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‎2019届一轮复习译林版选修八Unit4Films and film events单元学案设计 话题词汇 ‎1.masterpiece n.杰作 ‎2.salon n.沙龙 ‎3.exhibition n.展览 ‎4.inspiration n.灵感;启发 ‎5.realism n.现实主义 ‎6.mirror v.反映 ‎7.best seller 畅销书 ‎8.work of art艺术作品 ‎9.full shot全景 ‎10.popular literature大众文学 话题佳作 请根据下面的内容,写一篇电影评论,向同学们介绍自己最喜欢的电影。‎ ‎1.片名:《哈里·波特与火焰杯》(Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)。‎ ‎2.剧情介绍:哈里·波特已经成为霍格沃茨魔法学校四年级的学生,并成长为一位出色的魔法师。他参加了令人激动不已的三强争霸赛,接受了很多挑战,可他没有想到这一切都是伏地魔的阴谋。‎ ‎3.评价:《哈里·波特与火焰杯》是哈里·波特系列电影中最精彩的一部。在这部电影中,所有的演员都表演得很好。‎ 参考词汇:霍格沃茨魔法学校Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry;三强争霸赛the Triwizard Tournament;伏地魔Voldemort;阴谋plot 佳作欣赏 I’m glad to have a chance to introduce my favorite film to you.In my opinion,Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the best film of all the series of the films about Harry Potter.In this film,Harry Potter is a fourthgrade student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and has become an excellent magician.Harry attends the exciting Triwizard Tournament in which he receives many challenges.But to his great surprise,all these are just Voldemort’s plot.‎ All the actors and actresses in the film perform very well.In a word,Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is well worth seeing.‎ 名师点睛 通篇文章要点齐全,结构合理,语言简洁。have a chance to do...,introduce...to,in one’s opinion,to one’s surprise,in a word,be worth doing...等高级词汇和定语从句等的运用使文章表达通顺,过渡自然。‎ Ⅰ.写作必记单词 ‎1.modest adj.不太大的,不太贵的,些许的;谦虚的,谦逊的 ‎2.expose vt.使接触,使体验,使面临;暴露,显露,揭露 ‎3.edge n.(微弱的)优势;边缘;刀刃 ‎4.broad adj.各种各样的,广泛的;宽阔的,广阔的;概括的 ‎5.overlook vt.忽略,未注意到;不予理会;俯视 ‎6.preference n.偏爱,偏好 ‎7.swift adj.迅速的,迅捷的 swiftly adv.迅速地,立刻地 ‎8.formal adj.正式的,正规的;形式上的 informal adj.非正式的,非正规的 ‎9.tiresome adj.讨厌的,令人厌烦的 ‎10.sincere adj.真诚的,诚挚的 sincerely adv.真诚地 ‎11.congratulation n.祝贺,恭喜 ‎12.tense adj.令人紧张的;神经紧张的;绷紧的,不松弛的 tensely adv.紧张地,焦虑地 ‎13.evil adj.邪恶(的),罪恶(的);n.邪恶,罪恶 ‎14.fierce adj.激烈的,猛烈的;凶狠的,凶猛的 fiercely adv.凶猛地;猛烈地,激烈地 ‎15.attraction n.吸引人的特征;有吸引力的地方;吸引,吸引力 attract vt.吸引 attractive adj.有魅力的;有吸引力的 ‎16.disappoint vt.使失望,使扫兴 disappointed adj.感到失望的,感到沮丧的 disappointing adj.令人失望的 disappointment n.失望,沮丧;令人失望的人或事 Ⅱ.阅读识记单词 ‎17.representative n.代表 ‎18.criterion n.(评判的)标准,准则,原则 ‎19.finance vt.给……提供经费;n.财政,金融;资金 financial adj.财政的,财务的;金融的 ‎20.restriction n.限制,约束 ‎21.deliberately adv.故意地 ‎22.boycott vt.拒绝购买(或使用、参加),抵制 ‎23.hatch vt.&vi.策划,(尤指)密谋;孵化,孵出 ‎24.sponsor n.赞助者,赞助商;vt.赞助,资助;主办,举办 ‎25.contradict vt.&vi.反驳,驳斥;与……相矛盾,相反 contradictory adj.相互矛盾的,对立的,不一致的 ‎26.resemble vt.看起来像,类似 resemblance n.相似,类似 ‎27.entry n.参赛作品;进入,加入;条目,词条 ‎28.shoot vt.&vi.拍摄;射击;打猎;射门,投篮;n.拍摄,摄影;幼苗,嫩芽 ‎29.robbery n.抢劫 rob vt.抢劫,掠夺,盗取 robber n.抢劫者,强盗 ‎30.biography n.传记,传记作品 ‎31.accumulate vt.&vi.积累,积聚;逐渐增加 accumulation n.积累,积聚 ‎32.thriller n.惊险电影(或小说)‎ ‎33.conquer vt.征服;占领;战胜,克服 ‎34.fantasy n.幻想,想象 ‎35.institution n.机构;制度 ‎36.parallel adj.平行的;相似的;n.相似的人或事物;相似特征 语境活用 [用所给词的正确形式填空]‎ ‎1.I must say I have a strong preference(prefer) for cycling.‎ ‎2.He was the only eyewitness of the robbery(rob).‎ ‎3.And at last I sincerely(sincere) wish you a pleasant trip back to your country.(2016·天津)‎ ‎4.The attraction(attract) of the moon for the earth causes the tides.‎ ‎5.The next day,we got a disappointing(disappoint) message that another buyer had offered a much higher price.