译林版选必4 Unit1语篇分析+阅读单（教师版）
译林版选择性必修4 Unit 1 Reading语篇分析
分析维度 内容项
What：语篇的主题、内容、结构、逻辑关系 一、文章基本信息 文章标题：After Twenty Years作者：O. Henry（欧·亨利）文章类型：叙事性短篇小说主题/中心思想：文章通过一场跨越7二十年重逢的约定，探讨时间对人与承诺的考验，揭露人性的复杂性，也表达了对友情意义的深刻理解，同时展现法律正义与人情冲突的复杂性。
二、文本结构与内容分析 整体结构：文章以时间为主线对事件进行叙述，分为开端、发展、高潮、结局四个部分，结构紧凑，情节跌宕起伏。开端通过警察巡逻遇见守约男子Bob，引出二十年前的约定。发展部分“Jimmy”登场，两人对话营造温情假象。高潮反转揭示“Jimmy”实为便衣警察。最后便衣警察逮捕Bob，Jimmy的信件解释真相。这种结构对事件的叙述层层递进，制造悬念，留给读者对人性与法律的深思，对友情的思考。段落分布：引言部分简短，对环境进行描写且人物登场（夜晚街道、警察与男子的相遇）。主体部分通过对话推进情节（回忆约定、身份试探）。结尾部分出乎意料地揭示了真相，对主题进行升华（逮捕与信件揭示真相）。逻辑关系：因果关系：因为二十年前重逢的约定Bob赴约，Jimmy也因守约发现Bob通缉身份，但他如今警察身份使他选择设计逮捕。对比关系：文章通过Bob的“成功”表象与其实质上犯罪真相进行对比，Jimmy对朋友的忠诚守约与他如今的职责得逮捕Bob进行对比，表面温情重逢与冰冷的法律执行进行对比。引发读者对人性与法律，对友情的深思。衔接与连贯：文章通过时间顺序及空间转换形成连贯的故事情节。时间上从“十点钟”到“三分钟到十点”“十分钟前”，时间流逝与情节紧张感同步增强。空间上从街道到药店，利用灯光环境的变化触发身份识别，实现场景的戏剧化功能。段落功能：开头环境描写，“昏暗街道”、“未点燃的雪茄”营造了悬疑氛围。对话部分中西部发迹、二十年约定描述揭示人物动机与背景。对Bob的外貌描写（白疤、钻石）暗示其犯罪背景；结尾的便条实现欧·亨利式反转。
Why：语篇的深层涵义、情感态度、作者意图 三、写作意图与文化背景分析 文化背景：20世纪初美国社会正处于资本主义快速发展的阶段，掀起西进运动和大规模的淘金热、同时随着工业化和城市化进程的加快，传统的生活方式和社会结构受到了冲击。背景知识的运用：Bob赴西部“闯荡”是受到当时西部拓荒热潮的影响，但“西部拓荒”隐含机遇与风险，暗示Bob的“成功”实为犯罪。那时城市化进程的加快使得旧纽约的社区记忆（如“Big Joe Brady’s餐厅”）被现代商铺取代，象征传统人际关系的瓦解。“便衣警察”制度反映了当时执法手段。写作意图：文章的写作将“老友重逢”的温情模板颠覆为犯罪与抓捕，揭露光鲜表象下的残酷现实，一位朋友变成了警察，而另一位则变成通缉犯。尽管两位朋友曾经情同手足，但社会环境及个人选择让他们的价值观和人生目标发生了分歧。这种分歧反映了人性的复杂性和矛盾性，引发人们思考。
四、情感态度与价值取向分析 情感态度：作者对于Bob的情感是矛盾的，表面上肯定他千里赴约的执着，深层上通过对他“通缉犯”标签暗示道德批判。对于Jimmy的态度作者是中立中带有褒义，他履行作为警察的职责但保留人情，最后通过信件进行解释。价值取向：文章的价值取向是积极的，展示了即使面对旧友，法律不可妥协的正义高于私情，Bob守约的“诚信”与犯罪身份的“失信”形成反讽从而表现了诚信的双面性。
五、论点与文章有效性分析 论点清晰度与证据支持：文章没有明确的论点，通过情节而非直白论述，讲述Jimmy及Bob之间的故事，巧妙地表达了对于人性、生命和生活的看法。文章有效性与局限性：文章在揭示人性的复杂性和生活的不可预测性方面表现出色。但它的局限性在于未深入探讨Jimmy的内心挣扎，仅通过便条略过，依赖读者推理，留白可能削弱情感冲击力。文章与现实的联系：小说中的故事虽然具有虚构性，但反应当时美国社会的某些现实问题和人性的普遍特征，容易引发读者对“情与法”冲突的思考，例如亲友犯罪是否应包庇，能够帮助学生积极探讨是非善恶的界限，深入理解诚信和责任的内涵与意义，树立正确的价值观。
六、逻辑关系与推理分析 显性逻辑关系：小说中的时间顺序、因果关系和对比关系等逻辑关系清晰明了，推动了故事情节的发展。隐性推理与假设：作者在小说中巧妙运用了隐性推理与假设，如Jimmy在认出Bob后的内心挣扎，以及他最后决定逮捕Bob的动机等，都留给读者自行推理与解读。
How：语篇的文体特征、语言特点、修辞手法、结构分析 七、语言与文体特征分析 语言特点：文章的语言简洁明快，善于运用口语化对话和细节描写来展现人物性格和推动情节发展，如Bob的语言充满情感渲染（“Bless my heart!”），警察则简洁克制（“Hope your friend turns up”），凸显性格差异。句式与句型分析：文章的句式变化多样，既有简洁明了的短句，也有复杂多变的复合句，使文章的表达更加生动有力。短句为主，加快了叙事节奏，制造张力，如“He’ll never forget.”独立成段，强调约定的沉重分量。长句聚焦关键细节，深化隐喻，如对Bob外貌的描写，连用多个介词短语（“with keen eyes, a square jaw...”），暗示其复杂背景。文体特征：文体属于叙事性短篇小说，通过第三人称视角进行叙述，结构紧凑，情节跌宕起伏，语言简洁明了。修辞手法：文章使用了隐喻、反讽等修辞增强了小说的表现力和感染力。例如“时间改变鼻子形状”隐喻身份与道德的不可逆变化；Bob自信赴约，实为自投罗网则为反讽。语气与态度：作者的语气客观而冷静，通过故事情节本身传达主题，揭示人性的复杂性。
八、写作手法分析 写作技巧与表达方式：作者善于运用悬念、反转和意外结局等写作技巧在故事终点释放全部信息，颠覆读者预期，增强了小说的吸引力和感染力。同时，他还善于运用细节描写和对话来展现人物性格和推动情节发展，在文中埋下伏笔与后文相照应。
九、个人理解与批判性思维 个人理解与反思：文章深刻展现了人性的复杂性,Bob“千里赴约”的诚信值得我们肯定，但其悲剧源于对“成功”的畸形追求，反映物质主义对人性的腐蚀。Jimmy选择法律及正义是恰当的，但匿名逮捕是否是一种情感逃避？批判性思维与反思：小说中“警察”和“罪犯”角色设计充满讽刺意味，但也可能让人对执法者的“正义”产生疑问，尤其是Jimmy最后没有直接面对Bob，而是通过另一个人来实现正义。
