(共45张PPT)
UNIT 1 Face values
Developing ideas,Presenting ideas & Reflection
1. To understand the main idea of the passage, analyse the description of the hero’s and heroin’s appearance and feelings to deeply understand the topic;
2.To read the sample introduction for its main idea and analyse its structure, write a introduction to a literary work;
3.To present your understanding of the most beautiful person.
Learning objectives
Developing ideas
Read the short introduction to Victor Hugo and answer the questions.
Born in France in 1802,Victor Hugo was a novelist,poet and playwright
and was part of the Romantic Movement . Regarded as one of France’s
greatest writers,he is celebrated as the “Shakespeare of France”.
Hugo first found fame,as a poet,when he was about 20 years old.
Less than ten years later,he published one of his best-known works,The Hunchback of Notre- Dame. It was immediately a huge success and is now considered a key work of Romanticism. It remains one of his most popular works today.
1 Why do you think Victor Hugo is known as the “Shakespeare of France”
2 What do you know about Romanticism Do some research to find out more about it.
Because he is regarded as one of France’s greatest writer.
As a method of creation,Romanticism focuses on reflecting the objective reality from the subjective inner world. It expresses the warm pursuit of the ideal world and often uses enthusiastic language,magnificent imagination and exaggerated techniques to build images.
Read the passage and find out why Quasimodo rescued Esmeralda.
Published in 1831,The Hunchback of Notre-Dame tells a tragic story of events in Paris. Esmeralda’s beauty means that many men fall in love with her. One such man sends the hunchback Quasimodo to kidnap Esmeralda.
But Quasimodo fails and is
captured and tortured in public. Esmeralda hears his call for water,and steps forwards out of mercy. She offers Quasimodo a drink of water,which saves him and also captures his heart. When Esmeralda is later sentenced to death for a crime she did not commit,Quasimodo rescues her from an angry crowd outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Esmeralda is safe from execution as long as she stays inside the cathedral...
Esmeralda and Quasimodo were still for several moments,as they considered their predicament in silence,she so graceful,he so repulsive . Every moment Esmeralda discovered some fresh defect in Quasimodo,as her glance travelled from his knock knees to his hunched back,from his hunched back to his single eye. How anyone could be formed in such a way was beyond her comprehension . Yet there was so much melancholy and so much gentleness spread over all this that she gradually adjusted to it.
He was the first to break the silence“. So you were telling me to return ”
She moved her head,and said,“Yes. ”
He understood the motion of the head. “But!” he said,as though hesitating whether to finish,“I am—I am deaf.”
“Poor wretch!” exclaimed Esmeralda,with an expression of heartfelt compassion.
He began to smile sadly.
“You suppose that was all that I was missing,do you not Yes,I am deaf,that is the way I am made. It is horrible,is it not,next to your exquisite beauty!”
There lay in the accents of the unfortunate man so significant an awareness of his
sadness that she had not the strength to utter a syllable. In any case,he would not have heard her. He continued:
“Never have I viewed my ugliness as at the present moment. When I compare myself to you,I feel an immense pity for myself,poor unfortunate monster that I am!Be honest,to you I must resemble some savage creature. You,you are a ray of sunshine,a drop of dew,a birdsong,whilst I am something terrible,neither human nor beast. I don’t know what I am,as I am coarser,more downtrodden,and plainer than a pebble !”Then he began to laugh,and that laugh was the most heartbreaking sound in the world. He continued:“Yes,I am deaf,but you shall talk to me with your hands as my master talks to me,and then I shall quickly know your wishes from the movement of your lips,from yourexpression.”
“Well!” she smiled,“Explain to me why you rescued me.”
He watched her intently while she was speaking.
“ I understand,”he replied“. You ask me why I rescued you. You have forgotten an
unfortunate person who attempted to kidnap you one night,this same person to
whom you showed kindness when he was being punished. A drop of water and a little pity—that is more than I can repay with my life. You have forgotten that unfortunate soul,but he remembers it.”
