大學(xué)英語精讀lesson6 The Green Banana1（課堂PPT）

1、1Donald Bechelder2accept-acceptable-unacceptable-acceptance1). be acceptable to sb我們需要一個各個方面都可以接受的政治方案。我們需要一個各個方面都可以接受的政治方案。We need a political solution which is acceptable to all parties.2).他做了簡短的他做了簡短的獲獎演說。獲獎演說。He made a short acceptance speech/a speech of acceptance.3).text.這個新政策獲得了廣大的支持。這個新政策獲得了

2、廣大的支持。 The new policy gained widespread acceptance. 接受死亡接受死亡/苦難苦難 the acceptance of death/suffering3assure sb of sthassure sb that.我們向他保證給予支持。我們向他保證給予支持。We assured him of support.We assured him that we will give him support.assured: adj.1): (self-confident)He spoke in a calm and assured voice. 2): c

3、ertain to happen必將發(fā)生的，必將發(fā)生的，確定的確定的看來已必勝無疑?？磥硪驯貏贌o疑。Success seemed assured.We are assured that everything possible has been done.BTLEW4Lesson 10 The Green Banana 5. casually adv. the state of being informal or happening by chanceExamples:Jerry met his ex-girlfriend on his way home casually. Its embarr

4、assed to dress so casually in this kind of situation.casual adj. More ExamplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEW5 a casual remark a casual encounter a casual attitude a casual inspection a casual disregard for rumors casual wear a casual laborer a casual acquaintance a casual correspondence with

5、 a friendLesson 10 The Green BananaTranslation 即席發(fā)言即席發(fā)言邂逅邂逅漫不經(jīng)心的態(tài)度漫不經(jīng)心的態(tài)度草率的檢查草率的檢查對流言蜚語毫不在乎對流言蜚語毫不在乎便裝便裝/休閑裝休閑裝臨時工臨時工泛泛之交泛泛之交與朋友的不定期通信與朋友的不定期通信6claim: v.1): to say that sth is true though not prove 聲稱，斷言聲稱，斷言他聲稱他未得到公正的待遇。他聲稱他未得到公正的待遇。He claimed that he was not fairly treated.fixed phrase: It is cla

6、imed that.據(jù)說據(jù)說據(jù)說有的醫(yī)生每周工作據(jù)說有的醫(yī)生每周工作80個小時。個小時。It is claimed that some doctors work 80 hours a week.72): to ask for right他索要政治保護(hù)。他索要政治保護(hù)。He claimed political protection.3): to ask for money from government or a company.他索要退休金是沒有理由的。他索要退休金是沒有理由的。He has no reasons to claim the pension.claim: n the claim

7、on/to the land8destined: be destined to do sth/for sth 命中注定He was destined for a military career like his father.destiny: fate 國家的命運destinies of the nations他想要掌握自己的命運。He wants to be in control of his own destiny.destination: 終點holiday destinations 旅游勝地destination weddingBTLEW9come acrossmeetconfront

8、 SynonymsLesson 10 The Green Banana v. to meet sb. or experience sth. suddenly or unexpectedly n. sudden or unexpected meetingencounter with sb./sth.Examples: Catherine encountered an old friend in the shopping center. The players encountered a lot of difficulties when they first started the trainin

9、g. He had an encounter with an angry client.7. encounterBTLEW10Lesson 10 The Green Banana10. identityn. who or what sb./sth. isidentity card (ID card): an officially issued card, often with a photograph, to show who a person isExamples:There is no clue to the identity of the murderer.The cheque will

10、 be cashed on proof of identity.More ExamplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEW11Lesson 10 The Green BananaExamples: Can you identify the robber from the group of people? She identified the man with the scar as her attacker.identify v. to ascertain the origin or characteristics of BTLEW12Lesson

