Section B(2a-2e)

Aims and language points:

Teaching aims（教学目标）1. 通过阅读对世界经典动画及其所蕴含的文化有更深的了2. 能够通过 when/how/what/why 问题进行文章的构思写作。3. 通过文章阅读提高 scanning/skimming 的阅读能力。

要求掌握以下词汇： 1) 名词 n. culture, reason, film 2) 形容词 adj. famous, rich, successful, main, common,

unlucky, ready

Do you like to watch cartoons? What is your favorite cartoon?Why do you like it?

A. Mickey Mouse is a famous symbol in American culture.B. Mickey Mouse first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.C.The man behind Mickey Mouse was Walt Disney.

Guess the main idea of the passage.

1. How many cartoons did Walt Disney make with Mickey?

A. 80. B. 87.

C. 90. D. 97.

2. When did Mickey first appear?

A. November 18, 1928.

B. November 18, 1930.

C. November 18, 1938.

D. November 18, 1978.

3. Who is Mickey’s girlfriend?

A. Daisy B. Sleeping Beauty

C. Minnie D. Snow White

4. Does he always do something good?

A. No, he sometimes hurts others.

B. Yes, he is always ready to help others.

Nov. 18, 1928Nov. 18, 1928

Steamboat Willie came out in New York.

1930s1930s

Nov. 18, 1978Nov. 18, 1978

Walt Disney made 87 cartoons with Mickey.

Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2dRead the passage again and discuss the questions with a partner.

1. What’s Mickey Mouse a symbol of? What cartoon character is a symbol of Chinese culture?

2. Do you think Walt Disney is a smart man? Why or why not? Do you want to be like him?

3. Why did people want to be like Mickey? Do you want to be like Mickey? Why or why not?

4. Can you think of another cartoon character that is as famous as Mickey? Why is the character popular?

Why is Mickey popular?

One of the ____________ is that Mickey was like _______________. He had many problems __________ losing his house or girlfriend. However, he ___________________ to

__________________. He is _______________ a little mouse fighting bad guys, but a ___________ of American culture. What do you think of Mickey?

a common man

try his best

symbol

main reasons

such aswas always ready

more than just

Homework

Oral:Do you think Walt Disney is a smart man? Why or why not? Get into pairs and discuss.

Written: Complete Activity 2e.