课文语言表达梳理 一、情感描述相关表达I’m just waiting for a friend..用法：表达等待某人或某事替换表达：I’m expecting a friend.I know Jimmy will meet me here if he’s alive.用法：表达对某人的信任与期望替换表达：I’m sure Jimmy will be here if he’s still around.It’s worthwhile if my old partner turns up.用法：表达对见面或重逢的期待与价值替换表达：It will all be worth it if I see my old friend.As I suspected, you’re not Jimmy Wells.用法：表达揭示真相或不安替换表达：Just as I thought, you’re not Jimmy WellsTwenty years is a long time, but not long enough to change the shape of a man’s nose.用法：表达对变化的惊讶与怀疑替换表达：Two decades may pass, but not long enough to change a person’s nose.
二、行为描写相关表达The policeman on the beat walked along the street.用法：描述某人的行为替换表达：The officer walked down the street, keeping watch.In the doorway of a store stood a man, with an unlit cigar in his mouth..用法：描述人物的动作和状态替换表达：A man stood in the doorway, holding an unlit cigar.Twenty years ago tonight, I dined here with Jimmy Wells.用法：描述过去的记忆替换表达：On this very night twenty years ago, I shared a meal here with Jimmy.
三、结果与反思相关表达It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one.用法：反思时间或情境变化替换表达：Sometimes it turns a good man into a bad one.I couldn’t arrest you myself, so I got a plainclothes man to do the job.用法：描述解决问题的方式替换表达：I couldn’t handle the arrest myself, so I had a plainclothes officer do it.Each of us ought to have built a life and made our fortunes.用法：反思个人成长替换表达：We should each have created our own lives and achieved success.
文章结构梳理 Article Analysis: First Impressions
1. Main IdeaAfter Twenty Years by O. Henry tells the story of two old friends, Bob and Jimmy, who make a pact to meet 20 years later at the same location. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, time, and justice. The unexpected twist at the end, where the man Bob meets is not Jimmy but a plainclothes officer, reveals the complexity of human relationships and the inevitability of change over time. The story emphasizes that despite strong bonds, time, circumstances, and moral responsibility can alter the course of relationships.
2. Paragraph Summaries and FunctionsOpening Encounter (Nighttime Street) Para.1-4Summary: A policeman encounters Bob waiting in a doorway, who explains his 20-year pact with Jimmy. The demolished restaurant symbolizes the passage of time.Function: Establishes mystery and nostalgia, introducing the central conflict of loyalty vs. duty.Bob’s Nostalgic Account (Dialogue with Policeman) Para.5-10Summary: Bob recounts his friendship with Jimmy, their pact, and his journey to wealth in the West, while subtly revealing his criminal traits (scar, diamonds).Function: Develops Bob’s character as both sentimental and morally ambiguous, foreshadowing his downfall.The Reunion and Revelation (Street Corner) Para.11-19Summary: A disguised plainclothes officer poses as Jimmy, but Bob detects the fraud. The bright drugstore lights expose the truth.Function: Creates dramatic irony and climax, emphasizing physical traits (nose) as symbols of unchangeable identity.Arrest and Jimmy’s Note (Final Confrontation) Para.20-22Summary: The impostor arrests Bob and delivers Jimmy’s note, explaining his moral dilemma and refusal to personally betray their bond.Function: Resolves the conflict with emotional weight, highlighting Jimmy’s integrity and Bob’s tragic fate.
