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3 1 Understanding Reproduction Structure Analysis Summary

3 1 With her lifetime experience, the author tells us there have never been any limitations to love whatever life may present. The writing method of this text is: I. Structure Analysis Problem + Response + Evaluation Text Study—Structure Analysis

3 1 Part I (Para.1~_ ): 3 All family members took good care of Jimmy. Part II (Paras. _ ~ _ ): I looked after Jimmy alone after parents’ death. 47 Part III (Paras. _ ~ _ ): Jimmy’s 57 th birthday was a success. Part IV (Para. 12): Conclusion: Love without limitations 811 Text Study—Structure Analysis

3 1 II. Understanding Love is a song without words. One must feel it with his soul. Love is an endless path. One must walk on through his life. Text Study—Understanding

3 1 Since his birth, Jimmy has always been surrounded in the atmosphere of love. During his growing up, the occurrence of some concrete events was the reflection of “love without limitations”. Rearrange the following events according to the time sequence in the text: 1.Footsteps of Being Loved Text Study—Understanding

3 1 A.I alone was left to look after Jimmy. B.Inseparable with father, Jimmy did everything with him. C.With ideal gifts, my friends made Jimmy’s birthday party a success. D.I must take care of Jimmy wherever I went. E. Jimmy has finally become independent physically and mentally. F. In Jimmy’s eyes, the world changed a lot after father’s death. Text Study—Understanding Key: D – B – F – A – E – C

3 1 Jimmy’s life is a misery because he was born with brain damage; meanwhile, Jimmy is lucky because he is deeply loved by the people around all through his life. Now, go to the text to find out what people around sister: _______________________. mother: ______________________. father: _______________________. sister’s friends: ________________. Tips 2. Action of Love Text Study—Understanding have done to him.

3 1 Tips: sister’s life revolved… sister was in charge outside… mother taught… father held the house… sister’s friends brought… Text Study—Understanding

Philosophy of Love If you read carefully, you’ll find that except the narration of how the family cared about Jimmy, there’s some understanding about love—philosophy of love—scattered in the text. For example: It was possible to have a home with room for both his limitations and my ambitions. Can you find more? Tips Text Study—Understanding

3 1 Tips: In fact, caring for someone who loves… But as we sang for Jimmy…, we were reminded… The simplicity with which… There had never been any limitations… faithful and elegant. Now challenge yourself to translate them into Chinese to see whose version is the best one. Try to be faithful and elegant. Text Study—Understanding

3 1 In the text, Jimmy was in deep depression due to father’s passing away so that he was indulged in the emotion of missing father for a long time. Enjoy a song “Dance with My Father” to see how much the singer misses his father. 4. Mightiness of Love— for Fun Text Study—Understanding

3 1 III. Summary My brother, Jimmy, was born with brain damage due to a difficult _______. Accompanying my growing up was ________ around my brother’s life and protecting him from being _________ by other kids. Unfortunately, father, who was __________ with Jimmy, died in Jimmy was a ______ and believed that the world he’d known was _____. Even worse, mother died six months later and I _____ was left to look after Jimmy. delivery revolving picked on inseparable wreck gone alone To be continued To be continued Text Study—Summary

3 1 and he finally returned. So far, he has lived there for ____ years and blossomed __________. I held a party for Jimmy’s 57 th birthday just a few days after ____disaster, but no one of the family could come. I called on my ______ to 11 on his own 9·11 friends merryfestive longed After that, Jimmy moved to New York City to live with me for a while. But he still ______ to live in parents’ house help who brought ideal presents and made it a ______ and ________ occasion. Text Study—Summary

3 1 I knew that the constant love and support of our friends and family would ___ us _______ all the hardships in life. There had never been any _________ to what Jimmy’s love could accomplish. getthrough limitations Text Study—Summary

3 1 Text Study—Reproduction The text is a first person narration ( “I” — Jimmy’s sister ). Now, retell the story in Jimmy’s tone. Points to be paid attention to: IV. Reproduction the change of the roles in time sequence restatement of the theme at the end of your retelling

3 1 Focus Study Active Expressions

3 1 I. Active Expressions Notes to the Text—Active Expressions In English, you may find some expressions formed by very common words, but they are active and powerful. What’s on at the cinema tonight? 今晚电影院上演什么？ What’s he up to? 他忙什么呢？e.g.

