甘冒不讳.ppt

Unit 2 Text 1 The Teddy Stoddard Story Pre-reading questions Did anyone’s attitude towards you affect your life? Have you ever considered about your own impact on the other people in the class or your family? Text analysis Main idea of the text This story shows how a teacher’s attitude towards a pupil can affect his/her life. Structural analysis of the text Five Parts Part 1 (P1-5)initial unpleasant impression Part 2 (P6-8) Teddy’s Christmas present Part 3 (P9-12) Do something for Teddy Part 4 (P13-14) Changes after Christmas Part 5 (P15-20) Five successive notes Words Expressions Part 1 Venture n. an activity or undertaking involving risk or uncertainty v. To express at the risk of denial, or criticism; dare冒昧，甘冒不讳, 敢于说 e.g. The two companies have embarked on a joint venture to produce cars in America. If I may venture an opinion, I’d say the plan needs closer examination. Nobody ventured to speak to the angry king. cf. Venture, adventure Part 2 Be in for : to be about to have (trouble, bad weather, etc.) e.g. We’re in for some trouble if we don’t finish it quickly. Inquisitive: always wanting to find out the details about things and people; curious and eager for knowledge. e.g. Journalists have to be inquisitive, fearless and determined. As one of the best students in the class, she has an inquisitive mind as well as a hard working spirit. Take steps: to take action, to do what is necessary. e.g. We have taken steps to prevent such unpleasant things from taking place again. Withdraw v. to (cause to) not to take part in e.g. I withdrew from the contest two days before it took place because I was too nervous. withdrawal n. Part 3 Take pains (to do sth./ with sth.): to make a great effort or take great care. e.g. Mary took great pains with her English lesson and got high marks. Stifle v. a. to prevent from happening or developing. e.g. I was so sleepy that I could scarcel