现代大学英语精读1lesson12_TheKindnessofStrangers.ppt

The Kindness of Strangers,Mike McIntyre,Book 1,Lesson 12,This PPT is for self-study,Part One: Warm-up Part Two: Background Information Part Three: Text Appreciation Part Four: Language Study Part Five: Extension,Book 1,Lesson 12,Contents,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Part Three,Text Appreciation,ENTER,Text Appreciation,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,I. Text Analysis 1. General Analysis 2. Theme 3. Structure 4. Further Discussion II.Writing Devices 1. Consistency of Tense 2. Pronoun Preference III.Sentence Paraphrase,Contents,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Plot of the story Setting of the story Protagonists of the story Writing techniques of the story Theme of the story,Text Analysis,Have you got the key elements in the story?,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Plot: The author traveled across the States alone to find out if people were willing to help strangers. Setting: People in the United States seem to have become more and more indifferent to other peoples needs. Protagonists: “I” and the people helping “I” Writing techniques: go to Writing Devices Theme of the story: go to the next page,Text Analysis,For reference.,The end of General Analysis.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Text Analysis,The author of this article tries to tell people that based on his personal experience, one can still depend on the kindness of strangers in the United States.,The theme is summed up at the very end.,The end of Theme.,Part 1 (paras. 1 ) about: Part 2 (paras. ) about: Part 3 (paras. ) about: Part 4 (paras. ) about:,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Text Analysis,4,57,811,1215,The reason why the author decided to start on this journey.,The authors plan for the trip.,The author was treated with kindness everywhere he went.,The authors experience at the Wilsons.,The end of Structure.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Text Analysis,In Para. 1,Question: Why did the young man do like that? This is the usual gesture of hitchhikers when they ask for a free ride. The gas can is obviously meant to explain why they need this favor. (They have run out of gas.),To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Text Analysis,In Para. 3,Question: Why did the author ask these questions? Americans are known as generous people. “Love thy neighbor” and “Be your brothers keeper” used to be their national mottoes. In recent decades, however, things have changed. People seem to have become more and more indifferent to other peoples needs. Crime rates have increased seriously.More and more people are worried about the general moral decay. The author wanted to find out the fact.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Text Analysis,In Para. 6,Question: Why did the author hold a sign? The author was holding a sign showing people where he was going. The fact that he put down ”America” as his destination may have been the reason why he had been so well treated. It must have caught the attention of the media and roused peoples patriotic feeling.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Text Analysis,Question: Why did the author say so? The author was deeply touched. He said this to emphasize the kindness and courage of the two old ladies, not to suggest that it was wrong or stupid.,To be continued on the next page.,In Para. 8,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Why did the author decide to start on this journey? What was the authors plan for the trip? What did the author learn about people in general during the trip? What was the authors experience at the Wilsons? How did he feel when he concluded his journey? Has he found the answer to the question he had in mind?,Text Analysis,The end of Further Discussion.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Writing Devices,To be continued on the next page.,Remember that if you're writing in the present tense, don't shift to the past tense (or vice versa) unless you have a good reason to do so. For instance, in the sentences below there is no reason to switch from the present tense. This is especially true when writing papers about literature: wherever possible, stay in the present tense.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Writing Devices,The end of Tense Consistency.,Confusion,Repair Work,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Writing Devices,To be continued on the next page.,Remember that if you're referring to you, or we, or I, or one, try to remain consistently within the same case. You should observe this carefully whenever you write.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Writing Devices,To be continued on the next page.,The cases of nouns and pronouns are reviewed in the following:,Confusion,We've shifted from the first-person plural “we“ (quite common when writing about literature) to the second-person, singular “you“.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Writing Devices,The cases of nouns and pronouns are reviewed in the following:,Repair Work,The end of Writing Devices.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 1,I never even lifted my foot off the accelerator. (Para. 2 ) the part of a car that can make the car go faster when you press it The author was really shockedhow he could have been so indifferent, so unfeeling and so unsympathetic.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 2, through the land of the almighty dollar. (Para. 5) the country in which money has much power as God, here referring to the United States.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 3, when it seemed to run contrary to their own best interests. (Para. 7) to run against; to run contrary an adverb when it seemed to be in a way that is opposite to their best interests. / when it seemed to be exactly what they should not have done for their own safety.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 4, a trucker pulled over, locking his brakes so hard he skidded on the grass shoulder. ( Para. 9 ) truck-driver putting (slamming in/applying) his brakes to slide sideways and become out of control,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 5,But I hate to see (Para. 9) The proper translation would be: 我真不愿见到 Examples: I hate to disturb you , but could you take a look at my computer? I really hate to ask my parents for money.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 6,But what I found most touching was the fact that they all did it as a matter of course. (Para. 11) as a most natural way to act,the use of “fact” followed by an appositive clause,More examples,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase,Complete the following sentences involving the use of “fact” followed by an appositive clause. I was very much impressed by the fact that _. The fact that _ shows that agriculture is still our greatest problem. We cannot ignore the fact that _.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 7,The executive director handed me a brochure for a local campground. (Para. 12) can be translated as 执行董事，常务经理，主管人员，etc. a thin book giving information or advertising sth. (AmE) an area where people can camp that often provides water, gas, food and other services. It is estimated that there are more than 16,000 such campgrounds in the United States.