Unit 5
Going to the Cinema
In this unit, you will:
A. Review polite requests.
B. Learn and understand conversations about movies.
C. Learn how to express you feelings about a certain
movie.
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Section A
Directions: You will hear 5 sentences. Listen to each sentence, and then decide
what the correct answer should be.
Words & Expressions
horror n. 恐怖
chick flick [美俚] 言情片
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Key
c. I don’t like it.
1. a. No, not really.
b. That’s okay.
d. That’s impossible.
2. a. I don’t want to go.
c. That’s difficult to see.
b. I don’t care.
d. I am not sure.
3. a. Sure. Here you are.
c. I have heard it is a horror movie.
b. Sorry, I didn’t know.
d. I hear it is good.
4. a. Not really.
c. I have heard of them.
b. That’s bad.
d. That’s okay.
5. a. I don’t think about it.
c. I think they are boring.
b. It doesn’t make sense.
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d. Who told you that?
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1. Do you want to go to the movies?
a. No, not really.
c. I don’t like it.
b. That’s okay.
d. That’s impossible.
2. What time does that new movie start showing?
a. I don’t want to go.
c. That’s difficult to see.
b. I don’t care.
d. I am not sure.
3. Do you know what kind of movie that is?
a. Sure. Here you are.
c. I have heard it is a horror movie.
b. Sorry, I didn’t know.
d. I hear it is good.
4. Do you like horror films?
a. Not really.
c. I have heard of them.
b. That’s bad.
d. That’s okay.
5. I like chick flicks.
a. I don’t think about it.
c. I think they are boring.
b. It doesn’t make sense.
d. Who told you that?
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Section B
Directions: You will hear 5 short dialogues. After each dialogue, you will hear a
question. Both the dialogues and the questions will be repeated two times. After
listening to the dialogues and the questions, choose the correct answer from the four
choices.
Words & Expressions
drive-in “免下车”电影院
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1. a. She doesn’t know how long they are going to wait.
b. They are going to the play at eight thirty.
c. They are going to be very late.
d. The play is delayed half an hour.
2. a. At a reception desk of a hotel.
c. At a service desk.
b. At home.
d. At a ticket office.
3. a. The man is too tired to go to the movie.
b. The woman wants to go to the movie.
c. The man wants to go out to dinner.
d. The woman does not want to go to the movie.
4. a. He thinks he will not be free.
c. He thinks she will still be at work.
b. He thinks someone else will go out with her. d. He thinks she already has plans.
5. a. The man is very busy.
b. The woman is very busy.
c. Watching a movie is a waste of time.
d. The woman doesn’t really want to watch a movie.
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1. M: The play is supposed to start at eight o’clock.
W: Eight o’clock? But it is already eight thirty!
Q: What does the woman mean?
a. She doesn’t know how long they are going to wait.
b. They are going to the play at eight thirty.
c. They are going to be very late.
d. The play is delayed half an hour.
2. M: I read in the paper that Tom Cruise is getting married.
W: Really? It’s about time.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
a. At a reception desk of a hotel.
c. At a service desk.
b. At home.
d. At a ticket office.
3. M: Let’s go to the movies after dinner.
W: Well, I’ll go if you really want to, but I’m a little bit tired.
Q: What can we learn from the dialogue?
a. The man is too tired to go to the movie.
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b. The woman wants to go to the movie.
c. The man wants to go out to dinner.
d. The woman does not want to go to the movie.
4. W: Do you think we can go to the drive-in this evening?
M: Isn’t tonight your girls’ night out?
Q: Why doesn’t the man suggest he go with the woman to a drive-in?
a. He thinks he will not be free.
b. He thinks someone else will go out with her.
c. He thinks she will still be at work.
d. He thinks she already has plans.
5. W: There’s a new movie out that I really want to see.
M: Do you think you really have time to go to see a movie?
Q: What does the conversation between the two people imply?
a. The man is very busy.
c. Watching a movie is a waste of time.
b. The woman is very busy. d. The woman doesn’t really want to watch a movie.
