Unit 16 My Forever Valentine. Contents Pre-reading questions Pre-reading questions Pre-reading questions Background information Background information

Unit 16Unit 16

My Forever ValentineMy Forever Valentine

ContentsContents

Pre-reading questionsPre-reading questions Background informationBackground information Structural analysisStructural analysis Comprehension questions Comprehension questions Language points of Text ILanguage points of Text I Grammatical itemsGrammatical items Vocabulary and Translation Vocabulary and Translation ExercisesExercises Comprehension questions of Text IIComprehension questions of Text II Oral activitiesOral activities Writing practiceWriting practice

Text I Text I My Forever ValentineMy Forever Valentine

Pre-reading questionsPre-reading questions

1. Can you name some important festivals or special days in western countries?

2. Do the Chinese observe Valentine’s Day? What about the seventh evening of seventh month( 七夕 )?

3.What do people who keep Valentine’s Day usually do on that day?

Background information (1)Background information (1) 十大经典爱情语句十大经典爱情语句 1) 1) I love you not because of who you are, but because I love you not because of who you are, but because

of who I am when I am with you.of who I am when I am with you. 我爱你，不是因为你是一个怎样的人，而是因为我我爱你，不是因为你是一个怎样的人，而是因为我

喜欢与你在一起时的感觉。喜欢与你在一起时的感觉。 2) 2) No man or woman is worth your tears, and the onNo man or woman is worth your tears, and the on

e who is, won’t make you cry.e who is, won’t make you cry. 没有人值得你流泪，值得让你这么做的人不会让你没有人值得你流泪，值得让你这么做的人不会让你

哭泣。哭泣。 3) 3) The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting righThe worst way to miss someone is to be sitting righ

t beside them knowing you can’t have them.t beside them knowing you can’t have them. 　　在　　在某人的身边却不知道将要失去她是件最痛苦的事！某人的身边却不知道将要失去她是件最痛苦的事！　　

Background information (2)Background information (2) 4) 4) Never frown, even when you are sad, because you nNever frown, even when you are sad, because you n

ever know who is falling in love with your smileever know who is falling in love with your smile. . 纵然伤心，也不要愁眉不展，因为你不知是谁会爱上纵然伤心，也不要愁眉不展，因为你不知是谁会爱上

你的笑容。你的笑容。 5) 5) To the world you may be one person, but to one perTo the world you may be one person, but to one per

son you may be the world. son you may be the world. 对于世界而言，你是一个人；但是对于某个人，你是对于世界而言，你是一个人；但是对于某个人，你是

他的整个世界。他的整个世界。 6) 6) Don‘t waste your time on a man/woman, who isn’t Don‘t waste your time on a man/woman, who isn’t

willing to waste their time on you. willing to waste their time on you. 　不要为那些不愿在你身上花费时间的人而浪费你的　不要为那些不愿在你身上花费时间的人而浪费你的

时间。时间。

Background information (3)Background information (3)

7) Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want th7) Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don‘t love you with all they have. em to, doesn’t mean they don‘t love you with all they have.

爱你的人如果没有按你所希望的方式来爱你，那并爱你的人如果没有按你所希望的方式来爱你，那并不代表他们没有全心全意地爱你。不代表他们没有全心全意地爱你。

8) 8) Don‘t try so hard, the best things come when you lDon‘t try so hard, the best things come when you least expect them to.east expect them to.

　不要着急，最好的总会在最不经意的时候出现。　不要着急，最好的总会在最不经意的时候出现。 9) 9) Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people bMaybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people b

efore meeting the right one, so that when we finally efore meeting the right one, so that when we finally meet the person, we will know how to be grateful.meet the person, we will know how to be grateful.


在遇到梦中人之前，上天也许会安排我们先在遇到梦中人之前，上天也许会安排我们先遇到别的人；在我们终于遇见心仪的人时，遇到别的人；在我们终于遇见心仪的人时，便应当心存感激。便应当心存感激。

10) 10) Don’t cry because it is over, smile because Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened.it happened.

不要因为结束而哭泣，微笑吧，为你的曾经不要因为结束而哭泣，微笑吧，为你的曾经拥有。拥有。


Valentine HistoryValentine History

The roots of romance The roots of romance

Valentine's Day celebration dates back to the ancient timValentine's Day celebration dates back to the ancient times when the 'Feast of Lupercal' was celebrated in the hones when the 'Feast of Lupercal' was celebrated in the honour of the Roman God of Fertility. This day falls on the our of the Roman God of Fertility. This day falls on the 15th of February every year. According to a time worn c15th of February every year. According to a time worn custom, on the eve of Lupercalia (14th of Feb) a ritual ofustom, on the eve of Lupercalia (14th of Feb) a ritual of 'name drawing' was followed, during which a young ma 'name drawing' was followed, during which a young man drew the name of a girl from the lot, who was to be his n drew the name of a girl from the lot, who was to be his sweetheart for the whole year. Romance, has, of course sweetheart for the whole year. Romance, has, of course always made the world go round but we always made the world go round but we


must say that these Romans knew how to make it must say that these Romans knew how to make it official. Since then, this day (14th of Feb) has been official. Since then, this day (14th of Feb) has been considered as the day of Cupid, the mischievous son of considered as the day of Cupid, the mischievous son of Venus -the Roman Goddess of Love. Lovers through Venus -the Roman Goddess of Love. Lovers through the ages have taken this day as their own - a day to the ages have taken this day as their own - a day to celebrate the finest human emotion. The reason for celebrate the finest human emotion. The reason for celebration is ageless, but it was much later that a great celebration is ageless, but it was much later that a great lover gave the day his name. lover gave the day his name.

Background information (7)Background information (7) All for loveAll for love The eternal lover that gave us the famous word The eternal lover that gave us the famous word

Valentine' and originated the tradition of writing Valentine' and originated the tradition of writing love letters on this day, is believed to be Bishop love letters on this day, is believed to be Bishop Valentine. He was a priest in Rome when, the city Valentine. He was a priest in Rome when, the city was ruled by 'Claudius the Cruel'. In spite of the was ruled by 'Claudius the Cruel'. In spite of the fact that Claudius had forbidden Christian fact that Claudius had forbidden Christian conversions and Christian marriages, the Bishop conversions and Christian marriages, the Bishop refused to surrender to Roman Gods and carried on refused to surrender to Roman Gods and carried on his religious duties in secret. He was imprisoned for his religious duties in secret. He was imprisoned for disobedience, butdisobedience, but


even in prison he converted the convicts. While he was even in prison he converted the convicts. While he was in prison, the jailer's daughter became his friend and was in prison, the jailer's daughter became his friend and was loyal to him through his ordeal. When Claudius came to loyal to him through his ordeal. When Claudius came to know that imprisonment had not broken his enduring know that imprisonment had not broken his enduring Christian spirit, the bishop was executed. However, on Christian spirit, the bishop was executed. However, on the day of his death Valentine wrote a note to his friend, the day of his death Valentine wrote a note to his friend, 'the jailer's daughter' and signed it - 'From Your 'the jailer's daughter' and signed it - 'From Your Valentine'. This great man who died for his beliefs, for Valentine'. This great man who died for his beliefs, for his enduring love of the Christian God, was chosen as his enduring love of the Christian God, was chosen as the patron Saint of lovers. 14th February has since been the patron Saint of lovers. 14th February has since been celebrated as Valentine's Day. Romantic souls all over celebrated as Valentine's Day. Romantic souls all over the world have preferred to focus on the romantic twist the world have preferred to focus on the romantic twist of this tale, the story of the man who united lovers in theof this tale, the story of the man who united lovers in the


holy bond of marriage;holy bond of marriage; a man who loved hisa man who loved his jailer's daughter and started the tradition of writing love jailer's daughter and started the tradition of writing love

notes. notes. CelebrationCelebration Valentine's Day, which falls every year on 14th February Valentine's Day, which falls every year on 14th February

(Refer St. Valentine History), is one of the most awaited (Refer St. Valentine History), is one of the most awaited days of lovers across the world. It is a day where they days of lovers across the world. It is a day where they proclaim their love for their beloveds and renew their proclaim their love for their beloveds and renew their pledges to live together forever. pledges to live together forever.

