1. March 3 高中进阶版 P1

2. Pre-reading P2P2 What’s your attitude about movies based on reality TV shows? What’s your favorite movie? Why do you like it?

3. While-reading P3P3 2. What do other critics worry about the bad influence of TV movies? 1. Why does Feng Xiaogang criticize the TV movies for lacking art and effort? Because they are made in a very short time, have no script or storyline and use nonprofessional actors. Answer the following questions. TV movies will squeeze good films out of the cinemas or good films may not even be made.

4. While-reading P4P4 4. What requirements should a movie meet before it can be made and released in China? 3. In the response of Running Man’s producers, who enjoy watching the TV movies? Both young and old audiences. Answer the following questions. It has to conform to certain standards and be approved by the SAPPRFT.

5. While-reading P5P5 1.According to the producers of Running Man, TV movies ______. A. are money-making machines B. can be an art form C. show the allowance of diversity D. are welcomed by both critics and audiences Choose the best answer.

6. While-reading P6P6 2. A movie’s success is measured by ______ in Hollywood. A. its actors and storyline B. its box-office C. the number of awards it wins D. the good reviews it receives Choose the best answer.

7. While-reading P7P7 3. Who decides whether it is worth paying money to watch TV movies in cinemas? A. The movie maker. B. The critic. C. The SAPPRFT. D. The audience. Choose the best answer.

8. Language study P8P8 1. The government has been criticized ______ not taking the environmental problem seriously. 2. Van Gogh had a major influence ______ the development of modern painting. 3. When everything is running smoothly, why must he step ______ and foul things up? 4. She has a lot of hobbies, ranging ______ playing chess ______ canoeing ( 划独木舟 ). 5. I really appreciate it that you could squeeze some time ______ to read this letter. 6. Many of us conform ______ the outdated customs laid down by our forebears. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.

9. After-reading P9P9 What do you think of the future of TV movies? What factors can make a movie successful? Hints: having a strong cast/hitting the box- office/winning many awards/… Questions for further discussion Hints: They will become a popular movie form./They will gradually die out/ …