Unit 4 Section Ⅲ Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
【学习目标】
1.了解课文大意,培养略读和查读等阅读能力。(语言能力,思维品质)
2.理解并能够自主运用重要语言点,如单词、短语和句式等的用法。(语言能力)
3.通过阅读,熟悉英语续写故事的文体特征,并掌握其写作方法及策略。(语言能力,学习能力)
【合作探究】
语篇研读
Step 1 文本整体理解,关注布局谋篇
Match the main idea with each part according to the passage on Pages 44-45.
( )1.Paras.1-3 ( )2.Paras.4-6
( )3.Paras.7-9 ( )4.Paras.10-15
( )5.Paras.16-21
A.Jimmy and his robot—Robutt were playing.
B.Mr Anderson didn't want his son to hold Robutt.
C.Mr Anderson and his wife were talking about their son.
D.Jimmy wanted to know the difference between Robutt and the dog.
E.Mr Anderson wanted to give his son a dog from Earth.
答案 1~5 CAEBD
Step 2 细读课文,明确教材细节
Read the passage on Pages 44-45 and choose the best answers.
1.Who wanted to know where Jimmy was
A.Mr Anderson. B.Mrs Anderson.
C.Robutt. D.A Moon-born man.
2.What made Jimmy look very fat
A.The crater. B.The spacesuit.
C.The lunar gravity. D.The Earth.
3.Why did Robutt run faster than Jimmy
A.Because it could roll around.
B.Because it knew how to race.
C.Because it didn't need a spacesuit.
D.Because it was born on the Moon.
4.What was Robutt actually according to the passage
A.A dog from Earth.
B.A man from Earth.
C.A robot like a human.
D.A little robot dog.
答案 1~4 ABCD
新知探究
核 心 单 词
知识点1 slope v.倾斜;成斜坡 n.斜坡;坡地
(P44)The outer side of the crater sloped southward and the Earth, which was low in the southern sky, was nearly full, so that the entire crater-slope was brightly lit.环形山的外侧向南倾斜,南面天空下方的地球全部显现出来,因此整个环形山斜坡都被照亮了。
知识拓展
slope to 倾斜至
slope towards 向……倾斜
slope off潜逃;悄悄地走
on a slope在斜坡上
gentle/steep slope缓/陡坡
经典佳句
Don't think you can slope off just because my back's turned.别以为我转过身去你就可以溜掉。
The horses laboured up the steep slope.那些马费力地爬上了陡坡。
融会应用 单句填空
(1)Let's slope somewhere quiet and have a rest.
(2)The road slopes gradually the village.
(3)The hospital is the eastward slope of the hill.
(4)He spends all winter on the (slope).
答案 (1)off (2)to (3)on (4)slopes
知识点2 desperate adj.拼命的;绝望的;极渴望的;危急的 *desperately adv.绝望地;不顾一切地;拼命地
(P45)He was frowning, too, and the desperate look on his face meant that he wouldn't change his mind.他也皱着眉头, 脸上绝望的表情意味着他不会改变主意。
知识拓展
be desperate for sth 极度渴望某物
be desperate to do sth 渴望做某事
feel/be desperate about 对……感到绝望
经典佳句
He was so desperate for a job that he would have done anything.他当时太想找份工作了,以至于什么事都愿意干。
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. 他深深地吸了口气,竭尽全力保持镇定。
融会应用 Ⅰ.单句填空
(1)I felt desperate my future.
(2)He was desperate work to provide food for his children.
(3)Even if you are desperate (get)something, never let it show.
Ⅱ.单句写作
(4)They , and they need to do it .他们渴望从农业转向工业, 而且他们极其需要这样做。
答案 (1)about (2)for (3)to get (4)are desperate to shift from farming to industry;so desperately
知识点3 consistent adj.一贯的;一致的 *consistently adv.一贯地;一致地
(P47)Now make comments on your partner's story and see whether the language style is consistent.现在对你同伴的故事进行评论, 看看语言风格是否一致。
知识拓展
be consistent with与……一致;与……相符
consistent policy 一贯的政策
经典佳句
Your conduct is not consistent with what you say.你的言行不一致。
The tides come and go consistently with the lunar cycle.潮汐的涨落与月球周期一致。
融会应用 单句写作
(1)The results are entirely our earlier research.这些结果与我们早期的研究完全一致。
(2)Her work .她的工作一直是高水准的。
答案 (1)consistent with (2)has been of a consistently high standard
短 语 句 式
知识点4 why引导表语从句
(P44)That's why I'm bringing one here.那就是我要带来一只(狗)的原因。
知识拓展
句中That's why...意思是“那就是……的原因”。此处的why引导表语从句。
That/This is/was why... 那/这就是……的原因(why从句表示结果)
That/This is/was because... 那/这是因为……(because从句表示原因)
The reason why...is/was that... ……的原因是……(表语从句常用that引导,而不用because)
融会应用 单句写作
(1)Tom came late for the meeting. he didn't catch the bus.汤姆开会迟到了。那是因为他没赶上公交车。
(2)The reason why Tom came late for the meeting was .汤姆开会迟到的原因是他病了。
(3) plants can make food from air,water and sunlight.这是因为植物可以利用空气、水和阳光制造养料。
(4) I left so early.那就是我早早离开的原因。
答案 (1)That was because (2)that he was ill (3)This is because (4)That is why
写作探究
续 写 故 事
本单元的写作任务是续写故事。在体裁上故事属于记叙文,情节的发展多以时间、地点的转移为线索。续写故事时,要展开丰富的想象,适当构思情节,并把故事情节写得生动有趣,同时要合乎逻辑。此外,续写文章时,要注意续写的内容和原文的衔接性。续写部分必须忠于原文的中心、内容与形式。
探究点1 教材范例提炼
课文范例
素材积累
Ⅰ.常用词汇
1.get up 起床
2.go out 出去
3.look around 环顾四周
4.calm down 平静下来
5.step out 走出去
6.walk up to 走向
7.show around 带领……参观
8.ask for 请求
Ⅱ.话题句式
1.The ring suddenly began to speak,which made the brave young man very amazed.戒指突然开口说话,令这个勇敢的年轻人很吃惊。
2.It was the most exciting moment that I had ever experienced.这是我经历过的最激动人心的时刻。
3.Just then,something strange happened.就在这时,奇怪的事情发生了。
4.Eventually,he found the girl,on whom the witch had put a spell.最终,他找到了被女巫施了魔咒的女孩。
5.While walking in space,we enjoyed weight loss and the beauty of the night sky.行走在太空时,我们享受着失重的状态和美丽的夜空。
6.In addition,it can do all the housework based on my instructions.此外,它可以按我的指令做所有的家务。
7.In 2146,we are flying in the air,conveying signals through our minds.2146年,我们在空中飞翔,并通过我们的大脑传输信号。
8.They finally defeated the evil witch,living a happy life.他们终于打败了邪恶的女巫,过上了幸福的生活。
探究点2 写作应用体验
写作典范
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The eight-year-old Carol lived with her father David, Mother May and elder brother Rob.The little family lived happily in a beautiful village surrounded with beautiful nature.The village was at the foot of a mountain, with beautiful views of the snowy mountain.The family survived on growing seasonal plants and trees.Their life was totally surrounded by nature and beauty.
