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1、OedipusOedipus Background KnowledgeBackground Knowledge1 11 1Background KnowledgeOedipusOedipus Oedipus is the son of King Laius and Queen Jocasta of Thebes. Because of the oracle that he would kill his father and marry his mother, he was left on a hillside, but was rescued and brought up as the son

2、 of king of Corinth. Hearing the oracle, Oedipus left Corinth. While traveling he met and killed Laius, without recognizing him. 1 1Background Knowledge1 1OedipusOedipusAfter ridding Thebes of the Sphinx, he married Jocasta and became king, unwillingly fulfilling the oracle. Later realizing the trut

3、h of his birth, he stabbed out his eyes and went into exile with his daughter Antigone as guide. His story was used by Sophocles in “Oedipus Rex” and “Oedipus at Colonus”. 1 1Background Knowledge1 1 When we read, it is almost certain that we will come across new words. Shall we consult the dictionar

4、y every time? Not necessarily. In fact, there are many ways to find out the meanings of new words. You may start from word formation. That is to say, you may take the basic part of the word, and get its meaning from the prefix, suffix, or the parts that combine to form the words. Finding out the Mea

5、ning of WordsFinding out the Meaning of Words Reading Skills1 11 1 Another way is to make use of the clues given by the context. In other words, the text itself may explain the meaning of a certain word by using expressions similar in meaning or opposite in meaning. The text may also use simpler wor

6、ds to define it or to give examples to illustrate the point. Finding out the Meaning of WordsFinding out the Meaning of Words Reading Skills1 11 1 Try to figure out the meanings of the words in italics in the following sentences in the text. You should give answers in both English and Chinese. 1) I

7、have heard this question: from an English major, from a stranger on the street, , from a dark shadow beside me one evening at an English corner. (Para. 1) The word “shadow” means _.Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension Text Understanding1 11 1the dark image castby an object 影子 Try to figure out

8、 the meanings of the words in italics in the following sentences in the text. You should give answers in both English and Chinese. 2) I hate it because it seems completely reasonable but is actually a trap.(Para. 3) The word “completely” means _.Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension Text Unders

9、tanding1 11 1totally 完全地 Try to figure out the meanings of the words in italics in the following sentences in the text. You should give answers in both English and Chinese. 3) Whatever they are really asking for, it feels like theyre asking for a quick solution that will fix all their mistakes and e

10、xpand their vocabulary in easy steps. (Para. 6) The word “solution” means _ _.Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension Text Understanding1 11 1a way to solve a problem or deal with something difficult 解决办法 Try to figure out the meanings of the words in italics in the following sentences in the tex

11、t. You should give answers in both English and Chinese. 4) Keep your plans flexible. Know your weaknesses and strong points; make your scheme match the language you are studying(Para. 11) The word “scheme” means _.Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension Text Understanding1 11 1a systematic plan o

12、f action 计划，策略 Try to figure out the meanings of the words in italics in the following sentences in the text. You should give answers in both English and Chinese. 5) Finally, I try to warn my students against discouragement. (Para. 12) The word “discouragement” means _. Reading ComprehensionReading

13、Comprehension Text Understanding1 11 1when you no longer feel confident or willing to do something 气馁 1. from an English major, from a stranger on the street, from a brave soul standing in the middle of a large lecture hall, from a dark shadow beside me one evening at an English corner. (Para. 1) He

14、re, four prepositional phrases introduced by “from” create a structure of parallelism. In grammar, parallelism is a balance of two or more similar words, phrases, or clauses. The application of parallelism in sentence construction improves writing style and readability. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 1. fr

15、om an English major, from a stranger on the street, from a brave soul standing in the middle of a large lecture hall, from a dark shadow beside me one evening at an English corner. (Para. 1) Parallelism is also one of the most useful and flexible rhetorical devices. It refers to any structure which

