XX中学英语美文阅读与鉴赏学案（高二） 使用时间:5月22日 主编：XX 编号：高二下-05
Lesson 5
“Old”Friends Touring the World
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Texan 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip toured the world in 80 days, providing that adventure doesn’t have an age limit.
Their first stop was a location that challenges even many experienced travelers:the Antarctic. Getting to the southernmost continent first required crossing the Drake Passage, the waters between the southern trip of South America and the Antarctic’s South Shetland Islands.“For almost two days, we were rocking and rolling, slipping and sliding through the Drake Passage and we were holding on for dear life,” Hamby said.The voyage, however, faded from their mind as they set foot on the ground of the Antarctic, fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of penguins, icebergs and glaciers.
Since that the first adventure, the pair have visited 18 countries across all seven continents. They rode camels in Egypt, met elephants in Bali, danced in Nepal and observed the Northern Lights in Finland. And despite the challenges international travel presented,the good friends said they finished their trip without any argument. Though they’re both independent and stubborn, they respected each other’s feelings. And what they remember the most are the people that they met.“We just have friends now all over the world that we love dearly”, Hamby said.
The two shared a crucial piece of advice for travelers worrying about the language barrier on their own adventure. “You know, people often ask us about it”, said Hamby. “We tell them there’s one universal language, and that’s the smile. We found it worked wonders because we were often aware that English was not always spoken and that that could cover all languages.”
They also encouraged other older people not to let age hold them back. Aside from some minor changes in plans-like deciding not to ride a motorbike in Bali because of concerns about falling-their age didn’t affect their itinerary(旅程) abroad. They said they felt confident that if they were injured during their trip, their children would have been at peace knowing that they were doing what they absolutely wanted. And Hazelip described 81 as the perfect age to embark on a trip. “Getting older does give us a little bit of wisdom of making decisions”, she said.
【Teaching Procedure】
Step 1:Think about the following questions:
Have you ever had an adventurous journey What benefits of having an adventurous journey
When pursing your dream or passion,do you think that age should be a limiting factor Why or why not
Step 2: Complete the mind map
First stop:the Antarctic
Their journey
Their advice and encouragement
Step 3: Reading comprehension
( )1.What might the pair think of their trip to the Antarctic
Brief but exciting. B. Tough but worthwhile.
C. Interesting but fruitless. D.Unpleasant but memorable.
( )2. What is the highlight of the pair's adventures for themselves
A. Meeting nice people along the way. B.Experiencing many challenging activities.
C.Learning about different cultures from travelers.
D. Avoiding conflicts despite their stubborn nature.
( )3. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. English. B. The pair's advice. C. The smile. D. The language barrier.
( )4.What can we infer about the pair from the last paragraph
They regretted not exploring the world. B.They fell down when riding a motorbike in Bali.
Their children understood and supported them. D.Their wisdom saved them lots of time during their trip.
Further thinking: What life philosophy can you know from the passage Please discuss with your group members.
Sometimes the best things in life come from taking a chance.有时候生命最好的事情来源于尝试冒险。XX中学英语美文阅读与鉴赏学案（高二） 使用时间:5月15日 主编：XX 编号：高二下-04
Lesson 4
A Tribute to Maternal Devotion:
Exploring Motherhood in Chinese Culture
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The idea of a mother’s selfless love is a repeated theme in Chinese literature, especially the ancient poems. One of the most famous one is written by Meng Jiao, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, whose representative work, “Song of the Parting Son”, is still a must on the curriculum for Chinese teenagers.
Meanwhile, there are many stories and fables of great mothers throughout the Chinese history. For instance, nearly every Chinese child has heard about Mencius’mother who moved homes three times in order to provide the best living conditions and education for her son,who grew up to become a great Chinese philosopher known by the Chinese as the “second sage”, coming after Confucius.
In recent years, there have been occasional debates over whether or not China should have its own version of Mother’s Day. Some argue that the second day of the fourth lunar month of a year, which is marked as the birthday of Mencius’ mother should be designated as the Chinese Mother’s Day.
However, there are different voices as well. Many say it is too narrow-minded as limited to reject such an exported festival like Mother’s Day. “Respect and love for parents can have various forms and ways of expression, which is far more profound than what a festival could express,” argued by opponents. It is the love that matters, not the festival itself.
【Teaching Procedure】
Step 1:观看视频The Real Mother’s Day并回答问题
What's the date of International Mother's Day
When did Anna Jarvis start Mother's Day
What did white carnations symbolize
Nowadays, Mother's is becoming more and more commercial,so do you think selling things on Mother's Day is more important than its real meaning Why or why not
Step 2:阅读文章并回答问题
( )1.What is the main theme of the passage
A.Chinese literature and its ancient poems.
B.Mencius and his contributions to philosophy.
C.The idea of a mother's selfless love in Chinese cultured.
D.The debate over whether China have its own Mother's Day.
( )2.According to the passage, what is notable about Mencius’ mother
A. She was a famous poet during the Tang Dynasty.
B. She moved homes to provide the best for her son.
C. She was the "second Sage" in Chinese philosophy.
D. She was known for her fables in Chinese history.
( )3.What is suggested as a potential date for Chinese Mother's Day in the passage
A.The second day of the second lunar month. B. The first day of the fifth lunar month.
C.The second day of the fourth lunar month. D.The birthday of Confucius.
( )4.What is the main argument presented by opponents of a Chinese Mother's Day
A.Festivals are unnecessary and narrow-minded.
B. Love and respect for parents are more important than festivals.
C.China adopt the internationally recognized Mother's Day.
D. The second day of the fourth lunar month is not a suitable date.
5. Do you think whether or not China should have its own version of Mother’s Day Why or why not
【课文注释】
tribute n.(表示敬意的)礼物；颂辞；行为；贡品
maternal adj.慈母般的；作为母亲的；母系的
devotion n.忠诚；挚爱；奉献；虔诚；祈祷
motherhood n.母性；母亲身份
occasional adj.偶尔的 occasionally adv.偶尔地
debate n.辩论 heated debate 激烈的辩论
designate v.指定
profound adj.深刻的
representative n.代表
fable n.寓言
instance n.实例 for instance 例如
philosopher n.哲学家
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.万物皆有裂痕，那是光照进来的地方。