While they lived a very happy life, Carol did not love the beautiful atmosphere of the village.She really wanted to move into the city and enjoy the city life.She wanted to shop, move around the city, watch movies, and eat in fantastic restaurants and cafes, etc.
However, there was hardly any chance that Carol's family moved to the city as they had everything in the village.
One day, Carol fell asleep during the early noon and she had a sound sleep.Of course, she had a strange dream.She saw her grandmother in her dream as a fairy and her deceased(已故的) grandmother granted her a wish.Carol requested her grandmother that she should love to enjoy the city life as she always desired.
Grandmother understood the desire of Carol, but still wanted to convince her that the peaceful village life was better than the city life.
She told Carol, “Baby, you cannot have access to fresh fruits and vegetables from plants as you have at your home.You cannot breathe fresh air.You cannot play with animals.You can hardly find any trees.You will not find peace as you see here! Do you still want to go to the city ”
Without hearing the concerns, Carol asked her grandmother to grant the wish.Grandmother granted her wish, but with a condition.Carol was told that she would only have 6 hours to spend in the city.Later, she would return to the village.Carol agreed.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Carol then found herself in the city with her friends._________________________________
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Carol's brother Rob was calling her for lunch and Carol woke up.______________________
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分步推进
Step 1 审题谋篇
要素 内容
Who Carol, David, May, Rob, her late grandmother
When during the early noon
Where in the village
What Carol had a strange dream.She saw her grandmother as a fairy, who granted her a wish
Why Carol really wanted to move into the city and enjoy the city life
Step 2 提取故事线索
故事线索 a dream—wonderful city life
开端 The little family lived happily in a beautiful village surrounded with beautiful nature.Carol was eager to move into the city
发展 Carol had a dream, where she saw her late grandmother.Her deceased grandmother as a fairy granted her a wish to enjoy the city life
线索 She would only have 6 hours to spend in the city
高潮和结局 续写部分
Step 3 续写情境推理
Para.1: Carol then found herself in the city with her friends.
What did Carol want to do
She wanted to shop, watch movies, and eat in fantastic restaurants and cafes, etc.
(此处体现Carol对大城市生活的渴望。)
Para.2: Carol's brother Rob was calling her for lunch and Carol woke up.
1.Was the city life as beautiful as she wished
She realized that her life in the village with her family was far more wonderful than the city life.
(续写故事要体现积极的人生观和价值观, 所以要珍惜眼前的美好。)
2.What did Carol do after she woke up
She shared her dream with her family while enjoying the fresh fruits and vegetables, and they laughed together.
(依据所给材料, Carol把梦里的城市生活和她现有的生活进行了对比,她发现了乡村生活的安宁, 她和家人在乡村更快乐。)
3.How did she live her life then
Carol also developed love for plants, animals and beautiful nature.
(结尾要体现出Carol对大自然的美好的热爱。)
Step 4 续写故事
利用提示句,加上恰当的连接词和过渡句,续写两段。
参考范文
Carol then found herself in the city with her friends. Carol and her friends went to watch movies.After that they ate delicious food in a restaurant and shopped in a huge mall.Carol was happy that she had the chance to experience the life in the city.Yet at the same time, she understood that everything told by her grandmother was true in the city.There was no peace and no silence; the city life was fast and busy.The air quality was not satisfying.
Carol's brother Rob was calling her for lunch and Carol woke up. She recalled what happened just now in her dream and realized that her life in the village with her family was far more wonderful than the city life.Carol understood that she was having a more joyful life.She shared her dream with her family while enjoying the fresh fruits and vegetables, and they laughed together.Carol also developed love for plants, animals and beautiful nature.
【随堂检测】
夯实基础
主题写作
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“I'm going to miss you so much, Poppy,” said the tall, thin teenager.He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye.He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions(情绪) get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control.They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying.It was time to say goodbye for now at least.The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile.“I guess this is it.” he said.“I'll see you back home in a month, okay ” His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents.The boy's mother turned to the dog, “Okay, Poppy, time to go back home.”
The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there.All that week, Poppy didn't seem interested in her dinner, her favorite toy, or even in her daily walk.Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit.Poppy didn't.
They offered the dog some of her favorite peanut butter treats.They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn't her usual cheerful self.Her owners started to get worried, “What should we do to cheer Poppy up ” asked Dad.“We've tried everything.”
“I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy,” smiled Mom.“Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun.Let's get a little dog for Poppy.”
It didn't take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box.Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped.She put her nose on it.Her tail began wagging(摆动) ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
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参考范文
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.Poppy was amazed.She wagged furiously.She barked with joy, her tongue lolling out as she investigated the surprise.The little pup was not shy and immediately started yipping and jumping around the older dog.“That didn't take long,” remarked Mom, as both dogs went roaring around the house in an impromptu game of chase.Dad laughed.
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university.He had missed Poppy and was looking forward to seeing her.When he bent down to give her a big hug, he fell over in surprise as a small golden cloud came racing up to lick his face too.“Oh my gosh, who is this ” he exclaimed.His parents laughed at the look of shock on his face.“That's Pee-wee,” said Dad.The boy said, “I can't believe you got yourselves a puppy!”“We didn't,” replied Mom.“This puppy is for Poppy!”
