现代大学英语精读2第二版Unit_2_Say_Yes.ppt

1、,Unit II Say Yes,1862 Emancipation Proclamation,1963,If I were a black, would you ,What shall we do?,Five Parts: Part I: Warm-Up Exercises (songs two collections of short stories, Back in the World (collecting “Say Yes”) and In the Garden of the North American Martyrs, which received the Saint Lawre

2、nce Award for fiction in 1982.,Author,The end of Author.,Racism: the belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.,Racism,The end of Racism.,Koo Klucks Klan also known as KKK: a secret white supremacist organization at vario

3、us times in American history terrorized blacks and white sympathizers with violent acts of lynching, shootings and whippings. Founded: 1866 Founder: Confederate Civil War veterans Headquarters: Powderly, Kentucky; Butler, Indiana; Jasper, Texas,III. Ku Klux Klan,To be continued on the next page.,Jim

4、 Crow Laws Racial segregation, called “Jim Crow”, excluded blacks from public transport and facilities, jobs, juries, and neighborhoods. Blacks had separate hospitals, prisons, orphanages, parks and pools. The 19th century ended with the races firmly segregatedculturally and legally.,IV. Jim Crow La

5、ws,The end of Jim Crow Laws.,Part Three,Text Appreciation,ENTER,Text Appreciation,I. Text Analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3. Further Discussion Writing Devices 1. Contrast 2. Innuendo III. Sentence Paraphrase,Contents,Text Analysis,The idea of racism is a theme in the story, for the implication of th

6、e husbands racism is what causes the couple to quarrel. The wife dislikes her husbands beliefs that African Americans are different from whites. He maintains that it is not that he is prejudiced against African Americans, but that they come from a different culture and they even have their own langu

7、age. The husbands negative response to Anns question of whether he would marry her were she African American indicates the pervasive and destructive nature of his racism.,The end of Theme.,Part 1 (Para.1-13): Part 2 (Paras. 1446): Part 3 (Para. 47-57):,Text Analysis,The husband and wife argue about

8、marriages between blacks and whites.,As their argument intensifies it becomes personal.,He gives in and their argument is seemingly settled.,The end of Structure.,Text Analysis,To be continued on the next page.,Question: Is the quarrel between the husband and wife an ordinary quarrel? What does the

9、talk touch upon? Who do you think is responsible for the quarrel?,It touches upon the issue of racism.,Text Analysis,To be continued on the next page.,He was a hypocrite and a terrible racist.,Question: Is the husband a considerate and honest man? What kind of man is he?,Text Analysis,Question: Does

10、 the man oppose marriage between a black and a white? What are his arguments?,To be continued on the next page.,He opposes the marriage between a black and a white. His basic arguments are that blacks and whites have different cultures. They cannot know each other.,Text Analysis,Question: What kind

11、of woman is the wife? Is she too critical? What does she think the marriage between blacks and whites?,She is honest and square. She thinks the marriage between a black and a white is perfectly natural, if they love each other.,To be continued on the next page.,Question: Why does the woman corner he

12、r husband by keeping asking him whether he would marry her if she were black?,Text Analysis,She seems to have found that her husband has subtle racist nature.,To be continued on the next page.,Text Analysis,Question: Do you think the husband knows his wife very well?,He seems to understand her wife

13、well and is confident of manipulating any awkward situation. But actually, to him his wife is a stranger.,To be continued on the next page.,When the husband got the look where the wife pinched her brows together and bit her lip, he knew he should keep his mouth shut. But he never did. Instead, it ma

14、de him talk more. What can you infer from the above description? “Listen, I went to school with blacks, and Ive worked with blacks and weve got along just fine. I dont need you coming along now and implying that Im a racist.” What can we conclude about the husband?,Text Analysis,To be continued on t

15、he next page.,When he said “They even have their own language”, what did the husband imply? When the wife said “but if they love each other?”, the husband thought “Oh, boy”. What was he actually thinking? He was angry with her for resorting to the trick of repeating his words so that they sounded hy

16、pocritical. Do his words sound hypocritical or is he hypocritical?,Text Analysis,Innuendo: an indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation,Writing Devices,He thought of years they had spent together, and how close they are, and how well they knew each other (Para.

