1. New Century English Book 5 Module Three Literature 市南中学 李婷

2. The Luncheon William Somerset Maugham 1874-1965 Paris, France

3. The story is about a poor young writer. He could hardly __________________________at that time, but he had to invite a __________ woman for a luncheon at a restaurant which was__________ _________.At the end of the meal, the poor young man had only enough money for an ____________tip for the waiter. keep body and soul together talkative inadequate talkative, inadequate, keep body and soul together, far beyond one’s means far beyond his means

4. I was shocked at the menu prices, but answered generously. I turned a bit pale. I wondered what the bill would come to. I hoped that the waiter would say no. Panic seized me.

5. “ Words have weight, sound and appearance ; it is only by considering these that you can write a sentence that is good to look at and good to listen to.” --- William Somerset Maugham

6. language: actions: physical feature:

7. language: “ I never eat anything for luncheon.…,perhaps/I wonder if/except / but I… ” “You see, you’ve filled your stomach with a lot of meat?... But I’ve just had a snack and I shall enjoy a peach. ” She again insisted that I should follow her example, and never eat more than one thing for luncheon. “Humorist!” “You’re quite a humorist!”

8. “You see, you’ve filled your stomach with a lot of meat?... But I’ve just had a snack and I shall enjoy a peach. ” She again insisted that I should follow her example, and never eat more than one thing for luncheon. “Humorist!” “You’re quite a humorist!” “I’ll do better than that,” I replied. “ I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.”

9. She had a glance at it and said carelessly. She went on with her conversation, absent- mindedly took one. She ate the salmon. She talked happily of art and literature. But I wondered what the bill come to. “Humorist!” she cried merrily, jumping into a taxi. “ You’re quite a humorist!” I watched her eat them in large mouthfuls.

10. “ Words have weight, sound and appearance ; it is only by considering these that you can write a sentence (that is good to look at and good to listen to).” --- William Somerset Maugham 文字是可听，可触 ，可感的；只有考虑到 这些因素，写出来的句子才能既好听又好 看。

11. Assignments: 1.Read the story again and underline the relevant clues about the following food: asparagus, peaches 2. Finish Exercise C2 on page 64

12. Physical feature: teeth weight more white and large a bright flash weighs 126 kilos

13. He said a beautiful salmon had just come in and he suggested we try some. A happy smile spread over his broad face, and he assured me that they had some … The waiter came again, this time carrying a large basket full of huge peaches.