1 half a day现代大学英语ppt课件（福建师大）

Half a Day Naguib Mahfouz n About the author neducation and background nimportant works nhow he pictures the world n Text appreciation nstructure analysis ntopic discussion n Language understanding nsentence paraphrase nword study Naguib Mahfouz Naguib Mahfouz Education meanwhile, life is a tragedy. Text Appreciation n Structure of the text Part 1 (para. 1- ) about: Part 2 (para. ) about: Part 3 (para. ) about: n 7 nThe boys misgivings about school n8-16 nHow the boy felt about school. n17-20 nWalking out of the school, he found time had changed Text Appreciation for group discussion in class nPlot of the story: nSetting of the story: nProtagonist v.s. Antagonists: nDrama of the story lies in: nWriting technique: (Have you ever read a story using the similar technique?) Theme of the story: Text Appreciation for group discussion in class nThe following are a few possible understandings of the message the story conveys. Which one do you agree with? Argue with your group partners. n Time and tide wait for no man. n Life is a tragedy. There is nothing permanent nin life but change. n Education can never keep up with changes in society. Life is short and time is precious. n Life is a dream. Do not take anything seriously. Text Appreciation for group discussion in class nRead the following suggestions made by the father. Which ones do you agree with and which ones not? Have you ever been given some suggestions by your parents when entering the university? List them out. nSchool is a place that makes useful men out of boys. nDont you want to be useful like your brothers? nPut a smile on your face and be a good example to others. nBe a man. nToday you truly begin life. n_ n_ Text Appreciation for group discussion in class nFrom the description between Para.8 and Para.16, we can see different aspects of school life. Try to list as many aspects as possible in the following table. n n n n Text Appreciation for group discussion in class nIn the last part of the text, the boy walked out of the school to find that the outside world had changed beyond measure. How might he feel about the changes? List exact words that support your choice. nHe was _ n frightened surprised angry puzzled excited n satisfied delighted sad indifferent critical nSupporting words n startled, Text Appreciation for after-class thinking n“who, through works rich in nuance - now clear-sightedly realistic, now evocatively ambiguous - has formed an Arabian narrative art that applies to all mankind” nAfter reading “Half a Day”, how do you understand the comment on Naguib Mahfouz? Text Appreciation for after-class thinking nGreat works never fail to reveal the common human experience. nAfter reading the story, do you feel emotionally or spiritually touched? Why or why not? Word Study nband 1.a group of musicians a jazz band 2.flat, thin material for fastening things together or for placing round an object to strengthen it papers kept together with a rubber band 3.group of persons doing sth together under a leader and with a common purpose a band of robbers Band of Brothers nbrand 商标； 牌子 nbrand-new 崭新的 n bandage 绷带 Word Study nconvince convince sb of sth/that make sb feel certain nI couldnt him of his mistake. nI am convinced of his honesty. n a convincing argument Word Study ndaze V. make sb feel stupid or unable to think clearly 使 茫然 If someone gave you a heavy blow on the head, you would probably feel d. ndazzle 使眼花；使目眩 ndazzling ndazzling sunshine Word Study nexert exert on/upon 发挥；运用 exert pressure on sb exert all ones strength/influence to do sth exert oneself: make an effort exert oneself to arrive early Word Study nintricate ncomplex ncomplicated nsophisticated Word Study lift: raise sth to a higher level or position lift articles in a shop shoplift =elevator(America): box-like apparatus in a building for taking peoplke up or down to another floor Word Study observe observe traffic rules observe Christmas observant an observant boy observant of the rules observatory 天文台 Word Study overlook: 1. have a view of sth from above 2.fail to see or notice; pay no attention to overlook an error Word Study nrank: n. 1.line of people or things 2.position or class officers of high ranks v. This song ranks first this week. Word Study -volv-, -volut- (旋转） revovle re+volv 使旋转；旋转 evolve e(向外）+volv 发展；演化 Word Study startle: give a shock to;cause to move or jump startled startling Word Study nuniform adj. the same; not varying in form, quality,etc. sticks of uniform length n. dress worn by all members of an organization He looks handsome in uniform. Word Study nuniverse universal universally Word Study nvary: be different They vary in price from ten to fifty yuan. nvary nvarious nvaried nvariety n variation ninvarious ninvariously Language Understanding sentence paraphrase nI walked alongside my father, clutching his right hand. alongside: side by side, next to clutching his right hand: present participle as adverbial modifier list other examples from the text: My mother stood at the window watching