17、48),The room was silent. His heart pounded the way it had on their first night together, the way it still did when he woke at a noise in the darkness and waited to hear it againthe sound of someone moving through the house, a stranger. (Para. 57),The end of Writing Devices.,II. Writing Devices,consi

18、derate: pitch in on the housework, come to the aid out of concern, ask to complete the dish-washing ,Scan the text and list out the related information.,The end of Contrast.,Contrast: to show the hypocritical nature of the husband and the subtlety of his racist nature,Part Three,Language Study,ENTER

19、,Word Study Phrases and Expressions Word Building Grammar,Language Study,Contents,Word Study,Word list:,somehow consider pinch snap rummage spray,ashamed attach demonstrate tone clear,Word Study,I know what we are doing is legal, but somehow it doesnt feel right.,They came anyhow they couldby boat,

20、train, or plane. It sounds crazy, but I believe it anyhow.,adv. in a way not specified, understood, or known,Compare: anyhow, anyway anyhow: in whatever way or manner; however; nevertheless,1. somehow,To be continued on the next page.,Word Study,anyway: in any way or manner; whatever; nevertheless;

21、regardless,Get the job done anyway you can. It was raining but they played the game anyway.,Word Study,All things considered, the reform is a success.,She considers waste to be criminal.,2. to think or deem to be; to regard,v. 1. to think carefully about,2. consider,To be continued on the next page.

22、,Word Study,Her success is not surprising if you consider her excellent training.,She failed to consider the feelings of others.,4. to show consideration for,3. to take into account; to bear in mind,To be continued on the next page.,Word Study,consider: suggests objective reflection and reasoning,Th

23、e faculty deems the essay to be by far the best one submitted.,I regard your apology as the end of the matter.,3. regard: often implies a personal attitude,2. deem: is more subjective through its emphasis on judgment as distinguished from contemplation,Synonyms,deem regard account reckon,To be conti

24、nued on the next page.,Word Study,4. account and reckon: in this sense are rather literary in flavor and imply calculated judgment,I account no man to be a philosopher who attempts to do more.,I cannot reckon you as an admirer.,To be continued on the next page.,Word Study,It is considerate of you no

25、t to play the piano while I was having a sleep.,cf. considerate considerable considering consideration,He bought a house at a considerable expense.,2. considerable: adj. rather large or great, as in size, distance, or extent,considerate: adj. showing kind regard for the feelings; thoughtful; careful

26、 not to hurt or cause inconvenience to others,To be continued on the next page.,Word Study,Shes very active, considering her age.,cf. considerate considerable considering consideration,We will give your proposal consideration. Safety is the most important consideration in choosing a car.,4. consider

27、ation: n. careful thought; deliberation; factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision,3. considering: prep. in view of; having regard to,Word Study,These shoes pinch my toes.,buds that were pinched by the frost a face that was pinched with grief,2. to wither,v. 1. to squeeze or bind (a

28、part of the body) in such a way as to cause discomfort or pain,3. pinch,Word Study,The reporter snapped the governor as she was getting into her car.,He snapped at the child.,2. to speak abruptly or sharply,v. 1. to take photograph,4. snap,Word Study,He rummaged in/through all the drawers, looking f

29、or a pen.,ransack search,I had a rummage about/around the house, but I couldnt find my certificate anywhere.,2. n. a thorough search among a number of things or a confusion of miscellaneous articles,1. v. to make an energetic, usually hasty search,Synonyms,5. rummage,Word Study,1. v. to disperse (a

30、liquid) in a mass or jet of droplets,The pipe burst and the water was spraying everywhere.,Can you feel the spray from the waterfall?,2. n. water or other liquid moving in a mass of dispersed droplets, as from a wave,Synonyms,splash sprinkle,6. spray,To be continued on the next page.,Word Study,You

31、should feel ashamed of what you have done.,cf.,shameful shameless,shameful conduct shameless exploiter,shameful: adj. causing shame; disgraceful 导致羞愧的；可耻的 shameless: adj. without shame; feeling no shame 厚颜无耻的,adj. feeling shame 感到羞愧的，惭愧的,7. ashamed,Word Study,They attach great importance to the thre

32、at. The girl is very much attached to her grandparents. She attached great value to being financially independent. He is thirty two, he is gorgeous, hes got his own house, and whats more, he is unattached.,Antonym,v. 1. to fasten, secure, or join, connect 2. to bind by emotional ties, as of affectio

