(共33张PPT)
UNIT 1
Looking forwards
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Developing ideas
1. Students could learn to recite some words and phrases.
2. Students could get the main idea of this passage.
3. Students could write sentences about this topic.
Learning Aims:
complex / k mpleks/ adj. 复杂的
diverge /da v d / v. 岔开,分开
undergrowth / nd ɡr θ/ n. 下木层,下层灌木丛
numerous / nju m( )r s/ adj. 许多的,很多的
commercial /k m ( )l/ n. (电视或电台的)
thoughtful / θ tf( )l/ adj. 认真思考的,深思的
symbolize / s mb la z/ v. 象征,代表
alternative / l t n t v/ n. 可供选择的事物
dilemma /d lem / n. 进退两难的境地,困境
arise / ra z/ v. (由……)引起
New words!
New words!
circumstance / s k mst ns/ n. 情况,情形
mixture / m kst / n. 混合;混合体
affection / fek ( )n/ n. 喜爱,钟爱
qualified / kw l fa d/ adj. 合格的,胜任的
fluency / flu nsi/ n. 熟练,流利
sincerely /s n s li/ adv. 由衷地,真诚地,
yours sincerely 谨上,敬上,谨启
refreshments /r fre m nts/ n. 茶点,点心和
shift / ft/ n. (工厂、医院等轮班制中的)当班时间
1.Try to translate the title in Chinese: The Road Not Taken
2.Read the short introduction and answer the following questions.
未选择的路
Questions!
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.
What are the special features of Frost’s poetry
natural themes, colloquial approach to American language, regular rhythm and rhyme.
罗伯特·弗罗斯特(1874-1963)是美国最著名的诗人之一。他四次获得普利策诗歌奖,并因其作品被授予国会金质奖章。他的诗歌因其自然的主题而受到赞扬,这些主题大多发生在弗罗斯特生活了大半辈子的新英格兰农村地区,以及他对美国语言的口语化态度。他的诗歌通常有规律的节奏和韵律,易于大声朗读和记忆。他经常在诗歌中使用简单的背景来探索复杂的个人和社会主题。弗罗斯特最著名的诗歌有《未走的路》、《火与冰》、《雪夜在树林旁停留》和《桦树》。
Read the short introduction
What decision is Li Ling facing
enter the college entrance exam and apply to the Medical School.
Language points
重点词汇
diverged分歧;分叉;
traveler旅行者;
bent弯曲的;折弯的;
undergrowth下木;下层灌木丛
grassy草的;长满草的;有草味的
worn用旧的;用坏的;疲惫的;筋疲力尽的
trodden行走;践踏;交尾;踏;
doubted怀疑;恐怕;拿不准;
sigh叹气;叹息;呼啸;
What's the main idea of the passage
The poem The Road Not Taken and how to make right choices.
The Road Not Taken
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.
Learning to learn
1. For many of us, it’s something we already have experienced. One moment, we are lying comfortably in bed, about to fall into a deep sleep. The next, our eyes are open and we find ourselves wondering or even worrying about possibly the most important issue of our lives – the future. Will we get into the school of our choice What will we be doing in ten years’ time Can we become the person we really wantto be In the face of such questions, how should we approach the future Can we take action to shape it, or should we just accept whatever comes our way
Try to translate these sentences
What is the main purpose of this part
1诗歌《未走的路》中的诗句经常被引用在各种演讲中。这首诗被许多艺术家创作成音乐,并在许多电视广告中使用。事实上,它已经成为有史以来最著名的美国诗歌之一,不仅因为它的自然风格,还因为它对人性的深刻见解。
To introduce the poem
1. we can learn that______in para.1
A. the poem has close connection with commercials
B. the poem is the most famous American poems of all time
C. the poem is famous because it describes the beauty of nature
D. the poem is very popular with people
2 When reading The Road Not Taken, one cannot help but see in one’s mind images of a peaceful wood deep within the countryside. Paths in the woods are often used to symbolize how our lives progress and change. The lines “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, / And sorry I could not travel both” give us a visual representation of the choices that we face and the decisions that we need to make. Life throws many alternatives at us on a daily basis. These range from the basic “What should I wear today ”to the key issues of what subject to study at university or what job to do after graduation.Of course, the greatest dilemmas arise from moral problems, when we are uncertain which choice results in doing the right thing.
2在阅读《未走的路》时,人们不禁会在脑海中看到乡村深处一片宁静的树林。树林中的小路经常被用来象征我们的生活是如何进步和变化的。“两条路在一片黄色的树林中分叉,/很抱歉我不能同时行驶”这句话让我们直观地看到了我们面临的选择和需要做出的决定。生活每天都在向我们抛出许多选择。这些问题从基本的“我今天应该穿什么?”到在大学学习什么科目或毕业后做什么工作的关键问题。当然,最大的困境来自道德问题,当我们不确定哪种选择会导致做正确的事情时。
Try to translate these sentences
2. When reading the poem,it
A. leads to a dilemma
B. makes people urge to make a choice
C. gives people a peaceful images about their minds
D. helps people to think about life
3 Whether big or small, what all our choices have in common is that they lead to specific consequences. Once we make a decision, in most circumstances, there is no going back. Although the writer of the poem considers taking the other path another day, he knows it’s unlikely that he will ever have the opportunity to do so. Like the writer, all we can do is look backwards “with a sigh” and imagine what could have been.
