Unit 9 Section A Make Euro Disney More European

Lead-in Pre-reading Activities Structure Analysis Detailed Study of Text

I. I.Can you name these characters? Background Information

MICKEY MOUSE, Walt Disney's most famous character. It is one of the most universal symbols of the 20th Century. Background Information

Donald Duck made his debut in the cartoon “The Wise Little Hen” on June 9, Donald Duck — one of the most popular Disney cartoon characters. Background Information

Goofy — A good- natured but not that bright dog. Black Pete — This catlike character is most known as Mickey Mouse’s, and later Donald Duck’s, primary nemesis ( 对头 ). Background Information

Pluto — Mickey's faithful pet dog. Minnie Mouse — Mickey Mouse's girlfriend. Do you know any other Disney’s cartoon characters? Background Information

Huey, Dewey, and Louie — Donald’s fun- loving and rambunctious ( 无法无天的 ) nephews. Daisy Duck — Donald Duck’s girlfriend. Background Information

Chip & Dale — Two chipmunks who are Donald’s most popular and enduring adversaries ( 敌手 ). Background Information

Enjoy the Disney movie posters and tell the movie names. Classic Love Stories & Adventure Stories II. Poster Show Background Information

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 白雪公主与七个小矮人 Background Information

Sleeping Beauty 睡美人 Background Information

Cinderella 灰姑娘 Background Information

The Little Mermaid 小美人鱼 Background Information

Peter Pan 小飞侠（彼德 潘） Pinocchio 木偶奇遇记（匹诺曹） Background Information

The Lion King 狮子王 Background Information

Toy Story 玩具总动员 Background Information

木兰 Background Information

Ratatouille 美食总动员（料理鼠王） Background Information

Tangled 长发公主 Background Information

Pre-reading Activities Background Information Compound Dictation Compound Dictation Compound Dictation Compound Dictation Group Discussion Group Discussion Group Discussion Group Discussion

Compound Dictation Directions: You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered S9 to S11 you are required to fill in missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Now listen to the passage. Listen to the passage

Disney’s first full-length cartoon movie was completed in It was “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” became one of Hollywood’s most successful movies. Disney made a number of other [S1] _________ popular cartoon films during the 1940s and 1950s. They include “Fantasia,” “Cinderella,” “Pinocchio,” “Dumbo” and “Bambi.” Disney’s first full-length cartoon movie was completed in It was “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” became one of Hollywood’s most successful movies. Disney made a number of other [S1] _________ popular cartoon films during the 1940s and 1950s. They include “Fantasia,” “Cinderella,” “Pinocchio,” “Dumbo” and “Bambi.” Compound Dictation extremely

Disney’s skills in this animation process made him one of the world’s most successful movie artists. Film [S2] _______ say that without Walt Disney, the art of animation would not have developed so [S3] ____. In 1955, Walt Disney opened an [S4] ____________ park in Anaheim, California, near Los Angeles. He called the park Disneyland. He wanted it to be the happiest place on Earth. It [S5] _________ places from from Disney movies. Disney’s skills in this animation process made him one of the world’s most successful movie artists. Film [S2] _______ say that without Walt Disney, the art of animation would not have developed so [S3] ____. In 1955, Walt Disney opened an [S4] ____________ park in Anaheim, California, near Los Angeles. He called the park Disneyland. He wanted it to be the happiest place on Earth. It [S5] _________ places from from Disney movies. Compound Dictation fully entertainment experts re-created

It also showed real places as Disney [S6] ________ them. For example, one area looked like a 19th century town in the American West. Another area looked like the world of the future. Disneyland had many exciting [S7] _____ for children of all ages and for adults too. Today, the Disney Company continues Walt Disney’s work and [S8] _________. Michael Eisner became the company chief in It also showed real places as Disney [S6] ________ them. For example, one area looked like a 19th century town in the American West. Another area looked like the world of the future. Disneyland had many exciting [S7] _____ for children of all ages and for adults too. Today, the Disney Company continues Walt Disney’s work and [S8] _________. Michael Eisner became the company chief in Compound Dictation imagined rides traditions

At the time, the company was not making successful films. [S9]__________________________ At the time, the company was not making successful films. [S9]__________________________ _____________________________________. Mister Eisner changed that situation. [S10]_____________ ___________________________________________ _______________________. He approved the production of programs and movies for adults. [S11]______________________________________ ________________. Disney parks opened in Tokyo in 1984 and in Paris in At the time, the company was not making successful films. [S9]__________________________ At the time, the company was not making successful films. [S9]__________________________ _____________________________________. Mister Eisner changed that situation. [S10]_____________ ___________________________________________ _______________________. He approved the production of programs and movies for adults. [S11]______________________________________ ________________. Disney parks opened in Tokyo in 1984 and in Paris in Compound Dictation It was depending on the entertainment parks for much of its profits He ordered that old Disney cartoons, programs and films be sold to television stations He expanded the idea of the Disney parks to Japan and France

Discussion What do you think of cultural invasion?

