Unit 2 s A Busy Weekday morning I. Background Information 1. Generation gap Generation gap refers to the distance and contradiction between the old and young. It is a common phenomenon that exits everywhere in the world and influences both the old and young. Generally speaking, generation gap results in different understanding and appreciation of the great and constant changes of the world. different reactions to new things and different attitudes to traditional principles and bel 2. Rock and roll Rock and Roll, also called Rock, is a form of popular music, usually characterized with vocals(often with vocal harmony backing, electric guitars and saxophones in the early days)and a strong back beat. Rock and Roll emerged as a defined musical style in America in the 1950s, though the elements of rock and roll can be traced in rhythm and blues records as far back as in the 1920s. Early rock and roll combined elements of blues, boogie-woie(一种爵士乐), jazz and rhythm and blues together, and it was also influenced by traditional folk music, gospel(THE) music, black and white, and country and western music. Going back even further rock and roll can trace a direct lineage back to the old Five points district of mid-1800s New York City, the scene of the first fusion between heavily rhythmic African shuffles and sand dances with melody driven European genres, particularly the Irish jig(快步舞)。 II. Text Analy The author presents what Sandy did on a weekday morning through a time order describing a series of actions according to a sequenced order. To describe something ccording to the order of time is especially common with narrative writing. From the reading passage we can find that the presentation of details clearly follows the
Unit 2 Section A A Busy Weekday Morning I. Background Information 1. Generation Gap Generation gap refers to the distance and contradiction between the old and young. It is a common phenomenon that exits everywhere in the world and influences both the old and young. Generally speaking, generation gap results in different understanding and appreciation of the great and constant changes of the world, different reactions to new things, and different attitudes to traditional principles and beliefs. 2. Rock and Roll Rock and Roll, also called Rock, is a form of popular music, usually characterized with vocals (often with vocal harmony backing, electric guitars and saxophones in the early days) and a strong back beat. Rock and Roll emerged as a defined musical style in America in the 1950s, though the elements of rock and roll can be traced in rhythm and blues records as far back as in the 1920s. Early rock and roll combined elements of blues, boogie-woogie(一种爵士乐)， jazz and rhythm and blues together, and it was also influenced by traditional folk music, gospel(福音) music, black and white, and country and western music. Going back even further, rock and roll can trace a direct lineage back to the old Five Points district of mid-1800s New York City, the scene of the first fusion between heavily rhythmic African shuffles and sand dances with melody driven European genres, particularly the Irish jig(快步舞)。 II. Text Analysis The author presents what Sandy did on a weekday morning through a time order, describing a series of actions according to a sequenced order. To describe something according to the order of time is especially common with narrative writing. From the reading passage we can find that the presentation of details clearly follows the progress of time
l Main Idea and devices for Developing it 1)Main idea: The story"A Busy Weekday Morning"was centered upon the conflicts between Sandy and her parents over her favorite music, dresses, make-up and other minor things 2) Devices for developing it.叙事法,时空法,对话法 Narration(叙事法) cold. It help her wake up. Then as, as the water hotter, she thought, "This shower feels great and in here I can be alone and sing. No one disturbs me in here. She grabbed the soap and washed thoroughly, including her hair. If she stayed in the shower too long, her mom or dad usually banged on the door to rush her so she grabbed a towel and dried off (叙事法)( in the order of time) Sandy walked into… At first, the water.Then,…, she thought,“…"fshe After her shower,.. Then she put on her make-up,.. and went to the kitchen She looked at .. it was late. Just then. her mother. Jane. entered the kitchen (地点过渡:卧室洗漱间厨房:人物过渡:父女母女) . Sequence of Time and Space(时空顺序法) a)Typical sentences for the sequence of time 1) The radio clicked on.. She looked at the clock; it was 6: 15 A M.