复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版 Unit 3 The Ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper Warm-up Activities Additional Information for the Teacher's Reference Text The Ant and the grasshopper Further Reading Speaking Skills Additional Work 板火学 出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper Additional lnformation for the Teacher’s Reference Text The Ant and the grasshopper Warm-up Activities Further Reading Speaking Skills Additional Work
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper Warm-up Activities 1. The teacher may divide students into five or six groups and ask them to introduce any fable that they have heard of to their group members 2. Introduce to the students the fable the ant and the Grasshopper and invite comments on the ant and grasshopper in the fable. To which party does your sympathy go? In a field one summer's day a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its hearts content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper Warm-up Activities 1. The teacher may divide students into five or six groups and ask them to introduce any fable that they have heard of to their group members. 2. Introduce to the students the fable The Ant and the Grasshopper and invite comments on the ant and grasshopper in the fable. To which party does your sympathy go? In a field one summer’s day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart’s content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper Why not come and chat with me", said the Grasshopper instead of toiling and moiling in that way? Jam helping to lay up food for the winter", said the ant, and recommend you to do the same Why bother about winter? said the Grasshopper, we have got plenty of food at present. But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil When the winter came the grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing, every day corn from the stores they had collected in the summer Then the grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper “Why not come and chat with me”, said the Grasshopper, “instead of toiling and moiling in that way?” “Jam helping to lay up food for the winter”, said the Ant, “and recommend you to do the same”. “Why bother about winter?” said the Grasshopper, “we have got plenty of food at present.” But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing, every day, corn from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper Additional Information for the Teachers reference 1. Somerset maugham Somerset Maugham was a famous English novelist, short story writer, playwright and critic. He was born in Paris and educated at Kings school, canterbury, and at heidelberg In World War I, he served as a secret agent. He qualified in 1897 as a doctor from St. Thomas medical school but abandoned medicine after the success of his first novels and plays. His players are no longer popular, and his fame rests on his many short stories and four of his novels: Of Human Bondage(1915), The Moon and Sixpence(1919), cakes and ale(1930)and The razor's Edge (1944 ). These reveal a cynical but sometimes compassionate view of humanity 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper Somerset Maugham was a famous English novelist, shortstory writer, playwright and critic. He was born in Paris and educated at King’s School, Canterbury, and at Heidelberg. In World War I, he served as a secret agent. He qualified in 1897 as a doctor from St. Thomas medical school but abandoned medicine after the success of his first novels and plays. His players are no longer popular, and his fame rests on his many short stories and four of his novels: Of Human Bondage (1915), The Moon and Sixpence (1919), Cakes and Ale (1930) and The Razor’s Edge (1944). These reveal a cynical but sometimes compassionate view of humanity. Additional lnformation for the Teacher’s Reference 1. Somerset Maugham
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper 2. La fontaine a fontaine was a French writer remembered especiall for his Fables (1668-1694), moral tales drawn from AESOP and oriental sources which he used to comment satirically on contemporary society Prev. Next > 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper 2. La Fontaine La Fontaine was a French writer , remembered especially for his Fables (1668 - 1694), moral tales drawn from AESOP and oriental sources which he used to comment satirically on contemporary society
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper 3. Monte carlo Monte Carlo is a town in the independent principality of Monaco. on the mediterranean coast known as the french Riviera. It is an international resort with a gambling casino, a yacht harbor and an annual automobile rally and the monaco Grand prix car race 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper 3. Monte Carlo Monte Carlo is a town in the independent principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean coast known as the French Riviera. It is an international resort with a gambling casino, a yacht harbor and an annual automobile rally and the Monaco Grand Prix car race
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper Main idea of the text Introduction to the author and the article The Ant and the Grasshopper Notes Phrases and Expressions Exercises 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper The Ant and the Grasshopper Notes Introduction to the Author and the Article Phrases and Expressions Exercises Main Idea of the Text
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper Main idea of the Text In this short story, Somerset Maugham, by describing two brothers'attitudes toward life examines the nature and inconsistent qualities of human beings George was a hard-working and respectable man with a decent job as a lawyer. He was also a faithful husband and loving father to four daughters. he believed that the industry should be rewarded and giddiness punished. His brother Tom, however, was an unscrupulous and good-for-nothing scoundrel. He philandered with the prettiest girls, danced, ate in the most expensive restaurants, and dressed beautifully. He borrowed money from relatives and friends. At the beginning, he fooled George 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper Main Idea of the Text In this short story, Somerset Maugham, by describing two brothers’ attitudes toward life, examines the nature and inconsistent qualities of human beings. George was a hard-working and respectable man with a decent job as a lawyer. He was also a faithful husband and loving father to four daughters. He believed that the industry should be rewarded and giddiness punished. His brother Tom, however, was an unscrupulous and good-for-nothing scoundrel. He philandered with the prettiest girls, danced, ate in the most expensive restaurants, and dressed beautifully. He borrowed money from relatives and friends. At the beginning, he fooled George
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper by making empty promises repeatedly. Later on he even went to such an extreme that he blackmailed his brother Loading money to his brother, George appeared to be in Tom's favor at the first sight On a second thought readers can find that george helped his brother only for his own sake. For instance, he gave Tom some money in order that Tom might quit his job as a bartender. By doing So, he saved his face and the good reputation of his family. But unfortunately Tom took advantage of his weakness of vanity over and over again The story offers a new interpretation of the fable of la Fontaine The ant and the grasshopper whose classical teaching is that in an imperfect world industry is rewarded and giddiness punished, and reveals the dual personality of ordinary people 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper by making empty promises repeatedly. Later on he even went to such an extreme that he blackmailed his brother. Loading money to his brother, George appeared to be in Tom’s favor at the first sight. On a second thought, readers can find that George helped his brother only for his own sake. For instance, he gave Tom some money in order that Tom might quit his job as a bartender. By doing so, he saved his face and the good reputation of his family. But unfortunately Tom took advantage of his weakness of vanity over and over again. The story offers a new interpretation of the fable of La Fontaine The Ant and the Grasshopper whose classical teaching is that in an imperfect world industry is rewarded and giddiness punished, and reveals the dual personality of ordinary people
复旦研究生综合英语(1)修订版unt3 The ant and the ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Grasshopper Introduction to the author and the article William Somerset Maugham(1874-1965) was a famous English novelist, short-story writer, playwright and critic. He was born in Paris and educated at Kings School, Canterbury and at Heidelberg. After qualifying as a medical student he became a successful playwright and novelist. His plays are no longer popular, and his fame mainly rests on his many short stories and four of his novels, Of Human Bondage(1915); The Moon and Sixpence(1919), Cakes and Ale(1930)and The Razor's Edge(1944) 後人学出版社
Unit 3 The Ant and the Grasshopper Introduction to the Author and the Article William Somerset Maugham (1874 - 1965) was a famous English novelist, short-story writer, playwright and critic. He was born in Paris and educated at King’s School, Canterbury, and at Heidelberg. After qualifying as a medical student he became a successful playwright and novelist. His plays are no longer popular, and his fame mainly rests on his many short stories and four of his novels, Of Human Bondage (1915); The Moon and Sixpence (1919), Cakes and Ale (1930) and The Razor’s Edge (1944)