Everywhere one can find couples young, old, hands in Everywhere one can find couples young, old, hands in hands celebrating the occasion. hands celebrating the occasion.


It is a day which is special not only for the one whom It is a day which is special not only for the one whom he/she cares. So be it a doting grandfather who wants to he/she cares. So be it a doting grandfather who wants to shower his affection and blessings on his grandson or a shower his affection and blessings on his grandson or a warm Aunt for whom her niece means a world to her or warm Aunt for whom her niece means a world to her or a good old chum who just wants to let his friend know a good old chum who just wants to let his friend know that he will always be there for him. The air is thick that he will always be there for him. The air is thick with the fragrance of warm feelings and love with the fragrance of warm feelings and love everywhere. everywhere.


People usually express their feelings to the one People usually express their feelings to the one they love with cards, roses, chocolates, they love with cards, roses, chocolates, endearing stuff toys and other gift items. The endearing stuff toys and other gift items. The markets are decked up and are stocked with the markets are decked up and are stocked with the best of fancy gift items. There is laughter and best of fancy gift items. There is laughter and bonhomie at every corner of the street. It is a bonhomie at every corner of the street. It is a next big celebratory event after New Year next big celebratory event after New Year revelry to let down hair and enjoy in the revelry to let down hair and enjoy in the company of your loved ones.company of your loved ones.


Many also plan surprise parties or surprise Many also plan surprise parties or surprise vacations for their beloveds. The idea is to make vacations for their beloveds. The idea is to make the apple of their eyes feel special, cared and the apple of their eyes feel special, cared and wanted. wanted.

Indeed, special occasions for special people Indeed, special occasions for special people require special celebrationsrequire special celebrations

Valentine Gifts 1Valentine Gifts 1

chocolates flowers


Valentine cardsValentine cards Net-gifts

E-kiss


Gifts for menGifts for men Gifts for girls: heart-shaped gifts

Structural analysis of the text (1)Structural analysis of the text (1) This is a This is a narrativenarrative article with a article with a first personfirst person narrator, in narrator, in

which the events are related mainly in a which the events are related mainly in a chronological chronological sequencesequence. The narrative text, which may be divided into . The narrative text, which may be divided into threethree major sections, tells about major sections, tells about a series of events a series of events concerning the narrator’s fatherconcerning the narrator’s father, who showed profound , who showed profound love for his daughter by offering her valentines on love for his daughter by offering her valentines on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day. The first partThe first part, composed of the first two , composed of the first two paragraphs, gives a brief account of the leading character paragraphs, gives a brief account of the leading character and points out the theme of the text. and points out the theme of the text. The second partThe second part, , paragrph3-10, provides a detailed account of how the paragrph3-10, provides a detailed account of how the father showed profound affection for his daughter on father showed profound affection for his daughter on Valentine’s Day. In Valentine’s Day. In the last partthe last part, which consists of the , which consists of the last 2 paragraphs, the narrator tells us how important itlast 2 paragraphs, the narrator tells us how important it

Structural analysis of the text (2)Structural analysis of the text (2)

has been to her over the years to know that she had such has been to her over the years to know that she had such a great father and that she will never forget her father a great father and that she will never forget her father and his kindness to her.and his kindness to her.

Para 1-2Para 1-2 In these two paragraphs, the writer tells us the In these two paragraphs, the writer tells us the

relationship between the writer and her father, briefly relationship between the writer and her father, briefly mention her father’s hobby and his work, and also state mention her father’s hobby and his work, and also state the theme of the text: her father chose Valentine’s Day the theme of the text: her father chose Valentine’s Day to show his love for the special people in his life; over to show his love for the special people in his life; over the years the narrator fondly regarded her father as “ the years the narrator fondly regarded her father as “ Valentine Man. ” Valentine Man. ”


Para 3-6Para 3-6 In these four paragraphs, the writer tells us that the In these four paragraphs, the writer tells us that the

narrator’s father not only gave gifts to her on narrator’s father not only gave gifts to her on Valentine’s Day, but also did everything possible to Valentine’s Day, but also did everything possible to create a cheerful atmosphere to make her Valentine’s create a cheerful atmosphere to make her Valentine’s Day a little brighter if she was disappointed.Day a little brighter if she was disappointed.

Para 7-10Para 7-10 These four paragraphs concentrate on the last package These four paragraphs concentrate on the last package

the writer received from her dying father, detailed the writer received from her dying father, detailed descriptions focused on the final card, which put a lump descriptions focused on the final card, which put a lump in her throat and moved her to tears.in her throat and moved her to tears.


Para 11-12Para 11-12In these last two paragraphs, the narrator tells us how In these last two paragraphs, the narrator tells us how

important it has been to her over the years to know that important it has been to her over the years to know that she had such a great father and that she will never forget she had such a great father and that she will never forget her father and his kind affection for her.her father and his kind affection for her.

The themeThe theme The last 2 sentences in the second paragraph “ But The last 2 sentences in the second paragraph “ But

Valentine’s Day was the time my father chose to show Valentine’s Day was the time my father chose to show his love for the special people in his life. Over the years his love for the special people in his life. Over the years I fondly thought of him as my ‘Valentine Man’ ” I fondly thought of him as my ‘Valentine Man’ ” express the theme of the narrative text.express the theme of the narrative text.

Comprehension questionsComprehension questions (1) (1)

1.1. Which festival around the year did the Which festival around the year did the author’s father like best?author’s father like best?

--Refer to paragraph 1. He liked Valentine best.--Refer to paragraph 1. He liked Valentine best. 2. Why did the author think of her father as her 2. Why did the author think of her father as her

“Valentine Man”?“Valentine Man”? --She thought of him as her “Valentine Man” --She thought of him as her “Valentine Man”

because he displayed his special love for her on because he displayed his special love for her on every Valentine Day.every Valentine Day.

Comprehension questions (2)Comprehension questions (2)

3. What did the author’s classmates do on 3. What did the author’s classmates do on Valentine’s Day?Valentine’s Day?

-- Refer to Para. 3. Each of them decorated a -- Refer to Para. 3. Each of them decorated a “mailbox” and place it on their desks for others “mailbox” and place it on their desks for others to put their cards in..to put their cards in..

