Unit 2 The Truman Show-Key to exercises
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A part from an aircraft. An aircraft began shedding parts as it flew over
Seahaven just a few moments ago. Truman and we hear it from the radio.
2. What do Truman and other town fellow buy at the newsstand? What role do they play in people ’s lives?
● Magazines and newspapers. People get information as well as entertainment from
them.
● Truman lives in a fake world. Everyone knows about everything Truman does.
2. What is the girl ’s name? What do you think is her real identity?
● Sylvia. She is an actress in the program the Truman show .
Task One
Task One General understanding of the main idea
Task Two Further understanding of details
1. This year the Truman Show marks its_______.
A.30th year
B.40th year
C.20th year
D.15th year
2. Which one is NOT the plot that intends to keep Truman stay in the island?
A. He was made to believe that there was nothing in the world to explore.
B. A barking dog stood on the way when he tried to cross the bridge.
C.His “father” Kirk drowned in the sea.
D. His boss promised him a better position.
3. How did the producer select the star?
A. He interviewed five families who registered for the role.
B. He adopted Truman from a poor family and made him a star.
C. The audience recommended baby Truman as the best candidate.
D. Truman was born the moment when the show started.
4. How much profit does the program gain?
A. 220 million dollars
B. 1.7 billion dollars
C. about the gross national product of a small country
D. about the inland revenue of the United States
Task One 1. How does Truman get to know the true nature of his world?
● He walks to the exit of the world and discovers the true nature by himself.
● He reaches the border of the set by sea, goes up the stairs, finds the exit and
discovers the true nature of his world through the conversation with Christof.
2. What was Truman’s decision?
● He leaves the Truman Show
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Task Two Further understanding of details
B Cultural Enrichment Listening
Task One ．Multiple Choices
1. B
2. D 3．C 4. B
Task Two Summary Practice
local common(homogenous) fragmented(niche)
C Cultural-Reflection Project。