Unit6_The_Green_Banana

1、The Green BananaDonald Batchelder The text is taken from Beyond Experience: An Experiential Approach to Cross-cultural Education edited by Donald Batchelder and Elizabeth G. Warner in 1974. When the second edition of the book was published in 1993, Batchelder explained his view on cross-cultural edu

2、cation:Lesson 10 The Green BananaTo be continued on the next page. “If some of the goals of education in modern times are to open up possibilities for discovery and expand learning and the chance for mutual acceptance and recognition in a wider world, it may be important to offer students a perspect

3、ive on their own immediate center of the world by enabling them to participate sensitively as cross-cultural sojourners to the center of someone elses world.” Lesson 10 The Green BananaThe end of Author and the Text. Text understanding questionsn1) What happened to the authors old jeep in his journe

4、y?n2) How did the man fix the authors jeep?n3) What did the villagers told the author?n4) How did the author change his view towards the end? n5) What did he think was the right attitude towards cultural difference?1. What is the use of the Green Banana in the text?2. When the author says we should

5、leave our centers of the world, does he mean we should travel to other countries more often? Text structurenPart 1 (Para 1-Para 4) The authors experience in Brazil and his encounter with the village people and then the green bananan Part 2 (Para 5-Para 8) The authors two learning moments from the ex

6、periencenAs often the case in an essay, it starts from something specific and then moves on to a general conclusion.Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the green banana started on a steep mountain road in the interior of Brazil.情态动词(might, must, etc) + have done表示推测可能性他房间里的灯亮

7、着，他可能在家。He must/might have been at home as the light in his room is on.情态动词(should, ought to) + have done表示应该做但实际上没有做。你应该告诉我实情。这样，我也就不会在她面前出洋相了。You should have told me the truth. If so, I wouldnt have made a fool of myself before her.Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the gr

8、een banana started on a steep mountain road in the interior of Brazil.n. sudden or unexpected meeting 突然或意外的相遇v. meet unexpectedly邂逅; meet or find oneself faced by (sth./sb. unpleasant, dangerous, difficult, etc)遇到或发现自己面临J今天上午逛街时遇到一个多年不见的同学，令我兴奋不已。JIt was exciting for me to encounter one of my class

9、mates I havent seen for years when I was window shopping this morning.Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the green banana started on a steep mountain road in the interior of Brazil.(of a slope, stairs, etc) rising or falling sharply, not gradually; precipitous 陡的；陡峭的；陡直的My a

10、ncient jeep was straining up through spectacular countryside when the radiator began to leak, ten miles from the nearest mechanic.make the greatest possible effort; use all ones power, energy, etc (to do sth.) 竭力；用全力(做某事)我扯着嗓门喊他，他就是装着没听见，不理我。I strained my voice to shout at him, but he just pretended

11、 not to hear me and therefore made no response to my shout.我伸长耳朵听，张大眼睛看，可我什么也没听见，什么也没看见。I strained to listen and look, but I heard nothing and saw nothing.Lesson 10 The Green Banana My ancient jeep was straining up through beautiful countryside when the radiator began to leak. (para. 1)When the radi

12、ator started to drip, my old jeep was trying hard to climb up the mountain in the picturesque rural area.tThe over-heated engine forced me to stop at the next village, which consisted of a small store and a few houses that scattered here and there. be made up of; be compose of 由组成，由构成联合国安理会是由五个成员国组成

13、的。UN Security Council consists of five member states.主语parts 构成/组成/形成 宾语a whole make upcomposecompriseformconstitute 主语a whole 由构成/组成 宾语partsconsist ofbe made up ofbe composed ofbe comprised ofcomprisea small number or amount separated widely, as if by throwing分散；稀疏的少量consist( in) 在于；存在于真正的财富不是我们拥有的

14、财产而是我们自身的价值。The true wealth doesnt consist in what we have but in what we are.( with) 协调；一致那位政客的所作所为与他在演说中所做的承诺不符。The politicians actions do not consist with the promises in his speeches. The people came over to look. three fine streams of hot water spouted from holes in the jacket of the radiator.W

