现代大学英语精读3第二版Unit15-Book3

1、 A Drink in the PassageAlan PatonR einforcementT ext AnalysisA Drink in the PassageB ackgroundW arming upUnit 15Questions/ActivitiesCheck-on PreviewObjectivesA Drink in the PassageUnit 15Warming upWarming upQuestions / ActivitiesRetell the story from van Rensburgs point of view.Check-on PreviewGive

2、the implied meaning of the following sentences.boys, Im a sculptor, not a demonstrator. (para. 4)You know its by one of your own boys, dont you? (para. 12)She knows it wont be an easy life. (para. 14)Well honestly I didnt feel like a drink at that time of night” (para. 16)I said unwillingly, “Yes.”

3、(para. 27)Our land is beautiful. But it breaks my heart. (para. 44)Warming upObjectivesWarming upContent: Know briefly South Africas apartheid history. Learn about the plight of the blacks under apartheid laws and policies. Understand the tragic psychological effect of racial segregation on both rac

4、es.Language: Understand the use of symbols. Appreciate the beauty of simple, unadorned language style.A Drink in the PassageUnit 15BackgroundHistory Setting AuthorBackgroundAuthorAlan Paton (1903-1988)His LifeA science teacher in high school.Principal of a reform school.Drawn into the political aren

5、a, first president of the Liberal Party of South Africa.BackgroundAuthorHis WorksFirst novel: Cry, the Beloved Country (1948), a success, leading him to become a professional writer.Second novel: Too Late the Phalarope (1953). The present story is selected from Tales from a Troubled Land (1961, a co

6、llection of his short stories).BackgroundAuthorHis AchievementsAn important South African novelist and political activist.Received numerous awards and honorary degrees, accepted as an authoritative and objective interpreter of South Africa.Cry, the Beloved Country has become an international classic

7、.The story is set against the background of apartheid South Africa.SettingBackgroundapartheid: apartness, referring to the racial segregation implemented in South African history BackgroundA Brief History of South Africa Local people: Bantu-speaking tribes.European settlers (1652): the Dutch, known

8、as Boers or Afrikaners, speaking Afrikaans. British settlers (1820): discovery of gold and diamond the Anglo-Boer wars.Victory of the British the establishment of the Union of South Africa (1910), dominated by the British.The Afrikaners National Party gained majority in the government (1940s) implem

9、ented Apartheid.History BackgroundIn 1961, the Afrikaners gained final victory founded the Republic of South Africa, withdrawing from the Common Wealth.Toward the end of the1980s, De Klerks reform, lifting the ban on ANC, releasing Nelson Mandela.In 1994, Mandela was elected President Apartheid came

10、 to an end. History DetailedAnalysisStructureThemeA Drink in the PassageUnit 15Text AnalysisText AnalysisThemeQuestions for thinking: Why a drink?Why in the passage?What does that show?Why couldnt they touch each other?I. Introduction: the issue at the sculpture competition and how the drink of cogn

11、ac reminded the sculptor of his story (paras. 1-6)A drink in the passage and how both Simelane and van Rensburg found it hard for blacks and whites to touch each other (paras. 7-76)(paras. 7-36): Simelanes meeting with van Rensburg and his acceptance of van Rensburgs invitation to a drink(paras. 37-

12、65): A drink in the passage (paras. 66-76): Simelanes departure and how they both felt about not being able to touch each otherStructureText AnalysisText AnalysisDetailed AnalysisPart I: DiscussionWhat made Simelanes sculpture such a great success? Whats about it that appealed not only to the blacks

13、 but to the whites as well?How come such an important honor was given to a black sculptor in a country notorious for racial prejudice? How was the decision received? What does this incident reveal about the situation in the 1960s in South African society? Pick up clues provided in the story.Text Ana

14、lysisDetailed AnalysisPart I: DiscussionWhat would have happened if Simelane had attended the ceremony personally? How was the crisis averted? He said, “boys, Im a sculptor, not a demonstrator.” Does that mean that he was too coward or unconscious of the plight of the blacks under the apartheid poli

15、cies?What do you think is the relationship between the narrator and Simelane? Describe the occasion when Simelane related the story to the narrator. Why did he say that it was the first time he had had such a glass? What was so special about the glass? Why did he say that it was also the first time

16、he had drunk cognac so slowly? Text AnalysisDetailed AnalysisDifferent Wineglasses winechampagn martini cognacsensation (para. 1)produce/cause/create sensation The moon landing in 1969 caused a worldwide sensation.Other meanings: One sign of a heart attack is a tingling sensation in the left arm. Ca

17、roline had the sensation that she was being watched. Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart I: Words & Expressions (1)oversight (para. 2)Cf. mistake, error, blunder, slip, lapse, oversight Your essay was not marked due to my oversight. Other meaning: He has general oversight of all training courses. rep

18、rimand (para. 2)Cf. criticize, blame, scold, condemn, denounce, reprimand Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart I: Words & Expressions (2)condition (para. 2)condition for They set/laid down strict conditions for using their information.condition of The allies insisted on free elections as a condition o

