle Bar for one night only. Don’t miss out!

Pedro Mendez Pedro Mendez grew up on a small farm in Panama. He moved to the USA with his parents when he was ten, and has been telling jokes and making people laugh ever since. Recently, the 30-year-old comedian began filming a new TV programmer that he will both act in and produce. Experience Mendez’s unique Latin style humor for yourself. His “I had a farm in Panama” routine is a classic that should not be missed. Larry Dunne

Larry Dunne has been making people laugh all over the world for more than five decades. He began his career by performing for soldiers in Hawaii in the 1950s, and since then, he has been the host of his own late night TV programmer. The videos and DVDs of his performances are the best selling of any stand-up act out there. An old style comedian, Dunne uses lots of singing and dancing as part of his routines. Dunne is best known for his jokes about life in the USA and how it has changed during his lifetime. This will be Dunne’s last show before he retires, so don’t miss it.

Call 1-900-555-6565 to reserve your tickets or be at the door by 7:00 p.m. 1. The comedy show will have_______ comedians on _______ night. A three; one

B three; two

C one; three

D one; two 2. Rodney Mann grew up in ________. A the USA

B Panama

C Hawaii

D New York 3. The show begins _______. A at lunch time

B at 7:30 p.m.

C at 7:00 p.m.

D at 7:30 a.m. 4. Pedro Mendez has lived in ______for _____ years. A the USA; thirty-four

C Panama; thirty-four

B the USA; ten D the USA; twenty 5. The oldest comedian is probably ________, and has been performing _______. A Rodney Mann; for over fifty years

C Larry Dunne; for over fifty years

第四部分：练习答案

I. Write out the words according to the English explanations. 1. amuse

2 director

3 excellent

4 enthusiastic

5 improvise 6 occur

7 nervous

8 unique

9 script

10 microphone II. Reading

1-5

A DBDC

B Larry Dunne; since the 1970s D Pedro Mendes; for over fifty years