【课外拓展】
视野拓展
1.We will have handy robots and computers to assist us with the things that are boring.我们将有方便的机器人和电脑来帮助我们做那些无聊的事情。
2.It is OK to leave an electrical appliance on so long as you are using it—if not, turn it off!只要你在使用电器设备,你便可以让它开着, 如果不用就把它关掉!
3.Before we buy a house,we must have the house assessed.Some agencies,which have the right to make an assessment of the house,get used to assessing a house at a low price.在我们买房子之前,我们必须对房子进行评估。一些有权对房子进行评估的机构,习惯于以较低的价格评估房子。
4.Seeing that she's legally old enough to get married, I don't see how you can stop her.鉴于她已经到了法定的结婚年龄, 我不明白你怎么可以阻止她。
英美文化
美篇导读
《彼得·潘》是20世纪最伟大的童话巨著之一,是英国著名小说家、剧作家詹姆斯·巴利创作的长篇小说。这部充满想象与冒险的经典儿童小说,叙述了温迪和彼得·潘等几个小孩在梦幻岛的奇遇。
美篇呈现
Peter Pan (Excerpt)
The last sound Peter heard before he was quite alone was the mermaids① retiring one by one to their bedchambers under the sea.He was too far away to hear their doors shut; but every door in the coral caves where they live rings a tiny bell when it opens or closes (as in all the nicest houses on the mainland),and he heard the bells.
Steadily the waters rose till they were nibbling at his feet; and to pass the time until they made their final gulp,he watched the only thing on the lagoon.He thought it was a piece of floating paper,perhaps part of the kite,and wondered idly② how long it would take to drift ashore.
Presently he noticed as an odd thing that it was undoubtedly out upon the lagoon with some definite purpose,for it was fighting the tide,and sometimes winning; and when it won,Peter,always sympathetic③ to the weaker side,could not help clapping; it was such a gallant piece of paper.
It was not really a piece of paper; it was the Never bird,making desperate efforts to reach Peter on the nest.By working her wings,in a way she had learned since the nest fell into the water,she was able to some extent to guide her strange craft,but by the time Peter recognised her she was very exhausted.She had come to save him,to give him her nest,though there were eggs in it.I rather wonder at the bird,for though he had been nice to her,he had also sometimes tormented④her.I can only suppose that,like Mrs Darling and the rest of them,she was melted because he had all his first teeth.
She called out to him what she had come for,and he called out to her what she was doing there; but of course neither of them understood the other's language.In fanciful⑤stories people can talk to the birds freely,and I wish for the moment I could pretend that this were such a story,and say that Peter replied intelligently to the Never bird; but truth is best,and I want to tell you only what really happened.Well,not only could they not understand each other,but they forgot their manners.
“I—want—you—to—get—into—the—nest,” the bird called,speaking as slowly and distinctly⑥ as possible,“and — then — you — can — drift— ashore,but — I — am — too — tired —to—bring—it—any—nearer—so—you—must—try—to—swim—to—it.”
“What are you quacking about ”Peter answered.“Why don't you let the nest drift as usual ”
“I—want—you—” the bird said,and repeated it all over.
Then Peter tried slow and distinct.
“What—are—you—quacking—about ” and so on.
The Never bird became irritated; they have very short tempers.
“You dunderheaded little jay!” she screamed.“Why don't you do as I tell you ”
Peter felt that she was calling him names,and at a venture he retorted hotly:
“So are you!”
Then, rather curiously, they both snapped out the same remark:
“Shut up!”
“Shut up!”
Nevertheless, the bird was determined to save him if she could,and with one last mighty effort she propelled⑦the nest against the rock.Then up she flew; deserting her eggs,so as to make her meaning clear.
Then, at last, he understood,and clutched the nest and waved his thanks to the bird as she fluttered overhead.It was not to receive his thanks,however,that she hung there in the sky; it was not even to watch him get into the nest; it was to see what he did with her eggs.
There were two large white eggs,and Peter lifted them up and reflected.The bird covered her face with her wings,so as not to see the last of them; but she could not help peeping between the feathers.
I forget whether I have told you that there was a stave on the rock,driven into it by some buccaneers of long ago to mark the site of buried treasure.The children had discovered the glittering hoard,and when in a mischievous mood used to fling showers of moidores,diamonds,pearls and pieces of eight to the gulls,who pounced upon them for food,and then flew away,raging at the scurvy trick that had been played upon them.The stave was still there,and on it Starkey had hung his hat,a deep tarpaulin,watertight,with a broad brim.Peter put the eggs into this hat and set it on the lagoon.It floated beautifully.
The Never bird saw at once what he was up to,and screamed her admiration of him; and,alas,Peter crowed his agreement with her.Then he got into the nest,reared the stave in it as a mast,and hung up his shirt for a sail.At the same moment the bird fluttered down upon the hat and once more sat snugly on her eggs.She drifted in one direction,and he was borne off in another,both cheering.
Of course, when Peter landed, he beached his barque in a place where the bird would easily find it; but the hat was such a great success that she abandoned the nest.It drifted about till it went to pieces,and often Starkey came to the shore of the lagoon,and with many bitter feelings watched the bird sitting on his hat.As we shall not see her again,it may be worth mentioning here that all Never birds now build in that shape of nest,with a broad brim on which the youngsters take an airing.
Great were the rejoicings⑧ when Peter reached the home under the ground almost as soon as Wendy,who had been carried hither and thither by the kite.Every boy had adventures to tell; but perhaps the biggest adventure of all was that they were several hours late for bed.This so inflated them that they did various dodgy things to get staying up still longer,such as demanding bandages; but Wendy,though glorying in having them all home again safe and sound,was scandalised⑨ by the lateness of the hour,and cried,“To bed,to bed,” in a voice that had to be obeyed.Next day,however,she was awfully⑩tender,and gave out bandages to every one,and they played till bed-time limping about and carrying their arms in slings.
