Unit OneUnit OneUnit OneUnit One

Never Give In, Never, Never Give In, Never, NeverNever

Teaching ObjectivesPre-reading QuestionsGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingExtended knowledge

Teaching Objectives

• Practice reading, writing, listening and talking, and translating about WWII;

• Learn information about Winston Churchill.

Pre-reading Questions

• What do you know of Winston Churchill?

• What do you know of WWII?

Pre-reading Questions

• From what sources (e.g. books,

movies, documentaries etc.) do

you know of WWII? Give one

example.

Global Reading

Winston Churchill is a world-renowned orator as well as a successful statesman and a writer. What devices did he apply in this speech to achieve his goal to encourage his people to fight?

What kind of person do you think Winston Churchill is? Try to describe him with a list of adjectives.

Detailed Reading

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Questions:How did Churchill compare the present-

day situation with that ten months ago when he paid the first visit to the school as Prime Minister?

What was the purpose of this comparison?

Language work:

catastrophic adj.1. Of, relating to, or involving a catastrophe. a catastrophic illness

derived words:

catastrophe n. 1. A great, often sudden calamity2. A complete failure

The food was cold, the guests quarreled—the whole dinner was a catastrophe.

Ups and downs: fluctuations

Sino-US relations have experienced many ups and downs since 1979 when China and the US established formal diplomatic relations.

misfortune: n. 1. Bad fortune or ill luck

2. The condition resulting from bad fortune or ill luck

wanted to help those in misfortune

Position:

In the position of : from the perspective of, on the part of You ought to think more ~ others/ in others’ position, which would help solve the problem.

Put oneself in sb’s position: think in others’ position

In a/no position to do sth: be (not) able to do sth, can (not) possibly do sth.He is in no position to support himself as he’s still a child.

In position: in placeThe athletes are all in position for the race.

lull: n. 1. A relatively calm interval, as in a storm

2. An interval of lessened activitya lull in sales

also as vt. 1. To cause to sleep or rest; soothe or calm

The monotonous voice of the movement of the train lulled me to sleep.

2. To deceive into trustfulnessthat honeyed charm that he used so effectively to lull his victims. (S.J. Perelman)

Turn up: To make an appearance; arrive

Several old friends turned up at the reunion.

Other meanings: to be completed by yourself

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Comprehension Questions:• What lesson had the British

learnt from the experience of the past ten months, as Churchill put it?

• In Churchill’s perceptions, what does it take to win the war?

Language work

Bring up: To introduce into discussion; mention

Noble:1. Having or showing qualities of high moral ch

aracter, such as courage, generosity, or honor

2. Proceeding from or indicative of such a character; showing magnanimityWhat poor an instrument/May do a noble deed! (Shakespeare)

Put through: To bring to a successful end put the project through on time

throw one’s mind back to: bring the memory to

deceptive: tending to mislead

derived words: deception; deceive; deceit

triumph: A noteworthy or spectacular success

impostor: n. One who engages in deception under an assumed name or identity

Just the same: exactly the sameAbout the same: almost the same

The two brothers have about the same educational background, though, they have chosen totally different way of life.

Far-reaching: widely applicable, having much impact

put forward ~ proposals for the blueprint of the city construction

The proposals are of ~ significance.

Address oneself to sb: direct the speech to sb.Address oneself to sth.: be busy with sth.

It’s time we addressed ourselves to the business in hand.

Address sth: make a speech to; deal with~ the meeting~ the poverty problem, ~ the public concern of he

alth care

petty: adj. Of small importance; trivial a petty grievance

conviction: firm belief; assuranceI speak in my full conviction that the cause we

are pursuing is just.

When he summoned up his courage to propose to her, he had done it without any ~.

Also: The judgment of a jury or judge that a person is guilty of a crime as charged. In this sense, its verb is “convict”

e.g. The jury convicted the defendant of manslaughter.

overwhelming (adj.) having such a great effect on you that you feel confused and do not know how to react.

overwhelming numbers/majority/odds :very large numbers etc.

an overwhelming forcean overwhelming majority of votes The temptation was overwhelming.

overwhelm v. 1)if sb is overwhelmed by an emotion, they feel it so strongly that they cannot think clearly.

be overwhelmed with excitement

2)surprise sb; defeatHe took 45%of the ballots and overwhelmed his two mai

n rivals.

