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(共53張PPT)
Unit 1
Looking
forwards
Starting out & Understanding ideas
BY MICHELLE
Starting out
01
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Who is mentioned in the video What decisions did he make
Why did he change his decision
Who is mentioned in the video What decisions did he make
Why did he change his decision
Lu Xun.
When Lu Xun was 15, traditional Chinese medicine failed to cure his father’s illness, so he made a decision to study Western medicine and become a doctor. But later, he made a decision to abandon his medical studies and take up writing.
Because he realised that the people in China were more in need of treatment for their minds than their bodies.The most important thing, in his mind, was to change people’s spirit, and the best way to achieve this was through literature.
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
What can you see in the picture
What are the differences between the three paths
What do you think life’s path looks like
What can you see in the picture
We can see three different paths in the picture. One man is standing in front of the three paths. He may be thinking about which one he should follow.
What are the differences between the three paths
The path on the left side of the picture is very straight and smooth.
The path in the middle is straight, but there are many rocks on it.
The path on the right has many twists and turns.
The two straight paths reach a mountain, while the winding one reaches a forest.
What do you think life’s path looks like
The life path looks like the path in the middle and the one on the right. There are many difficulties and challenges in our life.
Understanding
ideas
02
Facing
the
Future
Lead in
Complete the questionnaire and share your answers with the class.
Pre-reading
Look at the title and predict what the passage is about.
Different jobs people might do in the future.
Stories about different people’s future.
Various possibilities for future development.
Fixed future for everyone.
Now read the passage and check your prediction.
本文語篇類型為論說文。課文通過夾敘夾議的方式，講述了美國著名作家Ernest Hemingway和蘇格蘭著名作家Arthur Conan Doyle這兩位杰出人物不同凡響的人生經(jīng)歷，
論述了他們是如何在人生的重要時刻
做出重大的選擇或決定，并堅持不懈、
矢志不渝，最終名聞天下。
Background information
Ernest Hemingway(1899-1961) was an American novelist and short-story writer who came to literary prominence following the First World War, as a member of the so called “Lost Generation ”in the 1920s.
Background information
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)was a Scottish author, best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories. Doyle trained as a doctor initially, though several efforts to establish himself in the practice of medicine all ended in failure.
While-reading
Match the main idea with its corresponding paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
Doyle’s Holmes stories were much more popular.
Be prepared for the unexpected.
We always wonder and worry about the future.
Hemingway achieved his ambition to become a writer.
Doyle’s main ambition was to become a historical novel writer.
There is no guarantee that people having plans in place for the future are bound to succeed.
Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text
Introduction
Main body
Conclusion
Author’s opinion
Example 1
Example 2
Match the questions to the paragraphs and find out the answers.
a What is possibly the most important concern in life
b What was Doyle’s main writing ambition
c What can you do when faced with uncertainty about the future
d What is the relationship between one’s plans and the future
e Why was Doyle disappointed with the success of his Holmes stories
f What did Hemingway do to achieve his ambition to become a writer
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6
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5
3
Read the passage again and find out the answers to these questions.
Para. 1
What is possibly the most important concern in life
The most important concern in life is possibly the future.
Para. 2
What is the relationship between one’s plans and the future
Having plans in place for the future is no guarantee that they will become reality.
Para. 3
What did Hemingway do to achieve his ambition to become a writer
He joined a local newspaper as a trainee reporter after leaving high school, then he became a foreign correspondent and used his personal experiences to inform his writing.
Para. 4
What was Doyle’s main writing ambition
Doyle’s main ambition was to become a writer of historical novels.
Para. 5
Why was Doyle disappointed with the success of his Holmes stories
Because Doyle still longed to become known for his historical novels amongst other academic works.
Para. 6
What can you do when faced with uncertainty about the future
Whatever twists and turns you might encounter, take a leaf out of the books of these two authors and be prepared for the unexpected.
Organise information from the passage and complete the chart.
Ernest
Hemingway
He was born in the US in 1899.
He __________________________________ since boyhood.
He wrote __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________.
