1. Warm-up Questions I Have a Dream 2. An English Song 3. Background Information Linda Stafford Chicken Soup for the Soul Before Reading_Main Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Blank-filling Native American Grading System in the US Webster Dictionary

Before Reading_1 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Warm-up Questions 1. Have you got any dreams? If so, what are they? 2. What do you think are needed to fulfill one’s dreams? 3. A Hindu proverb says, “Luck is one half of success.” How do you understand this proverb?

Before Reading_2_2_2 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading And my destination makes it the while through the darkness still another mile I believe in angels Something good in everything I see I believe in angels When I know the time is me I'll cross the stream I have a dream I have a dream, a song to sing To help me cope with anything If you see the wonder of a worth_____ Pushing _______ right for _______ fairy tale _______

Before Reading_2_2_3 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading You can take the future even if you fail I believe in angels Something good in everything I see I believe in angels When I know the time is right for me I'll cross the I have a dream I'll cross the stream I have a dream stream ______

Before Reading_3_2 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul is a series of books, usually featuring a collection of short stories. Short motivational essays are also featured. The 101 stories in the first book of the series were compiled by motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. Volumes issued: Chicken Soup for the Pre-Teen Soul Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work

Before Reading_3_2_POP ■ Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 1998 New York Times Business Bestseller! Over 1 Million copies sold worldwide! It is a collection of true stories from people in businesses, organizations, factories, schools and hospitals, who are not afraid to bring their soul to work. At times funny, touching, wise and inspiring, these tales show the daily courage, compassion and creativity that take place in workplaces everywhere. Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work is a rich resource for those of us who want a life- affirming workplace.

Before Reading_3_4 In many countries including the United States, grades are given on an A-F system where A is best and F is worst. The letter E is typically omitted, since an F can be turned into an E by drawing a small line at the bottom of the letter, and because E traditionally stood for Excellent but would be very poor on an A-F system. An F grade is failing and results in denial of course credit, while a D is poor, but passing. Most U.S. colleges require grades of C or better in one's major, as well as a 2.0 (C) grade point average. A = excellent B = good C = average D = poor F = failure Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Grading System in the US The A-F system

Before Reading_3_5 ■ Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Webster Dictionary In 1806, Noah Webster published his first dictionary. His great dictionary, An American Dictionary of the English Language, appeared in two volumes in This work included 12,000 words and 40,000 definitions that had never before appeared in a dictionary.

Globe Reading_main 1. Part Division of the Text 2. True or False For Part 1 Role Play For Part 2Questions and Answers For Part 3 Interview Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 3. Further Understanding

Globe Reading_3_2_1 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Questions and Answers 1.Why didn’t she mention her writing to her teachers, friends and her family after she published something? Because in her mind, they are dream killers. If she had to choose between her friends and her dreams, she’d like to choose her dreams. 2. How did her new friend encourage her to write? By making her be self-confident. 3. Did Linda find it easy to write a book when she lived on a farm in Oklahoma? No. She had a lot of daily household chores to do on the farm and it took her nine months to finish a book.

Globe Reading_3_2_2 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 4. What did Linda receive from the publisher a month after she sent the manuscript of her first book? She received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book. 5. Was her first book well received? How do you know? Yes. It was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. She appeared on TV show and traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotion tour, it even became required reading in Native American School in Canada.

Article Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Have you ever dreamed of becoming a writer, only to be put off by fears that you lacked the ability? If so, then reading Linda Stafford’s story will have you reaching for your pen with renewed hope.

Article4_S I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book. Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada. It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 《 MI 理论下的大学英语听力教学》《湘潭师范学院》王 敏 2007

Article1_W Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.” I Never Write Right Linda Stafford I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed. “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.

I Never Write Right Linda Stafford Article1_S_…are getting Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.” I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed. “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. What is the grammatical function of “are getting”? The present continuous tense is used here to express the planned future. More examples: We’re leaving on Tuesday. Professor Smith is getting a lecture this afternoon. He was just going to leave the restaurant when another traveler came in.