3无论大小,我们所有的选择都有一个共同点,那就是它们会导致特定的后果。一旦我们做出决定,在大多数情况下,就没有回头路了。尽管这首诗的作者考虑改天走另一条路,但他知道自己不太可能有机会这样做。和作者一样,我们所能做的就是“叹一口气”回顾过去,想象可能发生的事情。
Try to translate these sentences
What is the main purpose of this part
4 This sigh, this wondering whether we made the right choice, is understandable. Although we may be free to choose which path to take, this choice isn’t easy when those two paths look similar. Presented with two job offers, for instance, we may wonder exactly what it is we’re choosing between. What if, in choosing one, we are unknowingly turning down other future opportunities Will we ever even find out whether we made the right choice
Try to translate these sentences
4这种叹息,这种怀疑我们是否做出了正确的选择,是可以理解的。尽管我们可以自由选择走哪条路,但当这两条路看起来相似时,这种选择并不容易。例如,当我们收到两份工作邀请时,我们可能会想知道我们到底在选择什么。如果在选择一个的过程中,我们在不知不觉中拒绝了未来的其他机会呢?我们会发现自己是否做出了正确的选择吗?
5 Ultimately, the road ahead – the road throughour lives – is a mixture of choice and chance.And when we are approaching the end of thatroad, how will we remember the journey How will we look back on our lives In thepoem, the writer doubts his choice, thinking that in the future “ages and ages hence”, he may claim that he took the “less traveled”road. Some of us do take a more unusual paththrough life, and while it may be a harder oneto follow, it can also lead to new adventuresand experiences. Nonetheless, part of the art of decision-making is learning to make the mostof our decisions. Instead of looking back withregret, we should be facing our future with energy and optimism, for the choices are ours,and ours only.
Try to translate these sentences
5最终,未来的道路——贯穿我们生活的道路——是选择和机遇的混合体。当我们即将走到这条路的尽头时,我们将如何记住这段旅程?我们将如何回顾我们的生活?在这篇文章中,作者对自己的选择表示怀疑,认为在未来的“岁月流逝”,他可能会声称自己走的是“人迹罕至”的道路。我们中的一些人确实走了一条更不寻常的人生道路,虽然这可能是一条更难走的道路,但它也会带来新的冒险和体验。尽管如此,决策艺术的一部分是学会做出大部分决策。与其遗憾地回顾过去,我们应该充满活力和乐观地面对我们的未来,因为选择是我们的,而且只有我们自己。
2. What is your understanding of the underlined words In the poem, the writer doubts his choice, thinkingthat in the future “ages and ages hence”, he may claim that he took the “less traveled”road.
岁月流逝, 人迹罕至
Completing!
Summary of the poem
A traveller in the wood comes to a fork in the road and he feels sorry for 1________________________.
After close observation, he decides to choose the one which 2________________________, though
3________________________________________.
being unable to take both roads
is grassy and wants wear
the passing there has worn the two roads really about the same
Completing!
He tells himself that4________________________
some day, but he doubts 5________________________. He imagines that, many years in the future, he will tell this story with a sigh,
saying that his choice has 6________________________.
he will take the other road
if he should ever come back
made all the difference
Completing!
Appreciation and interpretation
It is one of the most famous American poems of all time.
The diverged roads in the poem symbolise
7________________________.
Once we have taken a road, we might wonder
8________________________. Instead of looking back
with regret, we should 9________________________.
how our lives progress and change
whether we made the right choice
face our future with energy and optimism, for the choices are only ours
The Road Not Taken is one of America’s best-loved poems, and I think it is a pity that it is generally misunderstood as a call for facing the future without regret. To me, it is really about accepting the consequences of our choices many years in the future, when it is too late to change them. The two roads in the wood were “really about the same”, so the cause of any indecision is a fear of regret. It is, however, acceptable to feel regretful, because it serves as a reminder to live life to the full.
What are the major differences between the two interpretations
The first one:without regret.
the second one:accepting the consequences of our choices.
key phrases
重点词汇
The Road Not Taken 未选择的路
one of …之一
best-loved 最受欢迎的 ; 最喜欢的
poems 诗 ; 韵文 ; poem的复数
it is a pity that 遗憾的是
misunderstood 遭误解的 ; 不为人理解的
indecision 无决断力 ; 优柔寡断
acceptable 认同的,认可的 ; 可接受的
regretful 后悔的 ; 失望的 ; 令人惋惜的 ; 遗憾的
reminder 提醒 ; 引起回忆的事物
Read and match the headings to the sections.
Dear Ms Smith,
I wish to apply for the position of a local tour guide as
advertised in the Daily News on 30 June.
e
g
I’m very familiar with almost every inch 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.
f
Read and match the headings to the sections.
As 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.
c
Although I’m not a professional tour guide, I organised and conducted a tour of my city for exchange students from Paris. This included trips to a local leather workshop and a flour mill, for which my city is well known. I also put together a directory of useful information for them. I received excellent feedback for my work.
a
Read and match the headings to the sections.
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
b
d
Read and answer the questions.
What job are you applying for
the job you want most
重点词汇
with a sigh 叹了口气
look back on 回顾
in the future 未来 ; 今后
lead to 导致 ; 通向
decision-making 决策
Instead of 而不是 ; 代替
What if 如果…怎么办
unknowingly 未意识到地
turn down 调低音量 ;
trodden 踩 ; 踏 ; 践踏 ; 踩碎
come back 回来 ; 回忆起;
on a daily basis 每天 ; 每天都
as for 至于,关于
Try to translate these sentences.
Whether big or small, what all our choices have in common is that they lead to specific consequences. Once we make a decision, in
most circumstances, there is no going back.
无论大小,我们所有的选择都有一个共同点,那就是它们会导致特定的后果。一旦我们做出决定,在大多数情况下,就没有回头路了。
What is the most difficult choice you have ever had to make What did you choose to do
What effect will the poem have on you when you face decisions in the future
Face everything optimistically.
Never give up.
Try to talk your ideas with others
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Thank you!