英文电影宝典——The Wizard of Oz

时间:2008-05-12 12:06:58 来源:英文大吧 作者:
 

ver to be shown. An "exhibition" is a public show of interest, often in a museum. Be that as it may, we are about to embark on a hazardous and technologically unexplainable journey to the outer stratosphere. "Be that as it may" is a useful expression that means "Even though that is the situation…" "To embark" is to begin a trip on a boat, or in this case, a balloon. "Hazardous" is another word meaning dangerous. I will confer, converse and otherwise hobnob with my brother wizards. In this case, "to confer" is to discuss, as is "to converse." "To hobnob" is a great verb meaning to talk, drink and be friendly with, often with people who are powerful and famous. I hereby decree that Scarecrow, by virtue of his superior brain, shall rule in my stead. This is the Wizard’s way of saying that because he is now so smart, the Scarecrow should rule in his place. This is a highly irregular procedure, absolutely unprecedented. If something is "unprecedented," this means it’s never occurred before. I learned that if I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look further than my own backyard. A sweet way to refer to great wants or wishes. Toto too? :: Toto, too! Two of the most famous lines in the history of the movies! Don’t cry, you’ll rust so dreadfully. A nice adverb meaning horribly. I’ll miss the way you used to holler for help before you found your courage. "To holler" means to yell or scream. Close your eyes and tap your heels together three times, and think to yourself, ‘There’s no place like home.’ "To tap" is to very gently hit against something. "Heels" are the back part of the foot, or the raised part of a shoe underneath the foot. She got quite a bump on the head. We thought she was going to leave us. "Quite a + noun" is an excellent way of implying that the noun, in this case Dorothy’s bump, is serious or noteworthy. The second sentence is Uncle Henry’s way of saying they thought she was going to die.

_______________________ The Wizard Of Oz Some Potential Questions for ESL Class Discussion
1. Was this movie made for children or adults? 2. Does the fact that it was made in 1939 seem important? 3. Many people today still use the phrase "I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore." In what situations are people likely to say that? 4. Who were your favorite characters? 5. Between the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion, who do you relate to the most? 6. Why do you think this film is still so popular?
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