Article1_W_genius2 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.” I Never Write Right Linda Stafford I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed. “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. CF: genius, gift & talent 这三个词都是名词，都有 “ 天才 ” ， “ 天赋 ” ， “ 才华 ” 之意。 The composer Mozart was a genius; he played the piano beautifully at the age of four and conducted an orchestra at twelve. 作曲家莫扎特是位天才，他 4 岁时钢琴就弹得很好， 12 岁就指挥乐队了。 With his gift of gab, he would be an excellent orator. 他具有雄辩口才，会成为一个出色的演说家。 His talent was largely self-developed. 他的才能主要是自己培养的。 genius 语气最强，指智力水平超越大多数优秀人才的一种独特理解 力，也指天才人物。例如： gift 强调天生的特性和技能，但与独创性无关。例如： talent 指能从事某种特殊工作或活动的独特的、非凡的才能，这种才能 往往先天就有。例如：

Article1_W_embarrass Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.” I Never Write Right Linda Stafford I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed. “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. embarrass: vt. (cause to) feel ashamed, uncomfortable, or anxious I don’t like making speeches in public; it’s so embarrassing. It embarrasses many people to walk into a room full of strangers. 许多人走进一间满是陌生人的房间时总会感到局促不安。

Article1_W_burst3 Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.” I Never Write Right Linda Stafford I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed. “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. Directions: Fill the blanks with the phrases above. Change the form where necessary They me while I was working. I knew they were curiosity but I said nothing. The city’s population 12 million. Hong Kong commercial activity. Thirty masked men the school. Tom was tell everyone the news. burst in on_________ bursting with___________ burst out of __________ is bursting with ____________ burst into ________ bursting to _________

Article1_W_publish Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.” I Never Write Right Linda Stafford I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed. “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. publish: vt. (of a business firm) choose, arrange, have printed, and offer for sale to the public (a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.) The New York Times is an internationally influential daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed worldwide. 当她的第一部小说出版时，她只有十九岁。 She was only 19 when her first novel was published.

Article2_W I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me. During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”

Article2_S_They were… I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me. During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.” 1. Paraphrase the sentence. They were such persons who may put an end to one’s dreams. 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 他们都是些扼杀梦想的人。

Article2_W_taste I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me. During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.” taste: v. 1) be aware of the taste of sth. I’ve got a cold, so I can’t taste what I’m eating. Can you taste anything strange in this drink ？ 2) have experience or enjoyment All of them tasted the fear of death that day. These oranges taste good. This soup tastes salty. 你尝得出这饮料有什么怪味道吗 ? 3) have a particular taste 这个汤有点咸了。

Article2_W_minus I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me. During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.” minus: I got A minus for my English homework. adj. (of a number or quantity) less than zero 今晚气温会降到零下 8 度。 Temperatures could fall to minus eight tonight. prep. reduced by a stated number That will be $500, minus the deposit of $50 that you have already paid. 七减三等于四。 Seven minus three equals four.

Article3_W “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading

Article3_S _Anyone “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Analyze the structure of the sentence. “Anyone”, “everyone”, and “someone” are often followed by a plural pronoun except in very formal speech and writing. For example: Has everyone finished their drinks? Has everyone finished his/her drinks? (formal)

Article3_S _...suddenly “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 1. What information can you get from this sentence? 1. Something important happened when she was She was laughed by people around. 3. Things happened in her childhood impressed her most. 4. Opened. 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 突然之间又感觉自己回到了 15 岁的时候，听到了那些笑声在回响。

Article3_S _It took nine “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 1. Paraphrase the sentence. It took nine months to write my first book, just as it takes nine months to have a baby. 2. What does the sentence imply? It wasn’t easy for me to write a book.

Article3_S _I choose … “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Translate the sentence into Chinese. 我随便选了一个出版商，把手稿放进一只放尿布的空盒子里 —— 我 唯一能找到的盒子。

Article3_W _smart3 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change the form where necessary It was of you to think of that. I have among my students a number of very youngsters. All human beings are much more than animals. That was the price he paid for being too. Do what I say and don’t be too. She is beyond her years. clever _____ bright _____ intelligent ________ clever _____ smart_____ bright _____

Article3_W _echo “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading echo: Thick carpet would reduce the echo in this hallway. 我说什么她都附和。 She echoes everything I say. n. a sound sent back or repeated, e.g. from a wall or inside a cave v. (cause to) come back as an echo The room echoed with the sound of music. Collocation: produce an echo hear an echo listen for an echo 产生回声 听到回声 注意倾听回声

Article3_W _live on1 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading live on: have as one’s only food or income They lived on very little when they got married. live by live in/at live off/on 靠 … 生活手段过活 住在 … ；生活在 依赖 … 生活 You cannot live on love only. NB: live 是个常用词，经常与其他词构成短语，下面是几个与 live 有关的 短语。 live out 活过（某一段时间）；活到 … 结束 live up to 遵守；不辜负（期望） live with 与 … 在一起生活；忍受（不愉快的事情）