彼得潘(节选)
(礁湖上)只剩下彼得一个人了,在这之前,他最后听到的声音是人鱼挨个回到海底寝室时的响动。因为距离太远,他听不到关门的声音。不过,她们居住的珊瑚窟的门上都有小铃铛,开门关门时都会发出叮当声(就像英国本土最讲究的房子那样),这铃声彼得听到了。
湖水渐渐涨上来了,正一小口一小口地吞噬彼得的脚;在湖水把他整个吞没以前,为了消磨时间,他凝视着漂浮在礁湖上唯一的东西。他想那大概是一张漂浮着的纸片,或许是那风筝的一部分。他闲得无聊,估算着那东西漂到岸边需要多少时间。
不久,他发现这东西有点异乎寻常,它来到湖上肯定是带有某种目的的,因为,它正在逆着潮水而行,有时战胜了潮水。每次它战胜时,总是同情弱者的彼得就忍不住鼓起掌来。多么勇敢的一张纸片。
其实,那并不真的是一张纸片,那是永无鸟。她正坐在巢上拼命地努力向彼得划来。自打巢落到水里以后,她就学会了用翅膀划水,这样居然也能勉强行驶她那只奇异的小船了。可是,在彼得认出她来时,她已经非常疲惫了。她是来救彼得的,她要把巢让给他,尽管巢里头有鸟蛋。我对这只鸟感到很诧异,因为彼得虽然待她好,可有时也会折磨她。我只能猜想,这鸟大概也像达林太太等人一样,看到彼得一口乳牙未换,就动了慈悲心吧。
那鸟向彼得大声说她过来是为了什么,彼得也大声问那鸟,她在那儿干什么。不过,当然他们彼此都听不懂对方的话。在幻想故事里,人可以和鸟自由交谈。我真愿设想,在这个故事里,事情正是这样:彼得可以和永无鸟随意交流。但最好还是实话实说,我只想说实际上发生的事情。那就是,他们不但彼此听不懂,连礼貌都忘记了。
“我——要——你——到——巢——里——来,”那鸟叫道,尽量说得慢些、清楚些,“那——样,你——就——可——以——漂——到——岸——上——去,可——是——我——太——累——了, 不——能——再——靠——近——你,你——得——想——办——法——自——己——游——过——来。”
“你叽叽喳喳地叫些什么呀 ”彼得回答说,“你为什么不像往常一样,让你的巢漂过来 ”
“我——要——你——”鸟说,又重复了一遍刚才的话。
接着,彼得也又慢又清楚地说:
“你——叽——叽——喳——喳——地——叫——些——什——么——呀 ”等等。
永无鸟烦躁起来了,这种鸟的脾气是很急的。
“你这个呆头呆脑、啰里啰唆的小傻瓜!”她尖声叫道,“你为什么不照我的吩咐去做 ”
彼得感觉到了她是在骂自己,于是他气冲冲地回敬了她一句:
“骂你自己呢!”
然后,说也奇怪,他们竟互相对骂起同一句话来:
“闭嘴!”
“闭嘴!”
不过,这鸟决心尽全力救彼得,她做了最后一次巨大的努力,终于使巢靠上了岩石。然后她飞了起来,丢下了她的蛋,为的是让彼得明白她的用意。
彼得终于明白了,他抓住了鸟巢,向空中飞着的鸟挥手表示谢意。永无鸟在空中飞来飞去不是为了接受他的谢意,也不是要看他怎样爬进巢里,她是要看看他怎样对待她的蛋。
巢里有两颗大的白色鸟蛋,彼得把它们捧了起来,心里盘算着。那鸟用翅膀捂住了脸,不敢看鸟蛋的下场,可她还是忍不住从羽毛缝里窥视。
我不记得告诉过你们没有,岩石上有一块木板,是很久以前海盗钉在那儿,用来标志埋藏财宝的位置的。孩子们发现了这堆闪闪发光的宝藏,有时淘气劲儿上来,就抓起一把把的金币、钻石、珍珠抛向海鸥;海鸥以为这些是食物,扑过来啄食,它们对这种发生在自己身上的卑鄙的恶作剧非常恼怒,气得飞走了。木板还在那儿,斯塔奇把他的帽子挂在了上面,那是一顶宽边的、高高的防水油布帽。彼得把鸟蛋放在帽子里,把帽子放在水上,它就平平稳稳地漂起来了。
永无鸟一下子就看清了彼得的妙策,它高声欢叫,向他表示钦佩;彼得也应声欢呼起来。然后他跨进巢去,把木板竖起来当桅杆,又把他的衬衣挂在上面当帆。同时,那鸟飞落到帽子上,又安安逸逸地孵起蛋来。鸟向这边漂去,彼得向那边漂去,皆大欢喜。
彼得上岸以后,自然是把他曾坐过的鸟巢放在一处鸟容易看见的地方。可是,那顶帽子太可心了,那鸟竟放弃了这个巢。巢漂来漂去,直到完全散架;后来,斯塔奇每次来到湖上,总看见那鸟孵在他的帽子上,心里好不恼怒。由于我们以后不会再见到永无鸟了,在这里值得一提:所有的永无鸟现在都把巢筑成这个样子,有一道宽边,幼雏可以在那上面溜达散心。
彼得回到地下的家时,被风筝拽着东飘西荡的温迪,也差不多刚到家。大家全都兴高采烈,每个孩子都有一段冒险故事可讲;可是最大的一件事,或许是他们已经晚睡了好几个小时。这件事使他们非常得意,他们磨磨蹭蹭,像要求包扎伤口什么的,好更加推迟上床的时间。温迪呢,虽然看到他们一个个平平安安地回了家,满心欢喜,可是,时间实在晚得不像话了,于是她喊道:“全都给我上床去!”声调使人不能不服从。不过到了第二天,她又变得异常温柔,给每个孩子都分发了绷带;于是他们有的跛着脚,有的吊着胳臂,一直玩到上床睡觉。
知识积累
①mermaid n.(传说中的)美人鱼
②idly adv.漫不经心地;闲散地
③sympathetic adj.同情的;有同情心的
④torment v.使备受折磨;使痛苦
⑤fanciful adj.空想的
⑥distinctly adv.清晰地
⑦propel v.推动;推进
⑧rejoicing n.喜庆;欢庆
⑨scandalise v.使震惊;使愤慨
⑩awfully adv.极其;非常;很
素养链接
詹姆斯·巴利,英国小说家、剧作家,1860年生于英国东部苏格兰农村的一个织布工人之家。他自幼酷爱读书写作。1885年,他移居伦敦,成为一名自由投稿的新闻记者,开始创作反映苏格兰人生活的小说和剧本。1928年,他当选为英国作家协会主席。他擅长以幽默和温情的笔调描述苏格兰农村的风土人情,创作了许多童话故事和童话剧。
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Unit 4 A glimpse of the future
Section Ⅲ Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
1.了解课文大意，培养略读和查读等阅读能力。（语言能力，思维品质）
2.理解并能够自主运用重要语言点,如单词、短语和句式等的用法。（语言能力）
3.通过阅读，熟悉英语续写故事的文体特征,并掌握其写作方法及策略。（语言能力，学习能力）
Step 1 文本整体理解，关注布局谋篇
Match the main idea with each part according to the passage on Pages 44-45.