4.why did the author wear the ring with pride?4.why did the author wear the ring with pride? --Refer to Para.4. She wore it with pride for it --Refer to Para.4. She wore it with pride for it

was given to her by her father, her forever was given to her by her father, her forever Valentine, and she took the red glass for a ruby.Valentine, and she took the red glass for a ruby.


5.why did the “Love, Dad” card and gift seem q5.why did the “Love, Dad” card and gift seem quite enough to the author?uite enough to the author?

-- Refer to Para.5. The author had placed her hop-- Refer to Para.5. The author had placed her hopes and dreams in receiving cards and gifts from es and dreams in receiving cards and gifts from her lovers as she grew older.her lovers as she grew older.

6.what did the author find in her mailbox eigth y6.what did the author find in her mailbox eigth years ago?ears ago?

--Refer to Para.7. She found a card addressed to --Refer to Para.7. She found a card addressed to her in her mother’s handwriting.her in her mother’s handwriting.


7.7. How far is it true for the author to say ‘those things How far is it true for the author to say ‘those things never die, nor does the memory of a man who never never die, nor does the memory of a man who never stopped being my valentine” (the last sentence of the stopped being my valentine” (the last sentence of the passage)?passage)?

--Refer to last Paragraph. The author will forever keep in --Refer to last Paragraph. The author will forever keep in mind her father’s tradition of love with a generosity of mind her father’s tradition of love with a generosity of spirit, simple acts of understanding and an ability to spirit, simple acts of understanding and an ability to expressed happiness over the people in his life.expressed happiness over the people in his life.

8.8. How does the author indicate the progression of time?How does the author indicate the progression of time? She indicates the progression of the time as follows:She indicates the progression of the time as follows:a.a. My first recollection of magic he could bring to My first recollection of magic he could bring to

Valentine’s Day came when I was six. (paragraph3).Valentine’s Day came when I was six. (paragraph3).


b. As I grew older, the gift gave way to heart shaped b. As I grew older, the gift gave way to heart shaped boxes filled with my favorite chocolates and always boxes filled with my favorite chocolates and always included a special card signed “Love, Dad”. included a special card signed “Love, Dad”.

(paragraph 5)(paragraph 5)

c.c. My mailbox eventually had a rural address, and the My mailbox eventually had a rural address, and the job of hand delivering candy and cards was relegated to job of hand delivering candy and cards was relegated to the U.S. Postal Service. (paragraph 7)the U.S. Postal Service. (paragraph 7)

Language points of Text ILanguage points of Text I

Para 1-2: QuestionsPara 1-2: Questions 1) What was the Narrator’s Father? 1) What was the Narrator’s Father? 2) What was his hobby?2) What was his hobby? Why did the narrator think of her father as her “Valentine Why did the narrator think of her father as her “Valentine

Man?”Man?” Language points:Language points: 1. valentine: a greeting card sent to arrive on Saint Valenti1. valentine: a greeting card sent to arrive on Saint Valenti

ne’s Day(February 14ne’s Day(February 14thth), ), declaring one’s love for sb., but declaring one’s love for sb., but usually without giving the name of the sender; a sweetheausually without giving the name of the sender; a sweetheart chosen on this dayrt chosen on this day

Language points in Para 1 (1)Language points in Para 1 (1) Eg: On Saint Valentine’s Day, I received quiet a numbEg: On Saint Valentine’s Day, I received quiet a numb

er of valentines.er of valentines. He is my forever valentine. He is my forever valentine. 2. time [v]2. time [v]^̂ arrange or set the time at which sth. arrange or set the time at which sth... happe happe

ns or is to happenns or is to happen Eg: You Eg: You timedtimed your arrival well your arrival well;; we were just going to we were just going to

have dinner.have dinner. The train is The train is timedtimed to arrive at six o'clock. to arrive at six o'clock. 3. elaborate [a] full of detail; carefully worked out and 3. elaborate [a] full of detail; carefully worked out and

with a large number of partswith a large number of parts Eg: She made Eg: She made elaborateelaborate preparations for the party. preparations for the party. The curtains had an The curtains had an elaborateelaborate pattern of flowers. pattern of flowers.

Language points in Para 1(2)Language points in Para 1(2) 4. chitchat [n] informal light conversation or gossip 4. chitchat [n] informal light conversation or gossip

eg: Father is having eg: Father is having chitchatchitchat with his son now. with his son now.

My parents used to make My parents used to make chitchatchitchat after supper in winte after supper in winter.r.

5. half time : the short period of rest between two parts 5. half time : the short period of rest between two parts of a game, such as a football match of a game, such as a football match

Eg: The referee blew his whistle for Eg: The referee blew his whistle for half time.half time. They were leading by two goals at They were leading by two goals at half time.half time.

6. Christmas : also Christmas Day, a Christian holy day 6. Christmas : also Christmas Day, a Christian holy day held on December 25th in honor of the birth of Christ, held on December 25th in honor of the birth of Christ, usu. kept as public holidayusu. kept as public holiday

Language points in Para 1(3)Language points in Para 1(3)

Eg: On Eg: On ChristmasChristmas Day Day,, people enjoy an elaborate Christm people enjoy an elaborate Christmas dinner. as dinner.

On Boxing DayOn Boxing Day,, friends and relatives present each other friends and relatives present each other with with ChristmasChristmas presents. presents.

7. do his holly shaped bow tie : make his bow tie in the s7. do his holly shaped bow tie : make his bow tie in the shape of holly holly hape of holly holly

hollyholly: a small tree with dark green shiny prickly leaves a: a small tree with dark green shiny prickly leaves and red berries nd red berries

bow tiebow tie : a short piece of cloth tied in the shape of a bow t : a short piece of cloth tied in the shape of a bow that men sometimes wear around their neckhat men sometimes wear around their neck

His girlfriend gave him a His girlfriend gave him a bow tiebow tie on his birthday. on his birthday.

Language points in Para 1-2(4)Language points in Para 1-2(4)

8. But he didn't truly shine until Valentine's Day.8. But he didn't truly shine until Valentine's Day. -- He did not look extraordinarily happy and gay until -- He did not look extraordinarily happy and gay until

Valentine's Day. / He did not really show his remarkable Valentine's Day. / He did not really show his remarkable love or extraordinary affection for me until Valentine's Day.love or extraordinary affection for me until Valentine's Day.

9. Over the years I fondly thought of him as my "Valentine 9. Over the years I fondly thought of him as my "Valentine Man." Man."

-- Over the years I regarded him in a loving way as the man -- Over the years I regarded him in a loving way as the man who showed profound love to me by giving me cards and who showed profound love to me by giving me cards and gifts on Valentine's Day. gifts on Valentine's Day.

fondly [adv] in a loving way; in a foolishly hopeful mannerfondly [adv] in a loving way; in a foolishly hopeful manner


Eg: She greeted her old friend Eg: She greeted her old friend fondly.fondly. She She fondlyfondly imagined that she could pass her examination imagined that she could pass her examination

without working hard.without working hard. fond: [adj] having or displaying warmth or affectionfond: [adj] having or displaying warmth or affection

syn: affectionate; caringsyn: affectionate; caringA A fondfond mother may spoil her child mother may spoil her child

be fond of: My little son is be fond of: My little son is fondfond of playing practical jok of playing practical jokes on me.es on me.

