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优秀精品课件文档资料 Lesson Three Message of the Land Introduction to the Text 1) The style of such ‘writing’ is colloquial. 2)The language is straightforward. 3)The sentences are generally short. The text can be divided into 2 parts: the first part (para.1—3): she briefly tells us about each member of her family and how all her children left the second part (para.4—11): the rest deals with the changes that she finds she can’t adjust to. The farmer’s speech is shorter, but touches something deeper- what he thinks are the roots of all evils. Pira Sudham is considered Thailands leading English language writer, who was nominated for the 1990 Nobel Prize for Literature. His literary works are concerned with social-economic-political changes occurring in Thailand. Widely read and highly acclaimed, his books have given an expedient voice to the poor and the voiceless. Lesson 3 - Message of the Land Author The end of Author. Language study 1. to belong to sb: to be owned by sb. eg: This computer belongs to my roommate, Wang Lin. Who does the Mobil phone belong to? 2. “as” in a relative clause As is known to all, China first created the use of compass. ( as – subject of the clause) As is often the case, the boy was late for class. ( as – subject of the clause). I’ll complete the task as you assigned to me. (manner) He seemed a foreigner, as in fact he was. As has been expected, he was late. He says he is rich, as I would agree. 3. to afford sth. /to do sth: 1) be able to buy or pay for, e.g: At the moment I can’t afford a trip to Europe. Nowadays quite a lot of Chinese families can afford cars. 2) be able to spend, give, do, etc., without serious loss or damage, e.g: He can hardly afford to miss another day at school. Can you afford the time to help me? 4. bully v. a. to threaten to hurt someone or frighten them, especially someone smaller or weaker b. to put pressure on someone in order to make them do what you wan