She listened to him with profound tenderness . A tear swam in the eye of Quasimodo,but did not fall. He seemed to make it a point of honour to keep it at bay.
(Adaptation from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo)
Quasimodo rescued Esmeralda because when Quasimodo was tortured in public,Esmeralda was the only one to show him kindness and mercy.
Underline the sentences that describe Esmeralda and Quasimodo’s appearances and feelings. Write a short paragraph to describe how Esmeralda and Quasimodo see each other.
Esmeralda in Quasimodo’s eyes Quasimodo in Esmeralda’s eyes
Now work in pairs. Read the passage again and find out how Esmeralda’s feelings towards Quasimodo changed. Share your answers with your partner.
Appearances
she so graceful,he so repulsive; his knock knees,his hunched back, his single eye;I must resemble some savage creature;you are a ray of sunshine,a drop of dew,a birdsong, whilst I am something terrible,neither human nor beast
Feelings
...,with an expression of heartfelt compassion.
...began to smile sadly.
...began to laugh,and that laugh was the most heartbreaking sound in the world.
listened to him with profound tenderness
Quasimodo thought Esmeralda was graceful and exquisitely beautiful,like a ray of sunshine,a drop of dew or a birdsong.
Esmeralda thought Quasimodo was repulsive,with knock knees,a hunched back and a single eye;yet beneath his ugliness,he was full of melancholy
and gentleness.
Think & Share
What does the sentence “A tear swam in the eye of Quasimodo,but did not fall” tell us about Quasimodo’s personality
In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit raise our awareness of physical appearance and personal qualities?
On the one hand,it shows that Quasimodo is sensitive and gentle;on the other hand,it shows his strength and pride.
The first passage shows the true meaning of beauty. Though how you present yourself to others plays a part,accepting yourself and feeling confident about your physical appearance are the most important. The second passage highlights how someone’s physical appearance can actually be a complete contrast to who they are on the inside.
What difficulties might people like Quasimodo face in the real world How should people treat them
Predict what happens next. Share your ideas with the class. Read the novel and check your prediction.
In a real world where appearances are judged,he is likely to encounter others’ coldness or discrimination. For example,if he applied for a job in a company,he would be turned down for his ugly appearance. I think people should value virtue rather than appearance when judging others.
Quasimodo’s sincerity and kindness,hidden in his ugly and misshapen appearance,move Esmeralda,who is also kind-hearted,and win her respect.
Work in groups. Give a talk about the character in the passage that makes the greatest impression on you.
Organise your ideas by considering the questions.
·What is the character like
·Has he/she experienced any emotional changes If so,what changes are they
·What can you learn from him/her
Present your ideas in your group.
Collect all your group’s ideas and present them to the class.
Now think about whether you can express yourself clearly or understand others in the group talk,and what your strengths or weaknesses are,compared to those of the others in your group.
Writing about a literary work
Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
This book by Oscar Wilde tells the story of Dorian Gray,a very handsome young man who spends his life only concerned with his own pleasure,regardless of the suffering he brings to others.The story starts with young Dorian having his portrait painted. His friend Lord Wotton talks about beauty and pleasure being the only important things in life.Fascinated by his words,Dorian wishes he could remain young and good-looking always,with his portrait growing old instead of him.
Soon afterwards,Dorian is surprised to find his wish has come true,after he meets Sybil,an innocent actress who falls in love with him. Dorian heartlessly abandons her just because she performs poorly one night. When he learns that Sybil has killed herself,Dorian finds his face in the painting has taken on a cruel look.
He hides the painting away so that no one else may see it. For the next 18 years,Dorian engages in various evil deeds. His portrait ages and reveals his inner ugliness. One day,he suddenly comes to be fearful of his past crimes and wants to start a new life. But his portrait remains the same and reminds him of everything he has done. Feeling desperate,he tries to destroy the portrait with a knife,but it is he who is killed. His body is discovered,old and awful,while his portrait is young and handsome once again.