(2015·天津)‎ ‎6.She is the local representative(represent) for a British tour operator.‎ ‎7.The park is open to the public without restriction(restrict).‎ ‎8.Seeing a Bengal tiger is quite thrilling(thriller).(2014·重庆)‎ ‎9.Anyone traveling in the park has to go in a car because wild animals may fiercely(fierce) attack people.(2014·江西)‎ ‎10.To free ourselves from the physical and mental tensions(tense),we each need deep thought and inner quietness.(2014·湖南)‎ ‎1.view...as...把……看作……‎ ‎2.in defence of为……辩护;防卫,保卫 ‎3.point out指出 ‎4.make restrictions on对……作出限制 ‎5.expose sb.to sth.使某人接触/体验某事 ‎6.have access to有……的权利/机会;得以接近/进入……‎ ‎7.in the minority占少数 ‎8.have a good reputation有好名声 ‎9.as well as和,也,还 ‎10.be responsible for对……负责 ‎11.make an agreement达成协议,达成共识 ‎12.show off炫耀,卖弄 ‎13.give thought to认真考虑,思考 语境活用 [运用上述短语完成片段]‎ The man to be referred to next is my father.He was a policeman and 1.had ‎ a good reputation(有好名声).He was always strict with us and would 2.point out(指出) our shortcomings at any time.But at the same time he 3.viewed us as(把我们看作) his friends and would play basketball with us.He never 4.showed off(炫耀) his sports skills to others regardless of his best performance.Most of his time was devoted to protecting people’s lives 5.as well as(和……) their property.Unluckily,in a fight with a murderer,he lost his life.My father was dead but his spirit will live on.‎ ‎1.as long as...‎ We make no restrictions on the kinds of films we show—as long as a film’s quality meets our standards,we include it.‎ 我们对我们所放映的电影的种类不作限制——只要影片的质量符合我们的标准,就接纳它。‎ 仿写 只要你坚持练习,你就不会觉得剪纸难了。(2015·北京)‎ You won’t find paper cutting difficult as long as you keep practicing it.‎ ‎2.There is a good chance(that)...‎ Nowadays,if a film wins an award at Sundance,there is a good chance it will become famous!‎ 现在,如果一部电影在圣丹斯电影节上获奖,它就极有可能变得闻名!‎ 仿写 我极有可能赚到更多的钱。‎ There is a good chance that I can earn more money.‎ ‎3.It was not until...that...‎ It was not until I spoke to Kathy that I knew how special the Sundance Film Festival was.‎ 直到我同凯西交谈后我才知道圣丹斯电影节的特别。‎ 仿写 巴赫于1750年去世,但是他的音乐才能一直到19世纪早期才完全被认可。(2015·重庆)‎ Bach died in 1750,but it was not until the early 19th century that his musical gift was fully recognized.‎ ‎4.“介词+关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句 However,he later finds out that his father was a wizard and that his mother was a witch,both of whom were murdered by an evil wizard—the same wizard who gave Harry the scar.‎ 但是后来哈利发现他的父亲是巫师,母亲是女巫,他们都被一个邪恶的巫师杀害——也就是给哈利留下伤疤的那个巫师。‎ 仿写 他有两个儿子,都是老师。‎ He has two sons,both of whom are teachers.‎ ‎                   ‎ ‎ expose vt.使接触,使体验,使面临;暴露;揭露;使曝光 ‎(1)When he smiled he exposed a set of perfect white teeth.‎ 他笑时露出了一口漂亮的白牙。(牛津高阶)‎ ‎(2)These units exposed children to many viewpoints of a given issue.‎ 这些单元让孩子们接触到有关某一特定问题的多种观点。‎ expose...to使……显露/暴露;使……接触……‎ be exposed to暴露于……;经受……;接触……‎ expose sth./sb./oneself to...使某物/某人/自己暴露于……‎ 基础知识训练——[单句语法填空]‎ ‎(1)The newspaper exposed his secret to the public.‎ ‎(2)Exposed(expose) to the rain last night,he was ill.‎ 写作能力提升——[句式升级]‎ ‎(3)Being exposed to the sunlight for too long will be harmful to your skin.‎ ‎①Exposing yourself to the sunlight for too long will be harmful to your skin.(用v.ing的主动形式作主语改写)‎ ‎②If exposed to the sunlight for too long,you will get your skin harmed.(用if省略句改写)‎ ‎ contradict vt.