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Though you probably don’t know it __3__ you’re a movie buff, the Dutch angle has been used by famous filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Spike Lee, and Tim Burton. For example, in Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, there’s an intense scene __4__ one of the main characters confronts a captured Nazi soldier. The menacing posture of the character holding a baseball bat is emphasized by the tilted frame, which draws viewers into his mindset and __5__. The next time you find yourself enjoying a film, take a closer look at what exactly is happening on screen, and you’re likely to recognize a Dutch angle!
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除非你是個電影迷，不然你可能不知道，斜角鏡頭曾被昆汀‧塔倫提諾、史派克李和提姆波頓等知名導演使用過。舉例來說，在塔倫提諾的《惡棍特工》裡有個緊張的場景，是其中一名主角與一名被捕的納粹士兵對峙。這名主角手持棒球棍的威脅姿態就以傾斜的畫面來強調，帶領觀眾進入他的思維，並且加劇了緊張感。下次你享受一部電影時，稍微仔細看看螢幕上究竟正發生什麼事，那麼你就很有可能會認出斜角鏡頭！
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What Did You Learn?
1. (A) connection (B) interaction (C) direction
(D) expectation
2. (A) alone (B) as well (C) alike (D) as such
3. (A) once (B) unless (C) despite (D) besides
4. (A) with that (B) at that (C) for which
(D) in which
5. (A) confirms the identity (B) interrupts the flow
(C) strengthens the tension (D) eliminates the burden
參考答案 :
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C
Word in Use
7. frame vt. 表達
The lawyer framed the case as a clear violation of human rights.
這名律師將此案件表述為明顯違反人權的事件。
8. distorted a.（事實、觀點等）扭曲的
People with anorexia have a distorted view of their bodies.
患有厭食症的人對自己身體的認知扭曲。
＊anorexia n. 厭食症
9. intense a. 緊張的
The atmosphere in the stadium was intense as the final seconds of the game ticked away.
隨著比賽最後幾秒一點一點流逝，體育館裡的氣氛相當緊張。
10. confront vt. 與……對峙，勇敢面對
Johnny confronted the angry man and asked him to leave immediately.
強尼與那名氣憤的男子對峙，要他馬上離開。
11. posture n. 姿態；姿勢
Bad posture may cause back problems when you age.
不良的姿勢可能會在你年老後造成背部問題。
Practical Phrases
1. in any event 無論如何，不管怎樣
In any event, I will be at your side whenever you need me.
無論如何，只要你需要我，我都會在你身邊。
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