11、10 The Green Banana11. ignorance n. having no knowledge or informationignorance of sth.ignore neglectignorant negligent negligiblev. 忽視忽視/略略adj. 無知的無知的v. 忽視，疏忽忽視，疏忽adj . 疏忽的疏忽的adj. 可以忽略的可以忽略的BTLEW13Lesson 10 The Green Banana an instant success instant hot water instant noodles/coffee /powdered milk

12、in instant need of help 12. instantlyadv. at once; immediatelyinstant adj. 很快達(dá)成的成功很快達(dá)成的成功 瞬間致熱的熱水（一瞬間致熱的熱水（一開水龍頭水就熱）開水龍頭水就熱） 快餐面快餐面/速溶咖啡速溶咖啡/速溶奶粉速溶奶粉 需要緊急援助需要緊急援助BTLEW14Lesson 10 The Green Banana14. numerousadj. many; countlessExamples:She takes pride in having numerous friends.On numerous occasions

13、, Kate couldnt help crying when she heard the same song.More ExamplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEW15Lesson 10 The Green Banana14. numerousadj. many; countlessExamples:She takes pride in having numerous friends.On numerous occasions, Kate couldnt help crying when she heard the same song.More

14、 ExamplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEW16Lesson 10 The Green Banana19. tease v. to make jokes or laugh at sb. in order to have fun either in a friendly way or in an unkind wayExamples: They teased the child because of his innocence. Dont take the words seriously. Its only teasing.17從不同的角度(vi

15、ewpoint)from a differnt perspective從心理學(xué)的角度from the perspective of psychologyperspective: a view, esp. one in which you can see far into the distance. 景觀，全景 山谷的全景a perspective of the whole valley.BTLEW18Lesson 10 The Green Bananau Plot: ”my” experience in a smallu Brazilian village and what “I” concl

16、uded u Setting: a small village in the centralu area of Brazil u Protagonists: an American traveleru (“I”), several Brazilian people u Theme of the story: go to the next pageFor reference.The end of General Analysis.BTLEW19Lesson 10 The Green BananaWe should respect all civilizations in the world. W

17、isdoms are to be discovered with an open mind to other cultures.Theme of the storyThe end of Theme.20strain: to try very hard v.strain to do sth: try hard to do sth這位老人正努力的嘗試著去打開鎖。這位老人正努力的嘗試著去打開鎖。This elderly man was straining to unlock the door.人們努力嘗試著聽清楚演講者說的話。人們努力嘗試著聽清楚演講者說的話。people strained to h

18、ear what the speaker was saying.vt. I strained my ears to hear what they are whispering.I strained my eyes in the darkness, but saw nothing.BTLEW21Part 1 (paras. 1 ) about:Part 2 (paras. ) about:Lesson 10 The Green BananaStructure of the text4The story of the “green bananas”.What the author learned:

19、 We should respect all civilizations in the world. The end of Structure.58BTLEW22in the central area of Brazil, steep mountain roadjeep stoppedstopped for help went onreached destinationspecial potential of green bananas importance of the rock To be continued on the next page.Lesson 10 The Green Ban

20、anaBTLEW23BeginningEndingClimaxDevelopmentlearning experience(paras.5-8)Telling the first part of the Story:Story (Narration)The end of Text Analysis.Lesson 10 The Green BananaBTLEW24Lesson 10 The Green Banana My ancient jeep was straining up through beautiful countryside when the radiator began to

21、leak. (para. 1)When the radiator started to drip, my old jeep was trying hard to climb up the mountain in the picturesque rural area.infinitiveinfintiv as objectto strain: to try very hardradiator: the part of a car which prevents the engine from getting too hot (散熱器散熱器) BTLEW25Lesson 10 The Green B

22、ananaThe over-heated engine forced me to stop at the next village, which consisted of a small store and a few houses that were scattered here and there. (para. 1)Due to the high temperature of the engine, I had to stop at the next village, which contained a small shop and several houses that were lo

23、osely distributed.infinitive as object complementover-heated: too hotconsist of: contain; be made of 26The roof was leaking.The pipe had leaked a small amount of water.leak sth to sb: to give secret information to the public=disclose, expose, consists of is composed of The book is made up of eight c

