extensive_reading-unit_1解说.ppt

Unit 1 The Shadowland of Dreams Do you have a dream? Have you ever tried to fight for your dreams? Did you succeed? How do you think the relation between dream and reality? Prediction: what does “the Shadowland of dreams” mean? Alex Haley (August 11, 1921 – February 10, 1992) Haley was born in New York on August 11, 1921, and was the oldest of three brothers and a sister. Alex Haley was enrolled at Alcorn State University at age 15. Roots The Shadowland of Dreams Many people cherish the fond dream of becoming a writer but not many are able to see their dream come true. Alex Haley also wanted to be a writer and he succeeded. How did he succeed? typewriter n. 打字机 freelance [‘fri:lɑ:ns] 自由职业者 freelance writer 自由作家 superintendent [,sju:p?rin’tend?nt] n. 警长, 警司 manual [‘m?nju?l] adj. 用手的, 手工的 Para. 1-4 According to the author, what’s the difference between “being a writer” and writing? What did I have when I became a freelance writer? What is called “the Shadowland of hope” by the author? many a = many / a lot of Eg: 很多著名的流行音乐歌星都因使用毒品而毁了自己。 Many a famous pop star has been ruined by drugs. New words and Phrases requite [ri‘kwait] vt. make repayment for or return something = repay 报答, 回报, 补偿 Eg: To keep on loving a person who does not requite ones love is either foolish or great. 感受不到爱，却仍然去付出爱，可以说是傻，也可以说是伟大。 New words and Phrases prospect [‘pr?spekt] n. the possibility of future success 前景; 前途 Eg. John is in high spirits at the prospects. 约翰对前景充满希望。 New words and Phrases genuine [‘d?enjuin] adj. not fake or not pretended 真的, 真正的 Eg. 这枚奖章是真金制成的。 This medal is made of genuine gold. 随着时间的推移, 我们之间产生了一种真挚的友情。 As time went on, a genuine friendship grew up between us. Discussion Have you even been “the Shadowland of hope”? How do you feel? How did you conquer it and go to success? siren [’sai?rin] n. 汽笛, 警报器 acquaintance [?‘kweint?ns] n. 相识的人, 熟