1、The Road Not Taken Developing ideas 黄色的树林里分出两条路，黄色的树林里分出两条路， 可惜我不能同时去涉足，可惜我不能同时去涉足， 我在那路口久久伫立，我在那路口久久伫立， 我向着一条路极目望去，我向着一条路极目望去， 直到它消失在丛林深处直到它消失在丛林深处。 Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To wher
2、e it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, 但我却选择了另外一条路但我却选择了另外一条路 它荒草萋萋，十分幽寂它荒草萋萋，十分幽寂 显得更诱人，更美丽显得更诱人，更美丽 虽然在这条小路上虽然在这条小路上 很少
3、留下旅人的足迹很少留下旅人的足迹 And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. 那天清晨落叶满地那天清晨落叶满地 两条路都未经脚印污染两条路都未经脚印污染 呵，留下一条路等改日再见呵，留下一条路等改日再见 但我知道路径延绵无尽头但我知道路径延绵无尽头 恐怕我难以再回返恐怕我难以
4、再回返 也许多年后在某个地方也许多年后在某个地方 我将轻声叹息将往事回顾：我将轻声叹息将往事回顾： 一片树林里分出两条路一片树林里分出两条路 而我选择了人迹更少的一条，而我选择了人迹更少的一条， 从此决定了我一生的道路。从此决定了我一生的道路。 I shall be telling this with a sign Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood,and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robe
5、rt Frost(1874-1963) was one of Americas most famous poets. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry four times and was awarded the Congressional gold Medal for his works. His poetry has been praised for its natural themes, mostly set in the rural areas of New England where Frost lived most of his life,
6、and for his colloquial approach to American language. His poetry generally has a regular rhythm and rhyme, and is easy to read aloud and remember. He often used simple settings in his poems to explore complex personal and social themes. Among Frosts best- known poems are The Road Not taken, Fire and
7、 Ice, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and Birches. 1 What are the special features of Frosts poetry? Read the short introduction to Robert Frost and answer the questions. First: it has been praised for its natural themes, mostly set in the rural areas of New England; Third: it generally has a r
8、egular rhythm and rhyme, and is easy to read aloud and remember; 2 Have you read any poems written by Robert Frost? Share one with us! Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must
9、 think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. 想来我认识这片树林， 尽管林主就住在邻村； 却不会见我在此驻马， 赏他林中漫天雪纷纷。 我的小马一定很惊讶： 不见有农家为何停下， 偏在寒林和冰湖中间， 还是一年中最暗傍晚。 He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sounds the sw
10、eep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. 小马摇摇身上的铃串， 想问我是否又把错犯。 唯一能够听到的声音， 来自轻风和漫天雪片。 树林很美很暗很幽深， 我虽神往但有约在先， 要赶多少路才能安眠， 要赶多少路才能安眠 The popularity of the poet The Road Not Taken has
11、 in fact become famous, not only because of its natural style, but also because of Symbols of the poem Paths in the wood How our lives progress and change. The choices that we face and the decisions that we need to make . “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both.” symb
12、olize Becausewhether big or small, what all our choices have in common is that they lead to specific consequences. Once we make a decision, in most circumstances, there is no going back. Why do you think the writer looks back on his decision “with a sigh”? The road ahead-the road through our lives-
13、-is a mixture of choice and chance. While the path we take may be a harder one to follow, it can also lead to new adventures and experiences. Nonetheless, part of the art of decision-making is learning to make the most of our decisions. Instead of looking back with regret, we should be facing our fu
14、ture with energy and optimism, for the choices are ours, and ours only. The two interpretations share the following points: the poem The Road Not Taken is one of Americas most famous or best-loved poems, and it is about choice. The major differences between the two interpretations are: the one in th
15、e passage interprets the poem as a call for facing the future without regret, while Roberts maintains that the poem is really about accepting the consequences of our choices. Read another interpretation of the poem and compare. 1 Who s the author of the poem The Road Not Taken? A Ernest Hemingway. B
16、 Arthur Conan Doyle. C Walt Whitman. D Robert Frost. 2 The Road Not Taken has become one of the most famous American poems mainly because of _. A its content B its rhythm C its natural style and thoughtful insights into human nature D its author Reading comprehension 3 From the poem, we can infer_.
17、A we can try both roads in most circumstances B we often face choices and decisions in our daily life C we can take the other one if we take a wrong path D when those two paths look similar, we can make an easy choice 4 According to the passage, “with a sigh” in the poem means _. A with regret B in
18、relief C with delight D with disappointment 5 According to the passage, when we have made a decision, _. A we should judge if it is a harder one B we should look back frequently C we may change our decision D we should learn to make the most of the decision and face the future with energy and optimi
19、sm The Road Not Taken is one of 1_(famous) American poems of all time, not only because of its natural style, 2_ also because of its thoughtful insights into human nature. When reading the poem, one can learn that the paths in the woods are often used 3_(symbolize) how our lives progress and change.
20、 Life throws many 4_(alternative) at us on a daily basis. The greatest dilemmas arise 5_ moral problems, when we are uncertain about which choice to make. Whether big 6_ small, what all the choices have in common is 7_ they lead to specific consequences. Once we make a decision, in most circumstance
21、s, there is no 8_(go) back. Instead of looking back with regret, we should be 9_(optimism) about our future and face it with energy, for the choice are 10 _(we), and ours only. the most famous but to symbolize alternatives from or that going optimistic ours Grammar cloze Read the job advertisement a
22、nd the application letter. Match the headings to the sections and find out how qualified the applicant is for the job. Local Tour Guide Wanted 9 am to 4 pm four days week. Fluency in English and French. Knowledge of the citys history and attractions. Relevant experience preferred. Applicants must be
23、 16 and above. Contact: JaneSmithHRCITYTOURS.com PART-TIME City Tours Agency a Stating relevant past experience b Ending by restating interest, as well as contact information c Stating qualifications required d Formal signing off e Formal greeting f Stating personal interest and career choice g Stat
24、ing purpose of the letter, including position applied for and how applicant came to know about it. ( e g c f a b d) 1) What job are you applying for? Where did you find the job vacancy? 2) What previous experience makes you suitable for the job? 3) What relevant qualifications and language skills do
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26、reat interest in online technology. I believe my skills would enable me to contribute to the smooth operation of your office. As I plan to work in an administrative post after graduation, I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field. As stated in my attached CV, I am well prepare
27、d for a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging refreshments. English is my native language, and Im majoring in French at university. Although I have not held the position of office assistant before, I did work in a major department store for a few weeks, five days pe
28、r week on morning shift, and I was regarded as a valuable addition to the sales team. I am capable of learning quickly, and willing to start with the basics wherever it is necessary. Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview, Im contactable at your convenience at samhanson or by phone on 8969-7616. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours faithfully, Sam Hanson