He won ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________.
was single-minded in his ambition to write
novels and short stories based on his personal experiences of the First World War, the Spanish Civil War, bullfighting and deep-sea fishing, amongst others
the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and won the Nobel Prize in Literature later
Arthur Conan Doyle
He was born in Scotland in 1859.
He first worked as ________, but ____________________
_______________________________________________.
He created ___________________, Sherlock Holmes.
He had wanted to be remembered for ___________________________________________,
but ________________________________________.
a doctor
the fictional detective
his historical novels amongst other academic works
the public couldn’t get enough of Sherlock Holmes
Doyle’s main ambition was to become a writer of historical novels
Ernest Hemingway
Arthur
Conan Doyle
Similarities
They both ______________________________.
They shared _____________________________
________________________________________.
were ultimately successful
the same ambitious and energetic approach to life
Compare and Contrast比較與對比：常用的段落擴展方法。比較：側(cè)重談?wù)搶ο蟮南嗨浦帲粚Ρ龋簜?cè)重不同之處。比較與對比文章的組織方法：逐點式和先此后彼式。
逐點式：把要比較的兩個事物分成幾個方面，逐個比較或?qū)Ρ?。符號表示：A1, B1, A2, B2, A3, B3……A、B表示兩個要比較的事物，數(shù)字代表每個事物的不同方面。
先此后彼式：先整體說明第一個事物，后使用連接詞過渡到對第二個事物的整體介紹。符號表示：A1, A2, A3……；B1, B2, B3……
本文就采用了先此后彼的組織方法。文章第一段通過情景描述法引入本文的話題——人們對未來的好奇甚至擔(dān)憂；第二段導(dǎo)入了比較與對比對象——海明威和柯南·道爾；
拓展段落常用方法
Compare and Contrast
TEXTUAL KNOWLEDGE
第三、四、五段分別通過比較和對比介紹了兩位作家的相似之處(對寫作的熱愛)和不同的成名之路；文章最后通過對比二人不同的經(jīng)歷，再次告訴讀者，我們無法預(yù)知自己的未來，但可作好應(yīng)對未來的準備。
連接性詞語在比較與對比文章中起著重要的作用，掌握后可以自如地在要比較和對比的事物中來回轉(zhuǎn)換，如第四段By contrast 就清晰地表明作者結(jié)束了對海明威的介紹，轉(zhuǎn)而分析柯南·道爾的成名之路。
常用此類標記性詞語：比較: like, so, too, still, in common with, both ... and ..., also, just like, seem like 等；對比: unlike, while, yet, vary, opposite, differ, differences, distinct, distinguish ... from ..., instead (of), (rather) than, the difference is ... 等。
Now read the sentence from the passage and answer the questions.
So, whatever twists and turns you might encounter, take a leaf out of the books of these two authors and be prepared for the unexpected.
What is your understanding of“take a leaf out of the books”
What effect is the author aiming to achieve by using it
What other expressions do you know that share the same meaning
What is your understanding of“take a leaf out of the books”
In my opinion, it means that you can copy the way someone else behaves because you want to be like them or be as successful as they are.
What effect is the author aiming to achieve by using it
The author aims to maintain the reader’s interest by using this figure of speech (修辭手法), and perhaps to end with a lighter note by using a pun.
pun
an amusing use of a word or phrase that has two meanings, or of words that have the same sound but different meanings (利用有兩重含義的詞或同音異義詞的) 雙關(guān)語，語義雙關(guān)的俏皮話
What other expressions do you know that share the same meaning
follow somebody’s example
take a page from somebody
follow suit
…
Post-reading
What is your understanding of Steve Jobs’s words at the end of the passage
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”
You cannot make sense of your life by looking forward, because the future has not happened yet, and the meaning of future events is therefore uncertain. However, once future events have occurred, you may be able to see how they fit into the pattern of your life.
Things which you did not expect to be important may turn out to be very important. You must face the future by believing that everything will work out in the end, and that your life will make sense and have meaning.
What can you learn about facing the future from the two authors
What will you do to prepare yourself for the future
Creative thinking
Emotional intelligence (EQ)
Critical thinking
Judgment and decision making
Interpersonal communication skills
Embracing change
Team work spirits
On the way to success, we should get prepared for the unexpected and something may not turn out as planned.