16、brings together parallel elements, be these nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, or larger structures. Done well, parallelism imparts grace and power to passage.1 1Focus on Language1 1 1. from an English major, from a stranger on the street, from a brave soul standing in the middle of a large lecture

17、hall, from a dark shadow beside me one evening at an English corner. (Para. 1) e.g. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day. 怀着这个信念，我们就将能够一同工作，一同祈祷，一同斗争，一同

18、入狱，一同争取自由，因为我们知道，终有一天我们将获得自由。 1 1Focus on Language1 12. Oedipus (Para. 3) A figure in Greek mythology, (here) stands for the person who is good at solving riddles or problems. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 3. Oh, I have answers, but I dont have the answer, not the answer I think theyre looking for. (Para.

19、 5) I have answers as for how you can improve your English, but I dont have the answer that some Chinese English learners look for. They are not looking for the answers I can give; as a matter of fact, they are looking for a short cut or golden touch in English study. Of course, there is no such thi

20、ng in language learning. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 4. The truth is theres only one easy way to learn a language: (Para. 6) “theres only one easy way to learn a language” is a predictive clause, in which relative pronoun “that” has been omitted. e.g. His suggestion is that you seek professional help. 他

21、建议你寻求专业人士的帮助。 Translation 这就是我们所说的“双重标准”。 This is what we call “double standard”. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 5. during which children dont learn a language, but rather catch it like a disease. (Para. 6) The author compares learning a language to catching a disease. This is a simile. Simile is a figure

22、of speech, in which one thing is likened to another, in such a way as to clarify and enhance an image. It is explicit comparison (as opposed to the metaphor where comparison is implicit) recognizable by the use of words “like” or “as”. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 5. during which children dont learn a la

23、nguage, but rather catch it like a disease. (Para. 6) The author compares learning a language to catching a disease. This is a simile. e.g. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. 支票像只断了翅膀的小鸟飘落在地板上。 Translation 择书如择友。 Choose an author as you choose a friend. 1 1Focus on Lan

24、guage1 1 6. I suspect most people who ask me that question “how can I improve my English?” already know all this. (Para. 7) suspect: v. to think that something is probably true, especially something bad 怀疑（是真的） e.g. I suspected that there was something wrong with the engine. 我怀疑引发动机出了毛病。 Translation

25、 她强烈怀疑他在对她说谎。 She strongly suspected he was lying to her. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 6. I suspect most people who ask me that question “how can I improve my English?” already know all this. (Para. 7) suspect: v. to think that something is probably true, especially something bad 怀疑（是真的） Dont confuse it

26、with verb “to doubt”. doubt: v. to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely 怀疑（某件事不是真的，不可能发生）1 1Focus on Language1 1 6. I suspect most people who ask me that question “how can I improve my English?” already know all this. (Para. 7) c.f.: I doubt that he has stolen my watch. 我怀疑他偷了

27、我的表。（我不相信他偷了我的手表。） I suspect that he has stolen my watch. 我怀疑他偷了我的表。（我猜想他偷了我的手表。）1 1Focus on Language1 1 7. they figured out a method that works best for them. (Para. 10) figure out: a) to think about a problem or situation until you find the answer or understand what has happened 考虑出，计算出，解答 e.g. Ca

28、n you figure out how to do it? 你能不能想出该怎么办？1 1Focus on Language1 1 7. they figured out a method that works best for them. (Para. 10) figure out: a) to think about a problem or situation until you find the answer or understand what has happened 考虑出，计算出，解答 Translation 不要担心，我们会想出办法的。 Dont worry, well fi

29、gure something out. (=find a way to solve the problem) 1 1Focus on Language1 1 7. they figured out a method that works best for them. (Para. 10) figure out: b) to understand why someone behaves in the way they do 理解，领会到 e.g. I cant figure out why she said so. 我搞不懂她为什么这么说。 Translation 我琢磨不透他为什么要辞掉工作。

