高級英語課程第二冊.ppt課件

1、 精品課程精品課程 第二冊第二冊 徐李潔徐李潔Unit 14General Analysis of the TextnA piece of expository writing nTextual structurenTheme: Loving and hating New York becomes a matter of alternating moods, often in the same day.nStyle: objective and emotional descriptionTextual StructurePart I(paras 1-5)General introduction

2、Part II(paras 6-22)Explanation General Questions on the Text1. In what fields can New York no longer be regarded as the leading American city? New York no longer begets the styles and sets the sets the trends. It is no longer a pacesetter.2.What are its deficiencies as a pacesetter? Other cities hav

3、e buildings more inspired architecturally. The center of music and sports have also shifted to other cities. As a tourist attraction it is inferior to New Orleans, San Francisco, Washington or Disneyland. Finally there are many better cities to live in than New York.3. Why do many Europeans call New

4、 York their favorite city? The Europeans call New York their favorite city because they like its cosmopolitan complexities, its surviving European standards and its alien mixtures. Perhaps some of them are reassured by the international names of jewelers, shoe stores and designer shops. But what mos

5、t excites Europeans is the citys charged, nervous atmosphere, its vulgar dynamism.4. Where is the author from? Why did he go and live New York?The author is from Seattle, a seaport in west central Washington State. He went to people still go to New York because he liked to live there and he could pr

6、actice the kind of journalism he wanted in that city. 5. Why do many young New York? The young people go to New York to test themselves and to avoid giving in to the most banal and marketable of their talents. In New York they also find the company of many other young people similarly fleeing from t

7、he constricting atmosphere of smaller cities.6. In what respects is New York still regarded as the leading American city? New York is still the banking and communications headquarters for America. The networks news centers, the largest book publishers, the biggest magazines, the ad agencies are all

8、here, appraising and ratifying the films, the plays, the music, the books that other have created.7. What gives the city its sense of freedom? Newcomers can find or form their little groups and though these groups lie close to each other, there is no contact or intercourse between groups. This gives

9、 the city its sense of freedom.8. Why does a New Yorker who sees all the faults of the city still prefer to live in New York? Despite all the faults of the city, a New Yorker still prefers to live New York because he prefers the unhealthy hassle and vitality of urban life. What he finds attractive a

10、bout New York is its rawness, tension, urgency; its bracing competitiveness; the rigor of its judgments; and the congested, democratic presence of so many other New Yorkers, encased in their own worlds.9. Does the writer really both love and hate New York? Cite examples to back up you analysis. The

11、writer states that he both loves and hates New York, but the reader fails to see where or why he hates New York. It is clear that the writer loves New York and feels exhilarated living there. He may sometimes feel exasperated but this feeling is never strong enough to turn to hate. The writer shows

12、his love for New York with the words such as energy, contention striving, etc.10. Why is New York called an international metropolis? Because here one finds a much wider mixture of nationalities - Asians, Africans, Latins and all varieties of Europeans.Words & Expressions of Part I(paras 1-5)nbu

13、sh adj. rustic, countrified, belonging to small towns; second-rate 二流的二流的n-Critics tend to regard him as a bush writernbeget vt. Bring into being; produce, causen-Hate begets hate. 冤冤相報(bào)冤冤相報(bào).npreempt vt. radio and TV replace (a regularly scheduled program); take for oneself before others 搶先占有搶先占有n-Th

14、eir new launched product preempted the local market.nnightspot. n. (also called nightclub). An establishment that stays open late at night and provides food, drink, entertainment, and music for dancing.nbilk vt. defraud, cheat, or swindle 欺騙欺騙, n- to bilk his creditors 賴帳賴帳nput-down n. snub 輕待輕待, 奚落

15、奚落n-Some feminists see the put-downs girls experience as means by which men control women.nbilling n. The relative importance of performers as indicated by the position and type size in which their names are listed on programs, theater marquees, pr advertisementsWords & Expressions of Part II(pa

16、ras 6-22)ngaudily adv. in a showy, but tasteless or vulgar way 華美而俗氣地華美而俗氣地n-She was dressed gaudily.njagged adj. marked by irregular projections and indentations on the edge or surface 參差不齊的參差不齊的n- a jagged blade 劇齒形的刀刃劇齒形的刀刃ngamely adv. Pluckily; bravelyn-He challenged the authority in this field

17、gamely.nencroach v. to tale anothers possessions or rights gradually or stealthilyn-Their new house encroached the neighbors land.npristine adj. remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization 質(zhì)樸質(zhì)樸的的n-pristine innocencenbanal adj. dull or stale as because of overuse; trite; commonplace 平庸的平庸的

18、nsqualor n. the quality or condition of being squalid; filth and wretchedness 骯臟骯臟, 凄慘凄慘,不幸不幸n-the squalor of the slumsnplush adj. luxurious (Ame. Slang)n-a plush new cinemangrubby adj. dirty, grimyn-grubby work clothesnprecincts n. the neighborhood or surrounding area.n-within the city precincts 在市

