大学核心英语教程1_1(B).ppt

7. In the spring and autumn the cowboys rounded up the cattle, and separated the beef cattle from the rest of the herd, and drove them over many miles of open country to the nearest railroad station.(L28－30) 到了春秋季节，牛仔就把畜群圈在一起，把菜牛从牛群中分出来，然后把它们驱赶过辽阔的旷野，到好几里以外的最近的火车站。 8. The modern cowboy must often be a technician himself in order to use the new devices for the care of cattle and for the running of the ranch.(L41－42) 一个现代牛仔往往自己要懂得修理机器，才能使用照管牲畜和经营牧场的新机具。 They are expert hunters even though their weapons are primitive (原始的，简陋的). 尽管他们的武器原始落后，但却精于狩猎。 1) The discourse structure of the passage Ranch Life Para 1 Ranch life is a hard business. Para 2 Ranching is very important. Para 3 Ranching is difficult. Para 4 Ranching has a long history. (1) Main idea of each paragraph: Cowboys Para 5 Cowboys are colorful people. Para 6 Cowboys’ long history. Para 7 Cowboys’ most important and hard job: the roundup and the cattle drive Para 8 The modern cowboys’ life has changed a lot. Para 1 Ranch life is a hard business. It demands strength and a great deal of work. (2) Supporting details of each paragraph: Para 2 Ranching is very important. Ranches raise cattle for meat. Ranching is one of the oldest and biggest industries. Para 3 Ranching is difficult. Dry weather or rainstorms can destroy the food needed for the cattle. The cattle themselves may become sick and die. The ranchers must always be on guard against the dangers that nature can create. Para 4 Ranching has a long history. At the beginning of civilized life, people began to keep cattle. Cowboys Para 5 Cowboys are colorful people They are thought to be free, brave and close to nature. Their stories are very popular. They are the hero and a treasured part of the United States. Para 6 Cowboys’ long history Cowboys first appeared in Texas around 1836. Para 7 Cowboys’ most important and hard job: the roundup and the cattle drive There was danger from cattle thieves on the way. The