In the story,what matters most to Dorian Gray is that he is good-looking,not that he has a good heart. He sacrifices his true self in pursuit of physical beauty and pleasure,which leads to his destruction in the end.
What kind of person is Dorian Gray
2 What message do you think the novel conveys
Dorian Gray is a very handsome young man who spends his life only concerned with his own pleasure, regardless of the suffering he brings to others.
Our true self lies within.
Choose another literary work with a focus on physical appearances and personal qualities,such as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,and complete the notes.
General introduction:__________________________________________
Plot: __________________________________________
Central theme(s): __________________________________________
Now write about this literary work based on your notes.
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s introductions and share them with the class.
- 参考答案
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre,written by Charlotte Brontё and first published in 1847,tells the timeless story of the love between a poor young governess and a rich and mysterious gentleman.
After leaving the orphanage where she has spent most of her childhood,Jane Eyre goes to work as the governess of the daughter of a wealthy but troubled landowner. As she comes to know the great house and the people who live and work within it,Jane begins to uncover the secret responsible for Rochester’s temper and reticence. They fall in love,but just when they seem to live happily ever after,that secret threatens to tear them apart.
Jane Eyre looks at how people should not be underestimated because of the way they look—Jane might be small and plain,but she is also strong, courageous and independent. Although she is a woman and from a lower social class than Rochester,she wants to prove herself his equal in spirit.
Presenting ideas
Work in groups. Read the quote and discuss the questions.
A human being should be entirely beautiful:the face,the clothes,the mind,the thoughts.
From Uncle Vanya by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
What is your understanding of the quote
What is your definition of“ true beauty”
3 What qualities should a “beautiful person” have
Beauty means the combination of both inner beauty and external beauty.
True beauty is instantly recognizable, whether it be in an adult, a child or a spectacular sunset. All of us want to be truly beautiful, and we make huge efforts to ensure we look good to others.
A “beautiful person” should be confident,self-reliant,optimistic,tough,brave,enterprising,diligent,honest,loyal,kind,introspective and so on.
Think of someone you want to recommend as “the most beautiful person you know”. Choose someone you know and complete the table.
Name
Description of him/her Appearance:
Personality:
Reasons to recommend him/her
Han Meimei
plain-looking
self-reliant,determined,
considerate,patient,tough
She works hard to realize her dream in spite of
her poor family condition.
Work in groups. Discuss who is “the most beautiful person you know” and agree on the best candidate. Use the information in Activity 2 to help you.
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words,expressions and structures
Give your presentation and recommend your candidate to the class. Vote for the best presentation.
Reflection
Write a reflection after completing this unit. Consider the following:
What is your understanding of true beauty
2 What text types have you learnt about What are their features
What words,expressions and structures have you learnt
4 What improvement have you made in understanding different cultures
What improvement have you made in using learning strategies and exploring effective ways of learning
6 What improvement have you made in analysing and solving problems
Language points
核心词汇
教材原句p.8 Esmeralda hears his call for water,and steps forwards out of mercy. 埃斯梅拉达听到他对水的呼唤,怜悯之心油然而生。
1 out of mercy 出于怜悯
I don’t want anybody to help me out of mercy. 我不想任何人出于怜悯来帮助我。
【归纳拓展】
(1)have mercy on 对……怜悯 show mercy to 对……怜悯
ask for/beg for mercy 请求/ 乞求宽恕 at the mercy of 任凭……摆布
without mercy 毫不留情地,残忍地 It’s a mercy that... 幸运的是……
Why must I have mercy on him 我为什么必须得怜悯他呢?
We never show mercy to bad people. 我们决不怜悯坏人。
They were lost at the sea,at the mercy of the weather. 他们在海上迷了路,只能听命于天气了。
(2)merciful adj. 仁慈的,宽恕的,宽容的 be merciful to 对……仁慈
题组练·领悟方法
单句语法填空
(1)The __________(mercy) king saved him from death.