I. Structure Analysis Structure Analysis Part 1 (Lead-in) (Paras.1~7) The delicate cultural issues Euro Disney faces Part 2 (Transition) (Para. 8) People are wondering whether Europeans would welcome the Disneyland. Part 3 (Major part) (Paras. 9~18) Different responses to or concerns about Euro Disney

Part 1 Paras. 1~5 Specific details that lead to a law case Para. 6 A conclusion of the previous paragraphs Para. 7 The response from the Disney organizations Details II. Understanding Structure Analysis

French labor law. A labor inspector took the Disney organization to court because he believed that the company’s _______________________ offended ________ _____ and violated _______________________ Paras. 1~5 individualdress and appearance codes liberty Structure Analysis

This is an illustration of _____________________ the company faces. The conclusion: the delicate cultural issues Para. 6 Structure Analysis

The company argues that all the employees have to _________________________ and it believes that an employee should think ___________________________________ Para. 7 obey code about appearance a job is more important than his moustache. Structure Analysis

Part 3 Paras. 9~11 What does French government think? Para. 12 What do the ordinary people think? Paras. 13~18 What does the Disney organization think? Details Structure Analysis

The French government is more concerned about Euro Disney’s _________ and wants to _____ the theme park to Paris. Para. 9 Para. 10 It makes Euro Disney a huge project. Para. 11 It invests huge amount of money. social effect attract Structure Analysis

_________ will probably never notice. French intellectuals have had a _______ _________ towards the project and have criticized it. Para. 12 ordinary people: The kids negative attitude Structure Analysis

Paras. 13~14 Paras. 15~16 Paras. 17~18 expects Euro Disney would turn out to be a success with some reasons. The Disney organization makes Euro Disneyland more European. Details makes Euro Disney bear some American characteristics. Details Structure Analysis

prominently in the creative development of the theme park. figure features well-known European actors The legends and fairy tales from Europe 2. A 360-degree movie of adventures of Jules Verne 3. Direction signs in the theme park will be in ______ _______________ and some performers will chat in _________________________ as well as English, French, Spanish and English. Paras. 13~14 French Structure Analysis

1. 1.It provides ___________________________ ____________________ for those who seek it. a basically American experience 2. It deals with ________________________ — and perhaps even offending mustaches. “messy hair and hairy chins” Paras. 15~16 Structure Analysis

Detailed study of the text Background Information Sentence structures New words New words New words New words Phrases and expressions Phrases and expressions Phrases and expressions Phrases and expressions

1. 1.shave off remove hair with sth. sharp 她在电话上对我说： “ 我的最 大愿望就是整一次容, 使自己 年轻十岁。 ” She said to me on the phone, “My biggest wish is get a facelift to shave ten years off my age.” 下一页 上一页 Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

2.take sb. to court begin a case against sb. 普通百姓开始把某些政府部门告上法庭， 这是公众法制观念增强的体现。 It is an indication of increased legal awareness among the public that ordinary people begin to take some government agencies to court. 下一页 上一页 Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

3. contend vt. to argue or state that something is true 。 律师声称她的委托人从未靠近过犯罪现场。 The lawyer contended that her client had never been near the scene of the crime.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

3. contend vi. to compete against someone in order to gain sth. 有三位世界级的网球选手争夺这项冠军。 There are three world-class tennis players contending for this title.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

4. delicate a. needing skillful, careful, or sensitive treatment a rather delicate matter 一个相当微妙的问题e.g. The pay negotiations have reached a delicate stage. 工资谈判到了一个敏感的阶段。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

5.put sth. before/ahead of sth. else consider sth. More important than sth.else 国家应以人民利益为重， 而人民要以国家利益为先。 A nation should put the people’s interest before everything else, and in turn the people should put the nation’s interest ahead of anything else.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

be untroubled about 6. be untroubled about 对 ······ 不担忧 Of all the factors to take into account, the one she is least untroubled about is her ability to cooperate with others. Detailed Study of the TextTranslation 在所有要考虑的因素中，最让她担忧的是自己与人 合作的能力。Key

7. concession n. ① sth. that you agree to do or give up in order to end an argument concession of profit 让渡利润 concession of tariff 关税折让；关税减让Collocation Detailed Study of the Text

7. concession n. ② sth. that you agree to do or give up in order to end an argument 特许权 mining concession 采矿权 oil concession 石油开采权 concession oil 特许油 concession crude 特许原油Collocation Detailed Study of the Text

7. concession n. ③ a lower price for certain groups of people 给指定对象的优惠价 Concessions are available for students and pensioners. 学生及退休者可获优惠价。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

8. extension n. ① (an example of) the act of extending or being extended I’ve applied for an extension to my work permit. 我已申请把工作许可证的限期延长。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

8. extension n. ② a part which is added to a building 我们在扩建我们的房子。 We are building an extension to/on our house.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

8. extension n. ③ （电话的）分机 你的分机号码是多少 ? 请给我接 3536 分机。 What’s your extension number? Can I have extension 3536, please?Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

9. be scheduled to do sth. to plan to do sth. at a particular time The restoration work is scheduled to begin early next year. 修复工作定于明年年初开始。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