Do you know any stories about Chinese writers and their plans for the future What lessons can you learn from their experiences Share your opinions with the class.
Summary
Language
points
03
In the face of such questions,how should we approach the future 面對這樣的問題,我們應(yīng)該如何面對未來
in the face of 面對……
【詞匯拓展】
face v. 面對 be faced with 面臨,面對 face up to 敢于面對
lose face 丟臉 face to face 面對面
We could have faced the difficulty together,but why didn’t you tell me 我們本來能夠共同面對困難的,可是你為什么不告訴我呢
He won’t face up to the fact that he is too old for the job. 他年紀太大不宜做這種工作,他卻不敢面對這一事實。
完成句子
(1)　　　　　　　(面對) all these difficulties,we’re not discouraged but keep up with good spirits.
(2)Communicating with friends 　　　　　　　(面對面) is a way to relieve pressure from work and life.
句式升級
Because we were faced with so much trouble,we failed to complete the task on time.
(3)→　　　　　　so much trouble,we failed to complete the task on time.(過去分詞短語作狀語)
(4)→　　　　　 so much trouble,we failed to complete the task on time.(動詞-ing形式短語作狀語)
In the face of
face to face
Faced with
Facing
Can we take action to shape it,or should we just accept whatever comes our way 我們可以采取行動來塑造它,還是應(yīng)該接受我們所遇到的一切
◆ take action 采取行動
【詞匯拓展】
take steps 采取步驟 take measures 采取措施
take effect 生效;起作用 take risks/a risk 冒險
The government has taken measures to keep order. 政府已采取措施來維持秩序。
They took a risk in driving on,in spite of the storm. 盡管有暴風(fēng)雨,他們還是冒險駕車趕路。
完成句子
(1)是我們采取行動保護水資源的時候了。
It’s high time that we 　　　　　　　　　　to protect the water resources.
(2)新稅法下個月生效。
The new tax law will not 　　　　　　　　　　until next month.
took action
take effect
The American author,Ernest Hemingway,born in 1899,was from early boyhood single-minded in his ambition to write. 美國作家歐內(nèi)斯特·海明威生于1899年,從小就一心想寫作。
◆ ambition n. 追求,理想
【詞匯拓展】
achieve/realize/fulfill one’s ambition 實現(xiàn)某人的理想
ambitious adj. 有理想的;有野心的
She doubts whether she’ll ever be able to fulfill her ambition. 她懷疑自己能否實現(xiàn)自己的理想。
They are young and ambitious and would like to apply their new-found knowledge. 他們年輕而有野心,并喜歡運用他們新學(xué)到的知識。
用ambition的適當(dāng)形式填空
(1)She fulfilled her 　　　　　to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres in less than 30 minutes.
(2)The government has announced an 　　　　　programme to modernize the railway network.
ambition
ambitious
Interestingly,Doyle wrote some of his early Holmes stories while he was waiting for patients in his medical practice in London. 有趣的是,道爾在倫敦的診所里等待病人時,寫了一些福爾摩斯系列早期的故事。
【句式剖析】本句是一個復(fù)合句,主句是Doyle wrote some...,while是連詞,意為“當(dāng)……的時候”,引導(dǎo)時間狀語從句,表示一個時間段。
【句式拓展】
(1)while意為“雖然”,引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句,常位于句首。
(2)while意為“而;然而”,是并列連詞,表示對比或轉(zhuǎn)折。
(3)while可用作名詞,意為“一會兒;一段時間”。
While I admit that the plan is not perfect, I will still adopt it.
Some people like poems in the old style while others like the modern ones.
He usually goes to work by bike, but once in a while he goes by bus.
完成句子
(1)雖然兩種文化相似,但也有很大的差異。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　between the two cultures,there are also great contrasts.
(2)我順著馬路往前走時,發(fā)現(xiàn)銀行門前停著一輛警車。
　　　　　　　　　down the street,I noticed a police car in front of the bank.
(3)齊白石擅長畫小蝦,徐悲鴻則以他生動的馬聞名。
Qi Baishi was good at painting little shrimps
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　his lively horses.
