[英语学习]Unit_7_The_Chaser.pptVIP

Unit 7The Chaser John Collier Teaching Objectives 1. To understand the theme of the fable; 2. To grasp key language points. 3. To appreciate the writing style; 4. To reflect on the ways of finding true love through discussion; Content Pre-reading questions Background information Brief introduction to the author Language points Structural analysis Text study Role Play Exercises Pre-reading Questions 1. Have you ever loved anyone or been loved? What does love mean to you? 2. Love has been associated with money, social status and other material concerns. How do you feel about that? Do you still believe in true love? 3. Do you think love can be fostered? How? Love is listening. Love is obligation. Love is valued. Love is excuse. Background information Love potion: A magical potion, drug or charm that supposedly has the power to make a person fall in love with another or excite sexual passion. It’s often made by a magician, sorcerer or witch. Love potion Siren: (in ancient Greek mythology) a group of women-like creatures whose sweet singing charmed sailors and caused the wreck of their ships. Any dangerously seductive woman Warn of danger Sirens Brief introduction about the author John Collier British playwright, poet and novelist. Best known for his short stories, many of which appeared in The New Yorker from the 1930s to the 1950s. His stories may be broadly classified as fantasies, but are really special. They feature an acerbic wit and are usually ironic or dark in tone. Language points 1. peer vi. (at, into): look carefully peer at the traffic lights peer into the distance She peered at the tag to read the price. The sun was peering through the clouds. 太阳从云中隐约出现。 Children are easily influenced by their peers. As peers, we should help each other. 2. Oblige vt. (1) to do sb. a favor She asked him to lend her his car, and he willingly obliged her. I should be obliged if you could speak louder.