15、hy? They want to know what has happened and to see what they can do to help the visitor.( out of/from sth.) (of a liquid) come out with great force 喷出；涌出他不小心割破了食指，血从伤口处涌了出来。He cut his forefinger due to his carelessness and blood was spouting from the wound.“Thats easy to fix.” a man said. He sent a

16、boy running for some green bananas.repairAmerican EnglishBritish English秋天fallautumn电梯elevatorlift行李baggageluggage卡车trucklorry手电筒flashlighttorch套房apartmentflat挡风玻璃windshieldwindscreen动词v. + 宾语O + 介词on/in/by + 名词n.打(beat; hit) ; 拍(pat); 抓(take; hold; seize) 我正看着那幅画出神，他突然在我背上拍了一下，把我吓了一跳。When I was ent

17、ranced/fascinated by the painting, he abruptly/suddenly patted me on the back and took me by surprise.I was entranced/fascinated by the painting when he patted me on the back and took me by surprise.He patted me on the shoulder, assuring me everything would work out. “Green bananas,” he smiled. Ever

18、yone agreed.He patted me on the shoulder, assuring me everything would work out. “Green bananas,” he smiled. Everyone agreed.to have a good result; be capable of being solved产生效果；能够解决事情的结果很不错，我们都感到欣喜若狂。We are all mad with joy that things have worked out quite well.to arrive at by calculating计算；算出如果知

19、道长和宽，计算面积就容易了。The area can easily be worked out if we know the length and the breadth.to devise; to plan; to arrange设计；制定；安排没多久我们就制定出了一个大家都能接受的计划。It wasnt long before we had worked out a plan acceptable.Lesson 10 The Green BananaI did not ask them, though, as that would show my ignorance. (para. 2)H

20、owever, I did not inquire about the reason,since it would reveal my lack of knowledge.go to 5an adverbial clause of reasonHuge rock formations, like Sugar Loaf in Rio, rose up all around usone of Rios most famous attractions; 270 meters (887 feet) high and offers to visitors the best view of Rio, ma

21、inly in the sunset. Rio de Janeiro里约热内卢-the capital of Brazil from 1822 to 1960, when the national capital was moved to Braslia；the countrys second largest manufacturing centre；Noted for its wide streets, public buildings, beaches, and public parks and gardens, it is a leading tourist and resort cen

22、tre. I looked to see if he was teasing me.Jto make fun of (sb.) in a playful or unkind way; try to provoke (sb.) with questions or petty annoyances取笑，嘲弄(某人)；逗弄，招惹(某人)J说话结巴，走起路来一瘸一拐的，小孩子们常因此而取笑他。JThe children often tease him because of/about his stammer and his lame leg.Lesson 10 The Green BananaI lo

23、oked to see if he was teasing me, but his face was serious. (para.3)I looked in order to find out whether he was joking, but he seemed deeply earnest.infinitive as adverbialgo to 7He in turn inspected me carefully to be sure I grasped the significance of his statement.as a result of something 转而；反过来

24、理论来源于实践，反过来为实践服务。Theory originates in/from (or comes/derives from) practice, and in turn serves practice.in succession; one after another; by turns 依次，轮流申请人被依次叫进去面见考官。The applicants were summoned by turns to see the interviewer.He in turn inspected me carefully to be sure I grasped the significance

25、of his statement.What is his statement?meaning意义；意思 importance; value重要性；重大意义?to understand (sth.) fully全面理解；全面领会?我想你对这事情的重要性理解得还不够透彻。?I dont think youve quite grasped the significance of the matter.?seize (sb./sth.) firmly; take advantage of, not lose抓住；利用?grasp an opportunity抓住机会signify意味着The occa

26、sion demanded some show of recognition on my part.What occasion?recognize(on sb.s part, on the part of sb.) made or done by sb.由某人做出这是我的错。This is my fault.This is the fault on my part.这家医院医护人员的高度责任感给我留下了深刻的印象。I was deeply impressed by the high sense of responsibility on the part of the doctors and n

