基础英语3 uint403概要1.pptVIP

simile A simile, then, is a figure of speech which makes a comparison between two unlike elements having at least one quality or characteristic in common. Words like as, as… so, and like are used Is it a simile? Jim looks like his brother Billy. What about this one? Jim and Billy are as like as two peas. metaphor A metaphor, then, is in a sense a condensed simile, differing from the latter only in form and artistry(艺术技巧). As to form, No such words as like, as… so, as… As to artistry It requres greater ability on the part of the reader to perceive the hidden association, their insight into person, things or ideas that is implied(暗示的, 暗含的). Simile or metaphor? Jim was as cunning as a fox. The world is like a stage. Jim was a fox. The world is a stage. Find the simile and metaphor Can you create your own similes and metaphors? Be creative! Sun By Valerie Worth The sun Is a leaping fire Too hot To go near, But it will still Lie down In warm yellow squares On the floor Like a flat Quilt, where The cat can curl And purr. The sun is likened to: What would you say about the following things: a. Youth b. Friendship c. Love d. Age e. Life f. City crowd g. City skylines h. Country view i. Oceans j. Mountains a fire ball – hot, too hot to go near Book 3-Unit 4 Book 3-Unit 4 Reference Answers Discuss the following questions: What’s the function of the IMF? What did the IMF do during the financial crisis of 1997-1999? Is it helpful to the member countries? How? Book 3-Unit 4 Reference Answers What’s the function of the IMF? The function of the IMF is to promote international trade, monetary co-operation and the stabilization of the exchange rates. 2. What did the IMF do during the financial crisis of 1997-1999? It gave financial assistance to Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Brazil, and Russia. Book 3-Unit 4 3. Is it helpful to the member countries? How? Member countries contribute in gold and in their own currencies to provide a reserve on which the