时间:2018-12-03 作者:英语课 分类:中级类英语听力


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 Since the 1980's, Tim Burton has been among the many great directors and makers 1 of movie cinema. His cinematic specialty 2 is in horror and dark comedies. He once said, "I am not a dark person and I don't consider myself dark." But, he clearly has a mind unlike any other that enables him to create movies that will send chills up the audiences' spine 3. Burton uses many different techniques such as lighting 4, sound and camera movements to apply intense and emotional effects on his films. From lighting to sound to camera movements, he has captivated the minds of generations, young and old. All of the techniques he uses allow the audience to be one with the characters and see what they see and feel what they feel. Although he claimed earlier that he is not a dark person, anyone can conclude that Tim Burton enjoys the dark side of movie making. Nonetheless, his genius use of camera movements along with music and lighting make his movies unique and engaging. Tim Burton is truly a master at his craft.


1. What kind of movies does Tim Burton specialize in?


 Romantic comedies and feel good movies


 Psycho and paranormal thrillers 


 Dark comedies and horror


 Historical and biographical documentaries


 


2. What kind of cinematic techniques does Burton use?


 Camera 


 Sound


 Lighting


 All of the above


 


3. What does Tim Burton claim that does not coincide with his type of films?


 He is not a dark person


 He does not like movie making


 He loves romantic movies


 He considers himself a dark person


 


 


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1. Dark comedies and horror


2. All of the above


3. He is not a dark person



1 makers
n.制造者,制造商(maker的复数形式)
  • The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality. 这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
  • The makers are about to launch out a new product. 制造商们马上要生产一种新产品。 来自《简明英汉词典》
2 specialty
n.(speciality)特性,特质;专业,专长
  • Shell carvings are a specialty of the town.贝雕是该城的特产。
  • His specialty is English literature.他的专业是英国文学。
3 spine
n.脊柱,脊椎;(动植物的)刺;书脊
  • He broke his spine in a fall from a horse.他从马上跌下摔断了脊梁骨。
  • His spine developed a slight curve.他的脊柱有点弯曲。
4 lighting
n.照明,光线的明暗,舞台灯光
  • The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
  • The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。
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