(Para 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. At first water felt cold... Then, as the water got hotter,-.(Para. 5 3) After her shower, Sandy brushed her hair, . Then she put on her makeup, ...(Para. 6) 4) She looked at the clock; it was late. Para. 7) 6) As she ran to catch the school bus, Sandy thought of her older brother Bill who was away at college.( Para. 26) b)Typical sentences for the sequence of space )"Sandy, turn that music off! " Steve Finch burst into her room. ( Para. 2) 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. (Para. 5) 3)Then she put on her makeup, grabbed her books and went to the kitchen. Para. 6) 4). while standing by the sink... Just then, her mother, Jane, entered the kitchen. ( Para. 7)
1. Main Idea and Devices for Developing it 1) Main idea: The story “A Busy Weekday Morning” was centered upon the conflicts between Sandy and her parents over her favorite music, dresses, make-up and other minor things. 2) Devices for developing it: 叙事法, 时空法, 对话法 Narration (叙事法) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. At first, the water felt cold. It help her wake up. Then as, as the water hotter, she thought, “This shower feels great and in here I can be alone and sing. No one disturbs me in here.” She grabbed the soap and washed thoroughly, including her hair. If she stayed in the shower too long, her mom or dad usually banged on the door to rush her so she grabbed a towel and dried off (叙事法) (in the order of time) Sandy walked into … At first, the water... Then, …, she thought, “…” If she stayed … After her shower, …Then she put on her make-up, …and went to the kitchen. She looked at …,it was late. Just then, her mother, Jane, entered the kitchen. (地点过渡：卧室 洗漱间 厨房；人物过渡：父女 母女) A. Sequence of Time and Space (时空顺序法) a) Typical sentences for the sequence of time: 1) The radio clicked on… She looked at the clock; it was 6:15 A.M. (Para. 1) 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. At first, the water felt cold… Then, as the water got hotter, … (Para. 5) 3) After her shower, Sandy brushed her hair, …Then she put on her makeup, ... (Para. 6) 4) She looked at the clock; it was late. (Para. 7) 6) As she ran to catch the school bus, Sandy thought of her older brother Bill who was away at college. (Para. 26) b) Typical sentences for the sequence of space: 1) “Sandy, turn that music off!” Steve Finch burst into her room. (Para. 2) 2) Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. (Para. 5) 3) Then she put on her makeup, grabbed her books and went to the kitchen. (Para. 6) 4) …while standing by the sink …Just then, her mother, Jane, entered the kitchen. (Para. 7)
5) As she ran to catch the school bus,…(暗示了地点:家庭之外)Para.26) B. Narration(叙事法) Narration through dialogue(对话法) The narration of the busy weekday morning is done mainly in dialogue between Sandy and her parents, thus revealing vivid and direct conflicts between the parents and their daughter over music, ways of eating and dressing, teeth-brushing, makeup, and other minor things Topic 1: Sandy's favorite music: While it is pleasing to her ears and mind, it is hurting his ears and brain Dial Father: Sandy, turn that music off! Why do you have to listen to such horrible stuff? It's the same thing over and over. I'm not sure it is really music though it does have rhythm. Hmmm. No, it isnt really music. It's weird It is definitely horrible stuff. Sandy: I like that music, Dad; it's my favorite group-Green Waves Listen for a minute, I'm sure you'll like it. It has a really powerful message. Didnt you ever listen to music like this when you were a youngster? Father: No,... I cant stand it. Turn that radio down so your mother and I cant hear it. I'm sure that music is hurting your ears as well as your brai Topic 2: The way of eating: Sandy worried about being late for school while her mother worried about her unhealthy way of eating Mom: Sandy, why dont you sit down and eat your breakfast? It isnt healthy to eat standing Sandy: " I know. Mom, But I'm already late for school. I don' t have time to sit down and eat.” Topic 3: Minor things: homework, instrument, lunch, teeth-brushing, and style dre Mom: Did you finish your homework, dear? nay Do you have your instrument? Sandy“Uh-huh Mom“ And your lunch?
