(共30张PPT)
Looking Forwards
Book 7 Unit 1
B7U1
Developing Ideas
The Road Not Taken
Activity 1
Read the short introduction to Robert Frost and answer the question.
What are the special features of Frost’s poetry
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was one of America’s most famous poets. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry four times and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his works. His poetry has been praised for its natural themes, mostly set in the rural areas of New England where Frost lived most of his life, and for his colloquial approach to American language. His poetry generally has a regular rhythm and rhyme, and is easy to read aloud and remember. He often used simple settings in his poems to explore complex personal and social themes. Among Frost’s best-known poems are The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and Birches.
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会话的;口语的
Activity 2
Read the passage and find out what it is about.
The passage is divided into two parts:
the poem The Road Not Taken and the introduction, explanation or interpretation of the poem.
Activity 3
Complete the table with information from the passage.
Activity 3
Complete the table with information from the passage.
being unable to take both roads
is grassy and wanted wear
the passing there has worn the two roads really about the same
he will take the first road
if he should ever come back
made all the difference
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fair and just: equal in every possible way
being the better choice
looking as if it hasn’t been used enough
tread-trod-trodden 踩踏
knowing that in this world one doesn’t know which way will lead to where
years from now
The Road Not Taken
Appreciate the poem
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that, the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that, the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Natural themes
colloquial approach to American language
a regular rhythm and rhyme
Simple settings used to explore complex personal and social themes
Simple settings used to explore complex personal and social themes
Symbolism is the use of an object to represent an abstract idea. For example, the rose could represent love and affection, and the rainbow could symbolise hope. It allows the poet to express a certain mood or emotion in a more subtle way, as opposed to stating it directly.
What symbols can you find in the poem
the journey of life
a choice
the road
a road forking off into two paths
Learning to learn
Appreciation and interpretation
Which lines do you relate to most in the poem
What have you learnt from the poem
Activity 3
Complete the table with information from the passage.
face our future with energy and optimism, for the choices are only ours
how our lives progress and change
whether we made the right choice
why
P1 Not only because of…, but also because of its thoughtful insights into human nature.
P2 We need face choices and make decisions.
Life throws many alternatives at us.
P3 Like the writer, all we can do is look backwards “with a sigh” and imagine…
Activity 4
What are the major differences between the two interpretations
Read another interpretation of the poem and compare it with the one in the passage.
The one in the passage interprets the poem as a call for facing the future without regret, while the second interpretation (Robert’s) maintains that the poem is really about accepting the consequences of our choices many years in the future, when it is too late to change them.
Which interpretation seems more convincing to you Why
Think and share
What is the most difficult choice you have ever had to make What did you choose to do Have you ever regretted the choice
Sept.23
第37套试卷的阅读ABCD七选五
Write an application letter 教材P11 Activity 6
Sept.24
B7U1 Developing ideas:LP
Smart expressions
1. 各种演讲中被引用
2. 被谱曲
3. 许多的;大量的
4. 一直,有史以来
5. 洞察人性
1. be quoted in speeches of all kinds
2. be set to music
3. a number of/ numerous
4. of all time
5. insights into human nature
Paragraph 1
/kwo t/
Smart expressions
6. 禁不住看到
7. 给了我们选择的视觉呈现
8.生活每天都抛给我们很多选择。
9. 从……到……的范围
10.源自
6. can’t help but see
7. give us a visual representation of the choices
8. Life throws many alternatives at us on a daily basis.
9. range from…to…
10. arise from
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Smart expressions
11.无论大小,我们所有的选择都有一个共同点,那就是它们都会导致特定的后果。
12.一旦我们做了一个决定,在大多数情况下,就没有回头路了。
11. Whether big or small, what all our choices have in common is that they lead to specific consequences.
12. Once we make a decision, in most circumstances, there is no going back.
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Smart expressions
13.合情理的;正常的;可以理解的 adj.
14.面对两份工作邀请,我们可能会想知道自己到底在做什么选择。
15.如果在选择其中一个的同时,我们不知不觉地放弃了未来的其他机会呢
13. understandable
14. __________(present) with two job offers, we may wonder exactly what it is we’re choosing between.
15. What if, in choosing one, we are unknowingly turning down other future opportunities
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Presented
Smart expressions
16. 最后,我们前方的路,也就是我们的人生之路,其实是选择和机会交织而成的。
17. 回顾我们的生活
18. 很多年后
19. 充分利用我们的决定
20.我们不应该带着遗憾回首过去,而应该充满活力和乐观地面对未来,因为选择是我们的,也是唯一的选择。
16. Ultimately, the road ahead — the road through our lives — is a mixture of choice and chance.
17. look back on our lives
18. ages and ages hence
19. make the most of our decisions
20. Instead of looking back with regret, we should be facing our future with energy and optimism, for the choices are ours, and ours only.
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Writing an application letter
Read the job advertisement and the application letter.
Writing an application letter
Match the headings to the sections and find out how qualified the applicant is for the job (Ex. 5).
e
g
c
f
a
b
d
Collect smart expressions
Dear Ms Smith,
I wish to apply for the position of a local tour guide as advertised in the Daily News on 30 June.
I'm very familiar with the history of my home city, and have a passion for history. This role would enable me to help bring our history to life for visitors and promote local culture. As I plan to work in the tourism industry after graduation, I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field.
As (is) stated in my attached CV, I can speak both English and French fluently. English is my native language, and I'm majoring in French at university. I also attended an exchange programme in Paris last year, which further improved my French language skills.
curriculum vitae/k r kj l m vi ta /n. (求职用的)履历,简历
Writing an application letter
Although I’m not a professional tour guide, I organised and conducted a tour of my city for classmates living outside the area, for which I received excellent feedback. What’s more, I’m a quick learner, and am willing to start at the beginning when necessary.
I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you. I'm contactable via email at this address or by phone on 6747-9818. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Josie Davis
I would appreciate it if I could have the opportunity/you could take my application into consideration.
Read the job advertisement and plan for your application letter by answering the questions.
refreshments [ pl.] drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to people in a public place or at a public event
(在公共活动场所供应或销售的)饮料,小食
Light refreshments will be served during the break.
中间休息时有点心供应。
If you photocopy a document, you make a copy of it using a photocopier.
复印
1) What job are you applying for Where did you find the job vacancy
2) What previous experience makes you suitable for the job
3) What relevant qualifications and language skills do you have
Now write the application letter.
Read the job advertisement and plan for your application letter by answering the questions.
You can apply for the job you want most.
Discuss in pairs.
Work in pairs:
Make improvements to each other’s application letters, paying particular attention to the structure and language.
I wish to apply for the position of office assistant as advertised in China News Report on 23 September.
I’m skilled in the use of computers, and I have a great interest in online technology. I believe my skills would enable me to contribute to the smooth operation of your office.
As I plan to work in an administrative post after graduation, I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field. As stated in my attached CV, I am well prepared for a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging refreshments. English is my native language, and I’m majoring in French at university.
Dear Ms Lee,
Although I have not held the position of office assistant before, I did work in a major department store for a few weeks, five days per week on morning shift, and I was regarded as a valuable addition to the sales team. I am capable of learning quickly, and willing to start with the basics wherever it is necessary.
Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview, I’m contactable at your convenience at samhanson@ or by phone on 8969-7616. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Sam Hanson