全新版大學英語-Unit6-A-valentine-story-(原創(chuàng))

1、Text AA Valentine StoryContents-week 16 Lead-in: St. Valentines StorySimile and metaphor Text analysis: structure and the storyLanguage points: absorb, margin, reflect, insight, previous, locate, fertile, take a chance on, sustain, delicate Valentine was a priest living in Rome during the third cent

2、ury. At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. He wanted to have a big army and expected men to volunteer to join. However many men just did not want to fight in wars. They did not want to leave their wives and families. This made Claudius very angry. He thought that if men were not

3、 married, they would not mind joining the army. So Claudius banned marriage even engagement from his empire. But Valentine would keep on performing marriage ceremonies secretly. He was caught by the soldiers at a wedding, and was thrown into prison and beheaded.St. Valentines Story priest Claudius c

4、eremony jailer 牧師牧師 克勞迪亞斯克勞迪亞斯 典禮，儀式典禮，儀式 看守監(jiān)獄的人，獄卒看守監(jiān)獄的人，獄卒羅馬羅馬自愿自愿斬首，砍斬首，砍的頭的頭Rome volunteer behead Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his jailer when he was in prison. Before he was taken to his death on February 14, 269 A.D., he signed a farewell message to her, “Love from your Valentin

5、e.” That note started the custom of exchanging love messages on Valentines Day. Rhetoric o Simile & Metaphor o A simile is a comparison of one thing to another, with the words “l(fā)ike” or “as”.o A metaphor is a suggested but not stated comparison of one thing to another1. He is brave as a lion.2.

6、Her husband is a walking wallet that will pay for whatever she likes.3. Childhood is like a swiftly passing dream.4. He has a heart of stone.5. All the world is a stage, and all the men and women are merely players.6. The man sleeps like a baby.Read the following sentences and tell whether they are

7、similes or metaphors. Text analysisher had begun twelve months before in a Florida library. Taking a book off the shelf he soon found himself absorbed, not by the words of the book, but by the notes penciled in the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. John Bl

8、anchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didnt, the girl with the rose. His interest inA Valentine StoryDoug Bell Part Division of the

9、TextPartsPara(s)Main Ideas11226 John Blanchard was expecting someone at Grand Central Station. How John Blanchard had fallen in love with Miss Maynell. 3715Miss Maynell put Blanchard to a test. 41617 It was wise of Miss Maynell to give such a test.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Re

10、adingSupplementary Reading In the front of the book, he discovered the previous owners name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas fo

11、r service in World War II. During the next year the two grew to know each other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. A romance was budding. Blanchard requested a photograph, but she refused. She explained: “If your feeling for me has any reality, any honest basis, wha

12、t I look like wont matter. Suppose Im beautiful. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary ReadingId always be haunted by the feeling that you had been taking a chance on just that, and that kind of love would disgust me. Suppose Im plain (and you must admit that this is

13、 more likely). Then Id always fear that you were going on writing to me only because you were lonely and had no one else. No, dont ask for my picture. When you come to New York, you shall see me and then you shall make your decision. Remember, both of us are free to stop or to go on after that which

14、ever we choose ” When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting 7:00 p.m. at Grand Central Station, New York.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary Reading “Youll recognize me,” she wrote, “by the red rose Ill be wearing on

15、 my lapel.” So, at 7:00 p.m. he was in the station looking for a girl who had filled such a special place in his life for the past 12 months, a girl he had never seen, yet whose written words had been with him and sustained him unfailingly. Part Division of the TextPartsPara(s)Main Ideas11226 John B

16、lanchard was expecting someone at Grand Central Station. How John Blanchard had fallen in love with Miss Maynell. 3715Miss Maynell put Blanchard to a test. 41617 It was wise of Miss Maynell to give such a test.1. (usu. passive) completely hold the attention of sb. 使專注于； 使全神貫注（常用于被動語態(tài)） I was totally/

