reading practice选修六extract from the lion,the witch and the wardrobe.ppt

Words Inquisitive n. inquisition [??kw?‘z??(?)n] 调查 2. exclaimation magic/ magical/ magician powerful possession Page 26 Task 4 “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” C.S. Lewis was an author and scholar born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Although Lewis primary vocation was as a tutor of literature at Oxford and Cambridge, he is especially remembered for his works of imaginative fiction. His Chronicles of Narnia series, in particular, has been extremely popular with children and adults alike. Occupation novelist, scholar, broadcaster Genres fantasy, science fiction, childrens literature Notable work(s) The Chronicles of NarniaMere ChristianityThe Space TrilogyTill We Have FacesSurprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life Introduction of the Story (Task1) 1.Character: Lucy, the White Witch, Aslan… 2.Place: Narnia 3.Time: Winter 4.Result: learn to be brave and to forgive; learn sorrow, happiness and wisdom. Studying abroad is tougher Although more and more Chinese are studying abroad, getting into schools overseas is getting harder every year. Lets find out why. Colleges in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia are always the first choice for Chinese students who want to study abroad. But getting into those schools is only getting harder -- and more expensive. Most colleges in the U.S. have already raised their entrance standards this year. They’ve also increased tuition fees. Meanwhile, the ongoing financial crisis has tightened budgets for college education. That means it’s more difficult for overseas students to apply for scholarships. And with more Chinese students looking to get into the top 100 colleges in the U.S., the competition is tougher than ever. Wang Jing, Business Insider, said, Normally, overseas students account for no more than 10 perce