27、urses in/of the hospital.“The center of the world?” I repeated, trying to show interest if not complete acceptance. He nodded. “The absolute center. Everyone around here knows it.”acceptthe act of agreeing that an idea, statement, explanation etc. is right or true 赞同，赞成女权主义思想现已被人们广泛接受。Feminist ideas

28、 have now found widespread acceptance.the process of allowing sb. to become part of a group or a society 接纳；接受被同辈所接纳，对大多数年轻人来说是很重要的。Acceptance by their peer group is important to most youngsters.acceptableAt that moment the boy returned with an armful of green banana. The man cut one in half and pre

29、ssed the cut end against the radiator jacket.to cut into half/slices (thin, flat pieces) 把切成薄片a handful/spoonful/roomful ofThey refilled my radiator and gave me extra bananas to take along. An hour later, after one more application of green banana, my radiator and I reached our destination.destine预定

30、；指定命定；注定 destinedestinya place to which sb./sth. is going or being sent 目的地；终点我们还要开两个小时才能到目的地。We have to drive another two hours (or two more hours) to reach our destination.It will take us two more hours drive to our destination.destine d for) to be travelling to a particular place 去，到，往，赴(某地) 她俩是去

31、年在开往纽约的航班上认识的，之后就成了好朋友。 They have become good friends after they met last year on the plane destined for New York. 2. (be d to/for sth./to do sth.) certain to have sth. or do sth. in the future 命定；注定 他很能干，人缘又好，注定会有一份持久而成功的事业。 He is destined for a long and successful career as he is very capable and

32、popular.As a product of American higher education, I had never paid the slightest attention to the green banana, except to regard it as a fruit whose time had not yet come. l regard sth. as 把看作treatviewseethink ofrefer tolook onconsider sth. to be我是他最要好的朋友，他父母都把我当自家人看待。Im his best friend, so his par

33、ents regard me as a member of their family.What time?the time when the banana is ripeLesson 10 The Green BananaAs a product of American education, I had never paid the slightest attention to the green banana, except to regard it as a fruit whose time had not yet come. (para. 5)As someone educated in

34、 the United States, I naturally had never paid any attention to the green banana, except to take it as a fruit which was not yet ripe or which was not yet ready to be picked and eaten.go to 9The tone is humorous and self-mocking.But as I reflected on it further, I realized that the green banana had

35、been there all along. Its time reached back to the very origins of the banana. What time?the time when the banana is green and can be used as glue(reflect on/upon) think deeply about, or remind oneself of, past events; consider carefully沉思或思忆；思考我仔细考虑了他的提议后，觉得他的提议合理可行。I found his proposal rational an

36、d feasible after I reflected on it.Lesson 10 The Green BananaIt was my own time that had not come, all in relation to it. (para. 5)It was me who had not come to know the green bananas, and everything connected with it. According to the author, every civilization has special geniuses (symbolized by t

37、he green banana), which have existed for many years. But they will not come to your notice and benefit you until and unless you are ready to go out and meet them.go to 10Lesson 10 The Green Banana I had been wondering for some time about what educators like to call “learning moments”, and I now knew

38、 I had just experienced two of them at once. (para. 5)refers to the two “learning moments”The two things that suddenly dawned on him are: the fact that every civilization has wonderful treasure to share with others and the idea that every village, town, region or country has a right to regard itself

39、 as the center of the world.infinitive as objectgo to 11Lesson 10 The Green BananaI had at first doubted their claim, as I knew for a fact that the center was located somewhere else in New England. (para. 6)The author obviously was born and brought up in New England. Therefore he had always regarded

40、 it as the center of the world.go to 12adverbial clause of reasonWe tend to regard the center as that special place where we are known, , where things mean much to us, and where we ourselves have both identity and meaning: who or what sb./sth. is 身份 这张支票须凭身份证等有效证件兑现。 The cheque must be cashed on proof of such valid identification as identity card.身份证identity cardID card, but once a conscious breakthrough to a second center is made, a life-long perspective and collection can begin.the act of forcing a way through突围；突破make a breakthrough to -enter, g