lesson_8_In_My_Day.ppt

12. scheme n.阴谋；计划；方案 Their scheme was exposed. 他们的阴谋被暴露了。 The police have uncovered a scheme of robbery. 警察当局破获了一起阴谋抢劫案。 13. stun v. 使目瞪口呆 He was stunned by the sudden news. 他因听到这突然的消息而目瞪口呆。 This speech seemed to stun the king. 这话似乎使国王大吃一惊。 * 14. transparent adj. 透明的；明显的；清晰的 Glass is a transparent material. It is a transparent lie. Citizens are asking for a more transparent democratic government. 15. tumble v.跌倒；翻滚 In her hurry she tumbled down. 她在匆忙中跌倒。 She tumbled down the stairs. 她滚下了楼梯。 Text Analysis It is the responsibility of both parents and children to bridge the generation gap. On the one hand, young people should have more interest and respect of what their parents stand for. On the other hand, old people should show understanding to young people’s great interest in the future. The end of Theme. Lesson 13—In My Day Theme of the story Part 1 (paras.1- ) about: Part 2 (paras. ) about: Part 3 (paras. ) about: Part 4 (paras.40--49) about: Text Analysis Structure of the text 9 10-15 16-39 At eighty, after a bad fall, my mother’s mind began to wander free through time. My mother had been a formidable woman. I gradually gave up arguing m mother back to the real world. The end of Structure. Lesson 13—In My Day I realized there was a dispute about time between my children and me, as there had been between my mother and me. Straight-forward I tell people exactly what’s on my mind, … strong-willed She was a formidable woman, determined to speak her mind, determined to have her way, … energetic She had hurled herself at life with an energy that made her seem always on the run. never defeated by life life was combat, and victory was not to the lazy, the timed, the drugstore cowboy, … * Afterthought--Text Analysis What was the character of the mother when she was young? The mother was always on the run and working hard because she believed that hard working is the necessary part of one’s life. Life was a struggle, a fight, a