3. Key Details from Each ParagraphOpening Encounter (Nighttime Street) Para.1-4The “unlit cigar” and “pale face with a scar” hint at Bob’s hidden danger.The demolished restaurant (“torn down five years ago”) symbolizes eroded memories.Bob’s eagerness to justify his presence (“waiting for a friend”) signals guilt.Bob’s Nostalgic Account (Dialogue with Policeman) Para.5-10Bob’s “diamond-studded watch” and flashy scarf pin shows ill-gotten wealth.His claim that Jimmy is the “truest friend” contrasts ironically with Jimmy’s role as his arrester.The policeman’s brief questioning and exit subtly shows his true identity (Jimmy).The Reunion and Revelation (Street Corner) Para.11-19The impostor’s “collar turned up to his ears” suggests deception.Bob’s focus on Jimmy’s nose (“shape of a man’s nose”) exposes physical truth vs. emotional delusion.The drugstore’s “brilliant electric lights” symbolizes clarity and harsh truth..Arrest and Jimmy’s Note (Final Confrontation) Para.20-22Jimmy’s note is terse and professional (“I was at the appointed place”), contrasting with Bob’s emotional investment.The phrase “changes a good man into a bad one” reflects the story’s moral axis.Bob’s epithet “Silky” (from Chicago police) confirms his criminality, validating Jimmy’s choice.
Reading Comprehension Worksheet（教师版）
译林版XB 4 Unit 1 Reading: After Twenty Years
I. Understanding and Main Idea Extraction（What文章理解与主旨提取）
A. Which of the following statements best summarizes the story ( )
A. Two friends meet after twenty years, and one discovers the other has become a criminal.
B. A police officer keeps his promise to meet an old friend, only to arrest him.
C. Two friends’ lives change dramatically after twenty years, leading to an unexpected ending.
D. A criminal is caught after twenty years of committing crimes.
Answer: A
该问题考察学生的主旨理解能力，要求他们归纳故事的核心情节，并区分不同选项的准确性。错误选项B虽然正确表达了故事的一部分，但强调的是警察逮捕朋友，而不是两人重逢后的发现过程；选项C过于笼统；选项D忽略了故事的时间跨度。
B. Summarize the main plot of the story in a concise way.
Answer: Bob and Jimmy, two close friends, agreed to meet after twenty years at a restaurant. Bob traveled a thousand miles for the appointment. A policeman talked with Bob and left. Later, a man claiming to be Jimmy arrived, but Bob realized he looked different. The man turned out to be a plainclothes officer, who arrested Bob based on a note from the real Jimmy, revealing that he was a wanted criminal.
C. Please arrange the the main plot events in chronological order according to the story.
( ) Bob realized the man who came was not Jimmy.
( ) Bob told the policeman about his appointment with Jimmy.
( ) Jimmy recognized Bob as a wanted criminal and had a plainclothes policeman arrest him.
( ) Bob waited for Jimmy at the store entrance as promised.
( ) The man who claimed to be Jimmy showed up and wanted to take Bob away.
Answer: 4 2 5 1 3
D. Fill in the following table based on the story:
Time Event Key Detail
10:00 p.m. The policeman meets Bob in the doorway. Bob is waiting for his old friend Jimmy.
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. Bob lights his cigar. The light reveals Bob’s facial features and his diamond scarf pin.
About 10:20 p.m. Another m an claiming to be Jimmy arrives. He appears taller than Bob remembers.
When they are at the corner of the drugstore Bob realizes the man is not Jimmy. He notices that the man's nose is different.
目的： 该问题考察学生从文章中提取主旨和关键信息的能力，总结要求理解文章的核心信息。
阅读技能目标：
能识别文章中的关键信息。
能将信息进行整合并形成简洁的总结。
A. Read the following character descriptions and determine whether they correspond to Bob or Jimmy. Write the name in the brackets.
(1) Adhered to the law and, despite the reunion with his friend, chose to have someone else arrest his friend because of his friend's criminal act. ( )
(2) Went to the West to seek fortune, but eventually ended up on the criminal path. ( )
Answer: (1) Jimmy (2) Bob
Identify the main characters in the story and describe their basic information respectively.
Answer:
Bob: Adventurous, ambitious, but ultimately on the wrong path. He traveled west to seek fortune but became a criminal.
Jimmy: Loyal, responsible, and honest. He kept his promise but upheld his duty as a policeman.
