大学英语泛读教程第2册课件Unit-6-Fathers-and-sons.ppt

1、Extensive readingUnit 6 Book 2 Fathers&Sons:the Bonding Processby Bill HansonLearning objectivesIn this unit you will:appreciate two stories about father-son relationshiplearn how to understand fathers lovetake a test on fast readingUnit overview Pre-reading discussionBackground informationText anal

2、ysisPost-reading discussionNotes to the textExercises Pre-reading discussion1.How is the relationship between you and your father?2.What is a good father in your mind?Background informationFather and Son:The BondIt is a book of photos and essays of 52 fathers with sons,who reveal in their writings,a

3、nd through Bill Hansons moving photography,the unique bond of fatherhood.Some of them are famous,like former President Gerald Ford,and some are just regular guys who are firemen,athletes,professors,artists,and doctors.Text analysisDetermining the main idea.The main idea of the story is that_.a.the b

4、ond between fathers and sons is unbreakableb.a son found that his father was his whole worldc.a father loved his son unconditionallyd.a father hoped that his son would have a better futureWhile-reading questions1.How many parts can the text be divided into?Whats the main idea of each part?2.How is t

5、he relationship between the writer and his father?What did his father teach him?3.How is the relationship between the writer and his son?What was the best advice the writer found?What did he learn from his son?4.How is the relationship between the writer and his stepfather?What did the writer learn

6、from his stepfather?5.What similarities do the various father and son teams share?Why did the writer take so many pictures of them?6.What is the theme of the text?Text structureParts Contents Main ideas115The close father-son relationship between the writer and his father2611The close father-son rel

7、ationship between the writer and his son and that between the writer and his stepfather31215The close father-son relationship between various father and son teamsPart 1 The writer and his father1.How is the relationship between the writer and his father?2.What did his father teach him?Part 1 The wri

8、ter and his father1.How is the relationship between the writer and his father?His father loved him unconditionally.He completely depended on his father.They spoke without words and loved without barriers.Part 1 The writer and his father2.What did his father teach him?An active,enthusiastic,optimisti

9、c attitude toward life,even if the life is difficultAn appreciation and knowledge for languagePart 2 The writer,his son and his stepfather1.How is the relationship between the writer and his son?2.What was the best advice the writer found?What did he learn from his son?3.How is the relationship betw

10、een the writer and his stepfather?4.What did the writer learn from his stepfather?Part 2 The writer,his son and his stepfather1.How is the relationship between the writer and his son?His son changed his mind and his life.They are inseparable.Part 2 The writer,his son and his stepfather2.What was the

11、 best advice the writer found?What did he learn from his son?Father is the sons world.The hope his father had in abundance did not die with him.Part 2 The writer,his son and his stepfather3.How is the relationship between the writer and his stepfather?Their relationship is based on love,mutual admir

12、ation and respect.His stepfather is to him a father,friend,and counselor.Part 2 The writer,his son and his stepfather4.What did the writer learn from his stepfather?Fathers and sons dont necessarily have to share flesh and bones.A father is someone who is willing to claim a son as his own and take t

13、he responsibility of that relationship.Part 3 Various father and son teams1.What similarities do the various father and son teams share?2.Why did the writer take so many pictures of fathers and sons?Part 3 Various father and son teams1.What similarities do the various father and son teams share?Each

14、 father and son team has taught by example and each has loved unconditionally.They learned from each other,laughed with each other,argued with each other,and loved.Part 3 Various father and son teams2.Why did the writer take so many pictures of fathers and sons?To salute the men who are raising the

15、next generation of fathers To encompass the relationship between father and son What is the theme of the text?The bond between fathers and sons is unbreakable.It can be celebrated,cursed,strained,ridiculed,and honored.However,it can not be broken.父子间的亲情纽带可以歌颂、诅咒、变得紧张、受父子间的亲情纽带可以歌颂、诅咒、变得紧张、受到嘲笑、得到敬重。

16、但纽带不会断。到嘲笑、得到敬重。但纽带不会断。swear,damn make fun of,laugh atrespect,esteempraisebe in great stressNotes to the textPara.1,Line 1William Andrew Hanson II was my hero John Wayne,Audie Murphy,and Joe DiMaggio all rolled into one.Here the author indicates that his father is a handsome,gentle,energetic and hon

17、est man who is his hero and idol.威廉威廉安德鲁安德鲁汉森二世是我崇拜的英雄汉森二世是我崇拜的英雄他集约他集约翰翰韦恩韦恩、奥迪奥迪墨菲和乔墨菲和乔迪马乔于一身。迪马乔于一身。John Wayne(19071979)约翰约翰韦恩韦恩One of Hollywoods most enduring figuresMore than an actor,he was also a humanitarian,patriot,father,husband,politician,director,producer,and most of all,an AMERICAN.Whe

18、n he died,headlines in Japanese newspapers read,“MR.AMERICA IS DEAD.”Even 17 years after his death,a Harris poll named John Wayne most popular actor.John Wayne was once described as:An Extra Star on the American FlagJohn Wayne(19071979)Audie Leon Murphy(19241971)奥迪奥迪墨菲墨菲 the most decorated American