反驳;驳斥;否认;与……相矛盾 ‎[单句语法填空]‎ ‎(1)The speaker had got confused,and started contradicting himself(he).‎ ‎(2)His remark was contradictory to the truth.‎ 名师点拨 ‎(1)contradict为及物动词,“和某人有矛盾”为contradict sb.不要受汉语影响在contradict后加with。‎ ‎(2)contradict oneself自相矛盾。‎ ‎ modest adj.谦虚的;不太大的;不太贵的;朴素的,朴实的 ‎[写出下列句子中modest的汉语意思]‎ ‎(1)Wherever you go,do be modest and honest.谦虚的 ‎(2)The living quarters are modest,with few luxuries,but cosy.不太大的 ‎(3)I saw a lovely young lady with a modest dress on my way home.朴素的 名师点拨 modesty n.谦虚 ‎ resemble vt.看起来像;类似;与……相似 ‎[单句语法填空]‎ ‎(1)You resemble your mother neither in character nor in appearance.‎ ‎[单句改错]‎ ‎(2)He and his father resemble to each other.‎ 名师点拨 resemble不用于被动语态和进行时。‎ ‎ broad adj.各种各样的;广泛的;宽阔的;概括的 ‎[用broad,wide填空]‎ ‎(1)He was of medium height,but had very broad shoulders.‎ ‎(2)The roads are barely wide enough for cars.‎ ‎[翻译句子]‎ ‎(3)我宁愿通过读书来打发我的闲暇时间,这也能开阔我的视野。‎ I would rather spend my free time by reading,which can broaden my horizons as well.‎ 名师点拨 wide侧重从一边到另一边的距离;broad形容道路、河流、峡谷等宽时,常可与wide换用,但更强调面积的宽广;形容肩、背、胸等宽时,都应用broad,而不用wide。‎ ‎ overlook vt.俯视;未看到;忽视;不理会 ‎[同义词语替换]‎ ‎(1)We can’t afford to overlook such serious pollution to the ‎ environment.ignore/turn a blind eye to ‎[用overlook的正确形式填空]‎ ‎(2)The only way to live happily with others is to overlook their faults and admire their virtues.‎ ‎(3)These little details are overlooked easily.‎ 名师点拨 overlook属于阅读完形词汇,要记住它的意义。‎ ‎ give thought to认真考虑;思考 ‎[完成句子]‎ ‎(1)这表明影片的制作者并没有充分地考虑到电影的观众会是谁。‎ This shows that the filmmakers did not give enough thought to who the audience of the film would be.‎ ‎(2)我们对他们这方面的研究评价很高。‎ We think highly of their research in this field.‎ ‎(3)仔细想想,你就会发现你错了。‎ Think over and you’ll find out that you are wrong.‎ ‎(4)我劝告他在决定退学之前再仔细考虑一番。‎ I advised him to think twice before deciding to quit school.‎ ‎ We make no restrictions on the kinds of films we show—as long as a film’s quality meets our standards,we include it.‎ 我们对我们所放映的电影的种类不作限制——只要影片的质量符合我们的标准,就接纳它。‎ ‎(1)As long as there have been codes,people have tried to break them.‎ 只要有密码存在,人们总是千方百计地进行破译。(2016·全国Ⅰ)‎ ‎(2)As far as I know he’ll be away for three months.‎ 据我所知, 他将外出三个月。‎ ‎(3)As soon as I have time,I will call you up.‎ 我一有空就给你打电话。‎ as/so long as只要,引导条件状语从句 as long as还可译为“长达,和……一样长久”‎ as far as远至;就……而言,as soon as一……就……‎ 基础知识训练——[写出下列句子中as long as的汉语意思]‎ ‎(1)As long as she did this,all would be well.只要 ‎(2)This ruler is as long as that one.和……一样长 写作能力提升——[完成句子]‎ ‎(3)—What are you going to do this afternoon?‎ ‎—I’ll probably go for a walk later on as/so long as it stays fine(只要天气一直好的话).‎ ‎(4)As far as I know(据我所知),he has gone abroad.‎ ‎(5)We went to see him as soon as we got there(我们一到那里).‎ Ⅰ.教材与语法填空 The 1.representatives(represent) from the major international film festivals had different opinions about film festivals.In the 2.weekly(week) programme,Movie Magic,they gave their own ideas.Maria represented the Venice Film Festival,3.the oldest film festival in the world.She viewed film as a type of contemporary art.In 4.defence(defend) of the Venice Film Festival,she said their policy was to include highquality films,regardless of who made them.They didn’t distinguish between Hollywood films and independent 5.ones(one).Kathy was in favour of the Sundance Film Festival,6.whose films weren’t financed by Hollywood studios.Many of the films were made by amateur directors and