Volleyball is a sport of which I am very Volleyball is a sport of which I am very fondfond.. I am not I am not fondfond of solitude of solitude

Language points in Para 3(1)Language points in Para 3(1) Question : What does "the magic" mentioned in ParagrapQuestion : What does "the magic" mentioned in Paragrap

h 3 refer to?h 3 refer to? ----the wonderful gifts and profound love that the narratothe wonderful gifts and profound love that the narrato

r's father gave herr's father gave her 10.10. recollection recollection [n]memory; the power or action of reme [n]memory; the power or action of reme

mbering the past; something in one's memory of the pastmbering the past; something in one's memory of the past Eg: I have no Eg: I have no recollection ofrecollection of meeting him. meeting him. Her Her recollectionrecollection of the events is rather patchy. of the events is rather patchy. 11.11. decorate decorate [v] provide with sth. [v] provide with sth... that is added because that is added because

it is attractive or beautiful, but maybe not because it is neit is attractive or beautiful, but maybe not because it is necessary, e.g. for a special occasioncessary, e.g. for a special occasion

Language points in Para 3(2)Language points in Para 3(2) Eg: During the Spring FestivalEg: During the Spring Festival,, nearly all the streets ar nearly all the streets ar

e e decorateddecorated with flowers. with flowers. We spent the weekend We spent the weekend decoratingdecorating the flat with holly a the flat with holly a

nd flowers. nd flowers. 12.12. Usher: Usher: bring, esp. by showing the way bring, esp. by showing the way Eg: She Eg: She usheredushered the visitor into the the visitor into the room.room. The bombing of Hiroshima The bombing of Hiroshima usheredushered in the nuclear age. in the nuclear age.

13. 13. a succession ofa succession of : a number of people or things foll : a number of people or things following one after anotherowing one after another

Eg: A Eg: A succession ofsuccession of visitors visitors,, including some leaders including some leaders,, c came to see Ba Jin. the greatest writer in contemporaryame to see Ba Jin. the greatest writer in contemporary

China.China.


The farmers have gotThe farmers have got in in a succession ofa succession of bumper harvests.bumper harvests. The Chinese Women Volley ball Team won The Chinese Women Volley ball Team won a succession a succession

of victories. of victories. 14.14. popularitypopularity : the quality of being well liked : the quality of being well liked,, admired admired,,

or approved ofor approved of Eg: The President's Eg: The President's popularity ispopularity is declining day after day. declining day after day. That senior cadre enjoys great That senior cadre enjoys great popularitypopularity'' among the peop among the peop

le. le. 15.15.contestcontest : a struggle or fight to gain control or advantag : a struggle or fight to gain control or advantag

ee;; a competition a competition,, esp. one judged by a group of specially c esp. one judged by a group of specially chosen judgeshosen judges


Eg: The Eg: The contestcontest for leadership of the union is growing fi for leadership of the union is growing fiercer and fiercer.ercer and fiercer.

Many beautiful girls from the five continents participatMany beautiful girls from the five continents participated in the Beauty ed in the Beauty Contest.Contest.

16.16.cutecute [adj] attractive in an amusing or interesting way; [adj] attractive in an amusing or interesting way; (sometimes (sometimes derog.)derog.) (too) clever; (too) clever;

shrewdshrewdEg: What a Eg: What a cutecute little baby little baby!! What a What a cutecute old house old house!! You must approach her carefullyYou must approach her carefully,, for she is a for she is a cutecute wo wo

man.man.

Language points in Para 4 (1)Language points in Para 4 (1) 17. wrap :cover sth.17. wrap :cover sth... in a material folded around in a material folded around Eg: I put the book in a box that I Eg: I put the book in a box that I wrappedwrapped up in brown pape up in brown pape

r before I posted it. The shop assistant offered to r before I posted it. The shop assistant offered to wrapwrap the s the shoeshoes,, but I wanted to wear them at once. but I wanted to wear them at once.

18. represent 18. represent (1) act or speak off(1) act or speak offiiciallycially;; depict depict,, to be a picture of to be a picture of Eg: She Eg: She representedrepresented her fellow-workers at the union meetin her fellow-workers at the union meetin

g. g. This picture This picture representsrepresents the death of a great national hero. the death of a great national hero. (2) be a sign of, symbolize; have the character of, constitute(2) be a sign of, symbolize; have the character of, constitute


Eg: The red lines on the map Eg: The red lines on the map representrepresent railways. railways. This essay This essay representsrepresents a considerable improvemen a considerable improvemen

tt on on your recent work. your recent work. 19. 19. surpasssurpass [v] exceed; to go beyond in amount, d [v] exceed; to go beyond in amount, d

egree, or qualityegree, or quality Eg: China wants to catch up with and Eg: China wants to catch up with and surpasssurpass the the

developed countries in the world. developed countries in the world. Her splendid performances Her splendid performances surpassedsurpassed all our expe all our expe

ctations.ctations.

Language points in Para 5(1)Language points in Para 5(1) 20. 20. give way togive way to : have its place taken by; allow oneself to : have its place taken by; allow oneself to

show esp. a feeling show esp. a feeling Eg: Steam trains Eg: Steam trains gave way togave way to electric trains. electric trains. He He gave way togave way to tears. tears. 21. In those years my thank-yous became more of a perf21. In those years my thank-yous became more of a perf

unctory response. unctory response. ---In those years I responded to my father's gifts by sayi---In those years I responded to my father's gifts by sayi

ng "Thank you" almost without much thought or care. ng "Thank you" almost without much thought or care. perfunctoryperfunctory [adj] of an action [adj] of an action)) done hastily and without done hastily and without

thoughtthought,, interest or care interest or care Eg.He gave his girl friend a Eg.He gave his girl friend a perfunctoryperfunctory kiss followed b kiss followed b

y a y a perfunctoryperfunctory wave. wave.


22. take sth. or sb.for granted : accept a fact or situ22. take sth. or sb.for granted : accept a fact or situation without questioning its rightness;ation without questioning its rightness;

treat sth. or sb. with too little attentiontreat sth. or sb. with too little attention Eg: I Eg: I took it for grantedtook it for granted that you'd want to come w that you'd want to come w

ith us, so I bought you a ticket. ith us, so I bought you a ticket. He is so busy with his job that he He is so busy with his job that he takes his family ftakes his family f

or granted.or granted.

Language points in Para 6(1)Language points in Para 6(1) 23.23. replace replace [v] take the place of; change one person or t [v] take the place of; change one person or t

hing for another, often better, newer, etc.hing for another, often better, newer, etc. Eg. George has Eg. George has replacedreplaced Edward as captain of the team. Edward as captain of the team.