5) As she ran to catch the school bus, …(暗示了地点：家庭之外)(Para. 26) B. Narration (叙事法) Narration through Dialogue (对话法) The narration of the busy weekday morning is done mainly in dialogue between Sandy and her parents, thus revealing vivid and direct conflicts between the parents and their daughter over music, ways of eating and dressing, teeth-brushing, makeup, and other minor things. Topic 1: Sandy’s favorite music: While it is pleasing to her ears and mind, it is hurting his ears and brain. Dialogue: Father: Sandy, turn that music off! Why do you have to listen to such horrible stuff? It’s the same thing over and over. I’m not sure it is really music though it does have rhythm. Hmmm. No, it isn’t really music. It’s weird. It is definitely horrible stuff. Sandy: I like that music, Dad; it’s my favorite group—Green Waves. Listen for a minute; I’m sure you’ll like it. It has a really powerful message. Didn’t you ever listen to music like this when you were a youngster? Father: No, … I can’t stand it…Turn that radio down so your mother and I can’t hear it. I’m sure that music is hurting your ears as well as your brain. Topic 2: The way of eating: Sandy worried about being late for school while her mother worried about her unhealthy way of eating. Dialogue: Mom: “Sandy, why don’t you sit down and eat your breakfast? It isn’t healthy to eat standing Sandy: “I know. Mom, But I’m already late for school. I don’t have time to sit down and eat.” Topic 3: Minor things: homework, instrument, lunch, teeth-brushing, and style of dressing Dialogue Mom: Did you finish your homework, dear?” Sandy: “Yes.” Mom “Do you have your instrument?” Sandy “Uh-huh.” Mom “And your lunch?
Sandy“Yah. Mom "Did you brush your teeth? Sandy: "Mom, I havent finished eating breakfast yet. I'll brush my teeth when I'm done Mom You should brush your teeth when you Mom"Sandy, why are you wearing that old T-shirt? It's disgusting. I know you have some nice blouses in your closet. Mom, please stop Mom“ Stop what,dear?” ugging I Topic 4: Makeup: Sandy insisted that she was old enough to wear makeup while her mother asserted that she was too young to wear that much makeup oue Mom:"Sandy, are you wearing eye-liner? Sandy: "Yes, Mom, I've been wearing eye-liner for months. Isn't it pretty? It's called French Lilac Blue. I just love it Mom: "Sandy Finch, you're too young to wear that much makeup. Please go upstairs and wash it off” Sandy: " Mom, I'm fifteen I'm old enough to wear makeup. Believe me, all the girls at school wear makeup. Some have tattoos and pierced ears, and noses and tongues too mom i dont IIL Language points ssions to blast forth to to turn that music off to burst into her room (not)to have to listen to such horrible stuff the same thing over and over to listen to music like this to reach for sth to turn it up loud (not)to stand it to turn that radio down to get ready for school
