新编第二版新视野大学英语第四册unit1第一单元sectionA.ppt

Language Point 3: Still, impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers may spur the artist on. The lure of drowning in fames imperial glory is not easily resisted. (Para. 2) Meaning: Impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers may push the artist to achieve fame. It is almost impossible to resist the admiration and praise that fame brings. Language Point 6: One drop of fame will likely contaminate the entire well of a mans soul, and so an artist who remains true to himself or herself is particularly amazing. (Para. 6) Meaning: One drop of fame could poison a persons soul, and so an artist who acts according to his or her beliefs and does what he or she thinks is right is particularly amazing. 12) remain true to sb/sth: 忠于 --- He always remains true to his principles 13) underline many names: list many name：列举名字 Detailed study of the text 13) An example------remaining true to himself. --- The famous Irish writer Oscar Wilde, as an example, was known because he refused to change his social and sexual behavior. However, the public didn’t accept his behavior, so he paid heavily for being himself. Detailed study of the text 14) be intimate with; have close friendship with --- She is intimate with the President. Detailed study of the text 15) --- was permanently expelled from the wider circle of public favor. --- lost the public support forever. Detailed study of the text 16) .--- risk his or her name in his defense. --- run the risk of damaging his or her own fame to support him . Detailed study of the text Language Point 7: You would be hard-pressed to underline many names of those who have not compromised and still succeeded in the fame game. (Para. 6) Meaning: You would have difficulty listing many names of artists who have not given up their principles in order to please their audiences and still succeeded in their careers. Language Point 8: When things were at their worst, he found that no one was