研究生英语阅教程(提高级) Lesson 12.pptVIP

* Lesson 12 In Praise of the Humble Comma CATALOGUE About the Author Warm-up Activities Structure Language Points Keys Warm-up Activities Could you speak these punctuation marks in English , . : ; ! ? … “” ‘’() - — ? 2. Among those commonly-used punctuation marks, which do you think is the most useful or most important one? Why do you think so? 3. Do you think comma worth praising? Structure Part I (para. 1): Although apparently small and humble, often getting no respect, commas are like gods in that they give breath to life or take it away. Part II (para. 2—para. 5): Social functions of punctuations. Part III (para. 6—para. 7): Punctuation is an important means of communication for feelings. Part IV (para. 8—para. 9): Significance of commas. Part V (para. 10—para. 11): Punctuation is a matter of care for what the words imply. Language Points (all) of a sudden (或on a sudden, all on a sudden, on the sudden) (line 2, para. 1) suddenly， unexpectedly 突然地；出乎意料地，冷不防 ① 灯突然灭了。 All of a sudden the lights went out. ② 我们等了又等，然后，突然看到地平线上出现了一 艘帆船。 We waited and waited, then all of a sudden we saw a sail on the horizon. ③ 他决定突然离开，这一点都不明智。 The way he decided to leave all of a sudden didn’t make any sense. Language Points 2. deprive (of) take away from; prevent from using or enjoying 夺去，剥夺； 使丧失 （line 4, para. 1） ① 一个学生假如没有了书籍，将怎么办？ What would a student do if the were deprived of his books? ② 那次事故使他丧失了视力。 He was deprived of his sight by the accident. ③ 担忧使他不能入睡。 Worrying deprived him of sleep. Language Points * deprived not having the things that are necessary for a comfortable or happy life; having fewer opportunities in life because of being poor （尤指儿童）被剥夺的， 贫困的 synonym: disadvantaged, underprivileged ① 贫困儿童往往学习比较差。 Deprived children tend to do less well at school. deprived areas/ neighbourhoods etc (=where a lot of deprived people li