10. come into service (use, effect, force, power) begin to be in a state 每个官员必须牢记：当官是要全心全意为人民 服务，而不是从他们身上牟利。 Every official must keep it in mind that he/she comes into office to serve the people with heart and soul rather than profit from them. 下一页 上一页 Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

最近管理有了全面的改进。 Recently there has been an overall improvement in the management. 11. overall a. including everything; totalTranslation Key Detailed Study of the Text

12. attendance n. [C, U] the number of people who attend a game, concert, meeting, etc. Matches this season have attracted record attendance. 这个赛季的比赛吸引的人数创了记录。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

not to find many kind things to say about 13. not to find many kind things to say about 对 ······ 没有好感 For all words of praise with regard to that film, I could not find many kind things to say about it. 尽管对那部电影有不少的赞美之辞，我对它却 没有好感。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

14. in response to as a reply or reaction to an event or sth. that is said 依照你的要求，现附上 10 美元的支票一张。 In response to your appeal, I am enclosing a check for 10 dollars.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

15. figure vi. to be an important part of something These commodities figure little in foreign trade. 这一问题在选举活动中举足轻重。 这些商品在对外贸易中无足轻重。 This issue figured prominently in the election campaign.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

16. be taken too far做得太过分 对儿童潜能的开发不能过分。 否则，这种开发就会变成孩子 们的负担与拖累。 The development of children’s potentials should not be taken too far; otherwise, it may become a burden and drag on them. 下一页 上一页 Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

17. fake a. not real or genuine 演员们身上涂了假血，让他们看上去象 是受了伤。 The actors were covered in fake blood to make it look as though they were injured.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

17. fake n. a work of art, etc. that seems to be real or genuine but is not 赝品 专家们揭露这幅画是赝品。 Experts have revealed that the painting is a fake.Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

17. fake vt. to make in order to deceive There wasn’t a word of truth in what he said, the whole story had been faked (up). 他说的话没有一句是真的，整个故事都是 捏造的。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

18. in a flash quickly or suddenly In general, creativity originates from the ability to catch a bright idea that comes across your mind in a flash. 通常情况下，创造力源于一种能抓住脑海中 瞬间冒出的奇思妙想的能力。Translation Key Detailed Study of the Text

迪斯尼公司正准备五个月后在巴黎以东 20 英里 （ 32 公里）的地方修建一个主题公园，而这一 案例正说明了该公司面临的一些文化方面的棘 手问题。 Back 原 句 译 文 逆 译 练 习 产 生 式 提 炼产 生 式 提 炼 The case is an illustration of some of the delicate cultural issues the company faces as it gets ready to open its theme park 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Paris in five months’ time. Detailed Study of the Text

sth. be an illustration of sth. else 某事恰好说明 了 ······ 句 式 提 炼 应 用 提 示 产 生 式 应用 用于表述 “ 例证的结论性归纳 ” 。 Back Detailed Study of the Text

典 型 例 句 意 群 提 示 卓别林一生中的辉煌恰 好说明一条真理：幽默 是善良与智慧的结合。 the highlights in Charlie Chaplin’s life / goodness and wisdom combined the highlights in Charlie Chaplin’s life / goodness and wisdom combined The highlights in Charlie Chaplin’s life are an illustration of the truth that good humor is goodness and wisdom combined. Back Detailed Study of the Text

正如一个新来的 “ 演职人员 ” 所说： “ 你必须相信 你这份工作的意义，不然的话日子不好过。 ” Back 原 句 译 文 逆 译 练 习 产 生 式 提 炼产 生 式 提 炼 As one new “cast member” put it: “You must believe in what you are doing, or you would have a terrible time here.” Detailed Study of the Text

As sb. put it: “…” 正如某人所说： “······” 句 式 提 炼 应 用 提 示 产 生 式 应用 用于表述 “ 佐证用引言 ” 。 Back Detailed Study of the Text

典 型 例 句 意 群 提 示 正如一位哲人所说： “ 幸福是使他人快乐 的副产品。 ” make someone else happy / by-product of an effort to do sth. As one philosopher put it: “Happiness is a by- product of an effort to make someone else happy.” Back Detailed Study of the Text

尽管对外国文化的入侵感到不安，尽管要保护法语 不受英语词汇的污染，法国的社会党政府对将这么 大一个美国文化的象征放在首都门口却并不担忧， 而是更多地关心其经济效果。 Back 原 句 译 文 逆 译 练 习 产 生 式 提 炼产 生 式 提 炼 For all its concern about foreign cultural invasion and its defense against the pollution of the French language by English words, France’s Socialist government has been untroubled about putting such a huge American symbol on the doorstep of the capital and has been more concerned about its economic effect.

For all + noun phrase, sb. be (more) + adj. / v-ed + prep. phrase 尽管 ······, 某人却 ( 更 ) ······ 句 式 提 炼 应 用 提 示 产 生 式 应用 用于表述 “ 某人的真实状态 ” 。 Back Detailed Study of the Text

典 型 例 句 意 群 提 示 尽管对当前的金融危机 深感不安，中国人对未 来的生活并不担忧。 the current financial crisis / be untroubled about sth. For all their deep concern about the current financial crisis, the Chinese people are untroubled about their future life. Back

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