I was in charge outside where… 2. Jimmy grasped that the world he’d known was gone. 3. This hit home a few days after… 4. That was super! Notes to the Text—Active Expressions Find out the active expressions:

3 1 Notes to the Text—Active Expressions in charge responsible for be gone go away hit home be understood and accepted super very good; wonderful The active expressions:

3 1 Notes to the Text—Active Expressions 1. 一位有经验的工程师负责这项工程。 2. 你不在时，要我帮你处理业务吗？ 3. 你的评论确实切中要害。 4. 这简直好极了。Translation

3 1 Notes to the Text—Active Expressions 1.An experienced engineer is in charge of this project. 2.Shall I deal with your business while you are gone? 3.Your comments really hit home. 4.Now that’s absolutely super!Key More Practice More Practice

3 1 Notes to the Text—Active Expressions 1. 这个班谁负责？ 2. 天晓得她跑到什么地方去了。 3. 当经理说他们工作不努力，他的话触到了他 们的痛处。 4. 我们在海边度过了美好的一天。 More Practice

3 1 Notes to the Text—Active Expressions 1. Who is in charge of this class? 2. Heaven knows where she is gone. 3.The manager's remarks hit home when he said that they did not work hard. 4. We had a super day at the seaside.Key

3 1 II. Focus Study Notes to the Text—Focus Study 1. … so I urged the neighborhood kids to come to my house for some out-of-control kid- centered fun. out-of-control kid-centered fun = to have as much fun as the kids like out-of-control 和 kid-centered 是复合形容词 more examples: up-to-date; color-coded; student-centered

I was in charge outside where I administered justice by tracking down the parents of the kids who picked on my brother, and telling on them. Notes to the Text—Focus Study I was... outside where I administered …of the kids who picked on my brother

Usually very agreeable, he now quit speaking altogether and no amount of words could penetrate the vacant expression he wore on his face. Notes to the Text—Focus Study no amount of word could penetrate the vacant expression he wore on his face = nothing could change the empty look on his face

I hired someone to live with him and drive him to work, but no matter how much I tried to make things stay the same, even Jimmy grasped that the world he’d known was gone. Notes to the Text—Focus Study no matter (how, who, what, where, etc.) = however, whoever, whatever, wherever stay the same = keep things as they were grasp = understand More Practice

不管花多少时间，我总要完成这项工作。 I'll finish the job, no matter how long it takes. 2. 不管发生什么事，我一定会支持你。 No matter what happens, I will stand by you. 3. 不管谁指出我们的缺点，我们都改正。 No matter who points out our shortcomings, we will correct them. 4. 不论我到什么地方，中国永远是我的家乡。 No matter where I go, China will always be my home. Notes to the Text—Focus Study

Just as my father’s death had changed the world overnight, September 11 th changed our lives; the world we’d known was gone. Notes to the Text—Focus Study “just as” = “in the way that someone says, or in the same condition something is in”. e.g. Just as we gained fame in victory, we lost nothing in defeat. More Practice

就像吉米妹妹的朋友都关心吉米一样，吉米也 关心他们。 Just as all his sister’s friends cared about him, Jimmy cared about them. 2. 如同你觉得格林先生难以讨人喜欢一样，我觉 得他太太容易讨人喜欢。 Just as you find it difficult to like Mr. Green, I find it easy to like his wife. Notes to the Text—Focus Study

3 1 Word Using Old to New Chinese to English

3 1 I. Word Using 1.justice n. the quality of being just; fairness Words and Expressions—Word Using At last the criminals are being brought to justice. 这个罪犯终于要依法惩处了。Key Translation Everyone should be treated with justice.e.g.

wreck n. a badly damaged ship, car or plane; sb. who is tired or unhealthy 他们潜入水下寻找一艘西班牙沉船中的黄金。 If these anxieties continue, she will become a nervous wreck. Translation Words and Expressions—Word Using They are diving for gold from a Spanish wreck. 如果她继续焦虑下去，她会得精神病。Key

beneath prep. in or to a lower position than sth.; or directly under sth. Words and Expressions—Word UsingTranslation 我们在树下荫凉处休息一下好吗？ Shall we rest in the shade beneath these trees?Key 近义词 under, below

disguise n. ＆ v. sth. that is worn to hide who one really is; to hide or change sb.’s appearance e.g. e.g. The thief wore a false beard and glasses as a disguise. 那贼乔装打扮带上了假胡须和眼镜。Translation Words and Expressions—Word Using The woman tried to disguise her sadness in cheerfulness. 这位妇女强作欢笑以掩饰内心的悲伤。 Key Key

penetrate v. to enter sth. or pass through it; to see into or through sth. Words and Expressions—Word Using The sunshine could not penetrate where the trees were thickest.e.g. 她戴了一顶假发，但是我们很快就识穿了她的伪装。 Translation She has a wig on, but we soon penetrate her disguise.Key

grasp v. to understand; to take hold of sb. or sth. Words and Expressions—Word Using Did you grasp the point of what I said?e.g. 反义词 loosen, release Grasp the shadow and let go the substance.Translation 舍本逐末 。Key

reckon with to take account of in one’s plan Words and Expressions—Word Using e.g. We hadn’t reckoned with the possibility that it might rain.Translation I didn't reckon with having to wait so long. 我没料到要等这么长时间。Key