目的： 该问题考察测试学生对人物性格、行为和价值观的理解分析能力。
阅读技能目标：
提高学生分析人物塑造的能力
增强对人物性格与行为关系的理解。
A. Which of the following details does not suggest that Bob is a wanted criminal ( )
A. His scarfpin was a large diamond, oddly set.
B. He had a pale face, keen eyes, and a square jaw.
C. He was waiting for a friend at the store entrance.
D. The Chicago police wired about him.
Answer: C. He was waiting for a friend at the store entrance.
B. Which details in the text imply that Bob is a criminal wanted by the police
Answer:
(1) His expensive diamond accessories suggest wealth gained through questionable means.
(2) The policeman carefully observed his face and details.
(3) The Chicago police had already wired about him.
目的： 该问题测试学生对文章中的隐含信息的理解能力。
阅读技能目标：
培养学生细读文本的能力
培养学生批判性阅读能力
提高分析隐含信息的技巧
A. Complete the sentence based on the text:
"Twenty years ago, Bob and Jimmy agreed that no matter __________, they would meet at the old place in twenty years, and they both thought that by then they should __________."
Answer: "Twenty years ago, Bob and Jimmy agreed that no matter what happened, they would meet at the old place in twenty years, and they both thought that by then they should have built a successful life."
B. What were Bob and Jimmy's visions for the future when they made an appointment to meet twenty years ago
Answer: Both Bob and Jimmy believed that by the time they met again, they would have achieved success and wealth, regardless of the challenges they faced.
目的： 该问题测试学生对文本核心内容的回忆与理解,考察对故事背景和人物动机的理解。
阅读技能目标：
培养学生的细节回忆能力，提高语言表达准确性
培养学生对文本深层信息的理解，提高推理能力
II. Emotional and Deeper Meaning Analysis（Why情感与深层意义分析）
A. What does the author mainly want to convey through this story ( )
A. True friendship will not be changed by time.
B. Law should override friendship.
C. Time can change people, and the law is fair and inviolable.
D. The West is more likely to make people rich than the East.
Answer: C. Time can change people, and the law is fair and inviolable.
B. Complete the sentence based on the text:
"The man from the West's strong belief in his friendship with Jimmy made him __________. However, Jimmy's duty as a policeman led him to __________. This shows the conflict between __________ and __________."
Answer: "The man from the West's strong belief in his friendship with Jimmy made him confident that Jimmy would come. However, Jimmy's duty as a policeman led him to choose justice over friendship. This shows the conflict between personal honesty and social responsibility."
C. What theme or idea does the author want to convey through this story
Answer:
The story highlights the contrast between personal bonds and moral duties, illustrating how time and circumstances shape people differently.
目的： 该问题考察学生对故事主题和作者意图的理解,引导学生挖掘文本的道德和社会意义。
阅读技能目标：培养学生分析主题的能力，提高对社会问题的思考
A. When Bob discovered that the person in front of him was not Jimmy Wells, how did his emotional attitude change From which sentences can this be seen
Answer: Bob’s emotions shifted from joy and nostalgia to suspicion and anger. Initially, he was thrilled to reunite with his old friend, but as he looked closer, he realized something was wrong. The sentence "As I suspected, you’re not Jimmy Wells" shows his growing doubt and eventual realization, while "impatiently with anger" reflects his frustration and betrayal.
B. Combined with the passage, draw a mood chart to show Bob's emotions at different stages of the story. Fill in the chart below:
Time Bob's Mood Reason
Before Meeting Excited, hopeful He believes he will reunite with his best friend after twenty years.
Meeting the False Jimmy Happy but slightly doubtful He is pleased to see "Jimmy," but notices changes in his appearance.
Realized the man was not Jimmy.. Shocked, angry, betrayed He notices the physical differences and understands he has been deceived.
目的： 该问题引导学生分析人物情感变化，理解情节发展的逻辑。
阅读技能目标：
训练学生分析故事发展与情感变化之间的联系
提高学生对文本细节的捕捉能力，以及通过人物对话与行为推测心理状态的能力
A. Judging from the ending of the story, what attitudes does the author hold towards Bob's and Jimmy's behaviors respectively
Answer: The author portrays Bob as a man who pursued wealth but strayed into crime, ultimately facing the consequences of his actions. Jimmy, on the other hand, is depicted as a responsible and ethical police officer who upholds the law even when it means betraying his old friend. The author seems to commend Jimmy’s integrity while showing the tragic downfall of Bob.
B. Why didn’t Jimmy arrest Bob by himself What do you think he was feeling Write down his possible thoughts.
Answer: Jimmy couldn’t bring himself to personally arrest his old friend due to their past bond. Instead, he arranged for another officer to do it. He might have felt conflicted, torn between duty and friendship. His thoughts could be: "Bob, I never wanted it to end this way, but I have to do my job. You chose this path, and I have no choice but to uphold the law."
As can be seen from the story, twenty years have had completely different impacts on Bob and Jimmy. How do you view the changes that time brings to people
Answer: Jimmy couldn’t bring himself to personally arrest his old friend due to their past bond. Instead, he arranged for another officer to do it. He might have felt conflicted, torn between duty and friendship. His thoughts could be: "Bob, I never wanted it to end this way, but I have to do my job. You chose this path, and I have no choice but to uphold the law."