Article3_W _ancient1 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading ancient: adj. in or of times long ago CF: old, ancient & antique 这三个词都有 “ 旧的 ” 、 “ 古老的 ” 、 “ 过去的 ” 之意。 old 为普通用语，主要指人或物已存在或使用了相当长的一段时间，即指 人或动物的年龄大、年老，也指事物的古老和陈旧。可使用于任何场 合，可作定语，也可作表语。例如： Cambridge and Oxford are old universities. 剑桥和牛津是历史悠久的大学。 ancient 意为 “ 古代的 ” 、 “ 古老的 ” ，特别用于历史范畴，表示在遥远 过去时代所存在或发生的人或物。例如： In ancient times people did not think the brain was the center of mental activity. 在古代，人们并不认为大脑是智力活动的中心。 antique 意为 “ 古代的 ” 、 “ 自古即存在的 ” 、 “ 古风的 ” ，通常指自过去的 时代一直保存下来的、具有价值的东西。其时间范围既可指遥远 的古代，又可指近代或现代以前的一段时间。例如： I have a fine collection of antique furniture. 我收集了很多古董家具。

Article3_W _ancient2 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words above Whenever I go into streets, ( 总要去逛逛那个古文物展 ). ( 古希腊人 ) made great contributions to the development of philosophy and science of the world. I threw away ( 所有的旧衣服 ). Some linguists are very interested in ( 欧洲的古代语言 ). I would visit that antique show_________________________ The ancient Greeks________________ all my old dresses ________________ ancient languages of Europe_______________________

Article3_W _at random “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading at random: aimlessly; without any plan 恐怖分子向人群胡乱射击. The terrorists fired into the crowd at random. She asked questions at random.

Article3_W _enclose1 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading enclose: vt. The park that encloses the monument has recently been enlarged. Please enclose a curriculum vitae with your letter of application. 1) put (esp. sth. sent with a letter) inside 2) surround with a fence or wall so as to shut in or close

Article3_W _enclose2 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading I'll enclose your letter with mine. enclose sth. in/with 把 … 装在 … 内 我在此信中附上 50 美元支票一张。 Pattern: I enclosed a check for $50 with this letter. en-, em- 作为前缀可以加在名词和形容词前，构成动词。意思为 “ 将 … 放入（上）；使 … 成为 ” 。例如： NB: encase---cover completely (as) with a case enclose---put a wall or a fence around empower--- give (someone) the right or power to do sth. 把 … 装入箱内 用墙（或篱笆）围 授权（给某人）

Article3_W _enclose3 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Directions: Complete the following sentences by adding en-, em- to the words given below. Change the form where necessary The new laws the police to stop anybody in the street. He managed to himself to everybody. The giant panda is a(an) species, i.e. is in danger of becoming extinct. He felt by the progress he'd made. The lake is by trees. She was by many disappointments. danger dear courage circle power bitter empower _______ endear______ endangered __________ encouraged __________ encircled________ embittered _________

Article3_W _favorite “I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter. “Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.” I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby. I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.” Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading favorite: n. something or someone that is loved above all others These books are my favorites. 老师不应该过分宠爱某些学生。 A teacher shouldn’t have favorites in the class. adj. being a favorite What’s your favorite television program?

Article4_S_I tied I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book. Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada. It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading 1. Why did the author do like this? The author didn’t focus on publication. She just wrote for pleasure — She liked writing and write with her heart at that time. When she mailed something, she didn’t care whether it might be published or not. 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 我用绳子扎好尿布盒就把它寄了出去，既没有附上一个写好回信地 址贴好邮票的信封，也没有把手稿复印一份。

Article5_W People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing. I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading

Article5_S_I write… People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing. I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher. Before ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingAfter Reading Analyze the structure of the sentence. A) I write everything in longhand while (I was) sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. B ) with…eating…watching ( 独立主格结构表示伴随状况 ) 句型 ： with/without… ＋名词＋分词 More examples: With him helping, I felt lucky. 由于他的帮助，我很幸运。 They sat there silently, (with) their eyes fixed on the lake. 他们静静地坐在那里，眼睛看着湖面。 They traveled a whole day, without any food eaten. 他旅行了整整一天，没有吃任何食物。