While there are similarities　
While I was walking
while Xu Beihong was famous for
In desperation,Doyle killed off the famous detective in a novel published in 1893 so that he could focus on his “serious” writing. 在絕望中,道爾在1893年出版的一本小說中殺死了著名的偵探,以便他能夠?qū)Ｗ⒂谧约骸皣烂C”的寫作。
【句式剖析】本句是一個復(fù)合句。Doyle killed off the famous detective...是主句。so that意為“以便;為了”,引導(dǎo)目的狀語從句,在從句中常與can,may,could,might等情態(tài)動詞連用。
They may be able to help with childcare so that you can have a break. 他們可以幫忙照料孩子,這樣你就可以歇一歇了。
【句式拓展】
(1)in order that也可引導(dǎo)目的狀語從句,可置于主句之前或之后,而so that引導(dǎo)的從句通常置于主句之后。
In order that we might see the sunrise,we started for the peak early. 為了能看到日出,我們早早地出發(fā)去山頂。
(2)so that還可引導(dǎo)結(jié)果狀語從句,句中沒有情態(tài)動詞。
He hurried to the station so that he could catch the early bus. 他匆匆忙忙趕往車站,以便能趕上早班車。(表示目的)
He hurried to the station so that he caught the early bus. 他匆匆忙忙趕往車站,因此趕上了早班車。(表示結(jié)果)
完成句子
(1)我把所有事實都告訴你,以便于你自己作出判斷。
I’ll give you all the facts 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
句式升級
(2)To have more time to read and select books,we can set out early.
→We can set out early 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　more time to read and select books.
so that you can judge for yourself
so that we can have
However,fans of Holmes were so angry that Doyle,under immense pressure,was forced to bring Holmes back from the dead. 然而,福爾摩斯的粉絲們非常憤怒,以至于道爾在巨大的壓力下,被迫讓福爾摩斯死而復(fù)生。
◆ force sb to do sth 強迫某人做某事
【詞匯拓展】
force n. 力;力量
by force 強制地;憑借暴力 with great force 用很大的力氣
The invading troops tore down the people’s houses by force. 侵略軍強行拆毀民房。
The water flows with great force. 水流很大。
完成句子
(1)他被迫面對這種局面。
He　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　up to the situation.
(2)我被迫違心地在協(xié)議上簽了字。
I 　　　　　　　　　　　　the agreement against my will.
(3)風(fēng)猛烈地對著窗吹。
The wind blew against the windows　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
was forced to face　
was forced to sign
with great force
However,fans of Holmes were so angry that Doyle,under immense pressure,was forced to bring Holmes back from the dead. 然而,福爾摩斯的粉絲們非常憤怒,以至于道爾在巨大的壓力下,被迫讓福爾摩斯死而復(fù)生。
◆【句式剖析】句中的so...that...意為“如此……以至于……”,so為副詞,that 為連詞,引導(dǎo)結(jié)果狀語從句。
She’s kind and patient,and she explains English grammar so clearly that even I can understand it! 她友好又耐心,并且她把英語語法解釋得如此清楚,以至于連我都能明白!
【句式拓展】
There were so many people in the room that I couldn’t get into it. 房間里有那么多人,以至于我進不去。
This is such an interesting book that all the students in our class want to read it.=This is so interesting a book that all the students in our class want to read it. 這本書如此有趣,以至于我們班所有的學(xué)生都想讀。
完成句子
(1)她在拐彎處開得如此之快,以至于汽車差點偏離車道。
She drove 　　　　　at the turn 　　　　the car almost went off the road.
(2)這兒夏天雨水那么少,以至于我們不得不給菜園澆水。
There is 　　　　　　　this summer here that we have to water the vegetable garden.
(3)這個廚房很小,我不必太費勁就可以保持它的清潔。
It’s 　　　　　　　　　　that I don’t have to do much to keep it clean.
so fast that
so little rain
such a little kitchen
Review language points.
Search for some information about Chinese writers and their plans for the future online, and write a short passage about 80 words to share what you learned from their experiences.
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