Sandy “Yah.” Mom “Did you brush your teeth?” Sandy: “Mom, I haven’t finished eating breakfast yet. I’ll brush my teeth when I’m done.” Mom “You should brush your teeth when you Mom “Sandy, why are you wearing that old T-shirt? It’s disgusting. I know you have some nice blouses in your closet.” Sandy: “Mom, please stop.” Mom “Stop what, dear?” Sandy: “Stop bugging me.” Topic 4: Makeup: Sandy insisted that she was old enough to wear makeup while her mother asserted that she was too young to wear that much makeup. Dialogue: Mom: “Sandy, are you wearing eye-liner?” Sandy: “Yes, Mom, I’ve been wearing eye-liner for months. Isn’t it pretty? It’s called French Lilac Blue. I just love it.” Mom: “Sandy Finch, you’re too young to wear that much makeup. Please go upstairs and wash it off.” Sandy: “Mom, I’m fifteen. I’m old enough to wear makeup. Believe me, all the girls at school wear makeup. Some have tattoos and pierced ears, and noses and tongues, too. Mom I don’t III. Language Points A：Expressions: to blast forth to sing along with to turn that music off to burst into her room (not) to have to listen to such horrible stuff the same thing over and over to listen to music like this to reach for sth. to turn it up louder (not) to stand it to turn that radio down to get ready for school
to turn on the shower to help her wake up to put on her makeup to pretend(not) to notice to be too young to wear much makeup to be old enough to wear makeup to pick up her books to do sth a lot more than usual A Expre essions 1突然响起来 to blast forth(L. 1) 我们正聚精会神听有关公共道德的报告,隔壁突然响起了摇滚乐 'e were focusing our minds on a talk about public morality when rock music blasted forth from the next door 2和……一起: along with 但是汽车时代也随之给人类社会带来了许多危害。 But the automobile age also brought along with it a lot of harm to the human societies 包裹单上附有一张帐单。 2)There was a bill along with the parcel 3.把..关了: turn off 我关不上水龙头。 I cannot turn off the tap 他耸耸肩回避开了这个问题。 He turned off the question with a shrug of the should 4冲进…;突然爆发 blast off The children burst into the room looking for the toy 藤花( wistaria)无次第,万朵一时开 Wistarias, following no sequence, all burst into flower at a 5(不)一定要听这么糟糕的东西 not)to have to listen to such horrible stuff (L 5) 感觉幸福不一定非得富有 One doesn' t have to be wealthy to be happy. 6.一遍又一遍地重复同一个东西
to turn on the shower to help her wake up to put on her makeup to pretend (not) to notice it to be too young to wear much makeup to be old enough to wear makeup to pick up her books to do sth. more than before to do sth. a lot more than usual as usual A. Expressions 1.突然响起来 to blast forth (L. 1) 我们正聚精会神听有关公共道德的报告，隔壁突然响起了摇滚乐。 We were focusing our minds on a talk about public morality when rock music blasted forth from the next door. 2.和……一起: along with 但是,汽车时代也随之给人类社会带来了许多危害。 1) But the automobile age also brought along with it a lot of harm to the human societies. 包裹单上附有一张帐单。 2) There was a bill along with the parcel. 3.把...关了: turn off 我关不上水龙头。 I cannot turn off the tap. 他耸耸肩回避开了这个问题。 He turned off the question with a shrug of the shoulders. 4.冲进...;突然爆发: blast off The children burst into the room looking for the toy. 藤花（wistaria ）无次第,万朵一时开。 Wistarias, following no sequence, all burst into flower at a time. 5.(不)一定要听这么糟糕的东西 ( not) to have to listen to such horrible stuff (L.5) 感觉幸福不一定非得富有。 One doesn’t have to be wealthy to be happy. 6.一遍又一遍地重复同一个东西
the same thing over and over (L 5) 做了父母才能理解父母的絮叨 Parents'talking about the same thing over and over is understandable only when you have your own children 7听这样的音乐 to listen to music like this(L 9) 不听我这样的老人言,你一准吃亏在眼前。 If you dont listen to the old like me, you'll surely be getting the worst of it right away. 8伸手去拿某物 to reach for sth (L. 10) 生活中你会遇到各种机会,但你必须设法抓住它们 Various opportunities will come your way in life, but you must reach 9.(使)向上翻;出现;发现;(收音机等)音量开大: turn up 每次我向她求婚,她总是翘起鼻子表示对我没兴趣。 