You‘ll have to You‘ll have to replacereplace those tyres; they are badly worn. those tyres; they are badly worn. 24. ...he never let it show:he never revealed his feelings24. ...he never let it show:he never revealed his feelings 25.If he sensed any disappointment over valentines that 25.If he sensed any disappointment over valentines that

didn't arrive for me, he just tried that much harder to credidn't arrive for me, he just tried that much harder to create a positive atmosphere, giving me an extra hug and date a positive atmosphere, giving me an extra hug and doing what he could to make my day a little brighter. oing what he could to make my day a little brighter.

------If he became aware that I was disappointed over valenIf he became aware that I was disappointed over valentines which did not come for me, he just madetines which did not come for me, he just made

Language points in Para 6(2)Language points in Para 6(2) greater effort to create a cheerful atmosphere by holding mgreater effort to create a cheerful atmosphere by holding m

e tightly in his arms once again to make my day a little more tightly in his arms once again to make my day a little more agreeable. e agreeable.

26.26.sensesense [v] have a feeling that sth. exists or is there, witho [v] have a feeling that sth. exists or is there, without having direct proofut having direct proof

Eg: The horse Eg: The horse sensedsensed danger and stopped. danger and stopped. I could I could sensesense her growing irritation her growing irritation,, so I got up and left. so I got up and left. I could I could sensesense how unhappy she was feeling after her husba how unhappy she was feeling after her husba

nd left the family. nd left the family. 27.27.hughug [n] an act of holding sb. tightly in one's arms, esp.a [n] an act of holding sb. tightly in one's arms, esp.a

s a sign of loves a sign of love He gave his girlfriend a He gave his girlfriend a hughug before he got on the train. before he got on the train.

Language points in Para 7(1)Language points in Para 7(1) Question: Why was the job of hand-delivering candy anQuestion: Why was the job of hand-delivering candy an

d cards relegatedd cards relegated to the U.S. to the U.S. Postal Service?Postal Service? Because the narrator settledBecause the narrator settled down in a rural area, whi down in a rural area, whi

ch was far away or quite ach was far away or quite a distance away from where h distance away from where her fatherer father lived. lived.

28. 28. eventuallyeventually [adv] at last; in the end [adv] at last; in the end Eg. He worked so hard that Eg. He worked so hard that eventuallyeventually he fell ill. he fell ill. After many attempts she After many attempts she eventuallyeventually managed to get pro managed to get pro

motion. motion. 29. 29. ruralrural [adj] of or like the countryside; concerning co [adj] of or like the countryside; concerning co

untry or village lifeuntry or village life Eg. RuralEg. Rural bus services are often inadequate bus services are often inadequate..


The story took place in a peaceful The story took place in a peaceful ruralrural setting. setting. Millions of Millions of ruralrural people are pouring into big cities people are pouring into big cities to do to do

business orbusiness or tough jobs. tough jobs. Great changes have taken place in Great changes have taken place in ruralrural areas in China. areas in China. 30. 30. deliverdeliver [v] take goods, letters, etc. to people's houses [v] take goods, letters, etc. to people's houses

or places of work ( delivery n.)or places of work ( delivery n.) Eg. Letters are Eg. Letters are delivereddelivered every day. every day. Will you Will you deliver,deliver, or do I have to come or do I have to come to to the shop to collethe shop to colle

ct the goods? ct the goods?


3131. . relegate relegate [v] put into a lower or worse place[v] put into a lower or worse place We We relegatedrelegated the old furniture to the children's room. the old furniture to the children's room. He was He was relegatedrelegated to a remote place to do farm work. to a remote place to do farm work. Everyone was surprised when the football team was Everyone was surprised when the football team was

relegatedrelegated to the second division. to the second division.

Language points in Para 8-10(1)Language points in Para 8-10(1) Question: How did the writer describe the final card she Question: How did the writer describe the final card she

received from her dying father?received from her dying father? ““The card had a photograph of tulips on the outside, and The card had a photograph of tulips on the outside, and

on the inside my mother had printed ‘on the inside my mother had printed ‘''Happy Happy Valentine's Day’. Beneath it, scrawled in barely legible Valentine's Day’. Beneath it, scrawled in barely legible handwriting was ‘Love, Dad’.handwriting was ‘Love, Dad’.

"It was the kind of card that comes in an inexpensive "It was the kind of card that comes in an inexpensive assortmentassortment

box sold by a child going door to door to try to earn box sold by a child going door to door to try to earn money for a school project.”money for a school project.”

““It was the kind of card you used to get from a It was the kind of card you used to get from a grandmother or an aging aunt or, in this case, a dying grandmother or an aging aunt or, in this case, a dying father.” father.”

Language points in Para 8-10(2)Language points in Para 8-10(2)

“ “ It was the kind of card that put a lump in your throat and It was the kind of card that put a lump in your throat and tears in your eyes because you knew the person no longtears in your eyes because you knew the person no longer was able to go out and buy a real valentine.”er was able to go out and buy a real valentine.”

“ “ It was a card that signaled this would be the last you woIt was a card that signaled this would be the last you would receive from him.”uld receive from him.”

32.32. assortment assortment [n] mixture; a group or quantity of mixed [n] mixture; a group or quantity of mixed things or of various kinds of the same thing; collectionthings or of various kinds of the same thing; collection

Eg. She has an odd Eg. She has an odd assortmentassortment of friends. of friends.

This is an This is an assortmentassortment of sweets. of sweets.


33.33.projectproject [n] a piece of work that needs effort, skill, and [n] a piece of work that needs effort, skill, and careful planning, esp.over a period of time; housing procareful planning, esp.over a period of time; housing project.ject.

Eg. In their geographyEg. In their geography class, the children are doing a spclass, the children are doing a special ecial projectproject on North American Indians. on North American Indians.

The new dam is a major construction The new dam is a major construction project.project. They are able to undertake They are able to undertake projects ofprojects of larger scope and larger scope and

greater complexity.greater complexity.

Language points in Para 9Language points in Para 9

34.34.Put a lump in one’s throatPut a lump in one’s throat / bring a lump in one’s t / bring a lump in one’s throat: make one feel very sadhroat: make one feel very sad

35.35.signalsignal [v] give a signal; to express, warn, or tell (as if [v] give a signal; to express, warn, or tell (as if ) by a signal ) by a signal

Eg. She was Eg. She was signalingsignaling wildly, waving her arms. wildly, waving her arms. The general signaled to his officers to begin the attack.The general signaled to his officers to begin the attack. Both sides have Both sides have signaledsignaled their willingness to start negoti their willingness to start negoti

ations.ations. The policeman The policeman signaledsignaled the traffic to move forward slo the traffic to move forward slo

wly.wly.


36.36.scrawlscrawl [v] scribble; write or draw in a careless, hurri [v] scribble; write or draw in a careless, hurried, awkward, or unskillful wayed, awkward, or unskillful way

Eg. SheEg. She scrawled scrawled a brief note and handed it to her secret a brief note and handed it to her secretary.ary.

HeHe scrawled scrawled a few hundred lines on a sheet of paper, put a few hundred lines on a sheet of paper, put it into an envelope and sent it to me.it into an envelope and sent it to me.

37.37.legible legible [adj] (of handwriting or print) that can be rea[adj] (of handwriting or print) that can be read, esp. easilyd, esp. easily

Eg. His handwriting is barely Eg. His handwriting is barely legiblelegible.. The manuscripts unearthed from the tomb are no longer The manuscripts unearthed from the tomb are no longer

legible.legible.


