unit_3 the rite of springppt课件.pptVIP

Main Contents Background information The author Text analysis Detailed study Word Study Grammar points Oral work Background information---gardening Gardening is generally regarded as a hobby, a pastime. Many little books as well as essays tell people how to grow tomatoes, beans, cucumbers [kju?k?mb?(r)] , etc., in their private gardens. But, like many other human activities, gardening often has symbolic meaning for different people. (For instance, in our culture, it is often compared to the rearing of children, so teachers are often called “gardeners.”)