19、區(qū)內(nèi)在市區(qū)內(nèi)ncatchy adj. easily rememberedn-He likes a sing with a catchy tune.nboutique n. a small shop, or a small department in a store, where fashionable, usu, expensive, clothes and other articles are sold 時(shí)裝時(shí)裝精品店精品店.nestrange v. turn (a person) from an affectionate or friendly attitude to an indiffe

20、rent, unfriendly, or hostile one, alienate the affections of 使疏遠(yuǎn)使疏遠(yuǎn)n-He is the kind of guy who enjoys estranging people.nancillary adj. auxiliary; helpingn-The transport corps is ancillary to the infantry.nbrittle adj. brilliantly sharp, as in percussive sound 尖利的聲音尖利的聲音ncondescending adj. displayin

21、g a patronizingly superior attitude 屈尊的屈尊的n-She was so condescending that her neighbors always kept her at arms length.nmalleable adj. easily controlled or influenced; tractable 溫順的溫順的, 依從的依從的n-a large group of malleable consumers.nturnstile n. a similar structure that permits the passage of an indi

22、vidual once a charge has been paid or that counts the number of individuals passing through 旋轉(zhuǎn)門旋轉(zhuǎn)門nhype n. Exaggerated or extravagant claims made especially in advertising or promotional material 天花亂墜的廣告宣傳天花亂墜的廣告宣傳n-It was a pure hype so he did not take it seriously.nscruple n. An uneasy feeling ari

23、sing from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action 顧慮顧慮 unscrupulous 肆無忌憚的肆無忌憚的n-Dont forget he is a man of no scruples. 不要忘記他是個(gè)不擇手段的不要忘記他是個(gè)不擇手段的人人.namenity n. a feature that increases attractiveness or value, especially of a piece of real estate or a geographic location 生活便利設(shè)備生活便利設(shè)備n-Gym

24、s and swimming pools are just some of the towns local amenities.nsuccumb v. give way ; yield; submit 服從服從n-succumb to temptationntawdry n. cheap and showy; gaudy, sleazy 俗氣的俗氣的, 花哨的花哨的, 俗麗的俗麗的n-She hated the tawdriness of the furniture in the house.nastir adj. moving about; being in motion n-The tow

25、n was astir with his death.nbrusque adj. rough and abrupt in manner or speech; curt 粗魯?shù)拇拄數(shù)? 魯莽的魯莽的n-the brusqueness of their behaviorncabana n. a small shelter used as a bath house on the beach, a cabin (海海灘等地灘等地)簡易浴室簡易浴室nantiseptic adj. untouched by life, its problems 超然的超然的, 不受打擾的不受打擾的n-In this ma

26、tter I am afraid he cant judge antiseptically.nenclave n. a minority culture group living as an entity within a larger group 少數(shù)派集團(tuán)少數(shù)派集團(tuán); 孤立的小塊地域孤立的小塊地域n-ethnic enclaves (城市中城市中)的少數(shù)民族居住地的少數(shù)民族居住地nhassle (Ame. Slang) n. A state of commotion or confusion, turmoilncongenial adj. suited to ones needs or n

27、ature; agreeable 相相宜的宜的n-Is the climate congenial there?nbracing adj. invigorating; stimulating; refreshing 令人振奮令人振奮的的n-a bracing speechncongest v. overfill or overcrowdn-The streets used to be heavily congestednwrong adj. designating the side, as of garment, that is less finished and not intended t

28、o show 反面的反面的n-a sweater worn wrong side outnmongrel adj. of mixed origin or character 雜種的雜種的, 混血兒混血兒的的n- a mongrel breednturf n. (slang) a neighborhood area regarded by a street gang as its own territory to be defended against other gangs 地盤地盤, 權(quán)利范圍權(quán)利范圍n-They dislike these strangers invading their

29、turf.njar v. clash or conflict, disagree, quarrel sharplyn- The style of a house should not jar with its surroundings.njuxtaposition n. putting side by side or close together 并列并列, 并置并置nfortitude n. the strength to bear unfortunate, pain etc., calmly and patiently; firm courage 堅(jiān)忍不拔堅(jiān)忍不拔, 堅(jiān)毅堅(jiān)毅nexaspe

30、rate v. make very angry or impatient, annoy greatly 激怒激怒n- Their constant insults exasperated him.nout of phrase : out of harmonyn- The driver found out that the windshield wipers were out of phase.npay host to : provide the place, food, etc., for a special meeting or event 款待款待n- Beijing will play

31、host to the Olympics in 2019.Summary of the text Those ad campaigns celebrating the Big Apple and those “I love New York T-shirts implies that New York has lost its former status as the top city in America. It is no longer the leader in fashion. Its deficiencies as a pacesetter are more and more evi

32、dent in such fields as architecture, music, sports, etc. In terms of tourism and living conditions, it lows too. However, many Europeans call New York their favorite because they like its cosmopolitan complexities, its charged, nervous atmosphere and its vulgar dynamism. The writer expresses that he loves it more than any other else. The city and the lif