3) if a problem overwhelms sb or sth, it has such a great effect that nothing can be done to deal with it.

Decades of war and natural catastrophes had overwhelmed the city’s finances.

Might: n. power, force, strength, influence Derived words:

Mighty adj.

Open / close an account in / with a bank 开立 / 结清账户

Make out: to see or understand

Liquidate: v. (corresponding to “account was closed”)

1) To pay off (a debt, a claim, or an obligation); settle.

2) To put an end to; abolish. 3) To put to death; kill.

Slate: n. 1. A fine-grained rock that splits into thin, smooth-surfaced layers

2. A piece of this rock cut for use as roofing or surfacing material or as a writing surface.

3. A record of past performance or activitystarting with a clean slate

to wipe the slate clean of past mistakes

stand in the gap: to expose one's self for the protection of something; to make defense against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.

flinch: avoid doing or becoming involved in something unpleasant or difficult through fear or anxiety

Have only to: have no choice but to

Faced with violent oppositions from all sectors of society, the policymakers had only to review the policy.

Persevere: vi. (~ at / in) To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, an idea, or a task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.

Derived words:Perseverance: to display / show ~

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Question:

Why did Churchill alter the word “darker” in the verse to “sterner”?

In one’s honor: in honor of sb., in memory of sb.

Washington Memorial was built ~ George Washington.

On one’s honor: on one’s reputation for telling the truth

Venture to: go so far as to, dare to

May I ~ ask about your age?

I ~ suggest that we recruit some part-time staffs to assist our work.

Stern adj. 1) Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or cha

racter a stern disciplinarian 2) Grim, gloomy, or forbidding in appeara

nce or outlook. 3) Firm or unyielding; uncompromising

Station: n. Social position; rank

Extended knowledgeMore phrases with “stand in”:

stand in one’s way (= stand in the way of) 妨碍 , 阻住 ... 的路

stand in sb.’s light 挡住他人光线stand in the background 处于隐蔽地位 不出面stand in the breach 首当其冲stand in the gap 挺身阻挡stand in the shoes of sb. 处于某人的境地

Post-reading practice

I. Word derivation1. Peace talks were held between the two parties to

bring out the ceasefire and avoid the _________(catastrophic) of war.

2. There was a trace of ________ (triumph) look in his eyes when he finished his words.

3. The US president has certain judicial powers to pardon ________ (convictions) in federal criminal cases.

4. The uncle seized the throne by lying and__________. (impostor/imposter)

5. Great works are performed not by strength but by ____________. (persevere)

II Phrasal verbs

1. His appeal for aid met ______ a firm refusal.

2. At the meeting, they brought _______ (bring) many problems and discussed them one by one.

3. He is to have a concert __________ the invitation of the British Council.

4. They have finally managed to put the project __________ on time.

5. A banquet was held __________honour of the visiting president.

III Grammar exercises Put the verbs in brackets into the –ing participle or t

he infinitive:1. Don’t omit ______________ (do) this week’s h

omework.2. This problem demands _________________ (lo

ok into).3. He can’t endure _____________ (watch) all the

violence they show on television.4. The manager intends ____________ (double) th

e advertising budget.

5. I must remember to _________ (remind) him that the garden needs _________ (water).

6. I regret ________ (tell) you that the entry for the exam is closed.

7. It’s silly ________ (risk) _________ (get) your feet wet.

8. I remember ____________ (allow) them __________ (play) in my garden without fist __________ (ask) for permission.

IV Translation

1. 洗手的时候，日子从水盆里过去；吃饭的时候，日子从饭碗里过去；默默时，便从凝然的双眼前过去。

2. 这些年来，越来越多的宇航员冒着生命的危险去探索宇宙。 (venture)

3. 面对来自社会各界的强烈反对，决策者们不得不重新审视这项政策。 (have only to)

4. 可怜的人们不顾一切起来反抗他们的统治者。（ desperation ）

Oral ActivitiesDiscuss the following topic with your cl

assmates.

Describe one of the hardest situation you have met with and discuss how you dealt with it.