17、entirely absorbed in what I was doing. I was completely absorbed by your letter? 2. take in 吸收(光、熱、液體、氣體);吸取(知識和新思想); -完全了解 absorb heat/water/light absorb knowledge Have you absorbed all the details of the plan? 你完全了解了這個計劃的所有的細節(jié)嗎？ absorb vtmarginn.頁邊空白；邊緣；余地；差額；利潤on the margin of 在.的邊緣上Youd better m

18、ake notes on the margin when you read the book.This schedule leaves a wide margin of time for self-study. 時間表留有充裕的自學時間。This price leaves us a narrow margin of profit.這個價格我們幾乎無利可賺。 He always allow a margin of 100 yuan in the monthlybudget. 他每月預算中留100元作機動。 reflect v. 1. to show or express, be a sign o

19、f 反映，顯示，表達 His unhappy face reflected his inner resentment. 他臉上的不開心反映出他內心的憤恨。 The skills of the new players were soon reflected in the games. 2. to throw back (heat/light/sound/an image) 反射，照出，映出 He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window. The white clothes will reflect the suns heat,

20、rather than absorb it. 3. think carefully and quietly 仔細地、靜靜地考慮，反省 The manager needs time to reflect upon his past mistakes. You should really reflect upon what to next。 你真應該好好地想一下你下一步該做什么？insightn. 洞察力；洞悉；深入了解He is a man of deep insight. 他是一個有深遠見識的人。Being with his family for a few days, I gained so

21、me insights into the way they live.和他家人一起住了幾天，我開始有點清楚他們的生活方式。insightful a. 富有洞察力的，有深刻見解的an insightful mind/book 富有洞察力的頭腦/有深刻見解的書previoushappening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about 先前的；以往的 No previous experience is necessary for this job. 這一工作無需相關的經驗。previous to Previo

22、us to this, shed always been well. 這以前，她身體一向很好adv. previously The building had previously been used as a hotel. 這座樓房早先曾用作旅館。locate vt1)find the exact location of 找到.的位置 The police is trying to locating the criminal. 警察正在努力尋找罪犯藏身的地方。2) establish in a certain place 使坐落于 They decided to locate a superm

23、arket near the residential quarter. 他們決定把這個超市設在居民小區(qū)附近。 fertile a.1) (of land or soil 土地或土壤) that plants grow well in 肥沃的；富饒的 fertile soil. 肥沃的土地2) (of people, animals or plants 人或動植物) that can produce babies, young animals, fruit or new plants 能生育的；可繁殖的；能結果的 The treatment has been tested on healthy

24、fertile women under the age of 35. 這個療法已對35歲以下能生育的健康婦女進行了試驗。反義詞：infertile nf:tal take a chance (on sth.)碰運氣；冒險We took a chance on the weather going out without umbrella.我們想碰碰運氣天氣也許會好，沒帶傘就出門了。You should never take a chance when driving a car.開車時決不能冒險。sustain vt.1) support emotionally; keep (an effort

25、, etc.) going; ；支持; 激勵; 使（努力等）持續(xù)下去.家人和朋友的關愛一直支持我度過了艱難的歲月。 The love of my family and friends sustained me through my hard years.他發(fā)覺很難與這個女人長期維持關系。He seems to find it difficult to sustain the relationship with the woman. There is no sufficient evidence to sustain a case against them.沒有足夠的證據可同他們把官司打下去。2

26、）suffer 蒙受 ；遭受She has sustained a heavy loss because of poor management.Many buildings sustained serious damage in the earthquake.許多大樓在地震中遭到嚴重破壞。3）hold up 支撐；承受 The foundations were not strong enough to sustain the weight of the house.地基不夠牢固，無法承受房子的重量。sustainable a 可持續(xù)的；能維持的Measures have been taken

27、to promote sustainable development of economy in our country. attain達到達到, 獲得獲得, contain包含包含, maintain維持維持 Part Division of the TextPartsPara(s)Main Ideas11226 John Blanchard was expecting someone at Grand Central Station. How John Blanchard had fallen in love with Miss Maynell. 3715Miss Maynell put

28、Blanchard to a test. 41617 It was wise of Miss Maynell to give such a test.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary Reading Ill let Mr. Blanchard tell you what happened: A young woman was coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her golden hair lay back in curls from

