节目资讯
刊物:空中英语教室
日期:2013-06-04
难易度:High
关键字:attain, version, sequence, warrior, Indianapolis 500, samurai
Well, we've been talking about some summer movies so far today.
We've learned about some animated offerings, some animations that are coming out
this year.
One of them is called Epic.
And that should be pretty good to see on the big screen.
Another is called Turbo, actually about a snail who attains the power of
superspeed.
And of course, if you love comic books, then you might want to check out the
newest version of Superman called Man of Steel.
We're going to be continuing to learn about this and then some other movies in
the next part of our reading for today.
Let's Go to the Movies.
He is adopted by a couple in Kansas, and as he grows up, he discovers his
amazing powers and decides to use them to fight evil.
Henry Cavill plays Superman/Clark Kent in the film.
A masked lawman in his Native American partner battle for justice in the
unsettled west of the United States in The Lone Ranger.
The film features plenty of impressive action sequences.
Hugh Jackman stars as his X-Men character Wolverine in The Wolverine.
Jackman travels to Japan where he trains with a samurai warrior and confronts a
mysterious figure from his past.
(Music).
Let's go back to beginning of this section where we are still talking about
Superman's new version - Man of Steel.
We see Clark Kent is adopted.
He is adopted by a couple in Kansas, and as he grows up, he discovers his
amazing powers and decides to use them to fight evil.
So it sounds like he has a very interesting life.
Well, I think so, too.
And again we see this theme here, the battle between good and evil.
I think that's what Superman has always been about - the battle between good and
evil.
So Superman, or Clark Kent, is going to fight against evil.
And Henry Cavill plays Superman (slash) Clark Kent in the film.
Of course if you know anything about Superman, yes, he has kind of two roles -
Superman and his regular human role Clark Kent.
That's right.
So he has two lives almost.
Well, the next paragraph we learn about another famous comic book character and
its new movie.
A masked lawman and his Native American partner battle for justice in the
unsettled west of the United States in The Lone Ranger.
Are you familiar with the story of The Lone Ranger, Gabe?
You know what, Carolina?
I wish I was, but I'm not really familiar with the story, which maybe is a
reason why I should go and watch it this summer.
It is a great story.
And as we see, this is about a masked lawman, so someone who is fighting for the
law.
He wants to enforce the laws because in the west of the United States during
this time,
it was a very dangerous place to be, and there wasn't really anyone to enforce
the laws.
There really weren't a lot of police.
That's right.
Well, we continue learning about this.
The film features plenty of impressive action sequences.
So if you love action sequences, we know Carolyn loves action movies, I love
watching action movies on the big screen,
and there will be many action sequences in this movie.
Let's take a look at that word from our Word Bank.
It is "sequence." Now a sequence is a word that means that there was something
first, and then maybe there are many things in order.
So that is an action sequence.
There are many things that are happening in an order.
That's right.
So one thing happens, and then another thing, and then another thing.
And they all go together in a sequence, a series of one thing happening right
after the other.
Well, other than action sequences in The Lone Ranger, there is another comic
book movie coming out this summer.
Hugh Jackman stars as his X-Men character Wolverine in The Wolverine.
Now this is a franchise I hope you are more familiar with, Gabe.
Well, yes, I am, Carolyn.
I have seen some of the X-Men movies.
I haven't seen all of them, but I do enjoy watching Hugh Jackman.
He was in Les Mis, which I saw earlier this year.
And he did a great job.
And of course I enjoy watching him as the Wolverine as well.
Yes. This is a very different role, this character he plays in X-Men.
And Jackman travels to Japan where he trains with a samurai warrior and
confronts a mysterious figure from his past.
It sounds like a lot of the movies this year are going to be going to Asia.
We know from yesterday, Iron Man 3 will be taking place partially in China, and
the Wolverine, he is going to be traveling to Japan.
That's an interesting observation, Carolyn.
I've noticed over the last couple of years, many Hollywood movies have some of
their events happening in big cities in Asia,
or even other places around Asia or around the world.
They're trying to become more international.
I like that.
Well, let's take a look at one of these words from this sentence.
It is "warrior." It's from our Word Bank.
And a warrior is someone who fights for their country or fights for their
government.
Or maybe they just fight for a cause.
They're a warrior.
That's right.
And here we have the Wolverine is going to be a... fighting with a... or
training with a samurai warrior so that he can learn this... style of fighting.
That's right.
And a samurai warrior is a special kind.
It's a warrior from a certain country - you know - Japan.
That's right.
A samurai is someone who fights for their nobility.
They're a military warrior.
And actually it's very difficult to become a samurai.
They're very impressive warriors indeed.
That is correct.
Well, right now it is time for us to enjoy a review skit.
And then we will join Michelle and learn something there with her in the
Language Lab.
Wow! There are so many great movies this summer.
Yeah. Iron Man 3 and Star Trek Into Darkness sound exciting.
Monsters University and Despicable Me sound fun.
So which movie should we watch?
Wait. There are other choices, too.
Other choices? Like what?
Like Epic.
It's another animated movie.
A lady is transported into a forest where she fights to save the world.
Saving the world is important.
And there's another movie.
This one's called Turbo.
It's a 3-D adventure about a snail.
The adventure of a snail?
Yes! He wants to win the Indianapolis 500.
That's funny.
Anything else?
Yeah, the Man of Steel.
It's a new version of Superman.
Superman fights against evil.
He's super.
And so is The Lone Ranger.
He battles for justice in the wild west.
Sounds impressive.
Let's go.
Wait! Wolverine! It has action, too.
He travels to Japan and trains with a samurai warrior.
Wow! Which film should we see?
Let's see, how about...
Oops.
It's too late.
What?
The ticket window is closed.
Oh, no.
OK.
(Chinese).
And now back to our lesson.
Well, the movies we have talked about today have mostly focused on comic book
movies.
And I wonder how excited are you for the comic book movies coming out this
summer.
Do you enjoy watching films based on comic books?
Gabe, I know some people are not very happy that comic books are being turned
into movies because they think it kind of takes away from the story.
How do you feel about this?
Well, I was never really that into comic books, and so maybe I can't criticize
on that basis.
But I do enjoy a lot of these movies.
I love the Batman movies that have been coming out recently.
Actually I loved Li Ang's The Hulk, which is also based on a comic book
character.
Some people didn't like his version, and so there was a new version of the Hulk
made.
But usually I like these comic book movies.
They are very fun movies to watch.
And I think that they can really help to expand the number of people who read
the comics because you watched these movies and want to learn more about the
characters and their stories.
Well, we have another full day of learning about movies right here tomorrow on
Studio Classroom.