目的： 该问题引导学生思考作者的态度，理解人物塑造的深层含义。
阅读技能目标：
培养学生批判性思维，分析人物行为与作者观点的关系
培养学生通过文本细节推测人物心理的能力
III. Structural Analysis and Creative Output（How结构分析与创造性输出）
A. How many parts can the article be divided into What is the main content and function of each part
Answer: The story can be divided into three parts:
Introduction (Exposition): The policeman patrols the street and meets Bob, who explains his twenty-year-old appointment.
Development (Rising Action and Climax): Bob meets a man he believes to be Jimmy, but eventually realizes something is wrong.
Conclusion (Falling Action and Resolution): Bob is arrested, and the note from the real Jimmy reveals the truth.
B. What is the turning point (climax) of the story
Answer: The climax occurs when Bob looks closely at the man and realizes he is not Jimmy. This moment marks the shift from hopeful reunion to shocking betrayal and ultimate arrest.
目的： 该问题帮助学生分析文章结构，理解情节安排的逻辑性。
阅读技能目标：提高学生对故事结构的识别能力，培养组织信息的技巧力
A. Are there any rhetorical devices such as metaphor, hyperbole, or contrast used in the text If so, please find them and analyze their functions.
Answer: Yes, the story uses contrast between Bob and Jimmy to emphasize their moral differences. Another rhetorical device is foreshadowing, such as when Bob's face is described in detail under the match light, hinting that Jimmy recognized him as a criminal.
B.The author intentionally contrasts the identities, behavior, and emotions of Bob and Jimmy. Analyze:
(1)Why does the author use such a strong contrast
(2)How does this contrast contribute to the story’s theme
Answer: The contrast highlights the impact of time on people’s moral choices, making the ending more dramatic and thought-provoking. It reinforces the theme of justice versus loyalty, showing how personal integrity determines one's fate.
C. Analyze a sentence in the article where information is omitted, explain what is omitted and the effect of this omission.
Answer:
(1) “The light showed a pale face, with keen eyes, a square jaw and a little white scar near his right eyebrow.” → This suggests that Bob’s appearance is distinctive and might be recognized later.
(2) “It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one.” → This hints that one of the characters has changed over time, preparing readers for the twist.
目的： 该问题帮助学生关注修辞手法，分析其作用。
阅读技能目标：培养学生对文学修辞的理解，提高文本分析能力，提高阅读理解深度
A. Find a complex sentence in the article and analyze its structure and function in the text. 【怎样的句子算a complex sentence，我觉得指令需要更明确，或者给出一个示例句】
Answer:
(1) Sentence: "When he struck the match to light his cigar, the man from the West saw that the other’s face was pale and square-jawed."
(2) Analysis:
This is a complex sentence consisting of a dependent clause (“When he struck the match to light his cigar”) and an independent clause (“the man from the West saw that the other’s face was pale and square-jawed”).
The dependent clause establishes a time condition, describing an action (striking the match) that leads to the realization in the independent clause.
This sentence plays a crucial role in the plot’s buildup because it is at this moment that Bob notices something unusual about the person he believes to be Jimmy. The use of a complex sentence emphasizes the sequence of actions that lead to his suspicion, contributing to the suspense.
B. Analyze the syntactic features of the text, such as the use of simple sentences and complex sentences. How do such sentence patterns contribute to the expression and what kind of writing style do they help to create
The story alternates between simple and complex sentences, creating a balanced and engaging rhythm for readers.
Simple sentences (e.g., “The policeman twirled his club with a practiced ease.”) help to establish a direct, vivid style and make the actions more immediate and clear.
Complex sentences (e.g., “When he struck the match to light his cigar, the man from the West saw that the other’s face was pale and square-jawed.”) add depth to character observations and emotions, guiding readers through key realizations and plot developments.
The combination of concise action-based narration and elaborate descriptive passages creates a suspenseful, dramatic storytelling style, fitting for a crime story with an unexpected twist.
目的： 让学生分析句法特征，理解不同句式如何影响叙述风格和阅读体验
阅读技能目标：
提高学生对句子结构的敏感度
学会分析句式对表达效果的影响，提升写作能力
IV. Critical Thinking and Application（批判性思维与实践运用）
Suppose Bob knew Jimmy's identity (as a plainclothes policeman) before seeing him. How might the story develop Please conceive different endings and explain the reasons.
Possible Alternative Endings:
Ending 1: Bob escapes before the meeting.
If Bob learned that Jimmy was a policeman beforehand, he might have fled the city before their scheduled reunion. This would emphasize the theme of lost friendship due to divergent life choices.
Ending 2: Bob surrenders voluntarily.
Knowing that his old friend is a policeman, Bob might decide to turn himself in, realizing that he has been on the wrong path. This version would focus on the theme of redemption and the power of friendship.
目的： 训练学生的创造性思维，鼓励对故事进行多角度分析和推理。
阅读技能目标：提高学生对情节变化的预测能力，增强故事改编和创作能力
A. As can be seen from the story, there is a conflict between friendship and law in Jimmy's mind. In real life, when personal emotions conflict with social responsibilities, how should we make choices Please give examples.
