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W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds Part Three ENTER
lext Appreciation Contents I。 Text Analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3 Further discussion I。 Writing Devices Metaphor III Sentence Paraphrase W BTL E
W B T L E Text Appreciation Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3. Further discussion II. Writing Devices Metaphor III. Sentence Paraphrase
I. Text Analysis Theme of the text The theme is summed The text sings up at the very end highly of Hawkings invincible spirit in struggling against the fatal disease of ALS W BTL E The end of theme
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis The text sings highly of Hawking’s invincible spirit in struggling against the fatal disease of ALS. Theme of the text The theme is summed up at the very end. The end of Theme
I. Text Analysis Structure of the text Part 1(paras. 1-3)about: Hawking was diagnosed with ALS. It was very hard for him to accept the fact that he was wasting away. Part 2 (paras. 4-10)about: The turning point in Hawking's life, esp with the appearance of his wife. Hawking began to make miraculous achievements with the support of his wife. W BTL E The end of structure
W B T L E Part 1 (paras. 1— ) about: Part 2 (paras. 4— ) about: Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis Structure of the text 3 10 Hawking was diagnosed with ALS. It was very hard for him to accept the fact that he was wasting away. The turning point in Hawking’s life, esp. with the appearance of his wife. Hawking began to make miraculous achievements with the support of his wife. The end of Structure
I. Text Analysis Question 1: In the first paragraph, against what background did Hawking realize there was something wrong with his body It was a Christmas season. Everything in the world was enveloped in joyfulness. Every house was filled with festivity. Nevertheless, nothing could stop the deterioration of the disease. It seemed to be a cruel thing to let disease befall on people. The fatal disease turned out to be a serious blow to the young ambitious Hawking in his season of celebrations, And it took him a long time to adjust himself to ALS W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis Question 1: In the first paragraph, against what background did Hawking realize there was something wrong with his body? It was a Christmas season. Everything in the world was enveloped in joyfulness. Every house was filled with festivity. Nevertheless, nothing could stop the deterioration of the disease. It seemed to be a cruel thing to let disease befall on people. The fatal disease turned out to be a serious blow to the young ambitious Hawking in this season of celebrations. And it took him a long time to adjust himself to ALS. To be continued on the next page
I. Text Analysis Question 2: How did Hawking first accept the fact that he had two years to live in this world? After hearing the news, he just wanted to gave himself up. He only wanted to live to the end and died W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis Question 2: How did Hawking first accept the fact that he had two years to live in this world? After hearing the news, he just wanted to gave himself up. He only wanted to live to the end and died. To be continued on the next page
I. Text Analysis Question 3: What caused Hawking to drag himself out of depression? First the boy who died of leukaemia in the bed opposite to Hawkings made him aware of the fact there were people who were worse off than him. The recurring dreams made Hawking realize he could do some good. What finally made him get rid of his depression was the appearance of Hawking wife-Jane wilde W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis Question 3: What caused Hawking to drag himself out of depression? First the boy who died of leukaemia in the bed opposite to Hawking’s made him aware of the fact there were people who were worse off than him. The recurring dreams made Hawking realize he could do some good. What finally made him get rid of his depression was the appearance of Hawking wife—Jane Wilde. To be continued on the next page
I. Text Analysis Question 4: In para. 9, Jane said I wanted to find some purpose to my existence, and I suppose I found it in the idea of looking after him. But we were in love. How do you understand the sentence? The sentence also points out another theme of the text-the power of love. Love made Jane look after Hawking whole- heartedly and it was Jane's love that made Hawking stand up spiritually. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis Question 4: In para. 9, Jane said “I wanted to find some purpose to my existence, and I suppose I found it in the idea of looking after him. But we were in love.” How do you understand the sentence? The sentence also points out another theme of the text—the power of love. Love made Jane look after Hawking wholeheartedly and it was Jane’s love that made Hawking stand up spiritually. To be continued on the next page
I. Text Analysis Question 5: What is the implication ofit was still touch and go, but a wonderful chance was just around the corner? Physically speaking, Hawking is in an uncertain and dangerous situation Nevertheless, academically speaking, Hawking's science career is on the way to becoming glorious. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds I. Text Analysis Question 5: What is the implication of “it was still touch and go, but a wonderful chance was just around the corner”? Physically speaking, Hawking is in an uncertain and dangerous situation. Nevertheless, academically speaking, Hawking’s science career is on the way to becoming glorious. To be continued on the next page
I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story How did Stephen Hawking first discover that he had this disease? What happened to him at the party he gave on New Year's Eve in 1962? What did he decide to do when the party was over? Is als a common disease? what does it do to a persons body and brain? Is there any cure? What did it mean to Hawking? W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds How did Stephen Hawking first discover that he had this disease? What happened to him at the party he gave on New Year’s Eve in 1962? What did he decide to do when the party was over? Is ALS a common disease? What does it do to a person’s body and brain? Is there any cure? What did it mean to Hawking? I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story To be continued on the next page