our progress. Language Understanding sentence paraphrase nThey did not make me happy, however, as this was the day I was to be thrown into school for the first time. nWhat does “they” refer to? What does the narrator imply by using “to be thrown into school”? But I wasnt happy as I usually was when I had new clothes to wear because it was the day I started school. Language Understanding sentence paraphrase nMy mother stood at the window watching our progress, and I turned towards her from time to time, hoping she would help. nWhat does “progress” mean here? nWhat kind of help could his mother offer? nWhat does the sentence tell us about the boys relationships with his parents? nSlow and difficult movement towards the school. Language Understanding sentence paraphrase na street lined with gardens a street where there are gardens along both sides lined with : past participle phrase used here to modify “a street”. It can be regarded as a relative clause cut short, eg. na novel (that was) written by Charles Dickens npersonal computers (that are) made in China Language Understanding sentence paraphrase n“Why school?” I asked my father. “What have I done?” elliptical question not release ones grip oneg. The little child clung to his mother for comfort. Some of the victims of the fire climbed out of the building, clung to the window ledges for a minute or two and then dropped to their death a hundred feet below. She still clings to the belief that her son is alive. Language Understanding phrases nburst into (tears, sobs; laughter, a guffaw, song) begin, suddenly and/or violently, to cry, laugh, sing etc. eg. Aunt Annabel, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst into tears. As the comic got into his stride, the audience burst into hoots of laughter. Language Understanding phrases ncf.The aircraft turned on its back and burst into flames.The orchards seemed to have burst into blossom overnight. I mentioned the incident later to a tailor friend and he burst out laughing/crying. Language Understanding phrases nsort people into ranks put . in order; arrange They sorted the apples according to size into large ones and small ones. cf. She spent a happy afternoon sorting out her coins and stamps. Its no good standing back and waiting for things to sort themselves out. Language Understanding phrases nto resort to to make use of ; to turn to sth. (esp. sth. bad) as a solution eg. Terrorists resorted to bombing city centers as a means of achieving their political aims. These are means we have never resorted to to obtain information. Language Understanding phrases nto present oneself to appear, happen eg. When the chance to study at Harvard presented itself, I jumped at it. He was ordered to present himself at the chairmans office at nine oclock next morning. Language Understanding phrases Guess the word meaning nThey unwrapped their Christmas presents. nHis wife presented him with a brand-new baby girl. nHis sudden resignation presents us with a tricky situation. nThe National Theatre is presenting “King Lear” next month. nIt was unfair to discuss his case if he wasnt present. word study Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions. nThe change of air is particularly beneficial _ her health. nHe is now convinced _ the truth of the report. nPlease do not be irritated _ his bad manners since he is merely trying to attract attention. nThe old woman is unbearably curious _ other peoples business. nto nof nby nabout Word study prefixes Fill in the blanks with proper words having the required prefix. After class, study such words as much as possible. nmis-= wrong(ly), bad(ly), ill (misgiving) 1. The irresponsible of a drunken driver resulted in an accident. 2. _ never come singly. 3. I like your plan in principle; my only is that it may take too long to carry out. 4. How can we clear up the between the two families? nmisbehavior nMisfortunes nmisgiving nmisunderstanding Word study prefixes Fill in the blanks with proper words having the required prefix. After class, study such words as much as possible. nover- = above, across, beyond(overlook, ) nThe fire was completely by daybreak. nWater from the kitchen sink onto the floor. nOur garden is from the neighbors windows. nWell, Ill it this time; but dont do it again. novercome noverflowed noverlooked noverlook Word study prefixes Fill in the blanks with proper words having the required prefix. After class, study such words as much as possible. nvar(i)=diverse, to change (vary, variation, various, variety, .) 1. Features such as height, weight, and skin color _ from individual to individual and from face to face. 2. The weatherman broadcasts the _ in temperature twice a day. 3. The remarkable _ of life on the Galopagos Islands inspired Charles Darwin to establish his theory of evolution. nvary nvariation nvariety Word study after-class work nWork in group and study the following words and expressions. Use PowerPoint to show the class their usage. List: nGroup 1: beneficialcome up to convince curiositydaze exertion find ones w