24、hapters. falls intoBTLEW27Lesson 10 The Green BananaHe patted me on the shoulder, assuring me that everything would work out. (para. 1)He patted my shoulder, confirming that all the things would be resolved. telling me that something is sure to happen or is definitely true=patted my shoulderMore Exa

25、mplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEW28Lesson 10 The Green BananaSimilarly: 1. to wound sb. in the leg= to wound ones leg2. to hit sb. at the back= to hit ones backBTLEW29Lesson 10 The Green BananaI did not ask them, though, as that would show my ignorance. (para. 2)However, I did not inquire

26、about the reason,since it would reveal my lack of knowledge.an adverbial clause of reason30send sb doing sth: to cause sb to do sth; to cause sth happen這部電影使許多人哭了。This film sent many people crying.這個結(jié)冰的路面使許多人滑到了。This icy road sent many people sliding and falling.這個消息使公司的股票下跌了三個百分點。This news sent the

27、 companys shares dropping at 3%.31in turn: as a result.在我們小的時候，父母照顧我們。所以，在父母老的時候，我們應(yīng)該細(xì)心的照顧父母。Our parents take care of us when we are young, and we in turn should take care of them when they are old.Each generation will in turn deal with its own problems.32the usage of as ifas if+ adj.as if to do sth

28、as if doing sthas if + that +clause有些花夜間收攏，仿佛要睡眠一樣。Some flowers shut up at night, as if (they do this in order) to sleep.他站起身來似乎要走。He stood up as if to leave.天看起來貌似要下雨了。It looks as if it is going to rain他待我如陌生人一樣兒。He treats me as if I were a stranger.33call for: to need or require 貧困地區(qū)需要特殊的關(guān)注。The po

29、or areas call for special attention.我認(rèn)為這種情況不需要警告。I dont think this situation calls for alarm.On ones part=on the part of sb: made or done by sb由.所作的這是我的過失。It is an error on my part.這是全班同學(xué)共同努力得來的。It was achieved on the part of all the students.這個項目需要每一個人的努力。This project calls for the hard work on eve

30、ryones part.BTLEW34Lesson 10 The Green BananaI looked to see if he was teasing me, but his face was serious. (para.3)I looked in order to find out whether he was joking, but he seemed deeply earnest.infinitive as adverbialBTLEW35Lesson 10 The Green BananaHe, in turn, inspected me carefully, as if to

31、 make sure I grasped the significance of his statement. (para. 3)in a proper orderThen he examined me with great caution in the way of ensuring that I understood the importance of his words.The infinitive is used in a set construction.with the appearance of; apparentlyMore ExamplesBTLEW36Lesson 10 T

32、he Green Banana1.He looked as if he had seen a ghost. (followed by a clause)2. She cleared her throat as if to speak. (followed by an infinitive)3. He was standing by the window as if waiting for somebody. (followed by a present participle)BTLEW37Lesson 10 The Green BananaThey then refilled my radia

33、tor and gave me extra bananas to take along in case my radiator should give me trouble again. (para. 4)Then my radiator was filled again by them and I was provided with more bananas as a precaution my radiator should leak again.infinitive as attributeBTLEW38Lesson 10 The Green BananaAs a product of

34、American education, I had never paid the slightest attention to the green banana, except to regard it as a fruit whose time had not yet come. (para. 5)As someone educated in the United States, I naturally had never paid any attention to the green banana, except to take it as a fruit which was not ye

35、t ripe or which was not yet ready to be picked and eaten.The tone is humorous and self-mocking.391). Jane would not speak to his brother except to answer questions.2). The Nightingale asked nothing of the students except to be a true lover.3). I dont want to know anything except to know where he is

36、from.4). There was little we can do except wait.5). He did nothing except make empty promises.BTLEW40Lesson 10 The Green Banana9. originn. starting-point; sourceExamples:The origins of the custom are unknown.The practice has its origin in buddismv. originate a. originalWord FormationBTLEW41Lesson 10