19、f their continued support.Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart I: Words & Expressions (3)personage (para. 2)Cf. person, personage, personnel, personalitybringto a close (para. 2)Similar expressions: draw/come to a close; draw/call sth to a close The event occurred at the time when the Stone Age was dr

20、awing to a close. Its time to call this meeting to a close. At last I drew my visit to a close.Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart I: Words & Expressions (4)Detailed AnalysisText Analysisquarters (para. 3)from quarters Offers of financial help came from the most unexpected quarters.in (some) quarters

21、 Concern has been expressed in some quarters about this policy.departure from (para. 3) This approach represents a radical departure from the previous policy. Part I: Words & Expressions (5)Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisTranslation他的意外出现在小镇上引起了很大的轰动。（sensation） His unexpected appearance created a gr

22、eat sensation in the town.由于令人遗憾的疏忽，完整的说明书没有随产品同来。（oversight） By an unfortunate oversight, full instructions do not come with the product.我们发现这里明显地背离了宣言的精神和条文。（departure） Here we find a decided departure from the spirit and the letter of the Declaration. Part I: ExerciseHow did the bookshop exhibit

23、Simelanes sculpture? How do you understand his words “with a white velvet backdrop, if there is anything called white velvet”?Why do you think van Rensburg would like to invite Simelane for a drink? Was Simelane happy about the invitation? Why? What made him accept the invitation?Why did they have a

24、ll the discussion about language? Why didnt they speak Afrikaans in the first place?Text AnalysisDetailed AnalysisPart II (A): Discussion Simelane said, “We didnt exactly walk abreast, but he didnt exactly walk in front of me.” Is there anything that he wanted to convey by describing how they walked

25、? Why was van Rengsburg interested in Simelanes educational background? Did Simelane tell him the truth? Why did he say that he was a fool to leave the question open?Was Simelane disappointed to find that van Rensburgs building was not one of those luxurious places? Describe how each of them felt at

26、 the moment. Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart II (A): Discussion indulge (para. 9) vt. indulge sb She did not believe in indulging the children with presents.vi. indulge in Eva had never been one to indulge in self-pity. Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart II (A): Words & Expressions (1)just round

27、the corner (para. 18) They lived in Chestnut Street round the corner. The kids go to school just round the corner.other meaning: The fortune-teller told Jane that there was an adventure for her just round the corner. Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart II (A): Words & Expressions (2)at ease (para. 34

28、)feel/look at (ones) easeput/set sb at his/her ease The joke that the interviewer cracked instantly put me at ease. feel/look ill at ease You always look ill at ease in a suit. Cf. with easeDetailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart II (A): Words & Expressions (3)Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisTranslation这笔遗

29、产使他能够尽情投入他热爱的艺术中。（indulge） The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art.经济复苏很快就会到来。（just round the corner） Economic recovery is just round the corner.她在陌生的环境中感到不大自在。（at ease） She didnt feel completely at (her) ease in strange surroundings.Part II (A): ExerciseDetailed AnalysisText Anal

30、ysisHow did Simelane feel when he realized that they were going to drink in the passage? Was he afraid to drink in the passage? Why (not)? Why did he say that anger could have saved him from the whole embarrassing situation? Simelane was afraid of breaking the liquor laws of the country, what do you

31、 think the laws stipulated? Why do you think there were such laws? Part II (B): DiscussionDetailed AnalysisText AnalysisHow did van Rensburg and his family treat their guest on the whole? Why did they keep him in the passage instead of bringing him into their apartment? (If you invite someone to you

32、r place, would you keep them in the passage?)Why did he have so much difficulty in choosing a proper expression to address the white woman?What did van Rensburg mean by “Our land is beautiful. But it breaks my heart.”?Part II (B): DiscussionWhy did Simelane say “the whole thing was mad, and getting

33、beyond me”? (para.51)Why did Simelane keep referring to the “impersonal doors”? What does it mean? He said he was waiting for the opening of one of those impersonal doors. Was he no longer afraid of being seen in a “white” building, breaking the liquor laws?How would you describe Simelanes feelings

34、while drinking in the passage?Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart II (B): DiscussionDetailed AnalysisText AnalysisSceneries of South Africaout of nowhere (para. 44) Mr. Jones was driving too fast on the expressway when a police patrol car appeared out of nowhere and stopped him. Houses had sprung up

35、out of nowhere on the hills. Detailed AnalysisText AnalysisPart II (B): Words & ExpressionsDetailed AnalysisText AnalysisWhen they drove up Eloff Street, van Rensburge said, “Did you know what I meant?” What was he referring to? Did Simelane know what he was referring to?How do you interpret Simelanes words in para. 70, “his eyes had been blinded by years in the dark”? Why is it that “if men never touch each other, theyll hurt each other one day”? And why is it that “black men dont touch white men any more”?Part II (C): DiscussionWhy was Si