现代大学英语精读第一册课件 lesson3教程教案.pptVIP

Lesson Three Message of the Land Introduction to the Text 1) The style of such ‘writing’ is colloquial. 2)The language is straightforward. 3)The sentences are generally short. The text can be divided into 2 parts: the first part (para.1—3): she briefly tells us about each member of her family and how all her children left the second part (para.4—11): the rest deals with the changes that she finds she can’t adjust to. The farmer’s speech is shorter, but touches something deeper- what he thinks are the roots of all evils. Pira Sudham is considered Thailands leading English language writer, who was nominated for the 1990 Nobel Prize for Literature. His literary works are concerned with social-economic-political changes occurring in Thailand. Widely read and highly acclaimed, his books have given an expedient voice to the poor and the voiceless. Lesson 3 - Message of the Land Author The end of Author. Language study 1. to belong to sb: to be owned by sb. eg: This computer belongs to my roommate, Wang Lin. Who does the Mobil phone belong to? 4. bully v. a. to threaten to hurt someone or frighten them, especially someone smaller or weaker b. to put pressure on someone in order to make them do what you want E.g. The child was bullied almost out of its life. Dont let them bully you into working on Saturdays. 5. Mind (1) 1) pay close attention to, be careful Mind your head! Mind your step! Mind your footing!小心,站稳了! 2) take care of, look after Will you mind our cat while we’re on holiday? Mind (2) 3) mind one’s own business: not to ask or take action about other people’s private affairs 4) be against, be opposed to I wouldn’t mind a cup of coffee. 6. in spite of sth: although sth. is true. eg: The children went out to play in spite of the cold. In spite of his age, my grandpa lives an active life. 7. “send”VP p.65 1) send away/off: send to another place His parents sent him away to school in America. 2) se