/ Universidad Estatal a Distancia
Vicerrectoría Académica
Dirección de Extensión Universitaria
Language Center - English Program /

Movie Stars

Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith

A. BEFORE YOU WATCH

In small groups talk about the following questions:

  • Do you remember the movie Karate Kid?
  • Which version do you remember: The first one with Daniel Larusso and Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) or the remake with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith?
  • What is the plot of the two movies about?

B. VOCABULARY

Work in the same small groups. Analyze the context of the following wordsor phrases in boldface. Then,try to come out with a meaning for each.

1-Jackie: You see, in the movie there’s no special effect, nothing. He always does all his own stunt.I do have a stunt double for him, but Will, his father, is always: No, let him do it.

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2-Lopez: So, Did your parents worried… was your mom worried that they were pushing you too hard?

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3-Lopez: No one has ever in your life, ever try to pick a fight with you, is that true?/ Jackie: Yes!/ Lopez: No one has ever pick a fight with Jackie Chan!

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C. WHILE YOU WATCH

1. Listen for specific information.

  • Pay attention to Lopez first three questions to Jackie and Jaden. Complete the questions he asked.
  1. What _____ you _____ of yourself when you saw the movie for the first time.
  2. How ______it ______to you?
  3. How ______you ______the call that they ______you to be in this movie?
  • Mark the following statements T (TRUE) or F (FALSE). (From minute 1:45 on)
  1. ( ) Jackie thought he was going to be the kid on “Karate Kid”.
  2. ( ) Jackie sent his best guy in his Stunt Team to teach Jaden for 6 months.
  3. ( ) Jaden felt asleep in class after training every day in the morning.
  4. ( ) Jaden’s mother was not worried that they were pushing him to hard.
  5. ( ) Some people have picked a fight with Jackie Chan.
  • Answer the following questions:(From minute 4:40 0n)

1-Why no one has ever picked a fight with Jackie Chan?

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2-Why Jackie Chan thinks Will Smith is a great producer?

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3-What movies does Jaden really like?

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D. Discussion

Discuss the following questions with a classmate. Then share your opinions in open class.

  • During the interview you heard three different accents: Chinese, Afro- American, and Latino. Was it difficult to understand what they said?
  • Do you like Jackie Chan’s movies? Why?
  • Did you enjoy the interview? Why?