Every time I ask for her hand, she turns up her nose to show no interest in me 警方搜查了这所房子,希望找到更多线索 The police searched the house hoping to turn up more clues 如果他不马上露面的话,我们就不带他去了 If he doesnt turn up soon, we shall have to go without her. 空调开的太大了 The air conditioner was turned up too high 10受(不)了 (not)to stand it(L. 11) 与其忍受他的粗暴,她宁可和他离婚 Rather than stand his rudeness, she'd prefer to get divorced from him 11把(收音机等)关小拒绝: turn down 男孩想参军,但因为年纪小没有被同意 The boy wanted to join the army but was turned down because he was under 把煤气关小点 Turn down the ga 12为。。做好准备 to get ready for 世上许多事物是在我们未作好准备的情况下进入我们的生活的。 Many of the things in the world come into our life before we get ready for them
the same thing over and over (L. 5) 做了父母才能理解父母的絮叨。 Parents’ talking about the same thing over and over is understandable only when you have your own children. 7.听这样的音乐 to listen to music like this (L. 9) 不听我这样的老人言，你一准吃亏在眼前。 If you don’t listen to the old like me, you’ll surely be getting the worst of it right away. 8.伸手去拿某物 to reach for sth. (L.10) 生活中你会遇到各种机会，但你必须设法抓住它们。 Various opportunities will come your way in life, but you must reach out for them. 9.（使）向上翻；出现；发现；（收音机等）音量开大： turn up 每次我向她求婚，她总是翘起鼻子表示对我没兴趣。 Every time I ask for her hand, she turns up her nose to show no interest in me. 警方搜查了这所房子，希望找到更多线索。 The police searched the house hoping to turn up more clues. 如果他不马上露面的话，我们就不带他去了。 If he doesn’t turn up soon, we shall have to go without her. 空调开的太大了。 The air conditioner was turned up too high. 10.受（不）了 (not) to stand it (L.11) 与其忍受他的粗暴，她宁可和他离婚。 Rather than stand his rudeness, she’d prefer to get divorced from him. 11.把（收音机等）关小;拒绝：turn down 男孩想参军，但因为年纪小没有被同意。 The boy wanted to join the Army but was turned down because he was under age. 把煤气关小点。 Turn down the gas. 12 为。。。做好准备:to get ready for 世上许多事物是在我们未作好准备的情况下进入我们的生活的。 Many of the things in the world come into our life before we get ready for them
13.打开:使(开始) to turn or 他走过去把收音机开到球赛节目上。 He walked over to the radio and turned on the ball game 这种教学方法不是使学生越学越想学,而是使他们越来越厌烦 This teaching method turns students off rather than on 14.使(清)醒: wake up 能否在8点中叫醒我? Could you wake me(up)at about eight? Another failure in career didn't discourage him but helped him wake up to the truth that the more setbacks the more exertion of effort 事业上的又一次失败没有使他气馁,却使他明白了愈挫愈奋的道理 15给自己化妆 to put on her makeup(L. 26) 每当谈及未来的挑战,她总是摆出那样一副不在乎的样子 Whenever it comes to the future challenges, she puts on that look of not caring 16.装着… pretend 装着(没)看见 to pretend (not)to notice it(L. 51) 这一件小事使她意识到这样一个事实:她的男友在假装追求她 This incident made her aware of the fact that her boyfriend pretended to be unning after her. 7太.不:too.to 年龄太小,不适宜化浓妆 to be too young to wear much makeup (L 53) 当谈论到经商之道,这位领导人说:“有的商人精明有余聪明不足。” When talking about the art of doing business, this leader said: "Some businessmen are too clever to be wise 18到了的年龄: be old enough to to be old enough to wear makeup(L. 55) 到了18岁,一个人也就到了该为自己的决定负责的年龄 At 18, one is old enough to be responsible for his/her own decisions 19拿起;恢复 to pick up her books(L. 58) 老妇人病了好几个月,但现在开始恢复健康了 The old woman has been ill for several months but is beginning to pick up now 20.比以前更多地做某事
