(4)In the discussion,the young girl points out that women are braver than men. (5)When the American naturalist notices a strange expression coming over the hostess'face,he immediately knows that there is a snake in the room (6)Afterthe American realizes what is happening in the room,he is very astonished (7)The trick the American uses then shows that he is a cowardly man. (8)From the last sentence of the story,we can come to the conclusion that the hostess is calmer than the American 2.Questions (1)How many persons are mentioned in this story except the servants?Who are they? (2)What was the subject of the discussion between the young girl and the major? (3)How was the American naturalist aware of the existence ofa snake? (4)What did the American naturalist do toget over the crisis? (5)What do you think of what the hostess did that day? Step Three Detailed study Explain the important and difficult points in the text,including the usage of new words and phrases,structure of complex sentences and relevant grammar 1.A heated discussion about whether men are braver than women is settled in a rather unexpected way. heated:a.lively,spirited热烈的，激烈的 e.g.The two professors started a heated debate on whether intellectuals should go into business. Ata heated moment in the discussion,I lost my self-control. in the heat of the moment因过于激动：in the heat of the argument在激烈争吵 时 2.I first heard this tale in India,where it is told as if true -though any naturalist would know it couldn't be. Q:Why does the author say"though any naturalist would know it couldn't be?" A:Because cobras generally eat small animals such as rabbits and mice,a(4) In the discussion, the young girl points out that women are braver than men. (5) When the American naturalist notices a strange expression coming over the hostess’ face, he immediately knows that there is a snake in the room. (6) After the American realizes what is happening in the room, he is very astonished (7) The trick the American uses then shows that he is a cowardly man. (8) From the last sentence of the story, we can come to the conclusion that the hostess is calmer than the American. 2. Questions (1) How many persons are mentioned in this story except the servants? Who are they? (2) What was the subject of the discussion between the young girl and the major? (3) How was the American naturalist aware of the existence of a snake? (4) What did the American naturalist do to get over the crisis? (5) What do you think of what the hostess did that day? Step Three Detailed study Explain the important and difficult points in the text, including the usage of new words and phrases, structure of complex sentences and relevant grammar. 1. A heated discussion about whether men are braver than women is settled in a rather unexpected way. heated: a. lively, spirited 热烈的，激烈的 e.g. The two professors started a heated debate on whether intellectuals should go into business. At a heated moment in the discussion, I lost my self-control. in the heat of the moment 因过于激动；in the heat of the argument 在激烈争吵 时 2. I first heard this tale in India, where it is told as if true — though any naturalist would know it couldn’t be. Q: Why does the author say “though any naturalist would know it couldn’t be?” A: Because cobras generally eat small animals such as rabbits and mice, a