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 8,Now were talking (Para. 12) This is used when you think someones suggestion is a very good idea. More examples: I suggest we first get hamburger and then a big ice-cream. Now we (you) are talking! Lets go. b) Lets call it a day. We can work all day. Now we (you) are talking.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 9,Tell you what. (Para. 12) “(Ill) tell you what” is used when you are suggesting or offering sth. More examples: a) Id like to go very much. But its too far away. Tell you what. You take my car. Im not going anywhere today. b) I wont be able to come back home until 7:00. But I have to pick up my son at 5:30. Tell you what. Ill pick up your son and bring him to my place.,B,T,L,E,W,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 10,His wife, a seventh-grade science teacher, was cooking a pot roast (Para. 13) In the U.S. , education begins in elementary school, which is for children between the ages of 5 and 11, then goes on to middle school, which is for children between 11 and 14, then to high school, which is for 14 or 15 to 18 years old. After that there will be the college or university.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 11, “mountain stay-at-home people” who rarely entertained in their house. ( Para. 13) people who stay at home all the time and do not like to do exciting things Other examples: the next-to-last step/a wait-and-see policy/ a take-it-leave-it attitude/a get-rich-quick dream,compound word,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Sentence Paraphrase 12,This revelation made my night there all the more special. (Para. 13) something surprising suddenly made known to you. It comes from the verb “reveal”. used for emphasis, which means “more special than usual” Other Examples: all the more difficult, all the more interesting,The end of Sentence Paraphrase.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Part Three,Text Appreciation,This is the end of Part Three. Please click HOME to visit other parts.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Part Four,Language Study,ENTER,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study Phrases and Expressions Word Building Grammar,Language Study,Contents,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,Word list:,addict attentive amaze compassionate conquer,11. schedule 12. shelter 13. skid 14. solely 15. symbol,6. intrigue 7. lurk 8. patriotic 9. readiness 10.revelation,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,1. addict (I),vt. a. to devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively b. to cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a habit forming substance Examples: She was addicted to rock music. He was addicted to cocaine.,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,1. addict (II),n. a. one who is addicted, as to narcotics b. a devoted believer or follower Example: We are all addicts of Communism.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,2. attentive,adj. a. giving care or attention; watchful b. expressing affectionate interest through close observation and gallant gestures Examples: In class, some students are very attentive, and some are not. He played the attentive suitor, complete with roses.,Word formations,n. attentiveness,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,3. amaze,vt. to shock or surprise someone Examples: Her knowledge amazes me. Visitors were amazed at the achievements in the car manufacture of the city during the past decade. I was amazed by the news of Georges sudden death.,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,4. compassionate (I),adj. feeling or showing compassion v. to pity,Examples (making a comparison): a humane physician We should compassionate toward disadvantaged people. The government released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons. He is merciful to the repentant.,Word formations,n. compassionateness,To be continued on the next page.,Translation,一位人道的医生； 对残疾人有同情心； 出于人道主义原因释放囚犯； 仁慈地对待悔悟者,4. compassionate (II),Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,v. to win over or take over Examples: The Roman Empire conquers most of Europe and south of Africa. scientists battling to conquer diseases; a singer who conquered the operatic world I finally conquered my fear of height.,5. conquer,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,6. intrigue,n. a secret or underhand scheme; a plot v. a. to engage in secret or underhand schemes; plot b. to arouse the interest or curiosity of Examples: The general intrigued with the enemy to overthrow the government. Hibernation has long intrigued biologists. The notice intrigued many students.,creep hide sneak,synonyms,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,v. a. to lie in wait, as in ambush b. to move furtively; sneak c. to exist unobserved or unsuspected Examples: danger lurking around every bend There's somebody lurking behind that bush. Some anxiety still lurked in her mind. The villagers reported that the lion from the zoo was still lurking close to the village.,7. lurk,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,8. patriotic,adj. feeling, expressing, or inspired by love for one's country,Examples: patriotic members of the public patriotic support, fervor patriotic songs,n. patriot n. patriotism adv. patriotically,Word formation,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,9. readiness,n. a. willingness or eagerness b. quickness and facility c. state of being ready or prepared, readiness of tongue readiness to learn everything in readiness,b,c,a,口齿伶俐 学习的愿望 一切准备就绪,Translation,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,10. revelation,n. a. the act of revealing or disclosing b. something revealed, especially a dramatic disclosure of something not previously known or realized c. Revelation (Bible),Examples: the revelation of his identity His Hamlet was a revelation to the critics. (They did not expect him to act so well.) scandalous revelation in the press,Word formations,v. reveal adj. revealing,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,a bus schedule finish the project on schedule a schedule of guided tours Can you fit me into your schedule Tuesday afternoon? I haven't scheduled the coming week yet. schedule a trip in June He was scheduled to arrive Monday.,11. schedule n. & v.,汽车时刻表 按计划完成工程项目 导游时间表 你能在日程计划中把我安 在星期二下午吗? 我还没有为下周制定 计划。 计划在六月进行一次旅行 他计划星期一到达。,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,12. shelter,Translation,n. something that provides cover or protection, as from the weather v. a. to provide cover or protection for b. to take cover; find refuge Examples: A cold frame provides shelter for the seedlings. He sheltered at the bus stop during the heavy rain. We took shelter from the storm in a barn.,为幼苗提供保护冷床。,我们在一个谷仓里躲避暴风雨。,下大雨时他躲在公共汽车站里。,Lesson 12 - The Kindness of Strangers,Word Study,13. skid (I),v. to slide sideways while moving because of loss of traction,slide， slip， glide， coast， skid These verbs mean to move smoothly and continuously over or as if over a slipp