Unit 2 Text IUnwillingly on Holiday.ppt

7. (line38) Tom closed the car window …, in hostile silence. … keeping quiet and showing strong resentment and unfriendliness. 8. (line43) If only hed beat me… How I wish he would beat me… 9. (line45) Cooped up for weeks with … ? Confined/kept in a small space with … Letter writing This was Toms first night at his uncles home. He found a short letter from … his mother his brother his uncle and aunt After reading the letter, Tom felt much better… Suggested keys: 1. All children dread injections. 2. His parents raged at his dishonesty. 3. Though it is very hot, he’d rather use an electric fan than have the air-conditioner on. 4. Diamond jewels/ornaments are expensive, and this necklace of hers is no exception. 5. He helped me out when I was in great difficulty. 6. He must keep to his bed for two weeks after he had had an operation. 7. If only I had listened to his advice at that time. 8. He has prepared himself for the new challenge. 9. Because of the heavy burdens in studies, more and more children have to be confined to their houses and miss many entertainment activities. 10. The landlady gave him two months’ notice to move out. Unit 2 Text IUnwillingly on Holiday Integrated English 3 Learning objectives Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to master new words and expressions; appreciate and use techniques for describing emotions; talk about holidays and festivals. Toms Midnight GardenPhilippa Pearce Tom is a twelve year old boy who is angry about being sent to spend the summer with his childless aunt and uncle after his brother falls ill with a contagious fever. Tom thinks his summer will be ruined. Hell have to spend time in a poky old flat with his boring aunt and uncle and wont be able to do any of the outdoor activities that he and his brother had planned for their vacation. At first, the flat is everything Tom feared. He has no one to play with and nothing to do. Then one night Tom hears the landladys antique grandfather clock