研究生英语读写译课件.ppt

Sample the general theme: Stephen Fox explains how the four regions of Iceland have different climates and lifestyles. main idea of each part: 1.Each part of Iceland have different climates and lifestyle. 2. The northern part of Iceland is severe, icy, and volcanic, but its inhabitants survive by fishing and farming. 3.The middle section is mostly empty. 4.The capital, Reykjavik, in the south is a bustling modern city that has the latest goods, entertainment, and art. 5. Homes and outdoor swimming pools use that same geothermal heat, and also hydroelectric power. 6.Inhabitants on the north part of Iceland Staying in touch with the world through television and medical helicopters. 7. The newest region is a tiny volcanic island, as yet uninhabited. Organize the main ideas in a logical order to achieve coherence. (the general theme) In Iceland Stephen Fox explains how the four regions of that island country have different climates and lifestyles. (Part 2 6) The northern part of Iceland is severe, icy, and volcanic, but its inhabitants survive by fishing and farming and staying in touch with the world through television and medical helicopters. (Part 3) The middle section is mostly empty except for greenhouses run from volcanic steam. This area is full of new land created by continental drift. (Part 4) The capital, Reykjavik, in the south is a bustling modern city that has the latest goods, entertainment, and art. (Part 5) Homes and outdoor swimming pools use that same geothermal heat, and also hydroelectric power. (Part 7) The newest region is a tiny volcanic island, as yet uninhabited. Task According to what you have learnt from unit 13 Show Business, write a summary of 100 words. (general theme) In Show Business, Neil Postman discusses TV’s impact on American Culture. (Part 1) Through an ironic story, Postman presents his idea—TV attacks rather than supports the literate culture. (Part 2) To illustrate his idea, Postman first clarifies the concept of “T