课件17张PPT。Writing a review
of a book or storyTaskrecognizing key wordsStep 1: ListeningTapescript (Page 10)
Teacher: In the first paragraph, you should mention the author of the story as well as its title. You should also write what category the story belongs to. It is important to mention when and where the story is set, as this helps put the story in an environment that the reader can understand. So, in Paragraph One, you need to mention the author, the title, the category and the setting of the story.
In the next paragraph, you should give a brief summary of the plot. You can also describe the important characters in the story. You should describe the changes that occur in the characters as well. So, in Paragraph Two, you should talk about the plot, characters and character development.In the third paragraph, you should discuss the important themes of the story and the language used in it. How a writer uses language is what makes writing so interesting. You should talk about, for example, how the writer uses pictures and symbols to help us better understand his or her ideas. Be sure to give examples from the text. So, in Paragraph Three, you should discuss the themes and the symbols.In the last paragraph of your review, you are expected to write your personal opinion of the story. You should say why you like it or why you don’t. Would you recommend it to a friend? Your personal opinion could be given at the end.author, title, category, settingplot, characters, character
developmentthemes, symbolspersonal opinionAnswers AWriting about literatureI. Writing practice请根据下表所提供的信息写一篇150词左右的英语作文,简单介绍一下中国第一位获得诺贝尔文学奖的作家莫言。参考词汇:《红高粱家族》 Red Sorghum ClanII. Writing aidStep 1: Some basic expressions on the topicStep 2: Try to complete the following
translations. (one word only in each blank)
1. 他的成功深深鼓舞着许多作家创造更多的
有价值的作品。
His success deeply _______ a large number
of writers to create more _______ ______.
2. 莫言的小说在书店里被放在最畅销书的书
架上,有些甚至都脱货了。
Mo Yan’s novels are put on the _________
bookshelf and some are even ___ __ _____.inspiresvaluable worksbest-sellerout of stock3. 我认为这个激动人心的消息将重新燃起人
们对文学的热情,并极大地推动中国文学
的发展。
I think this exciting news will renew
people’s __________ _____ ________,
which will greatly _______ ___ __________
of Chinese literature.
4. 莫言是中国第一位获此奖项的人,他是当
代小说家。
Mo Yan is the first person __ ___ ___ ____
in China, who is _ ____________ _______.enthusiasm about literaturepromote the developmentto win the prizea contemporary novelistStep 3: Fill in the blanks to match the
meanings of the sentences given. (one word
only in each blank)
1. Gaomi County has become a scenic spot
because he is popular among Chinese
readers.
Gaomi County has become a _______
__________ because of his __________
among Chinese readers. tourist attractionpopularity2. Mo Yan became interested in literature
and began to write when he was young.
Mo Yan _________ ___ _______ in
literature and began to write ___ __
______ ___.
3. Mo Yan has published dozens of short
stories, most of which have something to
do with the countryside.
Mo Yan has published dozens of short
stories, most of which ___ ______ __ the
countryside.developed an interest at a young ageare related toIII. One possible version:Mo Yan, one of the most famous contemporary novelists and playwrights in China, is my favorite writer. The original name of Mo Yan is Guan Moye, who was born in Gaomi County, Shandong Province in February, 1955, which becomes a tourist attraction because of his popularity. He comes from a farmer’s family and has rich life experiences.Mo Yan developed an interest in literature and began to write at a young age. In 1986 his novel Red Sorghum Clan was published, which later was adapted into a well-known film directed by Zhang Yimou that won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. In October 2012, Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first Chinese writer to win this honor. This exciting news will renew people’s enthusiasm about literature and will greatly promote the development of Chinese literature.