who wears shorts like a sportsman, chased the clients and tried to find out faults with the clients Example 4 Friends and family.(Para. 9, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation: Friends and family are clearly not parallel to each other. Here"family is a substitution of whole for parts. The "family" here means members of the family Example 5 I've heard that you put a lot more miles on that wheelchair than average. (Para. 13, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation: " Put a lot more miles on"is clearly providing an image that the wheelchair is used too often or even overused Example 6 m an active worker, not a vegetable.( Para. 14, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation:"A vegetable " here is a comparison to someone who cannot move and has no Example 7 She looked into every corner in search of unreported appliances, or maids, or a roast in the oven, or a new helicopter parked out back. Para. 17, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation: Here we feel the force of exaggeration and ironic tone to the effect that the client disliked the caseworker's"visits". Of course nobody would actually have a new helicopter in their backyard Before you read Passage B, have a look at some pieces of figurative language the author uses to convey his ideas. With a partner, examine and discuss the underlined parts in the sentences below. What comparisons are being made? What mental pictures do they bring to your mind? What ideas is the author trying to convey? 1. The stacks of paper is being personified as someone who can bear witness to something 2. The fact that his eyes were covered with a layer of white coating is described as if the eyes contained a white mist 3. To steer him is a figurative way of saying" to lead him or to guide him 4. Western ears symbolize people from Western countries 5. A gallery of human faces symbolizes a gathering of people from many nationalities 6. As we know a portrait does not have life: it is impossible to say a"living portrait. It is a figurative way of saying“ a vivid portrait” 7. The word"" clearly tells us that these are hats only but are being compared to small crowns 8. Two tiny birds are clearly a metaphor of the girl's two small hands to show that it was with loving care that the blind man held the girl's hands II. Text Analysis what's the text mainly about? The author came across a blind man in Thailand, and helped him by describing a show to him. The blind man's eager attitude towards things around made the author realize his neglect of things and change his attitude to life How is the text organized?who wears shorts like a sportsman, chased the clients and tried to find out faults with the clients. Example 4 Friends and family. (Para. 9, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation: Friends and family are clearly not parallel to each other. Here “family” is a substitution of whole for parts. The “family” here means members of the family. Example 5 I’ve heard that you put a lot more miles on that wheelchair than average. (Para. 13, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation: “Put a lot more miles on” is clearly providing an image that the wheelchair is used too often or even overused. Example 6 I’m an active worker, not a vegetable. (Para. 14, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation: “A vegetable” here is a comparison to someone who cannot move and has no feelings. Example 7 She looked into every corner in search of unreported appliances, or maids, or a roast pig in the oven, or a new helicopter parked out back. (Para. 17, Passage A, Unit 3) Explanation: Here we feel the force of exaggeration and ironic tone to the effect that the client disliked the caseworker’s “visits”. Of course nobody would actually have a new helicopter in their backyard. Before you read Passage B, have a look at some pieces of figurative language the author uses to convey his ideas. With a partner, examine and discuss the underlined parts in the sentences below. What comparisons are being made? What mental pictures do they bring to your mind? What ideas is the author trying to convey? 1. The stacks of paper is being personified as someone who can bear witness to something. 2. The fact that his eyes were covered with a layer of white coating is described as if the eyes contained a white mist. 3. To steer him is a figurative way of saying “to lead him or to guide him”. 4. Western ears symbolize people from Western countries. 5. A gallery of human faces symbolizes a gathering of people from many nationalities. 6. As we know a portrait does not have life: it is impossible to say a “living portrait”. It is a figurative way of saying “a vivid portrait”. 7. The word “like” clearly tells us that these are hats only but are being compared to small crowns. 8. Two tiny birds are clearly a metaphor of the girl’s two small hands to show that it was with loving care that the blind man held the girl’s hands. II. Text Analysis What’s the text mainly about? The author came across a blind man in Thailand, and helped him by describing a show to him. The blind man’s eager attitude towards things around made the author realize his neglect of things and change his attitude to life. How is the text organized?