29、 her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. Changes in narratorMaynell. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past 40, she had graying hair pinned up under a worn h

30、at. She was more than a little overweight, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips. “Going my way, sailor?” she murmured. Almost uncontrollably I ma

31、de one step closer to her, and then I saw Hollis The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned me and upheld my own. And there she stood. H

32、er pale, round face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a warm and kindly glow. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify me to her. This would not be love, but it would be something precious, something perhaps even better than lo

33、ve, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be grateful. meet me; may I take you to dinner?” The womans face broadened into a smile. “I dont know what this is about, son,” she answered, “but the young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my coat. And sh

34、e said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test! ” I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bittern

35、ess of my disappointment. “Im Lieutenant John Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you coulddelicatea. fine ,well-formed, soft, tend, needing careful treatment 精美的；柔和的；嬌嫩的；易損的；精巧的；靈敏的 She has long delicate fingers. 她十指纖纖。This wine has a delicate fruity flavor. 這酒有股淡淡的水果味。Molly has a

36、lways been a delicate person/ in delicate health. 莫里的體質一直很弱。Sino-American relationship has always been a delicate diplomatic question.中美關系一直是一個微妙的外交問題。The young doctor has done a delicate surgical operation all by himself. 這位年輕的醫(yī)生獨立完成了一項高難度的外科手術。He has a delicate ear for music. 他對音樂很有鑒賞力。more than a

37、 little非常，很當我聽到上海將成為2010年世博會的主辦城市這個消息激動萬分。I was more than a little excited when I heard the news that Shanghai would be the sponsor city of the World Expo. 2010.splitv. (cause to ) break into two or more parts 劈開，（使）裂開; （使）分離 I think the article is easy to read if you split it into sections.我想,如果把這文

38、章分成幾個部分,讀起來就容易一些了。Have you heard that John and Anne have split up.你有沒有聽說約翰和安妮已經分手了？keen a. 1) (of a person) having a strong, active interest in sth; eager to do sth （人）熱衷的，熱心的；渴望（做某事）的 She is keen on growing roses. 她喜歡種植玫瑰。 2) (of the mind, the feelings, the sense, etc.) good, strong, quick at under

39、standing , etc. 良好的；敏銳的；敏捷的 He has a keen brain. 他有敏捷的頭腦。 They have keen sight. 他們有敏銳的視力。 My hearing is not as keen as it used to be. 我的聽力不如從前那樣敏銳了。 3) done with eagerness 激烈的，強烈的 He looked at the picture with keen interest. 他饒有興趣地仔細端詳著這幅畫。 The children always have a keen desire to learn. 孩子們有著強烈的求知

40、欲。 Nowadays, every enterprise will be faced with keen competition on the market. 現(xiàn)在每一家企業(yè)將面臨激烈的市場競爭。sensible a. 1) based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding 明智的，合理的 I think that is the most sensible thing to do under this situation. 我認為在這種情況下這是最明智的做法。 You should be sens

41、ible and not make excessive demands. 你應該通情達理，不要作過分要求。 2) knowing; conscious 感知的，意識到的Im highly sensible of your kindness. 我知道你的好意。CF: sensible & sensitive （敏感的）（敏感的）hesitate vi.1) be slow to speak or act because one feels uncertain or unwilling; pause in doubt 猶豫，躊躇，遲疑 hesitate to do sth. / about

42、 doing sth. 對做某事很猶豫 He is still hesitating about attending the party. 他對是否參加晚會仍在猶豫。 If you need something, dont hesitate to call me. If you have any question, dont hesitate to ask.2) be reluctant 不愿，勉強 I hesitate to spend so much money on clothes. 我不愿意花這么多錢在衣服上。hesitant a. 猶疑的 hesitation n. 猶豫；不愿wit

43、hout hesitation 毫不猶豫 He agreed without the slightest hesitation. 他毫不猶豫地同意了。have no hesitation in doing sth. 愿意做某事 Ive no hesitation in recommending her for the job. 我愿意推薦她來做這項工作。There is no room for hesitation. 沒有猶疑的余地。identify vt. 1) show the identity of; tell who or what a person or thing is 認出；鑒定