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BASIC SKILLS
Read and memorize the following
expressions.
Questions
Have you seen the movie, _________?
Have you seen that new movie, _____?
Have you been to see ________?
Have you seen _____________?
What kind of movies do you like?
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Answers
No, I haven’t./Yes, I have.
I like ____________________.
I like to watch/see ____________.
chick flicks
romantic comedies
suspense/action movies
scary/horror movies
historical movies/documentaries
sci-fi movies
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Did you like (name of movie) ?
Yes, I did.
That movie was so cool!
That movie was awesome!
That movie was amazing!
That movie’s plot was interesting.
The special effects in that movie were
amazing!
That movie was just so-so.
I didn’t like that movie too much.
No, I didn’t.
That movie’s plot moved too slowly.
That movie was not interesting at all.
That movie was boring.
That movie was terrible.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Section A
Directions: Listen to the conversation. Then mark the answer you think is best.
The conversation will be repeated two times.
Words & Expressions
subtitle n. 字幕
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Tape Script Key
1. Why does the woman hesitate over the man’s invitation?
a. She doesn’t understand Chinese.
c. She doesn’t know the man well.
b. She doesn’t know what is on.
d. She has no money with her.
2. What kind of movie does the woman not want to see?
a. A horror movie.
c. A classic movie.
b. A suspense film.
d. A romantic comedy.
3. What time will they leave for the movie?
a. Five o’clock.
c. Seven o’clock.
b. Six o’clock.
d. Two o’clock.
4. Why does the woman ask the man to pick the movie?
a. Because it is the man who invites her to see the movie.
b. Because she doesn’t go to movies very often.
c. Because she doesn’t know about Chinese movies.
d. Because she doesn’t know what movies the man is interested in.
5. What language is the movie done in?
a. Chinese, with English subtitles.
c. English, with Chinese subtitles.
b. Chinese.
d. English.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Key
MAN:
Hey, do you want to go to a movie with me this evening?
WOMAN:
That would be fun, but I can’t understand Chinese.
MAN:
That’s okay. There should be subtitles in English.
WOMAN:
Are you sure?
MAN:
Yes, I took one of the other foreign teachers to the movies last week.
WOMAN:
Okay then, I’ll go. What movie are we going to see?
MAN:
What movie would you like to see?
WOMAN:
I don’t know anything about Chinese movies. How about you pick a
good one?
MAN:
Is there any type of movie that you don’t like?
WOMAN:
I don’t like horror movies.
MAN:
Great. I know exactly which movie to pick then.
WOMAN:
What time do we need to leave?
MAN:
I will meet you here at the school gate around six.
WOMAN:
Okay, see you then!
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Tape Script
1. Why does the woman hesitate over the man’s invitation?
a. She doesn’t understand Chinese.
c. She doesn’t know the man well.
b. She doesn’t know what is on.
d. She has no money with her.
2. What kind of movie does the woman not want to see?
a. A horror movie.
c. A classic movie.
b. A suspense film.
d. A romantic comedy.
3. What time will they leave for the movie?
a. Five o’clock.
c. Seven o’clock.
b. Six o’clock.
d. Two o’clock.
4. Why does the woman ask the man to pick the movie?
a. Because it is the man who invites her to see the movie.
b. Because she doesn’t go to movies very often.
c. Because she doesn’t know about Chinese movies.
d. Because she doesn’t know what movies the man is interested in.
5. What language is the movie done in?
a. Chinese, with English subtitles.
c. English, with Chinese subtitles.
b. Chinese.
d. English.