13.打开；使（开始） to turn on 他走过去把收音机开到球赛节目上。 He walked over to the radio and turned on the ball game. 这种教学方法不是使学生越学越想学，而是使他们越来越厌烦。 This teaching method turns students off rather than on. 14. 使（清）醒：wake up 能否在 8 点中叫醒我？ Could you wake me (up) at about eight? Another failure in career didn’t discourage him but helped him wake up to the truth that the more setbacks, the more exertion of effort. 事业上的又一次失败没有使他气馁，却使他明白了愈挫愈奋的道理。 15.给自己化妆 to put on her makeup (L. 26) 每当谈及未来的挑战，她总是摆出那样一副不在乎的样子。 Whenever it comes to the future challenges, she puts on that look of not caring. 16.装着...: pretend to 装着(没)看见 to pretend (not) to notice it (L. 51) 这一件小事使她意识到这样一个事实：她的男友在假装追求她。 This incident made her aware of the fact that her boyfriend pretended to be running after her. 17.太...不: too...to 年龄太小，不适宜化浓妆 to be too young to wear much makeup (L. 53) 当谈论到经商之道，这位领导人说；“有的商人精明有余,聪明不足。” When talking about the art of doing business, this leader said: “ Some businessmen are too clever to be wise.” 18.到了...的年龄: be old enough to to be old enough to wear makeup (L. 55) 到了 18 岁，一个人也就到了该为自己的决定负责的年龄。 At 18, one is old enough to be responsible for his/her own decisions. 19.拿起；恢复 to pick up her books (L. 58) 老妇人病了好几个月，但现在开始恢复健康了。 The old woman has been ill for several months but is beginning to pick up now. 20. 比以前更多地做某事
to do sth more than before(L 62) 海伦凯勒的故事激励他比以前更多、更努力地练习英语 The story of Helen Keller encouraged him to practice English more and harder than before 21比往常更多地做某事 do sth a lot more than usual (L 62) 面对这种严重的传染病,世界各国之间的合作比以往更多了。 Faced with the severe infectious disease, countries in the world cooperated with one another a lot more than usual 21.与往常一样;照例: as usual 就像平时的周末一样,俱乐部里几乎空无一人。 As usual at the weekend, the club was almost empty Ill. Expressions Patterns Typical pa l) Why does sb. have to do sth?/ Why doesn’tsb. do sth?某人为什么非得 要做某事?/某人为什么不做某事 应用:a.你咳嗽这么厉害,为什么每天非得要抽烟呢? You are coughing so badly. Why do you have to smoke every day? 应用:b.既然有些可怕的疾病来自野生动物,我们为什么不禁止人们食用 之呢? Since some of the terrible diseases come from wild animals, why dont we ban people from taking them for food? Listen for a minute; I'm sure you' ll like it.(L. 8) 2) Do sth and/;( I am sure)you/sb. else will!can(not)…(建议你)做某事,这 样你/别人(肯定)就(不)会… 您听一下吧,您肯定会喜欢的 应用:a.用真善美创造生活,你会赋予生命永恒的价值 Create your life in beauty, goodness and truth, and you will invest life with enduring worth 应用:b.永不放弃,你肯定会成功。 Never give up trying; I am sure you will make it You should brush your teeth when you wake up and then brush them again after breakfast. (L. 43) 3)Sb. should(rnot) do sth.when…(从句) 某人(不)应在……时间做某事。 你该起来后就刷牙,吃完早饭后再刷次牙
to do sth more than before (L.62) 海伦凯勒的故事激励他比以前更多、更努力地练习英语。 The story of Helen Keller encouraged him to practice English more and harder than before. 21.比往常更多地做某事 to do sth a lot more than usual (L. 62) 面对这种严重的传染病，世界各国之间的合作比以往更多了。 Faced with the severe infectious disease, countries in the world cooperated with one another a lot more than usual. 21. 与往常一样；照例：as usual 就像平时的周末一样，俱乐部里几乎空无一人。 As usual at the weekend, the club was almost empty. III. Expressions & Patterns Typical patterns for suggestion: 1) Why does sb. have to do sth.?／Why doesn’t sb. do sth.? 某人为什么非得 要做某事？/ 某人为什么不做某事？ 应用：a. 你咳嗽这么厉害，为什么每天非得要抽烟呢？ You are coughing so badly. Why do you have to smoke every day? 应用: b. 既然有些可怕的疾病来自野生动物，我们为什么不禁止人们食用 之呢？ Since some of the terrible diseases come from wild animals, why don’t we ban people from taking them for food? Listen for a minute; I’m sure you’ll like it. (L. 8) 2) Do sth. and / ; (I am sure) you /sb. else will / can (not) …(建议你)做某事, 这 样你／别人(肯定)就（不）会…… 您听一下吧，您肯定会喜欢的。 应用：a. 用真善美创造生活，你会赋予生命永恒的价值。 Create your life in beauty, goodness and truth, and you will invest life with enduring worth. 应用: b. 永不放弃，你肯定会成功。 Never give up trying; I am sure you will make it. You should brush your teeth when you wake up and then brush them again after breakfast. (L. 43) 3) Sb. should (not) do sth. when …(从句) 某人(不)应在……时间做某事。 你该起来后就刷牙，吃完早饭后再刷次牙
