第一单元unit1名誉之尾.pptVIP

Teaching Procedures Warm-up Activities Text Understanding Structure Analysis Language Explanation Summary Exercises Warm-up Do you think it easy to be famous? What price should be paid to be famous? Watch the video and answer the question. Tips: Freedom Privacy Great attention to their own words and behavior, sometimes even include their relatives’. etc. Text Understanding Para. 2 Why would many people pursue the fame when, according to the author, the conquest of fame is very difficult? Answer There are some impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers. The lure of drowning in fame’s imperial glory is not easily resisted. Para. 3 1. How do people become famous? Can they give a clear account of how they gain fame? Key: People get fame as a result of exploiting their talent for singing, dancing, painting, or writing, etc. No, they can’t. (hard-pressed) Para. 5 According to the author, “Fame’s spotlight can be hotter than a tropical jungle---….” Do you share the opinion? Can you give some examples? Para 6 What does the author try to get across by using the example of Oscar Wilde? Key: One drop of fame will likely contaminate the entire well of a man’s soul. An artist who tries to remains true to himself or herself is particularly amazing. Para. 7 What can those who fail in the pursuit of fame find comfort in? What explanation can they give to justify their failure? Many great artists never found fame until well after they had passed away or in knowing that they didn’t sell out. They may justify their failure by convincing themselves their genius is too sophisticated for contemporary audiences. Para. 8 1. What does the author convey to the readers by citing the examples of Thomas Wolfe, Beethoven, Pestalozzi, and Thomas Edison? Key: Failure has motivated some famous people to work harder to succeed. Para. 9 What does the author recommend doing instead of seeking fame? Answer The author recommend people to try to be happy with who