amateur actors.Hanz 7.favoured(favour) the Berlin International Film Festival.He said the Cannes Film Festival took a step backwards,and 8.was beginning(begin) to resemble the Academy Awards in Hollywood too much.9.However,Hollywood films were in the minority at the Berlin International Film Festival.Xu Li represented the Shanghai International Film Festival,the only international film festival in China,at 10.which the highlight was the ‎ ‎“Jinjue” or Golden Cup Award.These spokeswomen and spokesmen all told people about the festivals they represented.‎ Ⅱ.教材与短文改错 Harry,a sensitive young boy who has a scar in his forehead,has been lived with his relatives,the Dursleys.His uncle abused him,his aunt ignores him,but his cousin hates him.At the first,Harry thinks that his parents were killed in a car crash before he was a baby.However,he later finds out what his father was a wizard and that his mother was a witch,both of them were murdered by an evil wizard—the same wizard who gave Harry the scar.Harry discovers that he possesses a wizard’s powers too,and that he already has a reputation in the world of witch and wizards because his parents.‎ 答案 Harry,a sensitive young boy who has a scar his forehead,has been with his relatives,the Dursleys.His uncle him,his aunt ignores him, his cousin hates him.At the first,Harry thinks that his parents were killed in a car crash he was a baby.However,he later finds out his father was a wizard and that his mother was a witch,both of were murdered by an evil wizard—the same wizard who gave Harry the scar.Harry discovers that he possesses a wizard’s powers too,and that he already has a reputation in the world of and wizards because his parents.‎ Ⅲ.教材与微写作 写作素材(关于个人品质)‎ ‎1.作为一名学生,你应该谦虚,不应该炫耀你的知识。‎ ‎2.你应该和你的伙伴相处好,认真思考他们的意见。‎ ‎3.只要你友好,你的伙伴们不会令你失望。‎ 提示:黑体部分用本单元词汇表达。‎ 连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)‎ As a student,you should be modest and shouldn’t show off your knowledge.You should get along well with your partners and give thought to their opinions.As long as you are friendly,your partners will not disappoint you.‎ Ⅰ.单句语法填空 ‎1.All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall.(2014·天津)‎ ‎2.I have a preference for wild release,because it is very convenient for the other persons who want to read books.(2015·重庆)‎ ‎3.So far the wellknown journalist has accumulated(accumulate)more than 4,000 interviews with famous people.(2014·湖北)‎ ‎4.Two lawyers have donated 50,000 to sponsor(sponsor) our school’s campaign “Help the Needy”,which was started by our former headmaster three ‎ years ago.‎ ‎5.It was Our Home,small and charming,overlooking(overlook) a quiet lake.(2015·天津)‎ ‎6.There is a good chance that it will turn fine tomorrow.‎ ‎7.Several of ShellyAnn’s friends and family were caught up in the killings; one of her cousins was shot(shoot) dead only a few streets away from where she lived.(2016·江苏)‎ ‎8.It is not how much we do but how much love we put into what we do that benefits our work most.‎ ‎9.Many young people,most of whom were welleducated,headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.(2016·江苏)‎ ‎10.Film has a much shorter history,especially when compared(compare) to such art forms as music and painting.‎ Ⅱ.阅读理解 ‎(2016·甘肃甘谷一中月考)‎ Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies.He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had.