高级英语Lesson 4 The Trial that Rocked the World.pptVIP

Lesson 4 The Trial that Rocked the World Q1: In what sense did the trial rock the world? Q2: What was the trial? Q3: How did the author get involved in the trial? Q4: who represented the prosecution and the defense? Q5: How did the examination proceed? What was the turning point? Q6. What is the most impressive battle of wits? Q7. What is the lesson to be learned from this trial Q8: What is the organization of the narration or description Why did the trial rock the world? Firstly, it was the first of its kind, a teacher being tried for teaching biology. Secondly, it drew world-wide attention. A large number of reporters gathered to report on the progress of the trial. It also produced great influence on man’s thinking and in creating a climate of academic freedom. Part III Exercises 1. Paraphrases 1) “Don’t worry, young man, we’ll do a few things to outwit the prosecution.” 2) I was suddenly engulfed by the whole affair. I was deeply involved in the case. 3) I was the last one to expect that my case would develop into one of the most famous trials in American history. 4) “This is a completely inappropriate jury, too ignorant and partial.” This is a very bad jury.翻译：这是什么狗屁陪审团啊！ 5) Today the teachers are put on trial because they teach scientific theory; soon the newspapers and magazines will not be allowed to express new ideas, to spread knowledge of science. 6) “ It is doubtful whether the prosecution has reasoning power,” said Darrow sarcastically, scornfully. 7) … accused Bryan of demanding that a life or death battle be fought between science and religion. 8) People paid to have a look at the ape and to consider carefully whether apes and human could have a common ancestry.(Or whether there was any blood relationship between the ape and themselves) 9) Darrow surprised everyone by asking Bryan as a witness for Scopes, which was a brilliant idea. Darrow dealt a fatal blow at the prosecution （对原告施以致命一击）by cal