A.Jimmy and his robot—Robutt were playing.
B.Mr Anderson didn't want his son to hold Robutt.
C.Mr Anderson and his wife were talking about their son.
D.Jimmy wanted to know the difference between Robutt and the dog.
E.Mr Anderson wanted to give his son a dog from Earth.
1.Paras.1-3( )
C
2.Paras.4-6( )
A
3.Paras.7-9( )
E
4.Paras.10-15( )
B
5.Paras.16-21( )
D
Step 2 细读课文，明确教材细节
Read the passage on Pages 44-45 and choose the best answers.
1.Who wanted to know where Jimmy was ( )
A
A.Mr Anderson. B.Mrs Anderson. C.Robutt. D.A Moon-born man.
2.What made Jimmy look very fat ( )
B
A.The crater. B.The spacesuit. C.The lunar gravity. D.The Earth.
3.Why did Robutt run faster than Jimmy ( )
C
A.Because it could roll around. B.Because it knew how to race.
C.Because it didn't need a spacesuit. D.Because it was born on the Moon.
4.What was Robutt actually according to the passage ( )
D
A.A dog from Earth. B.A man from Earth.
C.A robot like a human. D.A little robot dog.
核心单词
知识点1 slope v.倾斜；成斜坡 n.斜坡；坡地
（P44）The outer side of the crater sloped southward and the Earth, which was low in the southern sky, was nearly full, so that the entire crater-slope was brightly lit.环形山的外侧向南倾斜,南面天空下方的地球全部显现出来，因此整个环形山斜坡都被照亮了。
知识拓展
slope to 倾斜至
slope towards 向……倾斜
slope off潜逃；悄悄地走
on a slope在斜坡上
gentle/steep slope缓/陡坡
经典佳句
Don't think you can slope off just because my back's turned.别以为我转过身去你就可以溜掉。
The horses laboured up the steep slope.那些马费力地爬上了陡坡。
融会应用 单句填空
（1）Let's slope ____ somewhere quiet and have a rest.
off
（2）The road slopes gradually___the village.
to
（3）The hospital is ____ the eastward slope of the hill.
on
（4）He spends all winter on the _______（slope）.
slopes
知识点2 desperate adj.拼命的；绝望的；极渴望的；危急的 ＊desperately adv.绝望地；不顾一切地；拼命地
（P45）He was frowning, too, and thedesperate look on his face meant that he wouldn't change his mind.他也皱着眉头, 脸上绝望的表情意味着他不会改变主意。
知识拓展
be desperate for sth 极度渴望某物
be desperate to do sth 渴望做某事
feel/be desperate about 对……感到绝望
经典佳句
He was so desperate for a job that he would have done anything.他当时太想找份工作了，以至于什么事都愿意干。
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. 他深深地吸了口气，竭尽全力保持镇定。
融会应用
Ⅰ.单句填空
（1）I felt desperate ______my future.
about
（2）He was desperate ____work to provide food for his children.
for
（3）Even if you are desperate_______（get）something, never let it show.
to get
Ⅱ.单句写作
（4）They__________________________________________, and they need to do
it______________.他们渴望从农业转向工业, 而且他们极其需要这样做。
are desperate to shift from farming to industry
so desperately
知识点3 consistent adj.一贯的；一致的 ＊consistently adv.一贯地；一致地
（P47）Now make comments on your partner's story and see whether the language style isconsistent.现在对你同伴的故事进行评论, 看看语言风格是否一致。
知识拓展
be consistent with与……一致；与……相符
consistent policy 一贯的政策
经典佳句
Your conduct is not consistent with what you say.你的言行不一致。
The tides come and go consistently with the lunar cycle.潮汐的涨落与月球周期一致。
融会应用 单句写作
（1）The results are entirely ______________ our earlier research.这些结果与我们早
期的研究完全一致。
consistent with
（2）Her work_____________________________________.她的工作一直是高水准的。
has been of a consistently high standard
短语句式
知识点4 why引导表语从句
（P44）That's why I'm bringing one here.那就是我要带来一只（狗）的原因。
知识拓展
句中That's why...意思是“那就是……的原因”。此处的why引导表语从句。
That/This is/was why... 那/这就是……的原因（why从句表示结果）
That/This is/was because... 那/这是因为……（because从句表示原因）
The reason why...is/was that... ……的原因是……（表语从句常用that引导，而不用because）
融会应用 单句写作
（1）Tom came late for the meeting._________________he didn't catch the bus.汤姆
开会迟到了。那是因为他没赶上公交车。
That was because
（2）The reason why Tom came late for the meeting was______________．汤姆开会
迟到的原因是他病了。
that he was ill
（3）_______________plants can make food from air，water and sunlight.这是因为植
物可以利用空气、水和阳光制造养料。
This is because
（4）____________I left so early.那就是我早早离开的原因。
That is why
续写故事
本单元的写作任务是续写故事。在体裁上故事属于记叙文，情节的发展多以时间、地点的转移为线索。续写故事时，要展开丰富的想象，适当构思情节，并把故事情节写得生动有趣，同时要合乎逻辑。此外，续写文章时，要注意续写的内容和原文的衔接性。续写部分必须忠于原文的中心、内容与形式。
探究点1 教材范例提炼
课文范例
素材积累
Ⅰ.常用词汇
1.get up 起床
2.go out 出去
3.look around 环顾四周
4.calm down 平静下来
5.step out 走出去
6.walk up to 走向
7.show around 带领……参观
8.ask for 请求
Ⅱ.话题句式
1.The ring suddenly began to speak，which made the brave young man very amazed.戒指突然开口说话，令这个勇敢的年轻人很吃惊。
2.It was the most exciting moment that I had ever experienced.这是我经历过的最激动人心的时刻。
3.Just then，something strange happened.就在这时，奇怪的事情发生了。
4.Eventually，he found the girl，on whom the witch had put a spell.最终，他找到了被女巫施了魔咒的女孩。
5.While walking in space，we enjoyed weight loss and the beauty of the night sky.行走在太空时，我们享受着失重的状态和美丽的夜空。
6.In addition，it can do all the housework based on my instructions.此外，它可以按我的指令做所有的家务。
7.In 2146，we are flying in the air，conveying signals through our minds.2146年，我们在空中飞翔，并通过我们的大脑传输信号。
8.They finally defeated the evil witch，living a happy life.他们终于打败了邪恶的女巫，过上了幸福的生活。
探究点2 写作应用体验
写作典例
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The eight-year-old Carol lived with her father David, Mother May and elder brother Rob. The little family lived happily in a beautiful village surrounded with beautiful nature. The village was at the foot of a mountain, with beautiful views of the snowy mountain. The family survived on growing seasonal plants and trees. Their life was totally surrounded by nature and beauty.
