(
课件网) Unit 4 Exploring literature Extended reading Lead-in: a guessing game Read the descriptions of a book. Tell me the name of the book. Guessing Game 1 It is a classic novel by Charles Dickens. It follows David's journey from a troubled childhood to adulthood.（成年期） It explores themes of love, hardship and social injustice. Guessing Game 2 There are four people traveling to the West for Buddhist scriptures. They beat monsters and overcome difficulties all the way. Their hard work finally pays off. Guessing Game 3 It describes the rise and fall of four families. It is a tragedy(悲剧). It vividly reflects the life in Qing dynasty. ———Ernest Hemingway 人不是为失败而生的，一个人可以被毁灭，但绝不能被打败。 Watch the video The author: Nationality: Career: Good at describing Famous quotes: Ernest Hemingway American Novelist and short story writer The adventures of tough men A man can be destroyed but not defeated Learn something about the author: Famous works A Day's Wait 《一天的等待》 A Farewell To Arms 《永别了，武器》 The Sun Also Rises 《太阳照样升起》 The Old Man and the Sea 《老人与海》 Story When Where Who What on the sea After coming in empty-handed for eighty-four days; The Old Man and the Sea Now let’s read the excerpt from the novel. Fast reading Read the excerpt quickly and answer the questions. 1.What is the excerpt mainly about IIt's about the struggle between _____ and _____ . the old man the huge fish 2. Did the old man finally catch the fish in the excerpt No, he didn't. The fish was coming in on his circle now calm and beautiful looking and only his great tail moving. The old man pulled on him all that he could to bring him closer. For just a moment the fish turned a little on his side. Then he straightened himself and began another circle."I moved him," the old man said. “I moved him then." actions results words or thoughts Fish Santiago came in on his circle pulled on him The fish but then he and Careful reading: Lines 7-11 What personalities can you tell about the old man turned a little back straightened himself began another circle . I moved him. Ambitious, confident, patient... 1. Which word can describe the mood of the old man when he said “I moved him. I moved him then" in Para.2 A. surprise B.excited C.angry D.sorry 2. What's the possible meaning of the word “strain”in Para.3 A. patience B. willpower. C. strength D.motivation Make the best choice He felt faint again now but he held on the great fish all the strain that he could...the fish pulled part way over and then righted himself and swam away."Fish, you are going to have die anyway. Do you have to kill me too ...I am not good for many more turns. Yea you are, he told himself. You're good for ever. actions words or thoughts Fish Santiago pulled part way , righted himself and swam away held on the fish all strain Careful reading: Lines 12-24 Did the old man feel disappointed after the failure No, he ... ...
