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1、Unit 1Unit 1Unit 1Unit 1Honesty Honesty Honesty Honesty and and and and responsibilityresponsibilityresponsibilityresponsibilityAfter Twenty YearsLead-inLead-in Who does this song remind you of ?vsvsvsvsIf you are an honest and responsible monitor, but you see your best friend cheat in the exam, wil

2、l you tell the teacher truth? ImagineImagine friendshipfriendshipjusticejusticeFrom time to time, people find themselves in situations where they have to make a difficult choice concerning their moral values. The short story is about someone who has to make such a choice. Think about: What is the mo

3、st difficult choice you have made in your life so far? physics or history? After graduation, will you still be good friend? Do you think time can change a person? Why or why not?What do you know about O. Henry?O. HenryWilliam Sydney Porter (1862-1910), whose pen name was O. Henry, was a world-famous

4、 American short story writer. In his stories, he often focused on the everyday life of ordinary people in New York City at that time. His stories are best known for their surprising endings.The father of the modern American short storyAmerican life humor encyclopedia (百科全书)Tell something about O Hen

5、ry.Have you read any stories by O. Henry? Share one with the class.Do you like stories with surprise endings? Why or why not?Jim Dillingham Young and his wife Della are a young couple who are very much in love with each other. For Christmas, Della decides to buy Jim a chain which costs twenty dollar

6、s. To raise the funds, she has her prized long hair cut off and sold to make a wig. Meanwhile, Jim decides to sell his watch to buy Della a beautiful set of combs. Although each is disappointed to find the gift they chose rendered useless, each is pleased with the gift they received, because it repr

7、esents their love for one another.O. Henry style endingsO. Henrys stories are best known for their twists or surprising endings. So much so that people now refer to such endings as “O. Henry endings”. In these endings, there will be a sudden twist that results in an unexpected change of the characte

8、rs inner world, experience, destiny, etc, thus creating an unexpected yet understandable result. Such endings will make the story more appealing and dramatic, as well as more memorable for its readers.Read the short story and complete the plot diagram below.Introduction:Jimmy went to see his friend

9、Bob at the agreed location.Rising action:(1) _Climax:(2) _Falling action:(3) _Resolution:(4) _Plot refers to a series of events within a story, which are put in sequence according to the principle of cause and effect. To analyze the pot, we try to grasp its five main elements-introduction, rising ac

10、tion, climax, falling action and resolution.TIPAnalyzing the plotIntroduction:Jimmy went to see his friend Bob at the agreed location.Rising action:(1) Bobs meeting with the fake Jimmy.Climax:(2) Bob realizes that the man he has been waiting for isnt Jimmy.Falling action:(3) The arrest of Bob.Resolu

11、tion:(4) Jimmys note.Read the short story again carefully and answer the following questions.1 Why did Bob stand in the doorway of a store to wait for his friend?Because he had made an appointment with a friend 20 years ago. 2 Why had Bob left New York twenty years before?He left New York and travel

12、led to the West to make his fortune.4 How did Bob realize that the man in the long overcoat was not Jimmy?He thought the mans nose is not the shape of Jimmys.5 When did Jimmy know Bob was the criminal wanted in Chicago?When Bob struck a match to light his cigar, Jimmy saw it was the face of the crim

13、inal wanted in Chicago.3 What time did the man in the long overcoat meet Bob?Its 17 past 10.1. Jimmy as a policeman was dutiful to his job, and he was a protector of the peace.2. Jimmy and Bob have been kept in touch with each other for nearly a decade since they parted in 20 years ago.3. In the Wes

14、t, one could become rich very quickly by being smart.4. The Chicago Police Department think Bob may come to New York and asked for help when needed.5. Jimmy chooses truth and morality over friendship.TFTTTTalk about the characteristics of Bob and Jimmy. BobCherishing friendshipRichIllegalAmbitiousJi

15、mmyProfessionalObjectiveLoyalIntelligentHardworkingReliableWhile reading3. Finish the chart, and conclude the characterization of Jimmy and Bob. CharacterEvidenceInterpretation JimmyThe policeman on the beat walked along the street as he always did. (Line 1)(1) “Ill be on my way,” said the policeman