Example 1: A judge handling a case involving a friend.
A judge may have to sentence a close friend based on evidence, prioritizing justice over personal feelings.
Example 2: A doctor making a difficult ethical decision.
A doctor might have to decide whether to report a patient’s illegal drug use to authorities, even if it risks damaging trust.
B. If you were in Jimmy’s position, would you have made the same choice Why or why not
Yes: Jimmy had a duty as a policeman to uphold the law, and letting Bob go would mean betraying his professional ethics.
No: Friendship might outweigh duty for some people, and they might try to warn Bob or help him escape instead.
C. What if you were Bob’s close family member Would you still think Jimmy did the right thing Why
(Example from Jimmy’s perspective:)
"Tonight, I met Bob again after twenty years, but not as a friend—I was his captor. I couldn't bring myself to arrest him face-to-face, so I let another officer do it. Duty is heavy, but friendship is heavier in the heart. Did I betray him Or was it time that betrayed us both "
目的： 让学生思考社会责任与个人情感之间的冲突，培养道德判断能力。
阅读技能目标：促进批判性思维，提高学生在现实情境中的决策能力
A. Write a diary from Bob's or Jimmy's perspective to record the experience of this meeting and their inner feelings.
Bob’s Perspective:
"March 12, 2025
Tonight was supposed to be a celebration of friendship, a moment twenty years in the making. I stood there, waiting under the dim streetlight, holding onto the promise Jimmy and I made all those years ago. When the man arrived, I believed it was him—my old friend, my brother in spirit. But the truth struck like a dagger. The real Jimmy had sent another man to arrest me. He couldn’t even face me himself.
I feel betrayed. Did those years mean nothing to him Was our friendship so weak that duty outweighed it Or perhaps I was a fool to believe that time wouldn't change us. Either way, tonight, I lost not only my freedom but also a friend."
B. Role-play a dialogue between Jimmy and Bob 10 minutes after the arrest. Write a conversation in which:
(1) Bob expresses his feelings of betrayal.
(2) Jimmy explains why he did it.
Bob: "I can't believe this, Jimmy. You set me up. After twenty years, this is how you welcome me "
Jimmy: "Bob, I didn’t want it to be this way. I had no choice."
Bob: "No choice You had a choice! You could’ve warned me. You could’ve let me go!"
Jimmy: "And then what Let a wanted man escape Bob, I took an oath. You and I—we chose different paths. I’m an officer of the law now. If I let you go, I would be betraying everything I stand for."
Bob: "And what about our friendship Did that mean nothing "
Jimmy: "It meant everything. That’s why I couldn’t be the one to put the cuffs on you. That’s why I walked away before the arrest. I had to do my duty, but I couldn’t bring myself to see the look in your eyes when you realized the truth."
Bob: "Well, you failed, Jimmy. Because I see the truth now—you’re not the man I once knew."
目的： 让学生深入角色内心，理解情感变化，增强对人物心理刻画的感知能力
阅读技能目标：提高学生运用语言进行情境模拟和情感表达的能力
Suppose you are a screenwriter and need to adapt this story into a short film. In what aspects would you innovate or adjust to attract modern audiences
Setting Update: Shift the story to a modern urban environment, using technology like CCTV, mobile tracking, and digital police records to create more suspense.
Character Depth: Add flashbacks of Bob and Jimmy’s past, showing their bond before they went separate ways. This makes the emotional impact stronger.
Ambiguous Ending: Instead of a clear arrest, leave an open-ended scene where Jimmy hesitates before turning Bob in, making the audience question whether he will go through with it.
Moral Dilemma Emphasis: Show Jimmy’s internal struggle more deeply—perhaps include a scene where he debates with a fellow officer about whether he should make the arrest himself.
目的： 让学生思考如何结合现代叙事技巧进行改编，提高分析与创新能力
阅读技能目标：培养跨媒介阅读能力，理解故事改编的技巧，提升批判性思维
V. 词块积累及应用
1. 绘制思维导图：
中心词：A 20-year Appointment (Honesty and Responsibility)
分支 1：Times (e.g., before meeting, meeting the false Jimmy, realized the man wasn’t Jimmy.)
分支 2：Events (e.g., recall the past and the appointment, chat about life changes, be arrested and receiving a note from Jimmy.)
分支 3：Feelings (e.g., anxious yet hopeful, excited and happy, angry and betrayed)
A. 情感描述相关表达
I’m just waiting for a friend..
用法：表达等待某人或某事
替换表达：I’m expecting a friend.
I know Jimmy will meet me here if he’s alive.
用法：表达对某人的信任与期望
替换表达：I’m sure Jimmy will be here if he’s still around.
It’s worthwhile if my old partner turns up.
用法：表达对见面或重逢的期待与价值
替换表达：It will all be worth it if I see my old friend.
As I suspected, you’re not Jimmy Wells.
用法：表达揭示真相或不安
替换表达：Just as I thought, you’re not Jimmy Wells
Twenty years is a long time, but not long enough to change the shape of a man’s nose.
用法：表达对变化的惊讶与怀疑
替换表达：Two decades may pass, but not long enough to change a person’s nose..