应用:a.入乡要随俗 You should do in the roman way when(you are)in Rome 应用:b.一个官员应在其位谋其政,而不应以权谋私 When(he is)in office, an official should do his duty, and should not seek personal gains by abusing his power. 应用:c中国传统知识分子认为:穷则独善其身,达则兼济天下。 Traditional Chinese intellectuals hold that one should refine his personal virtue when in poverty, and help save the world when in success Now, would you please hurry up and turn it off? (. 14) 4)Would you please do sth? 请/麻烦你做某事(,好吗)? 好了,请快点把它关了。 应用a.请你振作起来,沮丧是没有用的 Would you please cheer up? Being depressed does nothing to help you 应用:b.你要面对现实。喝这么多酒只会损害健康。 Would you please face up to the reality? For drinking too much can do only harm to your health 2. Typical patterns for comparison and contrast Like a shot, the music woke Sandy. (L. 1) l) Like sb./sth.else(who/ which…),sb./sth.is/does…像另一人/物(……)那 样(与另一人物相同),某人/物…… 应用:a.像春天的绿叶和盛开的花朵,这些又跳又唱的孩子们预示着我们的 生活有一个充满希望,无限繁荣的未来。 Like green leaves and blossoming flowers in spring, these dancing and singing children signify a most hopeful and prosperous future for our life 应用:b.和我在大街上见过的许多人一样,他从事着平凡的工作,但是却对 我们的社会做着不平凡的贡献 Like many people I' ve come across in the street, he does a usual job, but makes unusual contribution to our society 2)Sb./Sth.does/ is sth,o,( There is sth in…,o,)but,…(陈述不同之处) 某人/某物也做/是某事/某物,但是……(与前者不同的地方) The music I listened to had a message too. but the words were clear and the musicians didn't use such offensive language. (L. 11) 应用a.我们社会里也存在着不良的做法,但是经过我们的努力是可以被根除 的 There are some bad practices in our society, too, but, practices that can be done
应用：a. 入乡要随俗。 You should do in the Roman way when (you are) in Rome. 应用：b. 一个官员应在其位谋其政，而不应以权谋私。 When (he is) in office, an official should do his duty，and should not seek personal gains by abusing his power. 应用: c.中国传统知识分子认为：穷则独善其身，达则兼济天下。 Traditional Chinese intellectuals hold that one should refine his personal virtue when in poverty, and help save the world when in success. Now, would you please hurry up and turn it off?(L. 14) 4) Would you please do sth? 请/麻烦你做某事（，好吗）？ 好了，请快点把它关了。 应用:a. 请你振作起来，沮丧是没有用的。 Would you please cheer up? Being depressed does nothing to help you. 应用: b. 你要面对现实。喝这么多酒只会损害健康。 Would you please face up to the reality? For drinking too much can do only harm to your health. 2. Typical patterns for comparison and contrast: Like a shot, the music woke Sandy.（L. 1） 1) Like sb. / sth. else(who/which…), sb. / sth. is / does …像另一人/物（……）那 样(与另一人/物相同)，某人/物…… 应用: a. 像春天的绿叶和盛开的花朵，这些又跳又唱的孩子们预示着我们的 生活有一个充满希望，无限繁荣的未来。 Like green leaves and blossoming flowers in spring, these dancing and singing children signify a most hopeful and prosperous future for our life. 应用: b.和我在大街上见过的许多人一样，他从事着平凡的工作，但是却对 我们的社会做着不平凡的贡献。 Like many people I’ve come across in the street, he does a usual job, but makes unusual contribution to our society. 2) Sb. / Sth. does / is sth.,too, (There is sth in…,too,) but, …(陈述不同之处) 某人 ／某物也做 ／是某事／某物，但是……(与前者不同的地方） The music I listened to had a message, too, but the words were clear and the musicians didn’t use such offensive language. （L. 11） 应用:a. 我们社会里也存在着不良的做法，但是经过我们的努力是可以被根除 的。 There are some bad practices in our society, too, but, practices that can be done