While they lived a very happy life, Carol did not love the beautiful atmosphere of the village. She really wanted to move into the city and enjoy the city life. She wanted to shop, move around the city, watch movies, and eat in fantastic restaurants and cafes, etc.
However, there was hardly any chance that Carol's family moved to the city as they had everything in the village.
One day, Carol fell asleep during the early noon and she had a sound sleep. Of course, she had a strange dream. She saw her grandmother in her dream as a fairy and her deceased（已故的） grandmother granted her a wish. Carol requested her grandmother that she should love to enjoy the city life as she always desired.
Grandmother understood the desire of Carol, but still wanted to convince her that the peaceful village life was better than the city life.
She told Carol, “Baby, you cannot have access to fresh fruits and vegetables from plants as you have at your home. You cannot breathe fresh air. You cannot play with animals. You can hardly find any trees. You will not find peace as you see here! Do you still want to go to the city ”
Without hearing the concerns, Carol asked her grandmother to grant the wish. Grandmother granted her wish, but with a condition. Carol was told that she would only have 6 hours to spend in the city. Later, she would return to the village. Carol agreed.
注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Carol then found herself in the city with her
friends.______________________________________________________________
Carol's brother Rob was calling her for lunch and Carol woke
up.______________________________________________________________
分步推进
Step 1 审题谋篇
要素 内容
Who Carol, David, May, Rob, her late grandmother
When during the early noon
Where in the village
What Carol had a strange dream. She saw her grandmother as a fairy,
who granted her a wish
Why Carol really wanted to move into the city and enjoy the city life
Step 2 提取故事线索
故事线 索 a dream—wonderful city life
开端 The little family lived happily in a beautiful village surrounded with
beautiful nature. Carol was eager to move into the city
发展 Carol had a dream, where she saw her late grandmother. Her deceased
grandmother as a fairy granted her a wish to enjoy the city life
线索 She would only have 6 hours to spend in the city
高潮和 结局 续写部分
Step 3 续写情境推理
Para.1: Carol then found herself in the city with her friends.
What did Carol want to do
She wanted to shop, watch movies, and eat in fantastic restaurants and cafes, etc.
（此处体现Carol对大城市生活的渴望。）
Para.2: Carol's brother Rob was calling her for lunch and Carol woke up.
1.Was the city life as beautiful as she wished
She realized that her life in the village with her family was far more wonderful than the city life.
（续写故事要体现积极的人生观和价值观, 所以要珍惜眼前的美好。）
2.What did Carol do after she woke up
She shared her dream with her family while enjoying the fresh fruits and vegetables, and they laughed together.
（依据所给材料, Carol把梦里的城市生活和她现有的生活进行了对比,她发现了乡村生活的安宁, 她和家人在乡村更快乐。）
3.How did she live her life then
Carol also developed love for plants, animals and beautiful nature.
（结尾要体现出Carol对大自然的美好的热爱。）
Step 4 续写故事
利用提示句,加上恰当的连接词和过渡句,续写两段。
参考范文
Carol then found herself in the city with her friends. Carol and her friends went to watch movies. After that they ate delicious food in a restaurant and shopped in a huge mall. Carol was happy that she had the chance to experience the life in the city. Yet at the same time, she understood that everything told by her grandmother was true in the city. There was no peace and no silence; the city life was fast and busy. The air quality was not satisfying.
Carol's brother Rob was calling her for lunch and Carol woke up. She recalled what happened just now in her dream and realized that her life in the village with her family was far more wonderful than the city life. Carol understood that she was having a more joyful life. She shared her dream with her family while enjoying the fresh fruits and vegetables, and they laughed together. Carol also developed love for plants, animals and beautiful nature.
主题写作
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“I'm going to miss you so much, Poppy,” said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye. He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions（情绪） get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control. They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying. It was time to say goodbye for now at least. The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile.“I guess this is it.” he said.“I'll see you back home in a month, okay ” His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents. The boy's mother turned to the dog, “Okay, Poppy, time to go back home.”
The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there. All that week, Poppy didn't seem interested in her dinner, her favorite toy, or even in her daily walk. Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit. Poppy didn't.
They offered the dog some of her favorite peanut butter treats. They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn't her usual cheerful self. Her owners started to get worried, “What should we do to cheer Poppy up ” asked Dad.“We've tried everything.”
“I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy,” smiled Mom.“Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun. Let's get a little dog for Poppy.”
It didn't take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box. Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped. She put her nose on it. Her tail began wagging（摆动） ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.____
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university.____
参考范文
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.. .Poppy was amazed. She wagged furiously. She barked with joy, her tongue lolling out as she investigated the surprise. The little pup was not shy and immediately started yipping and jumping around the older dog.“That didn't take long,” remarked Mom, as both dogs went roaring around the house in an impromptu game of chase. Dad laughed.
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. He had missed Poppy and was looking forward to seeing her. When he bent down to give her a big hug, he fell over in surprise as a small golden cloud came racing up to lick his face too.“Oh my gosh, who is this ” he exclaimed. His parents laughed at the look of shock on his face.“That's Pee-wee,” said Dad. The boy said, “I can't believe you got yourselves a puppy!”“We didn't,” replied Mom.“This puppy is for Poppy!”