19、soldier in WWII having received 33 awards and decorations,including the Medal of Honor,the highest military award for bravery Audie Leon Murphy(19241971)Audie Murphy personified the moral values and selfless courage that Americans admired.The U.S.Army has always declared that there will never be ano

20、ther Audie Murphy.Audie Leon Murphy(19241971)On 21 September,1945,Audie was released from the Army and was then invited to Hollywood.In the 25 years that Audie spent in Hollywood,he made a total of 44 feature films.Joe DiMaggio(19141999)乔乔迪马乔迪马乔Joe DiMaggio is remembered as one of the greatest Ameri

21、can sports heroesHe joined the New York Yankees(纽约洋基队纽约洋基队)in 1936 and won three MVP awards(Most Valuable Player).At baseballs 1969 Centennial Celebration,he was named the games greatest living player.Joe DiMaggio(19141999)D i M a g g i o s n a m e w a s captured back into the headlines in 1954 when

22、 he married Hollywood actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe.Nine months later the two were divorced.But he remained single all his life after that.Para.1,Line 3He was equal parts friends,mentor,and confidant.We spoke without words and loved without barriers.mentor:countable an experienced person who

23、 advises and helps a less experienced personconfidant:countable someone you tell your secrets to or who you talk to about personal things他是我的朋友，我的良师，我的知已。我们的交流他是我的朋友，我的良师，我的知已。我们的交流无需言语，我们的爱没有阻碍。无需言语，我们的爱没有阻碍。Buffalo Bill(18461917)Para.3,Last lineHis real name was William F.Cody.He created Wild West

24、 shows that people around the world enjoyed for more than thirty years.Some stories about“Buffalo Bill”are a combination of factual events and make-believe.However,there is general agreement about the influence of“Buffalo Bill”Cody.People say he represented the spirit and tradition of the American W

25、est.Buffalo Bill(18461917)Para.3,Last lineBuffalo Bill Cody was said to be the most famous American in the world by the beginning of the twentieth century.American presidents met with him to discuss issues important to the West.He had many modern ideas.For example,he supported fair treatment for Ame

26、rican Indians.And he supported equal pay and equal voting rights for women.He was also a businessman who looked toward the future.He invested in projects that he hoped would bring economic growth to the West.have a real way with Para.4,Line 1to be especially good at dealing with people or things of

27、a particular type e.g.David seems to have a way with children.Shes always had a way with words(=been good at using words effectively).be high/low on a list(of something)Para.6,Line 1also be at the top/bottom of a listto be considered very important or not very important e.g.A good car is high on my

28、list of priorities.keep/be/stay one step ahead(of someone)Para.7,Last lineto be better prepared for something or know more about something than someone else 领先一步领先一步 e.g.A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students.take ones cue from someone Para.9,Last lineto use someone elses a

29、ctions or behavior to show what one should do or how one should behave学学的样，听从的样，听从的建议的建议 e.g.Taking his cue from his companion,he apologized for his earlier display of temper.他也学着像同伴那样，为先前发脾气道歉。他也学着像同伴那样，为先前发脾气道歉。deadbeat P.97,Para.2,Line 2countable 1)someone who is lazy and has no plans in life2)so

30、meone who avoids paying their debtsDeadbeat fathers are a very small minority and not representative of all men,just as deadbeat mothers are not representative of all mothers or women.However,we hear incessantly about deadbeat or violent fathers and men,while the issue of deadbeat mothers and violen

31、t women in all cases of domestic violence(esp.when it comes to violence against children)are under the carpet.ground Para.14,Line 2uncountable a general opinion or set of attitudes 看法，立场看法，立场 e.g.Often parents and teenagers find they have little common ground(=they do not share the same attitudes et

32、c).Each side was unwilling to give ground(=change their opinion).Goose Bumps Para.14,Line 3Goosebumps is a series of childrens horror fiction novellas by American author R.L.Stine.The stories follow child characters,who find themselves in scary situations.From 1992 to 1997,62 books were published un

33、der the Goosebumps umbrella title.Goosebumps has spawned a television series and merchandise,as well as a feature film.鸡皮疙瘩鸡皮疙瘩系列丛书系列丛书Goose Bumps Para.14,Line 3Since the release of its first novel,Welcome to Dead House,in July 1992,the series has sold over 350 million books worldwide in 32 language

34、s.Individual books in the series have been listed in several bestseller lists,including the New York Times Best Seller list for children.Little League Para.14,Line 2a baseball league for children in the US,arranged in the summer in many different towns and cities using money from local businesses(美美

35、)少年棒球联盟少年棒球联盟Post-reading discussion1.What should be the relationship between fathers and daughters?2.Are there any differences between the love from mothers and that from fathers?Exercises Comprehending the text A.a B.15 b b b a d610 b d d d c C.15 c c b a b610 c d a b a1112 d aFast reading 15 c a b d d 610 a d d a a 1115 b c c d aHome reading 14 b c a c 58 b b b b