(2)They showed little mercy __________ the enemies.
(3)The warm-hearted woman always has mercy __________ the poor children.
完成句子
(4)It was quite urgent. The ship and its crew were ____________________(任凭……摆布)the rough sea.
(5)The boy was screaming and ____________________(乞求宽恕).
(6)__________________________(幸运的是……)he survived the car crash.
merciful
to
on
at the mercy of
begging for mercy
It was a mercy that
教材原句p.8 How anyone could be formed in such a way was beyond her comprehension. 她难以理解一个人怎么能长得如此畸形。
2 comprehension n. 理解(力)
beyond (one’s)comprehension(某人)无法理解
have no comprehension of 不理解……
What Jack had done was beyond my comprehension. 我无法理解杰克的所作所为。
a reading comprehension 阅读理解练习
【单词积累】
comprehend v. 理解
comprehensive adj. 详尽的;全面的
a comprehensive study 全面的研究
搭配
单句语法填空
(1)He had no ______________(comprehend) of what was involved.
(2)The infinite distances of space are too great for the human mind _______________ (comprehend).
完成句子
(3)How she manages to fit so much into a working day is _______________________________(我无法理解).
(4)His behaviour was completely _______________________(令人费解).
comprehension
to comprehend
beyond my comprehension
beyond comprehension
教材原句p.8 Yet there was so much melancholy and so much gentleness spread over all this that she gradually adjusted to it. 但他表现出那样的忧郁与那样的温顺,她渐渐地适应了。
3 adjust to 适应……(to 是介词)
He can’t adjust easily to the life in North China. 他难以适应中国北方的生活。
I haven’t adjusted to living on my own. 我还没有适应独自生活。
【归纳拓展】
adjust oneself to 使自己适应……
adjust sth. to sth. 调整……以适应……
They will quickly adjust themselves to the school life. 他们将很快适应学校生活。
You can adjust the seat belt to the size you want. 你可以根据自己的需要调整安全带。
单句语法填空
(1)He adjusted to __________ (live) in the remote village.
(2)Adjust your language __________ the age of your audience.
完成句子
(3)My parents had trouble ______________________(习惯住在)an apartment.
(4)She will have to ____________________(使自己适应)new conditions.
living
to
adjusting to living in
adjust herself to
教材原句p.9 When I compare myself to you,I feel an immense pity for myself,poor unfortunate monster that I am! 当我把自己同你比较时,我就非常怜悯自己,我是多么可怜而不幸的怪物啊!
4 compare...to...
(1)把……与……相比(= compare...with...)
We carefully compared the first report to/with the second.
我们仔细比较了第一份报告和第二份报告。
(2)把……比作……
Books are often compared to our friends. 书籍常常被比喻为我们的朋友。
【学法点拨】
compare 与介词with,to 搭配时意义有所不同,但compared with 和compared to 在句中作状语时意义相同,都表示“与……相比”。
He is much more brilliant,compared with/to what he was before studying at college.
与上大学之前相比,他现在有才华多了。
【归纳拓展】
compare notes(with sb.)(和某人)交换看法/ 交换意见
beyond compare 无与伦比
compare and contrast 比较与对比
单句语法填空
(1)People often compare a teacher __________ a gardener who takes great care of various plants.
(2)When we compare our films __________ foreign ones,we find many differences.
(3)Film has a much shorter history,especially when __________(compare) to such art forms as music and painting.
(4)When ____________(compare)different cultures,we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing their similarities.
完成句子
(5)____________________(与……相比)letters and public phones,mobile phones and the Internet are faster and more convenient.
to
with/to
compared
comparing
Compared with/to
教材原句p.9 You have forgotten an unfortunate person who attempted to kidnap you one night... 你忘了,有天晚上,有个坏家伙想绑架你……
5 attempt to do sth. 试图做某事
The police attempted to link the case to the strange phenomenon.
