1. 高中基础 (2259 期 20150526) 4-5 版 Paul Walker Coming to Life through CGI

2. Pre-reading 1. How much do you know about Paul Walker?

3. 2. Look at the pictures. What do these characters share in common? All of them were created through CGI technology. CGI refers to “ computer-generated imagery. ” It is the application of computer graphics to create scenes or special effects in films.

4. 3. Compare picture A with picture B. Can you tell the real Walker from the CGI Walker ’ s face on top of a body double? A B the real Walker the CGI Walker ’ s face on top of a body double

5. While reading True, false or not given True, false or not given 1. Paul Walker had finished about half of the production of Fast & Furious 7 before he lost his life in a serious accident. 2. WETA Digital charged Universal Pictures a great deal of money for the recreation of Paul Walker in the film. T NG

6. 3. Almost every viewer recognized two of Paul Walker ’ s brothers standing in for him in the film. 4. The footage Paul Walker shot before his death was the most important element in finishing the film. 5. The successful recreation of Paul Walker will not affect the future of film-making. F NG F

7. Choose the best answer. Choose the best answer. 1. Which of the following statements about Fast & Furious 7 is false? A. It was produced by Universal Pictures. B. Its story was rewritten because of Paul Walker ’ s sudden death. C. It has a character similar to Gollum in The Lord of the Rings. D. It has become one of the best-selling films in the world.

8. 2. What is needed to recreate Paul Walker through CGI technology in the film? ① the right lighting ② proper camera angles ③ Cody Walker ’ s photos ④ several body doubles A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④

9. 3. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph following the last one? A. The top three highest-grossing films. B. The future of film-making with CGI technology. C. Other actors or actresses who make use of CGI technology. D. Visual effects used in Fast & Furious 7.

10. Language study Replace the underlined parts with words from the article. Replace the underlined parts with words from the article. 1. Don ’ t stop the treatment without consulting your doctor. 2. Finally, you have to learn how to make decisions by yourself. 3. What other choices do you have? 4. It is one of the first robots throughout the world. 5. He is an extremely good musician in China. discontinue Ultimately options worldwide extraordinary

11. Word usage latter adj. （两者之间）后者的 late adj. 已故的；时间不早的 later adj. 后来的；晚年的 latest adj. 最近的，最新的 lately adv. 最近

12. Translate the following sentences. Translate the following sentences. 1. 她已故的丈夫是一位热心的绅士，我们都很尊 敬他。 2. 昨天下午，我本应该去拜访我的老师和校长， 但校长去出席讲座了。 3. 这位作家的新书是根据他自己的亲身经历写的。 4. 有关这个时态的用法，将在之后的章节作详细 地阐述。 Her late husband was such a warm-hearted gentleman that we all respected him. I should have visited my teacher and headmaster yesterday afternoon, but the latter was attending a lecture. The writer ’ s latest book is based on his own experience. The usage of this tense will be explained in detail in later chapters.

13. After reading If CGI technology is widely applied in future film-making, which late film star would you like to see in a new film? Why? If CGI technology is widely applied in future film-making, which late film star would you like to see in a new film? Why?