33、n or loyalty,detach,attached unattached attachment antonym,Word Formation,8. attach,Word Study,He demonstrated the laws of physics with laboratory equipment. He demonstrated affection by hugging. People went on the street to demonstrate against the tax hikes.,v. 1. to present by experiments, example

34、s, or practical application; to explain and illustrate 2. to show clearly and deliberately; to manifest 3. to participate in a public display of opinion,demonstration demonstrative,9. demonstrate,Word Formation,Word Study,Dont ask me to singIm tone-deaf.,cf.,tune,n. 1. a sound of distinct pitch, qua

35、lity, and duration; a note 2. manner of expression in speech or writing,in tune/out of tune with the piano,tune: n. a melody,10. tone,Word Study,a clear day clear water a clear, perfect diamond a clear record with the police a clear path to victory a clear case of cheating,adj. 1. free from clouds,

36、mist, or haze 2. free from what dims, obscures, or darkens 3. free from flaw, blemish, or impurity 4. free from impediment, obstruction, or hindrance 5. plain or evident to the mind; unmistakable,cf.,clean,Word Formation,clearness clarify clarity clarification,一个晴天 清澈的水 完美无瑕的钻石 没有前科 通往胜利坦途 一桩明显的诈骗案,

37、11. clear,The end of Word Study.,Phrases and Expressions,act out of concern/ pity /sympathy all things considered argue with sb. at a certain rate be angry with sb. be at it be ok with sb. blur sth. out break up come to sb.s aid come up with sth.,congratulate sb. on sth. dab at finish up for Christs

38、 sake get along fine get onto the subject get sb. into a fight glance over at sb./sth. keep ones mouth shut lean against some place make it up to sb. might as well move fast on sth. on ones part,or so pile dishes on pinch ones brows together pitch in put sth. away reach over snap through the pages s

39、tare down at sb./sth. start up that conversation again take sb.s word for it whats wrong with?,Phrases of V+N.,demonstrate ones indifference do dishes mop the floor pinch ones brows press ones lips tight rinse clothes spray the silverwares squeeze sb.s hand take a deep breath take a reasonable tone

40、win the argument wipe the counters,List:,pitch in take ones word for it resort to come to ones aid for ones sake feel cornered,have no choice but to do make it up to sb. come up with on ones part break up,Phrases and Expressions,Phrases and Expressions,If we all pitch in, it shouldnt take too long.

41、After we had seen the video everyone started pitching in with comments on its fault.,to set to work vigorously; to join forces with others; to help or cooperate,1. pitch in,Phrases and Expressions,If he says theres $500 in the envelop then Ill take his word for it. He said he would give me a job and

42、 I just took him for his word.,to believe what sb. says is true,2. take ones word for it = take sb. for his word,Phrases and Expressions,I had to resort to violence to get my money.,to use sth. for help, because you cannot find any other way of acting,3. resort to,to help or support,Phrases and Expr

43、essions,An anonymous millionnaire has come to the companys aid by lending it the money it needs to keep it in business. He gets about with the aid of a walking stick. She went to the aid of a man trapped in his car. The concern was in aid of famine relief.,cf.,with the aid of go to the aid of in aid

44、 of,4. come to ones aid,Phrases and Expressions,Lets not disagree for the sake of a few pounds.,1. because of,Lets say, just for the sake of argument/ for arguments sake, that prices rise by 3% this year.,2. for the purpose of,For Gods/Christs sake, turn that music off. For Goodnesss/Petes/heavens/p

45、itys sake dont let her know what I told you.,3. used to emphasize requests or orders and when you are angry or have lost patience,5. for ones sake = for the sake of,Phrases and Expressions,I felt cornered at the party when he bore me to death about his difficult childhood.,to feel forced into a situ

46、ation where its hard to escape,6. feel cornered,Phrases and Expressions,We have no choice but to close the hospital.,to the only choice we have is to,7. have no choice but to do,Phrases and Expressions,Im sorry we cannot take you with us but I promise Ill make it up to you somehow.,make it up to: to give sb. sth. or do sth. for (esp. sb. for whom you have caused trouble),2. make it up with sb.: to forgive and beco