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Notes for Language and Culture
美国实行电影分级制度。美国电影协会（MPAA）制定的影视作品分级制度
如下：
•G级（General Audiences）：大众级，所有年龄均可观看；
•PG级（Parental Guidance Suggested）：普通辅导级，一些内容可能不适
合儿童观看；
•PG-13级（Parents Strongly Cautioned）：特别辅导级，不适于13岁以下
儿童,13岁以下儿童尤其要有父母陪同观看，一些内容对儿童很不适宜；
•R级（Restricted） ：限制级，17岁以下必须由父母或者监护陪伴才能观
看——该级别的影片包含成人内容，里面有较多的性爱、暴力、吸毒等场面
和脏话；
•NC-17级（No One 17 and Under Admitted）：17岁或者以下不可观看；该
级别的影片被定为成人影片，未成年人坚决被禁止观看。影片中有清楚的性
爱场面，大量的吸毒或暴力镜头以及脏话等。
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Section B
Directions: Listen to the conversation. Then decide if the sentences below are
true or false. Mark the correct answer with a “√”. The conversation will be repeated
two times.
Words & Expressions
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 卧虎藏龙（电影名）
action movie 动作片
kung fu n. 中国功夫
stuff n. 东西，玩意儿
a dime a dozen 多得很，不稀罕
acrobatic a. 杂技般的
stunt n. 特技表演
sitcom n. 情景喜剧
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Tape Script Key
1. The man and the woman have seen the same movie.
true
false
2. The woman thinks the movie is not worth seeing.
true
false
3. The man thinks the movie is not very interesting.
true
false
4. The man would rather watch a sitcom on TV.
true
false
5. The man thinks Chinese action movies are entertaining.
true
false
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Key
Hey, have you seen that movie, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”?
No, I haven’t. Is it worth seeing?
I think so.
It didn’t look that interesting to me.
I can’t believe that you haven’t taken time to see it! After all, you are Chinese!
I know, but I don’t always find that kind of action movie very entertaining.
Why?
Because we have a lot of movies like that in China.
Really? I find that hard to believe.
No. Movies like that—with kung fu and stuff—are a dime a dozen in the
mainland.
WOMAN: So you don’t like them?
MAN:
No, not very much. I have seen too many of them.
WOMAN: That’s funny. This movie was the first I had seen with those kinds of acrobatic
stunts.
MAN:
I can understand why you would be impressed, but it is no big deal to me.
WOMAN: So what would you rather watch?
MAN:
I’d rather watch a sitcom on TV.
WOMAN:
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
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Tape Script
1. The man and the woman have seen the same movie.
true
false
2. The woman thinks the movie is not worth seeing.
true
false
3. The man thinks the movie is not very interesting.
true
false
4. The man would rather watch a sitcom on TV.
true
false
5. The man thinks Chinese action movies are entertaining.
true
false
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Notes for Language and Culture
1. “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” （《卧虎藏龙》）：中国台湾著名
导演李安2000年执导的功夫电影，由周润发、杨紫琼、章子怡等影星主
演。影片上映后在海外市场广受好评，并荣获第73届奥斯卡最佳外语片
奖。
2. sitcom（情景喜剧）的全称是situation comedy，是一种喜剧演出形式，
最早出现在广播中，后来又被搬到了电视屏幕上。情景喜剧一般有固定
的主演阵容，一条或多条故事线，围绕一个或多个固定场景进行，如家
庭或办公室。
第一部被引进并给中国观众留下深刻印象的是美国经典情景喜剧
《成长的烦恼》（“Growing Pains”），如今网络和音像市场上流行的
《六人行》（“Friends”，又名《老友记》）也为众多青少年影视观众所
熟悉。近年来，情景喜剧渐渐为国内观众所接受和喜爱。中国的第一部
情景喜剧是由英达导演、1993年首播的《我爱我家》。
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Section C
Directions: Listen to the short passage and answer the following questions. The
passage will be repeated two times.
Words & Expressions
rural a. 乡村的
concession stand 小吃摊
purchase v. 购买
popcorn n. 爆米花
comment v. 评论
cent n. 分币
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Tape Script Key
1. Why did the old man travel from his rural town to the city?
Because he wanted to _________________.
2. After the old man bought his ticket, where did he go?
He went _________________ and bought some popcorn.
3. How much did he pay for the popcorn?
He paid _________________ for the popcorn.
4. Why was the old man surprised?
Because the popcorn only cost _________________ when he last went to the
movies.
