1、U4 Exploring literature Language focus P43 language (which is) charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree stand the test of time devote oneself to in earnest make the best of sth feel like reading Phrases P44 lead us into a new world full of imagination the wonder of literature listen to the
2、m with wonder catch a range of sounds too faint for human ears be in store for sb make an effort to explain it If the book is to speak its whole message determine some of its significant qualities P45 remain unnoticed a sensitive human soul bring sth to ones attention the shell reflects the unnotice
3、d sounds be capable of seeing the beauty that was hidden from his eyes appeal to feelings and imagination Its attraction lies more in what it awakens in us in the presence of =in front of universal interest personal style P47 reflect the most basic of human nature in summary in forms of truth and be
4、auty written record of mans thoughts and feeling history of human soul Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. The US State Department issues millions of passports each year. A new range of stamps will be issued to celebrate the event. The article appeared in the Januar
5、y issue of Nature. The Presidents speech addressed a number of important issues. 最新一期的最新一期的杂志讨论了当今社会的热点问题。杂志讨论了当今社会的热点问题。 当地气象台发布了暴风雨警告。当地气象台发布了暴风雨警告。 大学会给每一个被录取的学生一个学生证。大学会给每一个被录取的学生一个学生证。 他们将尽最大努力来促进两国合作。他们将尽最大努力来促进两国合作。 They will devote their best efforts to promoting cooperation between the two
6、countries. 她致力于帮助贫困家庭。她致力于帮助贫困家庭。 She devoted herself to helping poor families. She is devoted to helping poor families. The rest of our time is devoted to travel and volunteering. appeal determine reflect launch feature issue Key words devote oneself to draw on appeal (Line 8)Let a little song appe
7、al to the ear, or a great book to the heart, and we discover a new world. (line 21) The second quality of literature is its appeal to our feelings and imagination. V. to attract or interest sb/sth n. a quality that makes sb/sth attractive or interesting 1) to attract or interest sb 有吸引力有吸引力；引起；引起兴趣兴
8、趣 1. appeal v. McDonalds and KFC have been localizing their menus to appeal to Chinese customer. (to sb) 他他的音乐总能够吸引大批听众。的音乐总能够吸引大批听众。 His music never fails to appeal to a wide audience. 2) to make a formal request to a court or to sb in authority for a decision to be changed 上诉上诉 The teenager has be
9、en allowed to appeal to the High Court against her two-year sentence. 1. appeal v. 3) to make a serious public request for help, money, information 呼吁；呼吁；恳求恳求 The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl. Community leaders appealed for calm. appeal to sb for sth
10、1. appeal v. 1) uncountable a quality that makes sb/sth attractive or interesting 吸引力吸引力；感染力；魅力；感染力；魅力 1. appeal n. Football has wide/popular appeal (=many people enjoy it) . The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. 2) countable 上诉上诉;申诉申诉 Make/launch an appeal win/lose an appeal 3) countable
11、 An appeal is a serious and urgent request. 呼吁呼吁，吁请，吁请，恳求恳求 a look of silent appeal The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. The childs mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. make/issue/launch an appeal to sb for sth 1. appeal n. The idea of living in the countryside is
12、 rather _ to me. She gave him a soft _ look that would have melted ice. adj. appealing appealing appealing determine (Line 14)The first step is to determine some of its significant qualities. V. if something determines something else, it directly influences or decides it V. to find out the facts abo
13、ut something V. to officially decide something 1) to find out the facts about something 查明查明，确定，确定 2. determine v. The investigation will determine what really happened. Testing needs to be done to determine the long-term effects on humans. Testing has already i_ the long-term effects on humans. 2)
14、to officially decide something 决定；安排决定；安排 A date for the meeting has yet to be determined. It is for the court to determine whether she is guilty. 3) if something determines something else, it directly influences or decides it 是是的决定因素的决定因素, 影响影响 Demand determines supply. The market determines the pr
15、ice. The lives of most men are determined by their environment. _ determines a persons success. 4) determine to do sth: make a firm decision to do sth 决心做某事决心做某事 They determined to start early. I determined that I would ask him directly. “No student ever gets very great success by simply doing what
16、is required of him; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required, that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction.” Charles Kendall Adams, Educator “Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.” Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the
17、 US That means they will likely spend at least a week _ who will take leadership roles. Scientists believe the mood of teenagers could be _ by the food they eat IQ isnt the _ factor for success in life. She is a very _woman. They are _ to find out the cause of the accident. He fought the illness wit
18、h courage and _. determining determination n.决心 determined determined determining determined determining adj. 决定性的 determined adj. 意志坚定的 be determined to do sth 决心做某事 reflect (Line 17) .until a sensitive human soul brings them to our attention, just as the shell reflects the unnoticed sounds. (P47)