警察试图把这起案件与这种奇怪的现象联系在一起。
【误区警示】
(1)attempt to do sth. 常指一次而不是持续尝试,往往暗示达不到目的。
(2)try to do sth. 指为某事付出努力或代价,但不一定成功。
(3)manage to do sth. 指设法做成某事,强调结果,相当于succeed in doing sth.。
【归纳拓展】
make an attempt to do sth. /at doing sth. 试图做某事 in an attempt to do sth. 为了做某事
at the first/second attempt 第一/ 二次尝试
She made several attempts to escape. 她几次试图逃跑。
I passed my driving test at the first attempt. 我第一次考驾照就通过了。
单句语法填空
(1)He attempted __________(get) in touch with them but failed.
(2)He succeeded in his attempt __________ (break) the world record.
(3)She made a few half-hearted attempts __________ (join) in their conversation.
(4)Somehow,he managed ____________ (persuade)Kay to buy one for him.
完成句子
(5)Two factories were closed _____________________(为了)to cut costs.
(6)Not many people can answer this question ______________________(第一次尝试).
to get
to break
to join
to persuade
in an attempt
at the first attempt
教材原句p.11 ...spends his life only concerned with his own pleasure,regardless of the suffering he brings to others. ……一生只关心自己的快乐,而不顾他给别人带来的痛苦。
6 regardless of 不管,不顾(后接名词、代词或动名词)
The club welcomes all new members regardless of age. 俱乐部对所有新成员不分年龄一律欢迎。
He went ahead and did it,regardless of the consequences. 他说干就干了,没有考虑后果。
【归纳拓展】
in spite of=despite 尽管,虽然(后接名词、代词或动名词)
We arrived at the station on time in spite of the heavy rain. 虽然雨很大,我们依旧准时到了车站。
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs,he is still out of work.
尽管申请了数百份工作,但他仍然在失业中。
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.
尽管她认为物理枯燥无味,她却学得很好。
单句语法填空
(1)Our club is open to everyone regardless __________ age,sex or educational background.
(2)He managed to eat a big lunch despite __________(have) eaten an enormous breakfast.
完成句子
(3)This job is open to all,_______________________________(不管以前的工作经验如何).
(4)_____________________________________________(尽管下着大雨),we still made our trip as planned.
(5)He has decided on the date of the opening of his own company _________________________ ________________________(尽管)his parents don’t agree with him.
of
having
regardless of previous experience
In spite of the heavy rain/Despite the heavy rain
in spite of the fact that /
despite the fact that
重点句式
教材原句p.8 He was the first to break the silence. 他首先打破了沉默。
1 the+ 序数词(+ 名词)+ 不定式
当被修饰词是序数词或被序数词修饰时,通常用不定式作后置定语。被修饰词与不定式之间是逻辑上的主谓关系。此外,被修饰词被形容词最高级或the only,the very,the last 等修饰时也通常用不定式作后置定语。
She is always the first to answer questions. 她总是第一个回答问题。
He is the best man to choose. 他是最好的人选。
He would be the last to agree to the plan. 他决不会同意这项计划。
The next train to arrive is from Washington. 下一班火车是从华盛顿来的。
【归纳拓展】
(1)不定式作定语通常放在被修饰词的后面,与被修饰词之间可有主谓、动宾或同位关系。
(2)不定式与被修饰词存在动宾关系时,如果不定式是不及物动词,则后面应有必要的介词。
I usually have a lot of meetings to attend. 我通常有很多会议要参加。
She is a nice person to work with. 她是个好同事。
(3)常接不定式作定语的名词有 ability,ambition,attempt,chance,decision,effort,moment,need,plan,promise,reason,time,way 等。
Please make an effort to catch the bus. 请努力赶上公共汽车。
He made a promise to come here on time tomorrow. 他答应明天准时来这里。
单句语法填空
(1)I want to get something __________(read)during the vacation.