‎ He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment.Wilder was one of the first directors to do this.Between the middle 1930s and the 1980s,Billy Wilder made almost fifty movies.During that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名) from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.He won six of the Oscar awards.His movies have been seen by people around the world.‎ In 1944,Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity.Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood ‎ directors.Wilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945.Ray Milland plays the part of an alcohol writer in the movie.It shows that alcohol rules his life,yet he does not admit it.He hides alcohol in his home and says he is not drinking.‎ In 1950,Wilder made Sunset Boulevard.This movie told of an aging actress in silent movies.She plans to return to movies though facing many problems.In 1954,Billy Wilder became an independent producer.The next year,Wilder’s first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success.It was The Seven Year Inch.In this movie,a married man wants to cheat on his wife with some of his friends.In 1959,Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular.It was Some Like It Hot.It tells about two jazz musicians being chased by criminals.They decide to wear women’s clothes and join a band in which all the musicians were women.‎ Wilder died in March,2002.He was ninetyfive.A current Hollywood producer said,“Billy Wilder made movies that people will never forget.”‎ ‎                   ‎ 语篇解读 本文主要讲述了Billy Wilder对于美国电影的贡献。‎ ‎11.The text is mainly about .‎ A.the background of American movies B.Wilder’s achievements in American movies C.Wilder’s attitude to American movies D.the development of American movies 答案 B 解析 主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“Many experts say that Billy Wilder ‎ changed the history of American movies.”及后文介绍的Wilder的电影可知,本文主要讲述Wilder对美国电影的贡献,故选B项。‎ ‎12.What was Wilder famous for according to Paragraph 2?‎ A.Sharp remarks on society in his movies.‎ B.His unique style of making movies.‎ C.More than twenty awards he received.‎ D.Almost fifty movies he produced himself.‎ 答案 A 解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment.”可知,Wilder以制作对社会进行尖锐评论的电影而出名,故选A项。‎ ‎13.Which of the following made Wilder among the greatest Hollywood directors?‎ A.The Lost Weekend. B.Sunset Boulevard.‎ C.Double Indemnity. D.Some Like It Hot.‎ 答案 C 解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句“In 1944,Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity.Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors.”可知选C项。‎ Ⅲ.语法填空 ‎(2017·山东泰安一中模拟)‎ We all know that exercise is good for your health.But some kinds of exercise may be better than others.Running,for example,may help to protect ‎ ‎14 heart disease and other health problems.Running also may help you live 15 (long).‎ Recently,researchers studied more than 55,000 adults.About onefourth of the adults reported running 16 (regular).The study found these runners were considerably less likely than nonrunners 17 (die)of any form of disease,including heart disease.