Question: Why does her father's final card remain on Question: Why does her father's final card remain on her bulletin board today?her bulletin board today?

--- His final card remains on her bulletin board today. --- His final card remains on her bulletin board today. Because it's a reminder of how special fathers can be Because it's a reminder of how special fathers can be and how important it has been to her over the years to and how important it has been to her over the years to know that she had a father who continued a tradition of know that she had a father who continued a tradition of love with a generosity of spirit, simple acts of love with a generosity of spirit, simple acts of understanding and an ability to express happiness over understanding and an ability to express happiness over the people in his life.the people in his life.


38. His final card remains on my bulletin board today.38. His final card remains on my bulletin board today. ---- The last card he sent me by post stays on my bulleti ---- The last card he sent me by post stays on my bulletin board today.n board today.

bulletinbulletin [n] a short, [n] a short, usu, official notice or news report iusu, official notice or news report intended to be made public without delay; a short printentended to be made public without delay; a short printed newspaper, esp. one printed by an organization eg. Hed newspaper, esp. one printed by an organization eg. Here is the latest re is the latest bulletinbulletin about the President's health. about the President's health.

The news broadcaster is reading a news The news broadcaster is reading a news bulletinbulletin on tele on television. vision.

The company's quarterly The company's quarterly bulletinbulletin came out yesterday. came out yesterday.


39.39.reminderreminder[n] sth. that makes one remember[n] sth. that makes one remember Eg. This picture is always a Eg. This picture is always a reminderreminder of my college life of my college life 40.40.generosity [n] generosity [n] the quality of being generous or unselthe quality of being generous or unsel

fish; the quality of showing readiness to give money, hefish; the quality of showing readiness to give money, help, kindness, etc.lp, kindness, etc.

Eg. People admire him for his diligence, friendlinessEg. People admire him for his diligence, friendliness,, an and d generosity. generosity.

Those who are characterized by Those who are characterized by generositygenerosity are invariabl are invariably popular among people.y popular among people.


Paraphrase the second sentenceParaphrase the second sentence.. It is something that makes me remember how It is something that makes me remember how

particularly great fathers can be and how valuable and particularly great fathers can be and how valuable and influential it has been to me over the years to know that influential it has been to me over the years to know that I had a father who maintained and carried forward a I had a father who maintained and carried forward a tradition of love with an unselfish spirit showing great tradition of love with an unselfish spirit showing great kind ness kind ness ,, pure and sincere acts of understanding and an pure and sincere acts of understanding and an ability to show happiness over the people in his life. ability to show happiness over the people in his life.


Paraphrase the concluding partParaphrase the concluding part Those things will always live in my heart, and Those things will always live in my heart, and

the same is true of the memory of a man who the same is true of the memory of a man who invariably showed profound affection for me by invariably showed profound affection for me by giving or sending me valentines. giving or sending me valentines.

Grammar exercises (1)Grammar exercises (1) Conditional sentences (conjunctions)Conditional sentences (conjunctions) Students are required to match and make conditional Students are required to match and make conditional

sentences with the given information.sentences with the given information. Conditions Conditions ResultsResults

lower the temperature lower the temperature of water to 0Cof water to 0C

you gain time you gain time

fly west fly west I stay at home I stay at home

it rains it rains it vaporizes it vaporizes

water boils water boils it freezesit freezes

Grammar exercise (2)Grammar exercise (2)

1.1. If you lower temperature of water to 0’C, it freezes.If you lower temperature of water to 0’C, it freezes.

2.2. If you fly west, you gain time.If you fly west, you gain time.

3.3. If it rains, I will stay at home.If it rains, I will stay at home.

4.4. If water boils, it vaporizes.If water boils, it vaporizes.

Grammar exercises (3)Grammar exercises (3)

• Complete the following sentences with the correct verb Complete the following sentences with the correct verb forms.forms.

• 1. Oil floats if you 1. Oil floats if you ____________ it on water. it on water.• 2. Provided the traffic isn't too bad, I _________you up 2. Provided the traffic isn't too bad, I _________you up

from work.from work.• 3. I expect I ____________away if I can spare the time.3. I expect I ____________away if I can spare the time.• 4. The law needs to be revised if justice 4. The law needs to be revised if justice ________________________..• 5.Adam needs to improve his technique if he 5.Adam needs to improve his technique if he

____________________________ gold at the next Olympics. gold at the next Olympics.

pourwill pick

will/shall go

is to be done

is to win

Vocabulary exercises (1)Vocabulary exercises (1)

II.II. Fill in each blank with one of the two words from Fill in each blank with one of the two words from each pair and note the difference of meaning between each pair and note the difference of meaning between them.them.

1. 1. Form & ShapeForm & Shape FormForm basically carries the suggestion of giving outline basically carries the suggestion of giving outline

to something previously less well-defined and of to something previously less well-defined and of putting the finishing touch on a product; in our putting the finishing touch on a product; in our examples, it can be translated as "moved into the examples, it can be translated as "moved into the shapeshape of" and "constitute." of" and "constitute."

ShapeShape suggests the bringing about of a far-reaching suggests the bringing about of a far-reaching change, or an impersonal cause-and-effect relationship. change, or an impersonal cause-and-effect relationship. a. formed b. shaping c. formed d. shapeda. formed b. shaping c. formed d. shaped


2. 2. ContestContest & & CompetitionCompetition ContestContest is a game in which people try to win, or it is a game in which people try to win, or it

refers to a struggle to win power or control. refers to a struggle to win power or control. CompetitionCompetition is an activity involving firms, in which is an activity involving firms, in which each firm tries to get people to buy its own goods in each firm tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to the other firms' goods, suggesting an preference to the other firms' goods, suggesting an effort to get something which not everyone can have. effort to get something which not everyone can have.

a. contest b. competition a. contest b. competition c. competition d. contestc. competition d. contest


3. 3. MemoryMemory & & RecollectionRecollection MemoryMemory basically refers to one's ability to remember basically refers to one's ability to remember

things, but it is also used as some thing one remembers things, but it is also used as some thing one remembers from the pastfrom the past,, or to refer to ceremonies by which or to refer to ceremonies by which someone who has died is remembered. someone who has died is remembered.