19、One important feature of classic literature is that it often reflects an authors own experiences. His face was reflected in the mirror. When the suns rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. The list of previous winners reflects the musical tastes of different countries. T
20、he start of a new year is a good time to reflect on the many achievements of the past. n. reflection 反映；映出（影像）反映；映出（影像） 反射（声、光、热等）反射（声、光、热等） 认真思考；沉思认真思考；沉思 显示，显示，表明表明 launch (Line 24)“Was this the face that launched a thousand ships?” 2) to send sth such as a _into space, into the sky or through wat
21、er 发射发射 NASA announced that it would launch a communication satellite the next year. satellite/spacecraft/missile/rocket/torpedo launch 3. launch v. 3) to start an _, usually something big or important 发起发起，发动发动 The police have launched an investigation into the incident. We launch a big advertising
22、 campaign to promote our new toothpaste. activity to launch_开始上诉开始上诉调查调查活动活动 to launch an attack 发起发起攻击攻击 an appeal/an investigation/a campaign 4) to make a product available to the public for the first time (首次）上市，发行 a party to launch his latest novel The new model will be launched in July. the lau
23、nch of the the launch of the spacecraftspacecraft the the launch of a new womens magazinelaunch of a new womens magazine a a new product launchnew product launch 3. launch n. feature (P47) One important feature of classic literature is that it often reflects an authors own experiences. N. an interes
24、ting or important part or characteristic of sth 特色特色, 特征特征 1) to include a particular person or thing as a special feature 以以为特色为特色；是；是主要主要特征特征 The film features Diane as a young French student. The exhibition features paintings by Picasso. 4. feature v. A garden _ (feature) flowering plants is bein
25、g built. featuring issue (P47) .and can therefore help us understand the important issues of his or her own time. 1) N. an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about 重要议题；争论的问题重要议题；争论的问题 a (adj.)_ issue (v.)_ an issue _ is one of the key issues in the Two Sessions. key/major/sensiti
26、ve/social/worldwide discuss/raise/address/deal with/settle 2) a problem or worry 问题，担忧问题，担忧 Money is not an issue. Dont hesitate to contact us about any issues and concerns that you may have. 3) one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers (报刊的报刊的)期期,号号,版次版次 The current issue of the Teens Seni
27、or 1) to make sth known formally 宣布; 公布 to issue an apology/a statement/an order/ a warning The banks have issued a warning that charges are likely to rise sharply. issue v. 2) to give sth to sb, especially officially （正式）发给，供给 to issue passports/tickets/visa/permit New members will be issued with a
28、 temporary identity card. Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. 3) to produce new stamps, coins, shares etc. for sale to the public 发行 They issued a special set of stamps to mark the occasion. issue v. devote oneself to (P43) My meaning is simply that whatever I have dev
29、oted myself to, I have devoted myself to completely. to give yourself to sb or sth 献身献身；致力；专心；致力；专心 He decided to devote the rest of his life to science. She gladly gave up her part-time job to devote herself entirely to her art. devote oneself to to give an amount of time, attention, etc. to sth 把把
30、用于用于 He devoted a good deal of attention to the problem. The final term will be devoted to project work. The award was a prize for her years of _ work. The couple were _ to each other. She won the prize for her selfless _ to the world peace. devote sth to sth devoted devotion devoted draw on (P47) N
31、o doubt drawing on his own experiences, Cao Xueqin gives a detailed description of what life was like at that time. Take advantage of 凭借; 利用; 动用 His novels draw heavily on his childhood. China can draw on Germanys successful experience on this area. 我们要吸取历史经验，防范潜在问题。 We should draw on historical exp
32、erience and guard against potential problems。 draw on Sentences 1. _amazed the child was not a new world，_ the _music of the old. 2. Some such experience _ this lies in store for us when we begin the study of literature. 3. Behind every book is a man, behind the man is the race, and behind the race
33、_ the natural and social environments. What but are unnoticed as 4. In a word, we have now reached a point we wish to enjoy and understand literature. 5. Its attraction lies more what it awakens _ us than what it says. in where in One important feature of classic literature is that it often (1) _ an
34、 authors own experiences and can therefore help us understand the important issues of his or her time. reflects This is one reason why the best works of literature still (2) _ readers long after they were written. Cao Xueqins A Dream of Red Mansions, one of the most (3) _ novels in Chinese literatur
35、e, is a good example of this. Its storyline follows the fall of a large wealthy family much like the authors own. appeal to significant No doubt drawing on his own experiences, Cao Xueqin gives a detailed (4) _ of what life was like at that time. The novel (5) _a great number of details such as what
36、 the upper class wore and ate. It also describes the social relations in 18th-century China. description contains As a result, readers (6) _ better understanding the gap between rich and poor, men and women, the learned and the uneducated in the historical context. Cultural and historical (7) _ like these make A Dream of Red Mansions a timeless classic. (8) _, we can learn much about a specific period in history from classic literature. are capable of elements In summary KKL 88-90 讲义 词组翻译 明天早读听写单词词组