B. 行为描写相关表达
The policeman on the beat walked along the street.
用法：描述某人的行为
替换表达：The officer walked down the street, keeping watch.
In the doorway of a store stood a man, with an unlit cigar in his mouth..
用法：描述人物的动作和状态
替换表达：A man stood in the doorway, holding an unlit cigar.
Twenty years ago tonight, I dined here with Jimmy Wells.
用法：描述过去的记忆
替换表达：On this very night twenty years ago, I shared a meal here with Jimmy.
C. 结果与反思相关表达
It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one.
用法：反思时间或情境变化
替换表达：Sometimes it turns a good man into a bad one.
I couldn’t arrest you myself, so I got a plainclothes man to do the job.
用法：描述解决问题的方式
替换表达：I couldn’t handle the arrest myself, so I had a plainclothes officer do it.
Each of us ought to have built a life and made our fortunes.
用法：反思个人成长
替换表达：We should each have created our own lives and achieved success.
目的：通过整理文章中的情感、行为和反思表达，帮助学生形成语义网络，内化语言。
2. 迁移应用：
A. 假设你是Bob，在警察局写下一封信给Jimmy表达你的感受，请至少包含以下表达：
词汇：disappointed, regret, grateful, confused
句型：It was a long time...; I couldn’t believe...; I still remember...; I wish you had...
Jimmy,
It was a long time since we last met, and I had been looking forward to this day. But I never imagined it would end like this.
I couldn’t believe you would turn me in. After everything we shared, I thought you would at least warn me. I feel disappointed and confused. Were we ever really friends
Still, I can’t erase the past. I remember the nights we dreamed of our futures, and I regret that our paths led us so far apart. Despite everything, a part of me is grateful for what we had.
I wish you had told me yourself, Jimmy. I wish we had spoken, face to face, as friends.
Bob
目的： 让学生结合文本情境，运用新学词汇进行书面表达
阅读技能目标：训练书信写作，提高情感表达能力
B. 假设你的朋友答应与你在某个地点见面，但他迟到了30分钟。请与他进行一次对话，表达你的感受并理解他的情况。
参考表达：
I was a bit disappointed when you didn’t show up on time.
I understand you were caught up in something.
I’m glad you finally made it.
You: "I was a bit disappointed when you didn’t show up on time."
Friend: "I’m really sorry! I got caught up in traffic."
You: "I understand you were caught up in something, but next time, just send me a text so I don’t worry."
Friend: "You’re right. I’ll do that. I’m glad you finally made it though!"
目的： 让学生学会表达失望和理解的平衡，提高日常沟通能力
阅读技能目标：提高情境对话能力，增强语言交际应用能力
C. 写一篇短文，以“A Time I Had to Make a Difficult Choice”为题，描述自己在生活中曾遇到的类似情境。
写作结构：
第一段： 描述背景（如：朋友之间的约定）。
第二段： 描述选择的困难与情感。
第三段： 描述最终的决定及反思。
示例句型：
I still remember the day when...
I was torn between...
Looking back, I think I made the right choice because...
I still remember the day when I had to choose between helping my best friend or following the rules.
I was torn between loyalty and responsibility. If I helped him, I would betray my duties; if I didn’t, I would lose his trust.
Looking back, I think I made the right choice because honesty and responsibility matter more than temporary emotions.
目的： 让学生通过写作反思现实情境中的道德选择
阅读技能目标：培养逻辑写作能力，增强个人反思与表达能力Reading Comprehension Worksheet（学生版）
译林版XB 4 Unit 1 Reading: After Twenty Years
I. Understanding and Main Idea Extraction（What文章理解与主旨提取）
A. Which of the following statements best summarizes the story ( )
A. Two friends meet after twenty years, and one discovers the other has become a criminal.
B. A police officer keeps his promise to meet an old friend, only to arrest him.
C. Two friends’ lives change dramatically after twenty years, leading to an unexpected ending.
D. A criminal is caught after twenty years of committing crimes.
B. Summarize the main plot of the story in a concise way.
C. Please arrange the the main plot events in chronological order according to the story.
( ) Bob realized the man who came was not Jimmy.
( ) Bob told the policeman about his appointment with Jimmy.
( ) Jimmy recognized Bob as a wanted criminal and had a plainclothes policeman arrest him.
( ) Bob waited for Jimmy at the store entrance as promised.
( ) The man who claimed to be Jimmy showed up and wanted to take Bob away.
D. Fill in the following table based on the story:
Time Event Key Detail
10:00 p.m. The policeman meets Bob in the doorway. Bob is waiting for his old friend Jimmy.
__________ Bob lights his cigar. ___________________________________________
__________ Another man claiming to be Jimmy arrives. ___________________________________________
__________ Bob realizes the man is not Jimmy. ___________________________________________
A. Read the following character descriptions and determine whether they correspond to Bob or Jimmy. Write the name in the brackets.