drain v. to cause to flow off gradually or completely Words and Expressions—Word Using 这些孩子让我筋疲力尽。Translation These children drain my energy.Key 常见用法 brain drain 人才流失

restrain v. to prevent sb. from doing sth. Words and Expressions—Word UsingTranslation 听到这消息我无法控制我的兴奋之情。 I cannot restrain my excitement about the news.Key 形近词 constrain 强迫，迫使

end up (doing) sth. to be in the end ( in a stated place or condition) Words and Expressions—Word UsingTranslation If you don't work hard, you'll end up nowhere. We didn’t like it at first, but we ended up cheering.e.g. 如果你不努力的话，你将一事无成。Key

get (sb.) through to help sb. deal with a difficult situation Words and Expressions—Word Using 妈妈的支持让她走出了忧郁。Translation Her mother’s support got her through her depression.Key Any more phrases with “get”? get across get along get over get on get off get up …

3 1 Words and Expressions—C to E II. Chinese to English 形影不离 伪装 依靠自己活得有声有色 维持原状 眼泪开始流 把某事做成 好极了 额外的礼物 度过难关 inseparable disguise blossom on one’s own stay the same tears begin to flow work sth. out super a welcome bonus get through

3 1 Words and Expressions—Old to New III. Old to New solve sth. empty; not filling loyal promise to do intense fear standing straight up become more successful giving birth want sth. very much work out vacant faithful pledge terror erect blossom delivery long

3 1 Group Work Group Work

3 1 What is “love” like in your mind? Use one word or one thing to describe “love”. And why is that? Share your thoughts with your group members. A representative from each group is going to show the group’s idea after the discussion. Idea Sharing Group Work Group Work

3 1 Idea Sharing What is love?

3 1 Practical Writing Structured Writing

3 1 I. Structured Writing 1. The Writing Method of the Passage: A Problem – Response – Evaluation Structure This is a very commonly used structure in English. Normally, some part of a situation is introduced before the problem. Then, solutions are taken to solve the problem. Afterwards, some evaluation might occur in the actions taken. Writing—Structured Writing

3 1 Jimmy, was born with brain damage due to a lack of oxygen at his birth. My mother taught Jimmy practical things. My life revolved around Jimmy’s. My father held the family together with his patience and understanding. I protected Jimmy when the kids picked on him. My father and Jimmy were inseparable and did everything together. Problem Response Evaluation Writing—Structured Writing 2. Sample 1—Part 1 of the Text

3 1 Sample 2 Ever since I arrived at Essex University, I have found it very difficult to make friends with other students. I live with my parents off campus and I'm finding that I don't generally get the chance to know people since I don't live in student accommodation. After class, every one disperses and no one stays behind to chat. Writing—Structured Writing situation problem Other students in my classes already know each other because they see each other on campus on a regular basis. I feel isolated and lonely.

3 1 I've spoken to several people about this problem. The Student Support Office suggested that I should join more student clubs and societies where I will meet new students who share the same interests as me. I'm sure this is a good idea but it will be difficult for me to get back home if any of the activities involve remaining on campus late into the evening. solution evaluation Writing—Structured Writing

Tips for writing 1. understanding the situation being faced; 2. analyzing the specific problem to be tackled; 3. creating, analyzing, and refining a solution; 4. further evaluating, improving, and implementing. Writing—Structured Writing

Your Task Write a paragraph with a problem-response- evaluation structure. Topic: The Fight Against Air Pollution Writing—Structured Writing For your reference

3 1 (For reference) The region has been seriously polluted by harmful smog, which proves to be the cause of many illnesses and for the climbing death rate. As a result, people have started to move out of the area. In response to the problem, the local government has decided to fight against air pollution. It has closed down several factories, which were considered to be the major cause of the pollution. Many power plants have been modernized to give off less pollution and also Writing—Structured Writing

3 1 moved further away from people’s homes so as to decrease the damage. At the same time, the local government has decided to plant trees in and around the region because trees can absorb some of the pollution. People welcome all the measures taken by the government. Consequently, more and more people have begun to move back to the region to take part in this battle for a clean environment. Writing—Structured Writing

3 1 II. Practical Writing Memo Writing A memo is a useful note to convey messages. The following should be stated in your memo: 1. To whom it is addressed. 2. From whom it comes. 3. The subject of the memo. 4. The date. 5. Brief, simple and to the point instructions, inquiries, requests or information. Writing—Practical Writing

3 1 Sample A memo on a welcome luncheon Date: September 28, 2008 To: Dr. David Clinton From: Dr. Frank White Re: Luncheon to Welcome Professor Wang This is a reminder of the invitation to a luncheon to welcome Prof. Wang Xin from Beijing University. During the luncheon, Professor Wang will make a presentation about the university library in Beijing. Writing—Practical Writing

3 1 The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at 12:00 noon, at the Union Club, Rm Writing—Practical Writing

3 1 To Section B The End of Section A Task