away with through our efforts 应用:b.面对SARS的传播,我们也感到害怕,然而,我们更把民族的生存 置于自己的生命之上。 Faced with the spread of SARS, we filled with fear, too, but we would prefer to put the nations survival above our lives 3. Typical patterns for emphasis of consequence Do(Don’tdo) sth so/ or you/sb. will /can(not)…做某事,这样/不然你/ 别人就(不)会… Turn that radio down so your mother and I cant hear it. (L. 12)/ Get ready for school or you'll be late. (L. 14) 应用:a.经常和父母交换意见,这样你们双方的关系就会很融洽 Exchange opinions with your parents frequently so you both can be on good terms with each other Accept your parents' criticism from the bottom of your heart or you will be under more fire 应用:b.要诚心接受父母的批评,不然你会受到更严厉的批评 VI Writing Views on Sth.(各抒己见) 写作模式(各抒己见) 1)When it comes to sth, people' s ideas are not cut from the same cloth. 2)Some people hold/ argue that…(观点-)3) They base their argument on the ground that…(理由)4) But others react to the problem the other way around and contend that the opposite is just reasonable or right. (X =)5)From their angle of view,…(理由)6) I am of the opinion that…(我的看法)7)…(理 由)8)…(结论句) Reference model Views on Generation Gap 1)When it comes to the problem of generation gap, s ideas are not cut from the same cloth. 2)Most of the old argue th g people should be responsible for the problem. 3) They base their argument on the ground that young people either turn a deaf ear to the elders' experience-based advice or set themselves against what the elders have been proud of. 4) Yet the younger generation reacts to the problem the other way around and holds that the opposite is just reasonable. 5) From their angle of view, the older generation is too conservative to accept anything
away with through our efforts. 应用: b. 面对 SARS 的传播，我们也感到害怕，然而，我们更把民族的生存 置于自己的生命之上。 Faced with the spread of SARS, we filled with fear, too, but we would prefer to put the nation’s survival above our lives. 3. Typical patterns for emphasis of consequence: Do (Don’t do) sth so / or you / sb. will /can(not) …做某事, 这样 / 不然 你／ 别人就（不）会…… Turn that radio down so your mother and I can’t hear it. (L. 12) / Get ready for school or you’ll be late.(L.14) 应用：a. 经常和父母交换意见，这样你们双方的关系就会很融洽。 Exchange opinions with your parents frequently so you both can be on good terms with each other. Accept your parents’ criticism from the bottom of your heart or you will be under more fire. 应用：b. 要诚心接受父母的批评，不然你会受到更严厉的批评。 VI. Writing Views on Sth. （各抒己见） 写作模式（各抒己见） 1) When it comes to sth., people’s ideas are not cut from the same cloth. 2) Some people hold /argue that …(观点一) 3) They base their argument on the ground that …(理由) 4) But others react to the problem the other way around and contend that the opposite is just reasonable or right. (观点二) 5) From their angle of view, …(理由) 6) I am of the opinion that…(我的看法) 7) … (理 由) 8)…(结论句). Reference model: Views on Generation Gap 1) When it comes to the problem of generation gap, people’s ideas are not cut from the same cloth. 2) Most of the old argue that young people should be responsible for the problem. 3) They base their argument on the ground that young people either turn a deaf ear to the elders’ experience-based advice or set themselves against what the elders have been proud of. 4) Yet the younger generation reacts to the problem the other way around and holds that the opposite is just reasonable. 5) From their angle of view, the older generation is too conservative to accept anything