‎ D.C.Lee and the other researchers found that speed, 18 (distant)and how often one runs made little difference in 19 (reduce)the risk of death.The runners in the study averaged between 10 and 16 kilometers per hour.Mr.Lee says slower runners,and those who only ran once 20 twice a week,were helped nearly as much as those who ran faster and further.‎ The researchers note that their study 21 (base)on the participants’ answering questions over the years.The study lacked complete information on 22 these men and women ate and other facts about their lifestyles.‎ Researchers say this missing information could have affected the results.Still,they hope their findings will motivate healthy adults to start running,a bit,down the road to 23 longer life.‎ ‎14.答案 against 解析 固定搭配:protect against...,保护……免受……,故填against。‎ ‎15.答案 longer 解析 句意为:跑步也可能帮助你活得更长。故填longer。‎ ‎16.答案 regularly 解析 副词修饰动词,故填regularly。有规律地跑步。‎ ‎17.答案 to die 解析 固定短语:be likely to do sth.,故填to die。‎ ‎18.答案 distance 解析 此处指速度,距离和多久跑一次。故填distance。‎ ‎19.答案 reducing 解析 介词后面用动名词作宾语,故填reducing。‎ ‎20.答案 or 解析 此处指一周跑一次或两次的人。故填or。‎ ‎21.答案 was based 解析 固定词组:be based on 以……为基础。根据句意可知用一般过去时,故填was based。‎ ‎22.答案 what 解析 介词后面的宾语从句缺少引导词,同时引导词在从句中作宾语,故填what。‎ ‎23.答案 a 解析 此处指长寿之路,life与形容词连用,指生活,故填a。‎ Ⅳ.短文改错 ‎(2017·宁夏六盘山高级中学期中)‎ Everyone has a dream and we are on the way to achieve it.As Senior 3 student,I hope to be admitted to an ideal university.In the past three years,I have done everything I can to equip myself with that I have learnt.Not only have I enjoy the pleasure of study but also I have got closer to my dream.Anxious and pressure did discourage from me at times.Besides,with the encouragement of my teachers and classmates,I think I will make it.‎ I’m sure there has still a long way to go to achieve my dream.No matter how challenged it is,I’ll make it come true.As a proverb said,“Where there is a will,there is a way.”‎ 答案 Everyone has a dream and we are on the way to it.As Senior 3 student,I hope to be admitted to an ideal university.In the past three years,I have done everything I can to equip myself with I have learnt.Not only have I the pleasure of study but also I have got closer to my dream. and pressure did discourage from me at times.,with the encouragement of my teachers and classmates,I think I will make it.‎ I’m sure there still a long way to go to achieve my dream.No matter how it is,I’ll make it come true.As a proverb ,“Where there is a will,there is a way.”‎ Ⅴ.书面表达 假设你是高中学生李华。你们学校的校报英文版正在举行以“我最喜爱的作家”为主题的征文比赛。请你写一篇短文介绍你最喜欢的小说家简·奥斯汀(Jane Austen)并向校报投稿。写作内容如下:‎ 姓名 简·奥斯汀(Jane Austen)‎ 出生于 十八世纪末 国籍 英国 受教育于 父亲、兄长以及书籍阅读 代表作 ‎《傲慢与偏见》(Pride and Prejudice)‎ 作品中女性的特点 独立、聪明、勇敢 注意:1.词数100左右;‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。‎ 参考范文 Among the writers at home and abroad,ancient and modern,Jane Austen remains the most beloved writer of mine.Born in the late 18th century,Jane Austen was a wellknown English novelist whose works of romantic fiction earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature.She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading.‎ The heroines in her books are all fearless,intelligent and independent.No matter how difficult it is for their dreams to come true,they always act with courage and determination.These are the characteristics that I really admire and that is why Austen’s books are so appealing to me.Among all her published books,I like Pride and Prejudice best.I aim to be a woman like Elizabeth Bennet.‎