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Lessons in life
Unit 2
Developing ideas
—Reading comprehension
读前清障
Ⅰ.匹配单词(请把单词和其对应的英语解释连线)
1.lean A.a feeling that you have no hope at all
2.absurd B.to work together with sb. in order to achieve sth.
3.stroke C.to move a hand gently over something or someone
4.despair D.to move or bend your body in a particular direction
5.luxury E.completely stupid or unreasonable
6.cooperate F.something expensive that is pleasant to have but is
not necessary
Ⅱ.选词填空
go up to,search for,burst out,be composed of,no more...than...
1.White light,such as sunlight,___ really ____________ all colors from violet to red.
2.When the meeting was over,we all __________ the dining room for lunch.
3.From my point of view,the trainee is ________ qualified _____ you.You both won’t get the job.
is
composed of
went up to
no more
than
go up to,search for,burst out,be composed of,no more...than...
4.As we ___________ seats in the cinema,the lights went out.
5.I walked in and everyone ________ laughing,which made me embarrassed.
searched for
burst out
精读课文
Pre-reading
Read the brief introduction to The Blue Bird and answer the relevant questions.
1.Can you share your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the Blue Bird
2.Where do you think the children find the Blue Bird
While-reading
Ⅰ.Fast-reading for main ideas
Read the play and get the main ideas of Act Ⅳ and Act Ⅵ.
1.The main idea of Act Ⅳ is that Tyltyl and Mytyl came to the Palace of Happiness to search for the _____________________,but ______.
2.The main idea of ActⅥ is that _____________________________
__________________.
Blue Bird of Happiness
in vain
Tyltyl’s pet bird cured his
neighbour’s disease
Ⅱ.Careful-reading for details
Activity 1 细节把握
1.How do the Happinesses feel when they meet with Tyltyl and Mytyl
A.Delighted. B.Awkward.
C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.
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2.What are Tyltyl and Mytyl doing at the Palace of Happiness
A.They are searching for the Happiness.
B.They are searching for the Blue Bird.
C.They are playing with the Blue Bird.
D.They are playing with the Happiness.
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3.Why is Tyltyl reluctant to give the Blue Bird to his neighbour’s daughter
A.Because the Blue Bird can’t cure the little girl of her illness.
B.Because Tyltyl is unwilling to help others.
C.Because he found the Blue Bird after a lot of hard work and he
cherished it very much.
D.Because the little girl’s illness can’t be cured.
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4.Which of the following is right according to the whole play
A.The Blue Bird they are searching for is their own dove.
B.The Blue Bird will never be back again.
C.Tyltyl and Mytyl don’t want to give the Blue Bird to the little
girl.
D.The little girl doesn’t want to give the bird back to them.
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Activity 2 深层理解
1.What does “The Happinesses” refer to in Act Ⅳ?
A.A group of people named “The Happinesses”.
B.The things which can bring people happiness.
C.The people who are living with Tyltyl and Mytyl.
D.Fictitious(虚构的) characters in the novel.
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2.What can we infer from the sentence “If any of you should find him,would you be so very kind as to give him back to us?”
A.Happiness is around us.
B.The dove can bring him happiness.
C.Only if we make others happy can we feel happy.
D.The boy doesn’t want to lose the dove.
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3.What does the author want to express by making the Blue Bird fly away at the end of the play
A.Encouraging people to search for happiness.
B.Expressing his love for the bird.
C.Expressing his sympathy for the bird.
D.Showing kindness.
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4.Which of the following can best describe Tyltyl according to the play
A.Stubborn. B.Foolish.
C.Cold-hearted. D.Caring.
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5.Get the structure of the play.
The Blue Bird
ACT Ⅳ SCENE Ⅱ.
—The Palace of Happiness
Characters:Tyltyl,(Mytyl,)a troop of Happinesses,
the Happiness
Setting:Tyltyl and Mytyl have been searching for the
Blue Bird and they have arrived at (1)___________
_________.
Plot:The children are welcomed by a troop of
Happinesses.Happinesses are always (2)______ the
children.
the Palace of
Happiness
around
The Blue Bird
ACT Ⅵ SCENE Ⅱ.
-The Awakening
Characters:Tyltyl,(3)_____________,the neighbour,
(4)___________
Setting:Unable to find the Blue Bird anywhere,they return
home,finding that their neighbour comes in,whose
daughter has wanted Tyltyl’s pet bird but he has been
(5)________ to give it to her.