1.We will have handy robots and computers to assist us with the things that are boring.我们将有方便的机器人和电脑来帮助我们做那些无聊的事情。
2.It is OK to leave an electrical appliance on so long as you are using it—if not, turn it off!只要你在使用电器设备,你便可以让它开着, 如果不用就把它关掉！
3.Before we buy a house，we must have the house assessed．Some agencies，which have the right to make an assessment of the house，get used to assessing a house at a low price.在我们买房子之前，我们必须对房子进行评估。一些有权对房子进行评估的机构，习惯于以较低的价格评估房子。
4.Seeing that she's legally old enough to get married, I don't see how you can stop her.鉴于她已经到了法定的结婚年龄, 我不明白你怎么可以阻止她。
美篇导读
《彼得·潘》是20世纪最伟大的童话巨著之一，是英国著名小说家、剧作家詹姆斯·巴利创作的长篇小说。这部充满想象与冒险的经典儿童小说，叙述了温迪和彼得·潘等几个小孩在梦幻岛的奇遇。
美篇呈现
Peter Pan （Excerpt）
The last sound Peter heard before he was quite alone was the mermaids① retiring one by one to their bedchambers under the sea. He was too far away to hear their doors shut； but every door in the coral caves where they live rings a tiny bell when it opens or closes （as in all the nicest houses on the mainland），and he heard the bells．
Steadily the waters rose till they were nibbling at his feet； and to pass the time until they made their final gulp，he watched the only thing on the lagoon. He thought it was a piece of floating paper，perhaps part of the kite，and wondered idly② how long it would take to drift ashore．
Presently he noticed as an odd thing that it was undoubtedly out upon the lagoon with some definite purpose，for it was fighting the tide，and sometimes winning； and when it won，Peter，always sympathetic③ to the weaker side，could not help clapping； it was such a gallant piece of paper．
It was not really a piece of paper； it was the Never bird，making desperate efforts to reach Peter on the nest. By working her wings，in a way she had learned since the nest fell into the water，she was able to some extent to guide her strange craft，but by the time Peter recognised her she was very exhausted. She had come to save him，to give him her nest，though there were eggs in it. I rather wonder at the bird，for though he had been nice to her，he had also sometimes tormented④her. I can only suppose that，like Mrs Darling and the rest of them，she was melted because he had all his first teeth．
She called out to him what she had come for，and he called out to her what she was doing there； but of course neither of them understood the other's language. In fanciful⑤stories people can talk to the birds freely，and I wish for the moment I could pretend that this were such a story，and say that Peter replied intelligently to the Never bird； but truth is best，and I want to tell you only what really happened. Well，not only could they not understand each other，but they forgot their manners．
“I—want—you—to—get—into—the—nest，” the bird called，speaking as slowly and distinctly⑥ as possible，“and—then—you—can—drift—ashore，but—I—am—too—tired—to—bring—it—any—nearer—so—you—must—try—to—swim—to—it.”
“What are you quacking about？”Peter answered.“Why don't you let the nest drift as usual？”
“I—want—you—” the bird said，and repeated it all over．
Then Peter tried slow and distinct．
“What—are—you—quacking—about？” and so on．
The Never bird became irritated； they have very short tempers．
“You dunderheaded little jay！” she screamed.“Why don't you do as I tell you？”
Peter felt that she was calling him names，and at a venture he retorted hotly：
“So are you！”
Then, rather curiously, they both snapped out the same remark：
“Shut up！”
“Shut up！”
Nevertheless, the bird was determined to save him if she could，and with one last mighty effort she propelled⑦the nest against the rock. Then up she flew； deserting her eggs，so as to make her meaning clear．
Then, at last, he understood，and clutched the nest and waved his thanks to the bird as she fluttered overhead. It was not to receive his thanks，however，that she hung there in the sky； it was not even to watch him get into the nest； it was to see what he did with her eggs．
There were two large white eggs，and Peter lifted them up and reflected. The bird covered her face with her wings，so as not to see the last of them； but she could not help peeping between the feathers．