16、. (Line 28)(2)“I was at the appointed place on time.” (Line 56) (3)Anyhow I couldnt arrest you myself, so I got a plain-clothes man to do the job. (Lines 5758)(4)a dutiful police officer careful and thoughtfulloyal to their friendshiprigid about his principlesa dutiful police officer CharacterEviden

17、ceInterpretation BobHis scarfpin was a large diamond, oddly set. (Lines 1112)(5)The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, set with small diamonds. (Line 26)The next morning, I was to leave New York and travel to the West to make my fortune. (Lines 1516)(6)“Well, we kept in touch for a year or two

18、, and then we lost contact. But I know Jimmy will meet me here if hes alive, for he always was the truest and most reliable fellow in the world. Hell never forget. I came a thousand miles to stand in this doorway tonight, and its worthwhile if my old partner turns up.” (Lines 2225)(7)showy, loving l

19、uxuries ambitiousloyal to their friendshipCharacterEvidenceInterpretation Bob“It has given me everything I asked it for.” (Line 37)(8)The man from the West was beginning to outline the history of his career. (Lines 4143)“Youve been under arrest for ten minutes, Silky Bob. Chicago police thought you

20、might have dropped over our way and wired us.” (Lines 5153)(9)egoistic and boastfulchooses a wrong path to make his fortuneConclusion (10)JimmyBobLoyal and faithful to their friendship a police officer responsible and devoted to his duty not flexible a criminal ambitious trying illegal ways to achie

21、ve his goal egoistic and boastful showy1 How do you like the ending of this short story? Its a sudden and unexpected ending. Through the twist ending, the story affirms the power of a mere human connection that creates a friendship so strong to withstands twenty years, in all ways. In this story, he

22、 advances this aspect of humanity through the theme of friendship and loyalty. Even with such few characters, O. Henry shows the power of friendship on a man so hardened by crime, like Bob.Read the short story again and answer the following questions.2 What do you think is the message of this short

23、story?We have the theme of friendship, change, guilt and loyalty. The story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and after reading the story the reader realizes that Henry may be exploring the theme of friendship.3 Supposing the story did not end here, what would happen next? Jimmy

24、 identified himself as a cop and arrested Bob. Jimmy identified himself as a cop and warned Bob to get lost. Jimmy didnt identify himself and leave Bob waiting there until he gave up and left. Jimmy got another man to arrest Bob, but after that, he tried his way to free Bob from the prison.Do you th

25、ink that Jimmy did the right thing? Why or why not? LawFriendsBecause Jimmy was a policeman after all, whose duty was to protect the security (安全) of the whole society.You are my wonderful friend and I will treasure you forever. Lets share our happiness and sorrow togetherWhat would you do in this s

26、ituation, if you were Jimmy Wells?If I were Jimmy Wells I would not send plain clothes cop to arrest Bob. Instead I would arrest him on the spot as soon as I knew that he was the criminal wanted in Chicago. My policy is duty first and friendship next.O. HENRYS WRITING STYLEIn the history of American

27、 literature, O. Henry is one of the most celebrated and well-known writers. He has an intense writing style. His writing is full of paronomasia (双关), irony (讽刺), metaphor (隐喻), exaggeration (夸张), and metonymy (转喻), that make his stories humoristic and funny. His endings are surprising and design the

28、 plot of his stories dramatically. The endings of his stories are quite unexpected for the readers. Another important feature of his writing style is the combination of tragedy and comedy, i.e., tearful smile.The three main features of his writing style:THE HUMOROUS LANGUAGEO. Henry used colorful an

29、d rich language in his novels. He uses metaphor, irony, metonymy, paronomasia, and exaggeration to make his language appealing. The use of these literary devices makes his writing humorous and amusing.SURPRISING ENDINGSAnother feature is the surprising and unexpected endings. Usually, the story star

30、ts in one course, and when the readers presume the ending, it unexpectedly turns to a different course. THE TEARFUL SMILEEven though the plots of some of the stories and particularly the endings are sad, the story also contains some hope, and warmth. The writing style with a blend of comedy and trag