37、 The Green BananaIt was my own time that had not come, all in relation to it. (para. 5)It was me who had come to know the green bananas, and everything connected with it. According to the author, every civilization has special geniuses (symbolized by the green banana), which have existed for many ye

38、ars. But they will not come to your notice and benefit you until and unless you are ready to go out and meet them.BTLEW42Lesson 10 The Green Banana I had been wondering for some time about what educators like to call “l(fā)earning moments”, and I now knew I had just experienced two of them at once. (par

39、a. 5)refers to the two “l(fā)earning moments”The two things that suddenly dawned on him are: the fact that every civilization has wonderful treasure to share with others and the idea that every village, town, region or country has a right to regard itself as the center of the world.infinitive as objectB

40、TLEW43Lesson 10 The Green BananaI had at first doubted their claim, as I knew for a fact that the center was located somewhere else in New England. (para. 6)The author obviously was born and brought up in New England. Therefore he had always regarded it as the center of the world.adverbial clause of

41、 reason44know for a fact: to be sure, to believe the fact that我們確信是她偷走了孩子。We know for the fact that she stole the child.我確信他比我父母的年齡大。I know for the fact that he is older than my parents.45ethnocentrism ,enusentrizm n. 民族優(yōu)越感imperialism impirilizm n. 帝國主義racism: racism reisizm n. 種族主義，種族歧視；人種偏見BTLEW46

42、Lesson 10 The Green Banana 4. breakthrough n. a. the act of making a sudden, quick advance through an enemys defenses b. the important discovery or developmentExamples:a major breakthrough in clone research 克隆克隆研究方面的重大突破研究方面的重大突破a breakthrough in negotiations 談判的重大進(jìn)展談判的重大進(jìn)展BTLEW47Lesson 10 The Green

43、 BananaThe cultures of the world are full of unexpected green bananas with special value and meaning. (para. 8) The green bananas have become a symbol of hidden treasures from every culture. For proper understanding of a piece of writing, it is often important to notice such symbolic language and to

44、 know what the symbols stand for.The end of Sentence Paraphrase.48see sb off: to say goodbye to sb ( esp. who is starting a new journey)see sth out/through: to reach the end or last until the end of sth/ to not give up doing a task, project until it is finished.她決心完成這項工作。She determined to see the jo

45、b through.see through sb: to realize the truth about sb/sth.看透，識破see sb through : to help or support sb for a while 幫助某人度過.他靠著頑強(qiáng)的勇氣和樂觀的性格挺了過來。His persevering courage and optimistic character see her through. 49see to sth: to deal with sth處理，照管，照料你來負(fù)責(zé)下次會議的安排，好嗎？Will you see to the arrangements for th

46、e next meeting?當(dāng)我不在的時候可以幫助我照顧我的貓咪嗎？Can you see to my cute cat when I am away?see to it that: to make sure that. 你能確?；鸺陌l(fā)射可以正常進(jìn)行嗎？Can you see to it that the rocket can be launched smoothly?501.When we reached our destination,we found nothing standing on the ground except some rocks scattered here and

47、 there. Nobody would be able to recognize it as part of the city wall a thousand years ago.2. Today, most people have got a new perspective. They no longer accept the view that mainly GDP marks the happiness of a nation.3. Lets agree to disagree. We at least agree on one thing: We agree not to use f

48、orce. We agree that we must settle our disputes peacefully.4. Guilin has always been regarded by our people as the most beautiful place in our country. I used to have many doubts, but now I totally agree with them.Everything is so beautiful, especially the rock formations in all those different shap

49、es.515. I can assure you. She is a very agreeable person. I have never seen her lose her temper.6. A young man who saw the woman run over by the car has agreed to appear in court as witness. I admire his courage.7. College education should see to it that our students are able to do critical thinking.528. While you are preparing your lessons, you must try your best to