RecollectionRecollection emphasizes the act of casting one's mind emphasizes the act of casting one's mind back over past events in a ruminative manner, whether back over past events in a ruminative manner, whether silently to oneself or verbally to others, suggesting the silently to oneself or verbally to others, suggesting the active process of piecing together half-forgotten details. active process of piecing together half-forgotten details. a. memories b. memory a. memories b. memory

c. recollection d. recollectionc. recollection d. recollection


4. 4. inexpensiveinexpensive & cheap& cheap Both words can refer to things that cost little, but Both words can refer to things that cost little, but

inexpensiveinexpensive suggests that the product is of acceptable suggests that the product is of acceptable or even good quality, and is not being misrepresented to or even good quality, and is not being misrepresented to the purchaser, while the purchaser, while cheapcheap is used to describe is used to describe something that is very low-priced because it is plentiful, something that is very low-priced because it is plentiful, easy to produce, and useful. Besides, easy to produce, and useful. Besides, cheapcheap can also be can also be applied to inferior, shoddy goods which to the applied to inferior, shoddy goods which to the inexperienced person resemble those of better qualityinexperienced person resemble those of better quality,, and cost much more than they are worth. and cost much more than they are worth.

a. cheap b. cheap a. cheap b. cheap c. inexpensive d. inexpensive c. inexpensive d. inexpensive

Vocabulary Exercises (5)Vocabulary Exercises (5)

Fill in the blank in each sentence with a word or Fill in the blank in each sentence with a word or phrase taken from the box in its appropriate phrase taken from the box in its appropriate form.form.time (v.) mark (v.) tease cute represent surpass perfunctory signal (v.) scrawl sense (v.) relegate legible generosity


1. "The notice can be written on any material as long as 1. "The notice can be written on any material as long as it's __________and the correct terms are used," the it's __________and the correct terms are used," the manager instructed.manager instructed.

2. Their wedding ceremony was exactly2. Their wedding ceremony was exactly _________ _________ to to coincide with his parents' wedding anniversary.coincide with his parents' wedding anniversary.

3. Before long this competent little girl began to show 3. Before long this competent little girl began to show signssigns of ____________her brother in spoken English.of ____________her brother in spoken English.

4. Kevin 4. Kevin ________________ very clearly what was going through very clearly what was going through his rival's mind, although not very much had been said.his rival's mind, although not very much had been said.

legible

timed

surpassingsensed


5. The association announced that three clubs would5. The association announced that three clubs would be be __________________________ during the next football season. during the next football season.

6. The government ___________that the Army might be 6. The government ___________that the Army might be pulled out if security situation was improved.pulled out if security situation was improved.

7. The welcome was 7. The welcome was __________________________ and came not from and came not from the top people of the department.the top people of the department.

8. He astonished us with his 8. He astonished us with his ______________________ and heart-felt and heart-felt concern, which we had never expected on a strange land.concern, which we had never expected on a strange land.

9. As for him, he's like a cat, 9. As for him, he's like a cat, __________ __________ a snake to make a snake to make it strike. it strike.

10. To save money10. To save money,, no celebration was to be organized to no celebration was to be organized to ____________________ the completion of the project.the completion of the project.

relegatedsignaled

perfunctory

generosity

teasing

mark


Rephrase each of the following sentences with Rephrase each of the following sentences with the word given in capital letters. Do not change the word given in capital letters. Do not change this word in any way.this word in any way.

Example:Example: Fish for breakfast doesn't appeal to Fish for breakfast doesn't appeal to everyone. (TASTE) everyone. (TASTE)

Answer:Answer: Fish for breakfast is not to everyone's Fish for breakfast is not to everyone's taste.taste.


11.. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)(INSIST)

We We insist oninsist on having your answer tonight at the latest. having your answer tonight at the latest. 2. My father is going to lend me his car tonight. 2. My father is going to lend me his car tonight.

(BORROW)(BORROW) My father is going to My father is going to let me borrowlet me borrow his car tonight. his car tonight. 3. We see it as a wonderful opportunity. (LOOK)3. We see it as a wonderful opportunity. (LOOK) We We look uponlook upon it as a wonderful opportunity. it as a wonderful opportunity. 4. You don't mean to say you want a fifth ice-cream, do 4. You don't mean to say you want a fifth ice-cream, do

you? (SURELY)you? (SURELY)


YouYou surely surely don’t want a fifth ice-cream, do you? don’t want a fifth ice-cream, do you? 5. There is almost nothing in the house to eat 5. There is almost nothing in the house to eat

tonight.tonight. ( (HARDLY)HARDLY) There is There is hardly anythinghardly anything in the house to eat in the house to eat

tonight.tonight. 6. The bank now owns this block of flats. 6. The bank now owns this block of flats.

(BELONG)(BELONG) This block of flats now This block of flats now belongs tobelongs to the bank. the bank.

Translation Exercises (1)Translation Exercises (1)1. 1. 圣诞节期间，人们过得很愉快，互相拜访，互相赠圣诞节期间，人们过得很愉快，互相拜访，互相赠

送贺卡和礼物。（送贺卡和礼物。（ enjoy)enjoy) At Christmas people enjoy themselves very much; they At Christmas people enjoy themselves very much; they

visit one anothervisit one another and present each other with Christmas and present each other with Christmas cards and presents.cards and presents.

2. 2. 她卧室和起居室的墙上贴满了流行歌星和电影明星她卧室和起居室的墙上贴满了流行歌星和电影明星的照片。的照片。 (decorate)(decorate)

The walls of her bedroom and living room are all decoraThe walls of her bedroom and living room are all decorated with pictures of pop stars and film stars.ted with pictures of pop stars and film stars.

3.3. 索菲娅婉转取笑汤姆那顶新帽子，而汤姆则不顾索菲娅婉转取笑汤姆那顶新帽子，而汤姆则不顾情面地就她的卷发戏弄了一番。情面地就她的卷发戏弄了一番。 (tease sb.about)(tease sb.about)

Translation Exercises (2)Translation Exercises (2) Sophia teased Tom about his new hat mildlySophia teased Tom about his new hat mildly ，， but Tom but Tom

teased her about her curly hair unmercifully.teased her about her curly hair unmercifully. 4.4. 他喜出望外，因为他取得了非凡的成就，超过了为他喜出望外，因为他取得了非凡的成就，超过了为

自己确定的目标。自己确定的目标。 (surpass)(surpass) He was overjoyed because he had attained remarkable acHe was overjoyed because he had attained remarkable ac

hievements which surpassed the goal he had set for himsehievements which surpassed the goal he had set for himself.lf.

5.5. 他痛哭不止，我劝他不要过度悲伤，使他镇静下来。他痛哭不止，我劝他不要过度悲伤，使他镇静下来。 (give way to)(give way to) He kept crying bitterly. I persuaded him not to give way He kept crying bitterly. I persuaded him not to give way

to grief and succeeded in calming him down. to grief and succeeded in calming him down.

Translation Exercises (3)Translation Exercises (3)

6.6. 我想当然地认为你要看这出戏，所以给你买了一我想当然地认为你要看这出戏，所以给你买了一张票。张票。 (take…for granted)(take…for granted)

I took it for granted that you would want to see the playI took it for granted that you would want to see the play,, so I bought you a ticket.so I bought you a ticket.

7.7. 他们已经把这些问题降到优先考虑事项表上靠后他们已经把这些问题降到优先考虑事项表上靠后的位置了。的位置了。 (relegate)(relegate)

They have relegated these problems somewhere down They have relegated these problems somewhere down on the priority list.on the priority list.

8. 8. 我将通过唐娜的律师把这封信寄给她。我将通过唐娜的律师把这封信寄给她。 (address)(address) I am going to address the letter to Donna in care of her I am going to address the letter to Donna in care of her

lawyer.lawyer.

Translation Exercises (4)Translation Exercises (4)

9.9. 我告诉她那个消息时不知自己为什么喉咙哽咽起来。我告诉她那个消息时不知自己为什么喉咙哽咽起来。(a lump in one’s throat)(a lump in one’s throat)

I could not account for the lump in my throat as I was tellinI could not account for the lump in my throat as I was telling her the news.g her the news.

