高级英语B Unit One.pptVIP

Unit OneText I Two Words to Avoid, Two Words to Remember Pre-reading questions What do you think are the two words the author advises the reader to avoid and the two words to remember? Make a guess. The answers to the preceding question are “next time” and “if only”. Which two do you think are the words to avoid and which two to remember? Give your reasons for your answer. Answer: 1.The two words to avoid are if only and the tow to remember are next time. The author’s explanation can be found in paras.15 and 24 Library Work 1. Manhattan, an island near the mouth of the Hudson River, is a borough of New York City, in southeastern New York State, U.S.A. Commercial and cultural heart of the city, Manhattan is the site of the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the City Center of Music and Drama, II. Organization of the Text I. Setting of the story (Paragraphs 1 – 3) ① The instructive significance of the story (1) ② Setting (2 – 3) II. Development of the story (Paragraphs 4 – 31) ① In the little French restaurant (4 – 8) II. Organization of the Text ② In the Old Man’s office (9 – 26) ③ Outside the office (27 -31) III. Denouement or conclusion (Paragraphs 32 – 33) III. Key Points of the Text Paragraph 1 rewarding: worth doing; satisfying change for the better: improve something that already exists or that has gone before 向着较好的情况转变；为了取得更好的结果 Paragraph 1 E.g.: His health has changed for the better. 他的健康状况已有好转。 make alterations for the better in the design of a house 修改房屋的设计使之更趋完善 Paragraph 1 c.f.: change for the worse: make worse something that already exists or that has gone before 向着较坏的情况转变，更不好 E.g.: He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse. 他买了一辆新汽车，但结果比原来的还不好。 Paragraph 1 for better (or) for worse (或 for better or worse): in both good and bad fortune; whether the result is good or bad 同甘共苦, 祸福与共; 不管是好是歹, 不论是祸是福; 不管结果怎样 Paragraph 1 E.g.: He has resolved to take her for better or for worse. 不论是福是祸，他决心娶她为妻。 Most leave-taking --- for bette