lesson14 After Twenty Years 现代大学英语精读第一册课件.ppt

Plot of the story Bob and Jim had obviously been close friends twenty years ago when they were young. Before their separation, they made an appointment to meet again at exactly the same place and the same hour twenty years later. Setting of the story On a business avenue of New York: The same hour: ten o’clock at night The same place: ‘Big Joe’ Brady’s restaurant 20 years ago—in the doorway of a hardware store now Structure of the text Part 1 (paras. 1—17) about: The policeman (Jimmy) met with Bob and had a conversation. Part 2 (paras.18—33) about:Bob was arrested by a plain clothes man without his awareness until he found that the policeman was his expected friend Jimmy. Turn Turn in e.g. His feet turn in. I usually turn in at about 11:30. You must turn in your uniform before you leave. His family wanted him to turn himself in. The company has turned in record profits this year. Turn Turn up e.g. Turn the radio up; I cannot hear it. (increase the force, speed, loudness, etc.) She seems to turn up late for everything. (arrive; make one’s appearance) The police have apparently turned up some new evidence. (find by thoroughly searching; unearth) * * Lesson fourteen After Twenty Years average height a bit slow strongly built not so adventurous honest, truthful, responsible and devoted He was obviously a good police officer. smart restless ambitious ready to try in every way to reach his goal He had made his fortune, though. He had many fights. He had broken the law. Jimmy Bob Words and expressions cast e.g.: ~ a look/glance/an eye at/on…, ~ aside one’s doubts The misuse of the pulic money has ~ doubts on the actions of the whole government. cast/shed/throw light on: make clear; help to explain e.g. So far the police investigation has not ~ any light on her disappearance 2. doubtful syn. dubious, uncertain, skeptical e.g. The tour guide is slightly ~ about accepting the gift. I am ~ as to