B2U5 Quick Fix Society Text study.pptVIP

Quick Fix Society Book 2 Unit 5 Part 1 pastoral n. 1) a literary work (poem, drama, etc.) dealing with shepherds or rural life; 2) a rural picture or scene; pastorale: A dramatic performance or opera, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, that was based on a rural theme or subject;牧歌式歌剧 ,田园剧 Synonyms: idyllic, rural, rustic Part 2 gratification: satisfaction Gratify (v.): to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to satisfy( a desire); e.g. It gratified me to know how soon she will be well again; Now she has a job in France she can gratify her wish to Europe. Part 3 * * Text Study Structure of the Text Part Ⅰ (paras.1-3) Introduction The writer’s reflection on the lifestyle of Americans after her trip to West Virginia and back home: Her country has become a nation in search of the quick fix. Part Ⅱ (paras. 4-6) Body Three features of the quick fix society. 1. Now instead of later (para. 4) 2. Faster instead of slower (para 5) 3. Superficially instead of thoroughly (para 6) Part Ⅲ (paras. 7-8) Conclusion The writer’s appeal to her fellow countrymen to return to life in the slow lane. Why did the writer take the turnpikes and interstates? Did they have any fun on the way? Why did the writer take another way back? How did she feel this time? What is the attitude of modern people to do everything? How does it affect our life? Why did the author write this article? Was she suggesting we stop using all time-saving techniques and products? Reading Comprehension Questions: Fast Roads in the U.S. Highways: connect cities Superhighways: a road with six or more lanes Interstate highways: connect cities in different states Freeways: roads within a city Expressways: fast roads in or near cities Turnpike: pay money before you use it pastoral adj. 1) of or relating to or composed of shepherds or herdsmen; 2) devoted to or based on livestock raising; 3) of or relating to the countryside; not urban; 4) pleasingly peaceful and innocent; 5)