(1) Adhered to the law and, despite the reunion with his friend, chose to have someone else arrest his friend because of his friend's criminal act. ( )
(2) Went to the West to seek fortune, but eventually ended up on the criminal path. ( )
B. Identify the main characters in the story and describe their basic information respectively.
A. Which of the following details does not suggest that Bob is a wanted criminal ( )
A. His scarfpin was a large diamond, oddly set.
B. He had a pale face, keen eyes, and a square jaw.
C. He was waiting for a friend at the store entrance.
D. The Chicago police wired about him.
B. Which details in the text imply that Bob is a criminal wanted by the police
A. Complete the sentence based on the text:
"Twenty years ago, Bob and Jimmy agreed that no matter __________, they would meet at the old place in twenty years, and they both thought that by then they should __________."
B. What were Bob and Jimmy's visions for the future when they made an appointment to meet twenty years ago
II. Emotional and Deeper Meaning Analysis（Why情感与深层意义分析）
A. What does the author mainly want to convey through this story ( )
A. True friendship will not be changed by time.
B. Law should override friendship.
C. Time can change people, and the law is fair and inviolable.
D. The West is more likely to make people rich than the East.
B. Complete the sentence based on the text:
"The man from the West's strong belief in his friendship with Jimmy made him __________. However, Jimmy's duty as a policeman led him to __________. This shows the conflict between __________ and __________."
C. What theme or idea does the author want to convey through this story
A. When Bob discovered that the person in front of him was not Jimmy Wells, how did his emotional attitude change From which sentences can this be seen
B. Combined with the passage, draw a mood chart to show Bob's emotions at different stages of the story. Fill in the chart below:
Time Bob's Mood Reason
Before Meeting
Meeting the False Jimmy
Realized the man was not Jimmy..
A. Judging from the ending of the story, what attitudes does the author hold towards Bob's and Jimmy's behaviors respectively
B. Why didn’t Jimmy arrest Bob by himself What do you think he was feeling Write down his possible thoughts.
As can be seen from the story, twenty years have had completely different impacts on Bob and Jimmy. How do you view the changes that time brings to people
III. Structural Analysis and Creative Output（How结构分析与创造性输出）
A. How many parts can the article be divided into What is the main content and function of each part
B. What is the turning point (climax) of the story
A. Are there any rhetorical devices such as metaphor, hyperbole, or contrast used in the text If so, please find them and analyze their functions.
B.The author intentionally contrasts the identities, behavior, and emotions of Bob and Jimmy. Analyze:
(1)Why does the author use such a strong contrast
(2)How does this contrast contribute to the story’s theme
C. Analyze a sentence in the article where information is omitted, explain what is omitted and the effect of this omission.
A. Find a complex sentence in the article and analyze its structure and function in the text.
B. Analyze the syntactic features of the text, such as the use of simple sentences and complex sentences. How do such sentence patterns contribute to the expression and what kind of writing style do they help to create
IV. Critical Thinking and Application（批判性思维与实践运用）
Suppose Bob knew Jimmy's identity (as a plainclothes policeman) before seeing him. How might the story develop Please conceive different endings and explain the reasons.
A. As can be seen from the story, there is a conflict between friendship and law in Jimmy's mind. In real life, when personal emotions conflict with social responsibilities, how should we make choices Please give examples.
B.If you were in Jimmy’s position, would you have made the same choice Why or why not
C. What if you were Bob’s close family member Would you still think Jimmy did the right thing Why
A. Write a diary from Bob's or Jimmy's perspective to record the experience of this meeting and their inner feelings.
B. Role-play a dialogue between Jimmy and Bob 10 minutes after the arrest. Write a conversation in which:
(1)Bob expresses his feelings of betrayal.
(2) Jimmy explains why he did it.
Suppose you are a screenwriter and need to adapt this story into a short film. In what aspects would you innovate or adjust to attract modern audiences
V. 词块积累及应用
1. 绘制思维导图：
中心词：A 20-year Appointment (Honesty and Responsibility)
分支 1：Times (e.g., before meeting, meeting the false Jimmy, realized the man wasn’t Jimmy.)
分支 2：Events (e.g., recall the past and the appointment, chat about life changes, be arrested and receiving a note from Jimmy.)
分支 3：Feelings (e.g., anxious yet hopeful, excited and happy, angry and betrayed)
A. 情感描述相关表达
B. 行为描写相关表达
C. 结果与反思相关表达
2. 迁移应用：
A. 假设你是Bob，在警察局写下一封信给Jimmy表达你的感受，请至少包含以下表达：
词汇：disappointed, regret, grateful, confused
句型：It was a long time...; I couldn’t believe...; I still remember...; I wish you had...
B. 假设你的朋友答应与你在某个地点见面，但他迟到了30分钟。请与他进行一次对话，表达你的感受并理解他的情况。
参考表达：
I was a bit disappointed when you didn’t show up on time.
I understand you were caught up in something.
I’m glad you finally made it.
C. 写一篇短文，以“A Time I Had to Make a Difficult Choice”为题，描述自己在生活中曾遇到的类似情境。
写作结构：
第一段： 描述背景（如：朋友之间的约定）。
第二段： 描述选择的困难与情感。
第三段： 描述最终的决定及反思。
示例句型：
I still remember the day when...
I was torn between...
Looking back, I think I made the right choice because...