I forget whether I have told you that there was a stave on the rock，driven into it by some buccaneers of long ago to mark the site of buried treasure. The children had discovered the glittering hoard，and when in a mischievous mood used to fling showers of moidores，diamonds，pearls and pieces of eight to the gulls，who pounced upon them for food，and then flew away，raging at the scurvy trick that had been played upon them. The stave was still there，and on it Starkey had hung his hat，a deep tarpaulin，watertight，with a broad brim. Peter put the eggs into this hat and set it on the lagoon. It floated beautifully．
The Never bird saw at once what he was up to，and screamed her admiration of him； and，alas，Peter crowed his agreement with her. Then he got into the nest，reared the stave in it as a mast，and hung up his shirt for a sail. At the same moment the bird fluttered down upon the hat and once more sat snugly on her eggs. She drifted in one direction，and he was borne off in another，both cheering．
Of course, when Peter landed, he beached his barquein a place where the bird would easily find it； but the hat was such a great success that she abandoned the nest. It drifted about till it went to pieces，and often Starkey came to the shore of the lagoon，and with many bitter feelings watched the bird sitting on his hat. As we shall not see her again，it may be worth mentioning here that all Never birds now build in that shape of nest，with a broad brim on which the youngsters take an airing．
Great were the rejoicings⑧ when Peter reached the home under the ground almost as soon as Wendy，who had been carried hither and thither by the kite. Every boy had adventures to tell； but perhaps the biggest adventure of all was that they were several hours late for bed. This so inflated them that they did various dodgy things to get staying up still longer，such as demanding bandages； but Wendy，though glorying in having them all home again safe and sound，was scandalised⑨ by the lateness of the hour，and cried，“To bed，to bed，” in a voice that had to be obeyed. Next day，however，she was awfully⑩tender，and gave out bandages to every one，and they played till bed-time limping about and carrying their arms in slings．
彼得潘（节选）
（礁湖上）只剩下彼得一个人了，在这之前，他最后听到的声音是人鱼挨个回到海底寝室时的响动。因为距离太远，他听不到关门的声音。不过，她们居住的珊瑚窟的门上都有小铃铛，开门关门时都会发出叮当声（就像英国本土最讲究的房子那样），这铃声彼得听到了。
湖水渐渐涨上来了，正一小口一小口地吞噬彼得的脚；在湖水把他整个吞没以前，为了消磨时间，他凝视着漂浮在礁湖上唯一的东西。他想那大概是一张漂浮着的纸片，或许是那风筝的一部分。他闲得无聊，估算着那东西漂到岸边需要多少时间。
不久，他发现这东西有点异乎寻常，它来到湖上肯定是带有某种目的的，因为，它正在逆着潮水而行，有时战胜了潮水。每次它战胜时，总是同情弱者的彼得就忍不住鼓起掌来。多么勇敢的一张纸片。
其实，那并不真的是一张纸片，那是永无鸟。她正坐在巢上拼命地努力向彼得划来。自打巢落到水里以后，她就学会了用翅膀划水，这样居然也能勉强行驶她那只奇异的小船了。可是，在彼得认出她来时，她已经非常疲惫了。她是来救彼得的，她要把巢让给他，尽管巢里头有鸟蛋。我对这只鸟感到很诧异，因为彼得虽然待她好，可有时也会折磨她。我只能猜想，这鸟大概也像达林太太等人一样，看到彼得一口乳牙未换，就动了慈悲心吧。
那鸟向彼得大声说她过来是为了什么，彼得也大声问那鸟，她在那儿干什么。不过，当然他们彼此都听不懂对方的话。在幻想故事里，人可以和鸟自由交谈。我真愿设想，在这个故事里，事情正是这样：彼得可以和永无鸟随意交流。但最好还是实话实说，我只想说实际上发生的事情。那就是，他们不但彼此听不懂，连礼貌都忘记了。
“我——要——你——到——巢——里——来，”那鸟叫道，尽量说得慢些、清楚些，“那——样，你——就——可——以——漂——到——岸——上——去,可——是——我——太——累——了， 不——能——再——靠——近——你，你——得——想——办——法——自——己——游——过——来。”
“你叽叽喳喳地叫些什么呀？”彼得回答说，“你为什么不像往常一样，让你的巢漂过来？”
“我——要——你——”鸟说，又重复了一遍刚才的话。
接着，彼得也又慢又清楚地说：
“你——叽——叽——喳——喳——地——叫——些——什——么——呀？”等等。
永无鸟烦躁起来了，这种鸟的脾气是很急的。
“你这个呆头呆脑、啰里啰唆的小傻瓜！”她尖声叫道，“你为什么不照我的吩咐去做？”
彼得感觉到了她是在骂自己，于是他气冲冲地回敬了她一句：
“骂你自己呢！”
然后，说也奇怪，他们竟互相对骂起同一句话来：
“闭嘴！”
“闭嘴！”
不过，这鸟决心尽全力救彼得，她做了最后一次巨大的努力，终于使巢靠上了岩石。然后她飞了起来，丢下了她的蛋，为的是让彼得明白她的用意。
彼得终于明白了，他抓住了鸟巢，向空中飞着的鸟挥手表示谢意。永无鸟在空中飞来飞去不是为了接受他的谢意，也不是要看他怎样爬进巢里，她是要看看他怎样对待她的蛋。
巢里有两颗大的白色鸟蛋，彼得把它们捧了起来，心里盘算着。那鸟用翅膀捂住了脸，不敢看鸟蛋的下场，可她还是忍不住从羽毛缝里窥视。
我不记得告诉过你们没有，岩石上有一块木板，是很久以前海盗钉在那儿，用来标志埋藏财宝的位置的。孩子们发现了这堆闪闪发光的宝藏，有时淘气劲儿上来，就抓起一把把的金币、钻石、珍珠抛向海鸥；海鸥以为这些是食物，扑过来啄食，它们对这种发生在自己身上的卑鄙的恶作剧非常恼怒，气得飞走了。木板还在那儿，斯塔奇把他的帽子挂在了上面，那是一顶宽边的、高高的防水油布帽。彼得把鸟蛋放在帽子里，把帽子放在水上，它就平平稳稳地漂起来了。
永无鸟一下子就看清了彼得的妙策，它高声欢叫，向他表示钦佩；彼得也应声欢呼起来。然后他跨进巢去，把木板竖起来当桅杆，又把他的衬衣挂在上面当帆。同时，那鸟飞落到帽子上，又安安逸逸地孵起蛋来。鸟向这边漂去，彼得向那边漂去，皆大欢喜。
彼得上岸以后，自然是把他曾坐过的鸟巢放在一处鸟容易看见的地方。可是，那顶帽子太可心了，那鸟竟放弃了这个巢。巢漂来漂去，直到完全散架；后来，斯塔奇每次来到湖上，总看见那鸟孵在他的帽子上，心里好不恼怒。由于我们以后不会再见到永无鸟了，在这里值得一提：所有的永无鸟现在都把巢筑成这个样子，有一道宽边，幼雏可以在那上面溜达散心。
彼得回到地下的家时，被风筝拽着东飘西荡的温迪，也差不多刚到家。大家全都兴高采烈，每个孩子都有一段冒险故事可讲；可是最大的一件事，或许是他们已经晚睡了好几个小时。这件事使他们非常得意，他们磨磨蹭蹭，像要求包扎伤口什么的，好更加推迟上床的时间。温迪呢，虽然看到他们一个个平平安安地回了家，满心欢喜，可是，时间实在晚得不像话了，于是她喊道：“全都给我上床去！”声调使人不能不服从。不过到了第二天，她又变得异常温柔，给每个孩子都分发了绷带；于是他们有的跛着脚，有的吊着胳臂，一直玩到上床睡觉。
知识积累
①mermaid n.（传说中的）美人鱼
②idly adv.漫不经心地；闲散地
③sympathetic adj.同情的；有同情心的
④torment v.使备受折磨；使痛苦
⑤fanciful adj.空想的
⑥distinctly adv.清晰地
⑦propel v.推动；推进
⑧rejoicing n.喜庆；欢庆
⑨scandalise v.使震惊；使愤慨
⑩awfully adv.极其；非常；很
素养链接
詹姆斯·巴利，英国小说家、剧作家，1860年生于英国东部苏格兰农村的一个织布工人之家。他自幼酷爱读书写作。1885年，他移居伦敦，成为一名自由投稿的新闻记者，开始创作反映苏格兰人生活的小说和剧本。1928年，他当选为英国作家协会主席。他擅长以幽默和温情的笔调描述苏格兰农村的风土人情，创作了许多童话故事和童话剧。
