何霞 unit six how to get things done.ppt

outline ○1. the brief introduction about the two authors ○2. the differences of the two texts ○3. the different purpose of the two authors . 罗伯特·本奇利（查尔斯）（Robert ?Benchley,1889–1945年），美国幽默作家。他的大多数作品都是嘲笑中产阶级日常生活可厌之事的概括描写。1929年本奇利开始制作并主演喜剧短片（单本影片）。1935年因短片《如何睡觉》获得奥斯卡奖。本奇利出生于马萨诸塞州的沃切斯特，1912年毕业于哈佛大学。他是《生活》（1920–29年）以及《纽约客》（1929–40年）杂志的戏剧评论家。 他的著作包括：《所有的事》（1921年）、《我不知所措的十年》（1936年）、《本奇利发狂》（1943年）。《本奇利精选》（1954年）是由他的儿子纳撒尼尔·本奇利所选的他的作品集。 . Robert Charles Benchley (September 15, 1889 – November 21, 1945) was an American humorist best known for his work as a newspaper columnist and film actor. From his beginnings at the Harvard Lampoon while attending Harvard University, through his many years writing essays and articles for Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, and his acclaimed short films, Benchleys style of humor brought him respect and success during his life, from New York City and his peers at the Algonquin Round Table to contemporaries in the burgeoning film industry. . Benchley is best remembered for his contributions to The New Yorker, where his essays, whether topical or absurdist, influenced many modern humorists. He also made a name for himself in Hollywood, when his short film How to Sleep was a popular success and won Best Short Subject at the 1935 Academy Awards, and his many memorable appearances in films such as Alfred Hitchcocks Foreign Correspondent and a dramatic turn in Nice Girl?. His legacy includes written work and numerous short film appearances. .Michael Demarest (1924-1984), U.S. journalist, was born in Long Island, New York, U.S.A., but was educated in England at Rugby(拉格比) and Oxford. After World War II, he wrote for newspapers and magazines. He joined Time magazine in 1954 and for more than twenty years at the magazine, he serve as a correspondent, associate editor, and a senior editor. He died of a heart attack on May 17, 1984 while covering the World’s fair in New Orleans. He was a member in good standing of the Procrastinators’ Club of America,