Unit 4 Writing Between the Lines.pptVIP

Text II Handling the Knowledge Explosion Solomon King Solomon “excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom” according to the Bible. Solomon ruled Israel from about 960 to 922 B.C. and built a magnificent temple in Jerusalem. Solomon had a famous meeting with the Queen of Sheba who, after observing his wealth and wisdom, showered him with gifts. Solomons wisdom is usually recalled in a famous incident in which two women came before him with a baby, each claiming to be the mother. Solomon ordered the child be cut in half, and by observing each womans reaction determined the true mother. Comprehension questions: 1. Instead of eliminating or disregarding the knowledge explosion, what can we do about it? 2. What is our greatest reading problem? 3. What is the difference between “finding time to read” and “making time to read”? 4. What do you do if you make time to read? How can you do more hours of reading a week if you spend only an hour a day? 5. What are the three brakes that slow down your reading speed? 6. What solution to the problem of slow reading speed does the author suggest? Consist 1) consist in: to have … as a base The beauty of Venice doesn’t consist largely in the style of its ancient buildings. 2)??Cf: consist of: be made up of The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Post-reading activities 1. Discussion: Reading between the lines and writing between the lines. 2. On what occasions can we not mark up a book? 3. How does the writer achieve the effects of coherence? Solomon and the Queen of Sheba 所罗门和示巴女王 B. He was famous for his wisdom and is often compared to the clever and wise persons. Phrases related to Solomon include: Solomon’s Mirror (telling one’s future), Solomon’s Seal (a hexagram with formidable mysterious power), 六芒星 Solomon’s Temple ( referring to human body in occultism). 神秘主义 Quiz I. Paraphrase: 1. Under