现代大学英语(LESSON THREE MESSAGE OF THE LAND).pptVIP

The Structure of the Essay Part I The wife’s speech ( Para 1- Para 7) Para1- Para3 Introduction of her family members and how all her children left Para4 - Para7 The changes that she finds she can’t adjust to Part II The farmer’s speech ( Para8 - Para11 ) Para8 - Para11 the root of all evil and the joy he find in life and farming. Detailed Study of the Text (para.1- para.3) It was I who stayed with my parents till they died. (Para1)Emphatic pattern: it is/was + 被强调部分+ that + 句子的其他部分--- It was in the 1960s that the trade between the two countries reached its highest point.--- It was she who suggested that he go to New York in order to bet a direct flight. My husband moved into our house as is the way with us in Esarn. (Para1) Paraphrase: When we got married my husband came to live in our house. It was the tradition here in Esarn that the bridegroom should cone to live with the brides family. As: introduces a defining relative clause, and functions as its subject, representing what is stated in the main clause.--- As is often the case, the boy was always late for the class. 情况就是这样， 这个男孩总是迟到。 Its easier for my husband. He has ears which dont hear, a mouth which doesnt speak, and eyes that dont see. (Para2) Paraphrase: News about my childrens problems doesnt make my husband as sad. He doesnt bother about what is happening around us and to our children. He never says anything about them. All of them remain my children in spite of their long absence. (Para3) Paraphrase: Although they are often away for a long time, I love and care about them as always because they are my children. in spite of sth: although sth is true--- The children went out to play in spite of the cold.--- In spite of his age, my grandpa lives an active life. * COLLEGE ENGLISH CONTEMPORARY 现代大学英语 主讲: 庄玉芳 LESSON THREE MESSAGE OF THE LAND LESSON THREE MESSAGE OF THE LAND Warm-Up Topic My Parents I LESSON THREE MESSAGE OF THE LAND LESSON THREE MESSAGE OF THE LAND LESS