30、 I cant figure out why he quit his job. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 8. but you should follow their example by blazing your own trail. (Para. 10) blaze a trail (way, path): to develop or do something new and important, or to do something that no one has done before 开辟道路，作开路先锋 e.g. When there is no beaten

31、 path, you must blaze a new trail. 在无路可走时，你就必须要开辟一条新路。1 1Focus on Language1 1 8. but you should follow their example by blazing your own trail. (Para. 10) blaze a trail (way, path): to develop or do something new and important, or to do something that no one has done before 开辟道路，作开路先锋 Translation 亨利

32、福特是汽车制造业的先驱。 Henry Ford blazed a trail in manufacturing automobiles. 1 1Focus on Language1 1 9. Finally, I try to warn my students against discouragement. (Para. 12) Verb “to warn” is a popular (universal) verb, and it has lots of collocations with prepositions. Help students to remember the followi

33、ng phrases and structures. to warn (sb.) against sth.: to advise sb. not to do sth. because it may have dangerous or unpleasant results e.g. Her financial adviser warned her against such a risky investment. 她的财务顾问警告她不要进行这样有风险的投资。1 1Focus on Language1 1 9. Finally, I try to warn my students against d

34、iscouragement. (Para. 12) to warn (sb.) against doing sth. The policeman warned him against crossing the road at that place. 警察提醒他不要在那个地方横穿马路。 to warn sb. about sth. Travelers to Africa are being warned about the danger of HIV infection. 去非洲的旅行者得到警告，要防范艾滋病感染的危险。1 1Focus on Language1 1 9. Finally, I

35、try to warn my students against discouragement. (Para. 12) to warn (sb.) of sth. They warned him of the danger. 他们警告他有危险 to warn sb. (not) to do sth. I warned you not to walk home alone. 我提醒过你不要独自步行回家。 1 1Focus on Language1 110. As for those of you hoping to study abroad and trying to be fluent befo

36、re you get there, (Para. 13) as for sb./ sth.: used when you are starting to talk about someone or something new that is connected with what you were talking about before 至于，就来说 e.g. You can ask the others, but as for myself, Ill be busy in the office. 你可以去请别人，至于我，我要在办公室忙工作。1 1Focus on Language1 110

37、. As for those of you hoping to study abroad and trying to be fluent before you get there, (Para. 13) as for sb./ sth.: used when you are starting to talk about someone or something new that is connected with what you were talking about before 至于，就来说 Translation 很多人喜欢夏天，至于我，则更喜欢冬天。 Most people like

38、summer, but as for me, I like winter much better. 1 1Focus on Language1 111. Until you have to use the language, until its all around you , until you need to, until youre forced to , you wont get there. (Para. 13) To emphasize the time when you can succeed in doing something, the adverbial clause of

39、 time is put at the beginning of the sentence. This device is called inversion. The normal sentence order should be “You wont get there until you have to, until its all , until you need to, until youre forced to.”1 1Focus on Language1 111. Until you have to use the language, until its all around you

40、 , until you need to, until youre forced to , you wont get there. (Para. 13) not until: used to emphasize that something does not happen before a certain point in time or before something else has happened, often translated as “直到才”. e.g. “Can I go out and play now?” “Not until youve done your homew

41、ork.” “我现在能出去玩吗？” “作完作业再去。”1 1Focus on Language1 111. Until you have to use the language, until its all around you , until you need to, until youre forced to , you wont get there. (Para. 13) not until: used to emphasize that something does not happen before a certain point in time or before somethin

42、g else has happened, often translated as “直到才”. Translation 他直到12点钟才离开办公室。 He did not leave the office until 12 oclock. 1 1Focus on Language1 111. Until you have to use the language, until its all around you , until you need to, until youre forced to , you wont get there. (Para. 13) get there: used in oral English, meaning succeed or achieve what one wants to. e.g. We all know that perfection is the goal, but how does one get there? 我们都知道完美是目标，但是如何才能达到？1 1Focus on Language1 11 11 1