5. Why did the attendant think that the man would enjoy the movies more this time?
Because the movies now had _________________.
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Key
For the first time in many years, an old man traveled from his rural town to the
city to go to a movie. After buying his ticket, he stopped at the concession stand to
purchase some popcorn.
Handing the attendant $1.50, he couldn’t help but comment, “The last time I
came to the movies, popcorn was only fifteen cents.”
“Well, sir,” the attendant replied with a grin, “You’re really going to enjoy
yourself. We have color and sound now.”
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Tape Script
1. Why did the old man travel from his rural town to the city?
Because he wanted to go to a movie.
2. After the old man bought his ticket, where did he go?
He went to the concession stand and bought some popcorn.
3. How much did he pay for the popcorn?
He paid $1.50 for the popcorn.
4. Why was the old man surprised?
Because the popcorn only cost fifteen cents when he last went to the movies.
5. Why did the attendant think that the man would enjoy the movies more this
time?
Because the movies now had color and sound.
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COMPOUND DICTATION
Key
Section A
Directions: Write down the sentences that you hear. The sentences will be
repeated three times.
1. ____________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________
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COMPOUND DICTATION
1. If you want a discounted ticket, you will have to wait a year.
2. New releases are always more popular than older movies.
3. I like to watch movies that have a lot of action in them.
4. I want to get a seat that is near the screen.
5. I love watching movies in surround-sound!
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Key
Section B
Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the missing words. The
passage will be repeated two times.
In the late 1800’s, Thomas Edison invented the _____________ called the
Kinetograph. He then filmed a man stretching his muscles for the camera. It was
what some consider the first movie ever made. Over time, movies have changed.
_____________ were popular in the 1890’s. These movies didn’t need scripts as
the actors used gestures and facial expressions and not _____________ to
communicate. When actors started _____________, writers began to pour into
Hollywood in hopes of securing a job as _____________. Movies have come a
long way in just a little less than a century.
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COMPOUND DICTATION
In the late 1800’s, Thomas Edison invented the first movie camera called the
Kinetograph. He then filmed a man stretching his muscles for the camera. It was
what some consider the first movie ever made. Over time, movies have changed.
Silent movies were popular in the 1890’s. These movies didn’t need scripts as the
actors used gestures and facial expressions and not dialogues to communicate.
When actors started speaking on screen, writers began to pour into Hollywood in
hopes of securing a job as a screenwriter. Movies have come a long way in just a
little less than a century.
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FOLLOW-UP SPEAKING
Section A
I. Listen In and Speak Out
Directions: Listen to the conversation and repeat it sentence by sentence.
Words & Expressions
matinee n. （戏剧、电影的）午后场，日场
misprint n. 印刷错误
bummer n. 令人失望的局面
plot n. 故事情节
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MAN:
Good afternoon, I’d like to get a ticket to the 4 o’clock matinee
showing of “Come Home, Dear”.
WOMAN:
What kind of movie is that? I have never heard of it. I don’t think it is
showing in our theatre.①
MAN:
It has to be.② Look here in the paper.
WOMAN:
Well, sir, I wonder if the paper has had some kind of misprint. That
movie isn’t due out for another week.
MAN:
Bummer! Is there any other movie that you would recommend to me?
WOMAN:
Well, actually, I have heard that “Fly Home” is really good. My friend
said she really got into the plot.③
MAN:
When will that be showing?④
WOMAN:
In a few minutes.
MAN:
OK. I will buy one ticket, then. Oh! I’d better hurry or I am gonna be
late!
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Sample
II. Practice
Directions: Act out the conversation
by using the following expressions.
① I don’t think it is showing in our
theatre.
it is on in our theatre
it is playing in our
cinema
it is on view in our
cinema
② It has to be.
It must be.
I’m sure it is.
I can safely say it is.
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③ My friend said she really got into
the plot.
she really liked the way the movie
moved along
the plot of that movie was really
great
she liked the plot of that movie
④ When will that be showing?