(2)We have a lot of things __________ (do),but packing is at the top of the list.
(3)They are always the first __________(bear)hardship and the last __________(enjoy) comfort.
(4)This will be a good opportunity ____________(exchange) experience.
(5)That will be the only thing __________(do)now.
(6)We must have the courage __________(say)that we are ignorant.
完成句子
(7)They ______________________________(没有机会去上学) in those years.
(8)She was __________________________________(第一个想到这个主意的人).
(9)Let’s first find a room ________________________(放置这些东西).
to read
to do
to bear
to exchange
to do
to say
had no chance to go to school
the first person to think of the idea
to put the things in
to enjoy
教材原句 p.8 “But!” he said,as though hesitating whether to finish,“I am—I am deaf. ”“但是!”他说,似乎犹豫着要不要说下去,“我是……我是聋子。”
【句式分析】as though hesitating whether to finish是让步状语从句的省略,补充完整是as though he was hesitating whether to finish。
2 状语从句的省略 当时间、条件、让步、方式等状语从句的主语与主句主语一致(或从句主语是it),且从句谓语含有be 动词时,可以把从句主语和be 动词一起省略。状语从句省略后的结构:连词+ 现在分词/ 过去分词/不定式/ 介词短语/ 名词/ 形容词/ 副词。
When (she was) walking along the river bank,she was singing a pop song.
她沿着河堤边走边唱着流行歌曲。
Don’t come in until (you are) asked to. 没叫你就别进来。
If (you are) in doubt,consult your doctor. 如有疑问,咨询医生。
If (it is) possible,he will help you out of the difficulty. 如果可能的话,他会帮你摆脱困境。
You must attend the meeting unless (it is) inconvenient to you.
除非不方便,否则你必须出席这次会议。
单句语法填空
(1)When __________ (live) in London,I picked up English.
(2)If __________(accept)for the job,you’ll be informed soon.
(3)Video games can be a poor influence if __________(leave)in the wrong hands.
(4)She stood at the gate as if __________(wait)for someone.
(5)Unless __________(invite),I won’t take part in it.
(6)Although __________(do) his best in maths these days,he has still got no good mark.
(7)He stood up as if __________(say)something.
living
accepted
left
waiting
invited
doing
to say
教材原句p.9 Never have I viewed my ugliness as at the present moment. 我从来没像现在这般明白自己的丑陋。
【句式分析】否定词 never 置于句首,句子使用了部分倒装语序,即把助动词 have 放在主语 I 的前面。
3 表示否定意义的词置于句首引起的倒装
当表示否定意义的词或短语置于句首时,句子用部分倒装语序,即把助动词、情态动词或系动词be 移至主语之前。这样的词或短语有never,neither,nor,seldom,little,hardly,rarely,scarcely,at no time,by no means,in no way 以及not only...but also...,no sooner...than...,hardly...when... 等。
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. 我一辈子没见过这么恐怖的事。
Seldom does he go out for dinner. 他很少出去吃饭。
Little does he realize how important this meeting is. 他没有意识到这个会议的重要性。
Not only did he refuse the gift,but he also severely criticized the sender.
他不仅没有收下礼物,还狠狠地批评了送礼的人。
No sooner had she gone out than a student came to visit her. =Hardly had she gone out when a student came to visit her. 她刚出门,就有个学生来访。
完成句子
(1)Hardly _________________(我注意到) that the holiday is going by.
(2)Never _________________(我看到过) such a beautiful vase before.
(3)Seldom ______________________ (她丧失信心)when she is in trouble.
(4)Rarely _________________ (我看过)such an amazing performance.
(5)In no way _______________________ (我对……负责)what has happened.
(6)Not only ____________________________(他对绘画感兴趣),but he also teaches his son how to draw.
(7)I will never know what was on his mind at the time;______________________________(其他任何人也不知道).
do I notice
have I seen
does she lose heart
have I seen
am I responsible for
is he interested in painting
nor/neither will anyone else