新编英语教程第6册教案Unit Six.pptVIP

Unit Six Dull Work I. Library Work 1. Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804), German philosopher. His attempt to define precisely the domain of rational understanding is a landmark in Western thought. I. Library Work 2. John Milton (1608 – 1674), English poet and prose writer, one of the best known and most respected figures in English literature. In 1667, he published his masterpiece, Paradise Lost. II. Organization of the Text 1. Introduction of topic: varied, exciting life makes no great creative mind (Paragraph 1) 2. Supporting evidence (Paragraphs 2 – 5) ① People who achieve do not necessarily live eventful lives (2) II. Organization of the Text ② What is essential for creative work is a man’s ability to make the trivial reach an enormous way (3) ③ An eventful life does more harm than good to a creative mind (4) ④ How he himself has been benefited from his dull work experience (5) II. Organization of the Text 3. Conclusion (Paragraph 6) III. Key Points of the Text Paragraph 1 assumption: something taken for granted; supposition; something that is believed to be true without proof 假定 There seems to be a general assumption that…: It seems that there is a general belief that… Paragraph 1 brilliant people cannot stand routine: extremely bright people cannot endure / bear fixed ways of doing things to do their best: to achieve their potential creativeness; to best exercise their talent Paragraph 1 It is also assumed that..: It is also believed that … assume: take something as true Paragraph 2 crave for: long for; desire eagerly 渴望；追求 E.g.: crave for good food 追求美食 crave for mercy 恳求怜悯 let alone: not counting; not to mention E.g.: We can’t afford a bicycle, let alone a car. Paragraph 2 What is the “opposite” that Hoffer says is “nearer the truth”? What is the purpose of this paragraph? Paragraph 2 People who achieve much are often those content with the routine, uneventful life they live. The purpose of this paragraph is to show that the lives of many truly great men are