1、Module 11 The Media,Lesson 2 The Paparazzi( 2 Periods ),Objectives By the end of this class, you are able To practise listening for specific information;To practise expressing opinions, using the relative vocabulary.,Do you know the reason why she died?,The paparazzi,They are also called “puppy team
2、” in Chinese. They take photographs of famous peoples private lives.,Watch a section of video: Dianas funeral, and enjoy the song Candle in the Wind.,Some people blamed paparazzi for the deaths of Princess Diana and her friend who were killed in 1997 in a high-way car accident in Paris, while they w
3、ere pursued by paparazzi. A heated argument arose about whether what the paparazzi had done was legal. More and more people are in favour of defending individuals right to privacy.,When we analyze the action of the paparazzi, we can see why they are willing to sell the photos to the media. They atte
4、mpt to seek a large profit, that is to say, they want to earn more money.,1. blame a) begin to happen 2. argument b) allowed by law 3. arise c) do sth. to protect sb. from being attack 4. legal d) agree with or support 5. in favor of e) disagreement or quarrel 6. defend f) say that someone is respon
5、sible for sth. bad,f,e,a,b,d,c,Pre-listening,analyze a) prepared to do sth.willing b) examine and explainattempt c) try to do somethingprofit d) money made from doing business,Pre-listening,self-employed,working independently,self-controlled self-educated self-help self-respect self-service,Pre-list
6、ening,Listening for specific information,Before you listen, read the questions. Try to guess possible answers. While you are listening, listen for words from the questions or synonyms of them Dont worry if you dont understand everything. Concentrate on the important words. Write down your answers in
7、 note form. Dont use full sentence.,Listening strategies,1. Pretending to be a repair man to get into the house of a film star and take picture of her daily life. 2. Hiring a helicopter to take pictures of the film stars big house from the air.,According to Dr Lindbrow, which of the following attemp
8、ts of the paparazzi is probably not legal?,While-listening Legal or not legal?,3. Hiding in the bush outside the film stars house to take pictures of her when she comes out. 4. Renting a speed boat to take pictures of the film star on the beach.,None of them is legal.,Complete the notes which summar
9、ise Dr Lindbrows words.LISTEN-DISCUSSION-CHECK,1. The paparazzi are self-employed _. 2. The _ is often blamed for encouraging the paparazzi. 3. Nowadays, selling photographs of famous people has become _.,photographers,media,big business,While-listening Complete the notes,4. The British law says tha
10、t it is _ to take photographs of famous people in public. 5. The paparazzi sometimes risk breaking the _ to take photos which they can sell for good _. 6. Since Princess Dianas death in 1997, a lot of peoples attitudes have changed and more and more people dislike the _ and what they do.,legal,law,p
11、aparazzi,profits,What do you think of the argument that taking photographs of famous people is part of news reporting? Do you agree? Why or why not?,Voice Your Opinion:,Homework: 1.Do Ex. 1 and 3 on page 68 and Ex. 3 on page 69 2.Vocabulary,Lesson 2 The 2nd Period,Objectives By the end of this class
12、, youll be able tounderstand the functional expressions for opinions, agreement and disagreement; use functional expressions to express your opinions.,Revision:,Worksheet,Warm up,1. Should the media respect famous peoples privacy?2. Should famous people complain when the paparazzi follow them?,Liste
13、n to the discussion between Katy and James. Which of them expresses these opinions?,1. The media should respect famous peoples privacy. 2. Famous people shouldnt complain when the paparazzi follow them.,Katy,James,Listening,3. The media is getting worse and worse. 4. There is too much violence on TV
14、 nowadays. 5. The government should control TV programmes to protect children.,Katy,James and Katy,Katy,Look at the Function File and try to complete the expressions with words:,cant, may, completely, against, in favour, personally, right, totally, seems, true, afraid, dont,Listening Function File,O
15、pinions, agreement and disagreement,1. _, I think thats her problem. 2. I mean, it _ to me that 3. Well , in my _ , this shows 4. Personally, I am _ too muchcontrol. 5. Im _ of some kind of control. 6. Thats _ , but ,Personally,seems,opinion,against,in favour,true,7. You _ be right, but 8. I agree.
16、Youre _, theres 9. I _ agree. 10. I _ disagree. 11. Im _ youre wrong. 12. Im afraid I _ agree with you. 13. I _ agree.,may,right,totally,completely,afraid,cant,dont,Which expressions above show strong agreement or disagreement?,I totally agree. - Expressing agreement,I completely disagree. - Express
17、ing disagreement,totally,completely,28 Wexford Grove,Tamford.9th January, 2004 Tamford Evening News, 12 Main Street, Tamford.Dear Editor, I am writing to protest about the plan for a new airport. Many people have been against the idea from the start. However, the government is planning to go ahead w
18、ith the building next year.First, the government says that the airport will bring us industry and jobs. However, in my opinion, it will ruin the character of Tamford, a historic, country town. Although the airport would bring tourist, I am not sure they would want to stay in a dirty, industrial town
19、.,No matter what the government says, it is clear that the airport will also affect our health. Problems will increase even though the government has pormised us a new hospital. Air pollution will get worse and this will be harmful to people, for example, it can cause cancer. Noise pollution will al
20、so have an effect on the houses and schools near the airport.I think other people should write to the government about this airport. I look forward to reading more letters about this matter in your newspaper.Yours faithfully,Steve MorganMr Steve Morgan,Your address The date,Greeting: Dear,Steps,Para. 2 Analyze the problem,Para. 3 Your opinion,Your signature,Para.1 Give your reason for writing,Communication Workshop,Write to the local newspaper,celebrities,privacy,paparazzi,Thank you!,