Plot:The pet bird is (6)__________ than it used to be.
Tyltyl gives it to his neighbour,which makes the little girl
very happy.But the bird (7)_______ and flies away.Tyltyl
hopes anyone who finds the bird can give it back to them,
for they need it for (8)_________.
Mummy Tyl
the little girl
reluctant
much bluer
escapes
happiness
Post-reading
Activity 1 思维品质
1.Why can’t Tyltyl recognise any of the Happinesses?(Critical thinking)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Because he doesn’t realise the fact that the Happinesses are all around him in his home.
2.Are there any Happinesses in your home What are they?(Creative thinking)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yes.My home is crammed with Happinesses,such as love,care,health and warmth.
3.What different life lessons can you learn from the two reading passages in this unit?(Divergent thinking)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The first one encourages us to appreciate what we have and to make the most of each day.The second one tells us only if you’re willing to give happiness to others can you be happy.
Activity 2 课文语法填空
Tyltyl and Mytyl 1.___________________(search) for the Blue Bird.Now they have arrived at the Palace of Happiness,2.________ Tyltyl doesn’t recognise any Happiness.So all Happinesses burst out 3.________(laugh).In fact,his home is crammed 4.______ Happinesses,but he doesn’t know where the Blue Bird is.
have been searching
where
laughing
with
Unable 5._________(find) the Blue Bird,the children say goodbye to their 6._______(magic) friends and return home.While they are trying to tell their parents about their adventures,their neighbour comes in.Her sick daughter has wanted Tyltyl’s pet bird for a long time,but he is reluctant to give it to her until his mother 7.________(awaken) him.Later,the neighbour enters with a little girl carrying Tyltyl’s dove in her arms.
magical
awakens
to find
Although Tyltyl tells her there are bluer ones for her,the girl is so pleased with the dove that she resists 8.___________(instinctive) when Tyltyl moves to take the bird from her hands and in their hesitation the dove escapes and flies away.The girl says that it is gone with 9.____ cry of despair,but Tyltyl says it doesn’t matter,expecting people 10.________(find) it to give it back.
a
finding
instinctively
Activity 3 长难句理解
1.They dance merrily around the CHILDREN,then the one who appears to be the chief goes up to TYLTYL with hand outstretched.
[句式分析] 本句为_______。首先,then连接了表示_____关系的并列句,第二个分句中含有who引导的_____从句,修饰先行词________。with hand outstretched是with的复合结构作_____。
[自主翻译] ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合句
顺承
定语
the one
状语
他们围着孩子们欢快地跳起舞来。而后,一个头领模样的人走向狄蒂尔,对他伸出了手。
2.Here are the Happiness of the Blue Sky,who,of course,is dressed in blue,and the Happiness of the Forest:you will see him every time you go to the window...
[句式分析] 本句为_______。副词here置于句首,句子用_________,主语是and连接的_____________________________与________________
__________;who引导_____从句,修饰先行词______________________
__________;后面every time为连词化名词短语,引导_________从句。
[自主翻译] ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合句
完全倒装
the Happiness of the Blue Sky
the Happiness of
the Forest
定语
the Happiness of the
Blue Sky
时间状语
这个是蓝天幸福,他自然是身穿蓝衣。这个是森林幸福,你每次走到窗前都能看见他……
3.Unable to find the Blue Bird anywhere,the children say goodbye to their magical friends and return home.
[句式分析] 本句为_______,形容词短语Unable to find the Blue Bird anywhere作_________,用来说明_____的状态,相当于_____从句:____________________________________________________________。
[自主翻译] ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
简单句
原因状语
主语
状语
Because the children are unable to find the Blue Bird anywhere
孩子们没能找到青鸟,只得同这些神奇的朋友们告别,返回家中。
4.The central idea of the play is that happiness is to be found not in luxuries such as wealth,but in simple things that are found in family life,and in acts of friendship and kindness.
[句式分析] 本句为_______,The central idea of the play是句子的____,系动词is之后的that引导_____从句,在该从句中,that are found in family life是that引导的_____从句,修饰先行词______________。
[自主翻译] ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合句
主语
表语
定语
simple things
这部剧的中心思想是,幸福不在于财富之类的奢侈品,而在于家庭生活中发现的简单事物,以及友谊和善良的行为。
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