10.10. 水手们白天用信号旗发信号，夜间则用信号灯发信水手们白天用信号旗发信号，夜间则用信号灯发信号。号。 (signal)(signal)

Sailors signal with flags by day and with lights at night.Sailors signal with flags by day and with lights at night.

Comprehension questions of Text II (1)Comprehension questions of Text II (1)

1.What can we infer from the author’s description of a Christmas 1.What can we infer from the author’s description of a Christmas about the damaging effect of the Great Depression on American about the damaging effect of the Great Depression on American farmers?farmers?

--The Great Depression was devastating to American farmers and --The Great Depression was devastating to American farmers and their families. Many people lacked adequate food, shelter, and their families. Many people lacked adequate food, shelter, and clothing.clothing.

2. What memories of childhood come alive again whenever the 2. What memories of childhood come alive again whenever the author sees the snow coming down?author sees the snow coming down?

--Afflicted by the Great Depression, his family lived in poverty. --Afflicted by the Great Depression, his family lived in poverty. On Christmas Eve, he prayed that he would get just a little On Christmas Eve, he prayed that he would get just a little present for Christmas and his dream came true the next morning.present for Christmas and his dream came true the next morning.

3. What do we know about the author and his family life?3. What do we know about the author and his family life? ----He had served in the armed forces. He or his wife was a He had served in the armed forces. He or his wife was a

disabled person. They lived mainly on the money received from disabled person. They lived mainly on the money received from the government.the government.


4. What did the author think of cancer before he knew 4. What did the author think of cancer before he knew that he had cancer?that he had cancer?

-- -- He viewed cancer with great horror. He thought of it He viewed cancer with great horror. He thought of it as a very serious infectious disease in which the flesh as a very serious infectious disease in which the flesh and nerves were gradually destroyed.and nerves were gradually destroyed.

5. What were the main criticisms directed against the 5. What were the main criticisms directed against the government concerning cancer research?government concerning cancer research?

----All the money was spent on cancer researchAll the money was spent on cancer research,, and and equal attention was not paid to the emotional equal attention was not paid to the emotional rehabilitation of cancer patients and their families.rehabilitation of cancer patients and their families.

6. According to the author what psychological problems 6. According to the author what psychological problems may a cancer patient face?may a cancer patient face?


----Depression and persistent anxiety. He may have low self-Depression and persistent anxiety. He may have low self-esteem, a sense of hopelessness about the future, and a lack of esteem, a sense of hopelessness about the future, and a lack of interest in people and activities once found pleasurable.interest in people and activities once found pleasurable.

7. What was the author’s intent in writing about the struggles of 7. What was the author’s intent in writing about the struggles of a cancer patient?a cancer patient?

----He wanted to instill positive attitudes in a cancer patient to He wanted to instill positive attitudes in a cancer patient to provide him or her with a more contributive and fulfilling role in provide him or her with a more contributive and fulfilling role in societysociety,, and he hoped that the story would serve as an inspiration and he hoped that the story would serve as an inspiration for all people with incurable diseases.for all people with incurable diseases.

8. What did he suggest people with incurable diseases should do 8. What did he suggest people with incurable diseases should do to mitigate their own problems?to mitigate their own problems?

They should share their mutual problems, help each other change They should share their mutual problems, help each other change distressing thoughts, feelings, or behavior and take part in distressing thoughts, feelings, or behavior and take part in community life on an equal level with others.community life on an equal level with others.

Oral activitiesOral activities Talk about official holidays or traditional festivals in ChinaTalk about official holidays or traditional festivals in China

SamplesSamples New year’s Day ( Jan 1New year’s Day ( Jan 1stst, solar calendar), solar calendar) The Lantern Festival ( Jan 15The Lantern Festival ( Jan 15thth, lunar calendar)., lunar calendar). Pure Brightness Festival ( Apr 5Pure Brightness Festival ( Apr 5thth, solar calendar), solar calendar) The Dragon Boat Festival (May 5The Dragon Boat Festival (May 5thth, . lunar calendar), . lunar calendar) The Mid-autumn Festival (Aug 15The Mid-autumn Festival (Aug 15thth . lunar calendar) . lunar calendar) The Double Ninth Festival (Sep9th, lunar calendar)The Double Ninth Festival (Sep9th, lunar calendar) Chinese Youth DayChinese Youth Day International Children’s DayInternational Children’s Day International Working Women’s DayInternational Working Women’s Day Army DayArmy Day National Day.National Day.

Dictation Dictation

Spelling:Spelling: 1.1. l legible 2.egible 2. s surpass 3. urpass 3. r relegate elegate 4.4. signal 5.signal 5. Perfunctory 6.Perfunctory 6. generositygenerosity 7.7. t tease 8. ease 8. e elaborate 9.laborate 9. ruralrural 10.10. p popularity 11.opularity 11. b bulletin 12.ulletin 12. scrawlscrawl 13.13. s shine 14.hine 14. usher 15.usher 15. h hug ug 16.16. Reminder 17.succession 18.fondlyReminder 17.succession 18.fondly 19. 19. take for granted 20.take for granted 20. put a lump in one’s throatput a lump in one’s throat

Passage dictationPassage dictation

Many English language newspapers carry a section of “feature”./ Many English language newspapers carry a section of “feature”./ Features are not really news stories/ but they are often Features are not really news stories/ but they are often informative and helpful./ A feature story may tell you hoe to lose informative and helpful./ A feature story may tell you hoe to lose weight, save money,/ fix your car, or other helpful things. / weight, save money,/ fix your car, or other helpful things. / Features may also be about people in the community or local Features may also be about people in the community or local area./ These local people may be important members of the area./ These local people may be important members of the community. / They may be leaders of groups in the community, / community. / They may be leaders of groups in the community, / or they may be people who can help others in some way. / It is or they may be people who can help others in some way. / It is often interesting to read about these people. / Some features may often interesting to read about these people. / Some features may be about important in the news. / The New York Times has a be about important in the news. / The New York Times has a regular feature called “ Man in the News” or “ Woman in the regular feature called “ Man in the News” or “ Woman in the News”? / in which much information is given about a particularly News”? / in which much information is given about a particularly important person in the news of the day. / Sometimes the person important person in the news of the day. / Sometimes the person is an American. ? Other times the person may be an international is an American. ? Other times the person may be an international political leader?/ or even a person in sports or show business.political leader?/ or even a person in sports or show business.

Writing practice Writing practice

My favorite HolidayMy favorite Holiday ( at least 100 words ) ( at least 100 words )

After-class reading sourcesAfter-class reading sources

1.1. 王守仁，赵文书王守仁，赵文书 ,, 2002 2002 《新编英语泛读教程》《新编英语泛读教程》[Ⅰ][Ⅰ] ，上海外语教育出版社。，上海外语教育出版社。 P113-118P113-118

2.2. www.valentine.comwww.valentine.com

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Documents

Unit 16 My Forever Valentine. Contents Pre-reading questions Pre-reading questions Pre-reading questions Background information Background information