When will the movie be starting?
When does that movie show?
When can I see that movie?
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III. Sample Conversation
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
Good afternoon, I’d like to get a ticket to the 4 o’clock matinee
showing of “Come Home, Dear”.
What kind of movie is that? I have never heard of it. I don’t think it is
on view in our cinema.
I’m sure it is. Look here in the paper.
Well, sir, I wonder if the paper has had some kind of misprint. That
movie isn’t due out for another week.
Bummer! Is there any other movie that you would recommend to me?
Well, actually, I have heard that “Fly Home” is really good. My friend
said she liked the plot of that movie.
When does that movie show?
In a few minutes.
OK. I will buy one ticket, then. Oh! I’d better hurry or I am gonna be
late!
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Section B
I. Listen In and Fill Out
Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with the missing words,
consulting the useful expressions in the box if you have difficulty.
Words & Expressions
rent v. 租借
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FOLLOW-UP SPEAKING
Key
Hey, have you seen the movie “Hitch”?
Yeah, ___________________① Have you seen it?
No, I just wondered what you thought of it. I want to go rent a movie to
watch, but I am not sure what’s good.
WOMAN: You know how I love movies!
MAN:
Yes, ___________________② You want to come over and bring one
of your DVDs for us to watch?
WOMAN: When?
① That movie really rocked!
That film was really outstanding!
That film was really cool!
That movie was really remarkable!
② I know that.
I am aware of that.
I never doubt that.
I believe it is true.
MAN:
WOMAN:
MAN:
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MAN:
I was thinking that I’d like to see one this evening.
WOMAN:
Are you sure ___________________③ You know, we both get off
work at 10.
MAN:
Yes, I know. But I think ___________________.④
③ you are free this evening
you have time this evening
you can tear yourself away this evening
you don’t have anything to do this evening
④ it would be sort of fun
it would be pretty fun
it would be kind of fun
it would be amusing
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FOLLOW-UP SPEAKING
MAN:
Hey, have you seen the movie “Hitch”?
WOMAN:
Yeah, that movie really rocked!① Have you seen it?
MAN:
No, I just wondered what you thought of it. I want to go rent a movie to
watch, but I am not sure what’s good.
WOMAN:
You know how I love movies!
MAN:
Yes, I am aware of that.② You want to come over and bring one of
your DVDs for us to watch?
WOMAN:
When?
MAN:
I was thinking that I’d like to see one this evening.
WOMAN:
Are you sure you have time this evening?③ You know, we both get
off work at 10.
MAN:
Yes, I know. But I think it would be kind of fun.④
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FOLLOW-UP SPEAKING
II. Practice
Directions: Act out the conversation by
using the following information.
① “Shrek”
Sample
to watch it on Tuesday evening
on Tuesday we both have meetings
that run late
buy a ticket
I still think we could see it.
Would you like to come over and
③ “Big Daddy”
see it again with me?
buy a DVD
to see it next Sunday afternoon
Do you want to come over and
your wife will be at work then
watch it with me at my house?
I think I can tear myself away.
to watch it on Wednesday
② “Alamo”
you are usually busy on
rent a DVD
Wednesday evenings
Do you want to come over and
I am not busy this Wednesday.
watch it with me?
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III. Sample Conversation
MAN:
Hey, have you seen the movie “Big Daddy”?
WOMAN:
Yeah, that movie really rocked! Have you seen it?
MAN:
No, I just wondered what you thought of it. I want to go buy a DVD to
watch, but I am not sure what’s good.
WOMAN:
You know how I love movies!
MAN:
Yes, I am aware of that. Do you want to come over and watch it with
me at my house?
WOMAN:
When?
MAN:
I was thinking that I’d like to watch it on Wednesday.
WOMAN:
Are you sure you have time then? You know, you are usually busy on
Wednesday evenings.
MAN:
Yes, I know. But I am not busy this Wednesday.
Warm-Up
Skills
Listening
Dictation
Speaking
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Warm-Up
Skills
Listening
Dictation
Speaking