Unit 4 Exploring poetry Section 2 Language focus on Reading How to read a poem Master the usage of some important words, phrases and sentence patterns. The text is mainly about strategies for reading and appreciating poetry. It emphasizes focusing on a poem's “sound” by paying attention to rhythm, 1._____ and repetition, as these elements can unlock deeper meanings. The text also suggests analyzing the poem like an explorer, examining its imagery, speaker and setting to uncover the hidden layers. Additionally, it highlights the value of 2._____, noting that some poems require repeated readings or time to fully 3._____ their significance. From the text, we may learn that poetry does not always need to be completely understood to be enjoyed. Even without full logical comprehension, readers can appreciate a poem's emotional and sensory impact. The text encourages 4._____ the journey of reading poetry, as its combination of “sound” and “sense” offers new perspectives and everlasting beauty. The process of exploration itself—rather than just the final 5._____ —makes poetry a rewarding experience. Ⅰ 词条讲解 1. grasp n. 理解，领会；抓紧，握紧，控制；能力所及 vt. 抓紧；领会，理解 【原句】Even if its true meaning appears to be beyond your grasp, you can always say something about how the poem sounds when you read it aloud.(page 44, lines 5-7) 即使你似乎无法理解诗歌的真正含义，也总是可以说说这首诗在朗读时听起来如何。 【拓展】 grasp a chance/an opportunity 毫不犹豫地抓住机会 grasp the nettle 果断地处理棘手问题 grasp at sth 尽力抓住某物 have a good grasp of … 熟练掌握/深刻理解…… beyond the grasp of sb/beyond one's grasp 某人无法理解 within one's grasp 在某人的能力范围内 【即学即练】 完成句子 ①他难以理解为何实验在精心准备后仍失败。 He _____ the experiment failed despite careful preparation. ②多年练习后，她熟练掌握了古典钢琴技巧。 After years of practice, she _____ classical piano techniques. ③再加把劲，他完全有能力赢得比赛。 With extra effort, winning the competition is _____. 2. detect vt. 发现，查明，侦察出 【原句】Do you detect a rhythm？(page 44, line 7) 你能发现韵律吗？ 【拓展】 detect vt.→detective n. 侦探 →detection n. 侦查；发现；探测 detect a hint of … 探测到一丝…… detective story/novel 侦探小说 【即学即练】语法填空/完成句子 ①The _____ used a high tech scanner _____ hidden clues at the crime scene. The device's _____ revealed fingerprints invisible to the naked eye, proving crucial for solving the case(detect). ②她从他回答的语气中察觉出一丝犹豫。 She _____ in his voice when he answered. 3. complex adj. 复杂的，难懂的 n. 建筑群；复合体；情结 【原句】This combination is often complex or even contradictory.(pages 44-45, lines 24-25) 这种组合通常是复杂的，甚至是矛盾的。 【拓展】 complex adj. & n．→complexity n. 复杂性；难懂；难题 a complex problem/subject 复杂的问题/科目 a sports complex 综合体育场 an inferiority complex 自卑情结 【即学即练】完成句子 ①我们学校新建了一个带游泳池和网球场的综合体育场。 Our school _____ a pool and te ... ...
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