II. Text Analysis Main idea of the text: Through the medium of Murrows deep and steady voice, the writer reports about what ondon under the waves of Nazi bombers. According to hitler's logic. it seemed impossible for any city to endure under such heavy raids, for he had dealt effectively with Rotterdam and Warsaw as he did with London. But London, with her people pulling together and putting up a stiff resistance, endured and continued to be there Structure Part I(Para. 1-2) Idea: Night after night, in the hot summer and early fall of 1940, Murrow, as a reporter of the CBS, told of England's battle for survival under German bombs, with his voice conveying a feeling of belief that London would be there Devices for developing it: Description(描写法) The author gives a vivid description of Murrow's voice in order to show his belief that London would not be destroyed, no matter what it had to endure Para. 1. a deep, steady voice came over. from.to., telling of England's battle for survival under the waves of German bombers. This strong and steady voice,, belonged to Edward R. Murrow Para. 2: This is London, said Murrow, while the bombs fell and flames spread on the streets of he city. His voice had a tone of sorrow for., and a tone of confidence, too-a feeling of belief that London would be there Part ll (Para.3-9) Idea: In Hitlers eyes, it seemed impossible for any city to endure with the crash of his bombs everywhere and the whole city in war flames, as he had captured Warsaw and Rotterdam this way. But the city of London endured and carried on the business of life as usual Devices for developing it: Deduction(演绎法) Comparison and Contrast(对比法) 1. Deduction(演绎法) In his article, the author often starts with a general statement and then supports his statement with specific details. Now fill in the blanks with the information derived from Paras. 6 and 7 A general statement: The hardships of London really started in the first week of Sept, when Hitler was at last convinced that the english did not intend to give Details of hardships for London 1. Sept. 7, 1940, nearlv 400 German bombers hammered the city with bombs 2. Marshal Goering boasted, "This is the historic hour when our air force for the first time 3. Fires burned, houses fell, gas pipes burst, and dark smoke rose from the streets 4. All the people of the city felt the effect of the bombs 5. Radar sirens wailed, ambulances rushed from one place of agony to another, and fire fighters faced the flames hour after hour Now have a look at Para. 9 to find out how the general statement is supported by specific details. and then fill in the blank A general statement: But the city enduredII. Text Analysis Main idea of the text: Through the medium of Murrow’s deep and steady voice, the writer reports about what happened to London under the waves of Nazi bombers. According to Hitler’s logic, it seemed impossible for any city to endure under such heavy raids, for he had dealt effectively with Rotterdam and Warsaw as he did with London. But London, with her people pulling together and putting up a stiff resistance, endured and continued to be there. Structure: Part I (Para.1-2) Idea: Night after night, in the hot summer and early fall of 1940, Murrow, as a reporter of the CBS, told of England’s battle for survival under German bombs, with his voice conveying a feeling of belief that London would be there. Devices for developing it: Description (描写法) The author gives a vivid description of Murrow’s voice in order to show his belief that London would not be destroyed, no matter what it had to endure: Para.1… a deep, steady voice came over… from… to…, telling of England’s battle for survival under the waves of German bombers. This strong and steady voice,…, belonged to Edward R. Murrow,… Para. 2: “This is London,”said Murrow, while the bombs fell and flames spread on the streets of the city. His voice had a tone of sorrow for…, and a tone of confidence, too—a feeling of belief that London would be there… Part II (Para.3-9) Idea: In Hitler’s eyes, it seemed impossible for any city to endure with the crash of his bombs everywhere and the whole city in war flames, as he had captured Warsaw and Rotterdam this way. But the city of London endured and carried on the business of life as usual. Devices for developing it: Deduction (演绎法) Comparison and Contrast (对比法) 1. Deduction (演绎法) In his article, the author often starts with a general statement and then supports his statement with specific details. Now fill in the blanks with the information derived from Paras. 6 and 7 A general statement: The hardships of London really started in the first week of Sept., when Hitler was at last convinced that the English did not intend to give Details of hardships for London: 1. Sept. 7, 1940, nearly 400 German bombers hammered the city with bombs 2. Marshal Goering boasted, “This is the historic hour when our air force for the first time delivered its bombs right into the enemy’s heart.” 3. Fires burned, houses fell, gas pipes burst, and dark smoke rose from the streets. 4. All the people of the city felt the effect of the bombs. 5. Radar sirens wailed，ambulances rushed from one place of agony to another, and fire fighters faced the flames hour after hour. Now have a look at Para. 9 to find out how the general statement is supported by specific details, and then fill in the blanks. A general statement: But the city endured