44、出 Can you identify your umbrella among this lot. 你能從這些傘中認出你的那把嗎？2) (with) cause sb to be connected with 使與相關連 He refused to identify himself with the new political party. 他拒絕與那個新政黨有往來。3) consider sth to be identical with sth else 認為某事（物）與另事（物）相同 He identifies beauty with goodness. 他認為美與善是一致的。 He ide

45、ntifies her happiness with his own. 他把她的幸福看作是自己的幸福。identification n. 辨認，鑒定，視為同一identity n. 同一性；身份；一致；特性 Identity card ( ID card)response n.作答，回答； 反應；響應They made a quick response to my inquiry.他們對我的詢問很快作了答復。The doctor came at once in response to my phone call. 醫(yī)生一接到我的電話就來了。In response to the Partys c

46、all, many young people volunteer to go to the west of China after graduation. 為了響應黨的號，許多年輕人畢業(yè)后自愿到中國的西部去。His idea received an enthusiastic response.他的想法獲得了熱烈的響應。Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter ReadingSupplementary Reading Its not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynells wisd

47、om. The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive. “Tell me whom you love,” Houssaye wrote, “and I will tell you who you are.”1.Finish the exercises of unit 6 : vocabulary(p161), cloze 1(p164),translation1 (p165);2. Finish the grammar exercises: Subjunctive tone（虛擬語氣）提醒：下周收作

48、業(yè)本，請記得帶來！提醒：下周收作業(yè)本，請記得帶來！Assignments-week 16Vocabulary 1.1)Fertile2)Reflected3)Overseas4)Slim5)Split6)Sustained7)Glow8)Thrust9)Keen10)Bud11)Previous12)WhicheverKeys to the exercisesCloze1.Text-related1)Identifying 2) gripped 3) margins 4)corresponding 5) overseas 6)little 7)hesitate8)grateful 9) mad

49、e my way 10) going my way1) Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2)Never tell my parents about my injuries and Ill be very grateful to you (for it).3) At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions about impro

50、ving our working environment.4)The management has/have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.5)It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived.Keys to the exercises: translation1. Finish the grammar exercises:ving+ved.2

51、. Review the texts,words and exercises of the reading book.Structureo 獨立結構獨立結構（absolute construction ） A young woman was coming towards me, her figure long and slim. She was more than a little overweight, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. 所謂的“獨立結構”，實質上是指帶有自己的主語的非限定分句和無動詞分句。這些非限定分句和

52、無動詞分句，有些是以主句的一定成分作為自己的邏輯主語，從而依附于主句；有些帶有自己的主語，從而結構上與主句不發(fā)生任何關系，因而傳統(tǒng)語法上稱之為“獨立結構”。 “獨立結構”按結構形式，可以分為不定式“獨立結構”，-ing分詞“獨立結構”，-ed 分詞獨立結構和無動詞“獨立結構”，通常在句子中起狀語分句的作用。Structure o There being nothing else to do, we left. o His voice drowned by the noise, the speaker interrupted his lecture.o He went off, gun in h

53、and. （with gun in hand） Structure并列連詞并列連詞 and Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are. ( and 表示條件表示條件) Think it over again, and youll find a way out. （再仔細考慮考慮，就會找到辦法擺脫困境）反義：or, 或者或者either or ( if not 否定的條件否定的條件) Make up your mind, or youll miss the chance. Structure He opened the door

54、 and went in. （表示先后順序） He heard a cry for help, and ( therefore) he rushed out of the house. ( 表示因果關系) Mary likes music and Jim is fond of sports. (表示對比) He has a somewhat swelled head, and I dont like this. （表示評注）oI love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you。o我愛你，不是因為你是一個怎樣的人，而是因為跟你在一起，我可以是誰。oNo man or woman is worth your tears, and the one who is, wont make you cry。o沒有人值得你流淚，值得讓你這么做的人不會讓你哭泣。oThe worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside them knowing you cant have them。o失去某人，最糟糕的莫過于，他近在身旁，卻猶如遠在天邊。 oNever frown, e