【课堂新坐标】（教师用书）2013-2014学年高中英语 Module 6 Films and TV Programmes教案 新人教版必修2

Module 6 Films and TV Programmes【美文阅读】 Stuntman CareerA stuntman has a very exciting and interesting life.He or she gets to do everything and anything that is too dangerous for actors and actresses.The biggest problem with a stuntman career is that the work is not always there.However，if you have the connections，being a stuntman is a great adventurous career.EarningsA stuntman's earnings are determined by several factors.As a beginner，you probably won't make the money that you expect，but once you have experience and have a good reputation，you can sometimes name your price.Salaries can range as low as D|S5,000 to more than D|S70,000 per year.Remember，as a stuntman，you do the most adventurous parts of the movie，but no one sees you.Working ConditionsA stuntman goes wherever the movie industry goes and the movie industry goes everywhere.You may have to work from 4 am to 11 pm and then get up at 4 am again the next morning.A stuntman's work is done in all types of weather and is most likely done outside.There are generally more men than women in the business and by the age of 40 ，you are usually too old to do stunt work.Training NeededThe easiest way to become a stuntman is to bypass(绕过) training and just grow up with stunt work.It is common for stunt work experience and skills to be handed down from one generation to the next.Not every person is able to be in the stunt business.It takes lots of courage，and ambition(抱负)．Some skills are taught at stunt schools in places like California and Florida that you can enter to learn from professionals.Future in becoming a StuntmanRight now，there is not a lot of work for stuntmen.Stunt work should not be considered as one's only in...