31、edy is called “tearful smile.”The short story contains many detailed descriptions about Bob. Find these details in the story and try to describe a person using details. Detailed descriptions help build up a picture of the person being described. Be a careful observer first and then try to write down

32、 what you have observed to give a detailed and vivid description.Learn thisWhile reading3. Finish the chart, and conclude the characterization of Jimmy and Bob. CharacterEvidenceInterpretation JimmyThe policeman on the beat walked along the street as he always did. (Line 1)(1) “Ill be on my way,” sa

33、id the policeman. (Line 28)(2)“I was at the appointed place on time.” (Line 56) (3)Anyhow I couldnt arrest you myself, so I got a plain-clothes man to do the job. (Lines 5758)(4)a dutiful police officer careful and thoughtfulloyal to their friendshiprigid about his principlesa dutiful police officer

34、 CharacterEvidenceInterpretation BobHis scarfpin was a large diamond, oddly set. (Lines 1112)(5)The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, set with small diamonds. (Line 26)The next morning, I was to leave New York and travel to the West to make my fortune. (Lines 1516)(6)“Well, we kept in touch f

35、or a year or two, and then we lost contact. But I know Jimmy will meet me here if hes alive, for he always was the truest and most reliable fellow in the world. Hell never forget. I came a thousand miles to stand in this doorway tonight, and its worthwhile if my old partner turns up.” (Lines 2225)(7

36、)showy, loving luxuries ambitiousloyal to their friendshipCharacterEvidenceInterpretation Bob“It has given me everything I asked it for.” (Line 37)(8)The man from the West was beginning to outline the history of his career. (Lines 4143)“Youve been under arrest for ten minutes, Silky Bob. Chicago pol

37、ice thought you might have dropped over our way and wired us.” (Lines 5153)(9)egoistic and boastfulchooses a wrong path to make his fortune1 In the doorway of a store stood a man, with an unlit cigar in his mouth.2 The man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar. The light showed a pale face

38、, with keen eyes, a square jaw and a little white scar near his right eyebrow. His scarfpin was a large diamond, oddly set.3 The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, set with small diamonds. It was three minutes to ten.4 The man who had come a thousand miles to keep an appointment with the frien

39、d of his youth smoked his cigar and waited.Think & Share1. What does the note tell you about the ending of the story?2. How do you think Bob would react when he read the note?3. Do you think that Jimmy did the right thing? Why or why not?4. Do you like this ending? Give your reasons.Writing an endin

40、g to a storyRead the story after he was released from jail and answer the questions.Read the ending again. Find the expressions that describe: settings characters actionsExpressions describingout of jail, cold wind, cold, dark nightnow 58, lost and helpless, a young man, a familiar-looking man in hi

41、s thirties, doubtfullystepping out of, smiled bitterly, heard, turned around, was surprised to find, replied, unfolded, shaking,finished reading, shouted in surprise, smiledCome up with your own ending to Jimmy and Bobs story, twenty years after Bob was arrested. Answer the questions to help you.1.

42、What type of ending will it be?2. Do you want to introduce other characters in the ending? If so, who are they?3. Where will the ending take place?4. What has happened to Bob and Jimmy over the past twenty years?5. How will the story end?直击高考Write your own ending. It was a cold winter night when Bob

43、 came out of jail. After twenty years behind bars, he felt like a stranger to the city and everyone in it . Lost and helpless, he didnt know where to go or whom to go to . A year after he had been arrested , his wife had left him and taken their daughter with her. Former good friends had cut all con

44、tact with him. “Is there anyone here who still thinks of me ?” he wondered bitterly. Recalling the night twenty years earlier that had completely changed his life, he wandered blindly through the streets. In the dim light of a streetlamp, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench. “ Another lonely ma

45、n, just like me,” he thought to himself. “Bob,” the old man looked up. Although twenty years had passed, he could still recognize the face-Jimmys face. “ Im here for our meeting, though I dont know if you still want it. Anyway, welcome home, buddy” “ Long time no see,” murmured Bob , his voice trembling. The uncertainty was gone. He now had a home.朋友了解你就像你了解自己一样，接受你的过去，肯定你的现在，并且伴你一起成长。Thank you!