1、Unit 1Unit 1 Looking Looking ForwardsForwardsDeveloping ideas新标准新标准英语英语高中选择性必修高中选择性必修第四册第四册Activity Activity 1 1 Read the short introduction to Robert Frost and answer the questions.1 What are the special features of Frosts poetry?2 Have you read any poems written by Robert Frost?Share one with the
2、class.1 There are four special features of Frosts poetry:first,it has been praised for its natural themes,mostly set in the rural areas of New England;second,it has been praised for his colloquial approach to American language;third,it generally has a regular rhythm and rhyme,and is easy to read alo
3、ud and remember;and finally,he often used simple settings in his poems to explore complex personal and social themes.Activity 2Activity 2Read the passage and find out what it is about.The passage is divided into two parts:the poem The Road Not Taken written by Robert Frost and the introduction,expla
4、nation or interpretation of the poem.Activity 3 Activity 3 Complete the table with information from the passage.1 being unable to take both roads2 is grassy and wants wear3 the passing there has worn the two roads really about the same4 he will take the other road5 if he should ever come back6 made
5、all the difference7 how our lives progress and change8 whether we made the right choice9 face our future with energy and optimism,for the choices are only ours Learning to learnSymbolism is the use of an object to represent an abstract idea.For example,the rose could represent love and affection,and
6、 the rainbow could symbolise hope.It allows the poet to express a certain mood or emotion in a more subtle way,as opposed to stating it directly.Think&Share1.Why do you think the writer looks back on his decision “with a sigh”?2.What are the rhyming words in this poem?What effect do they have?3.What
7、 is the most difficult choice you have ever had to make?What did you choose to do?4.What effect will the poem have on you when you face decisions in the future?Give your reasons.5.In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit improve your understanding of the choices you make and h
8、ow they impact your future?1 The man looks back on his decision“with a sigh”,because he was wondering whether he had made the right decision.2 The rhyming words in this poem are:wood,stood,could;both,undergrowth;fair,wear,there;claim,same;lay,day,way;black,back;sigh,I,by;hence,difference.Rhyming wor
9、ds may make it easier to read and recite the poem,because they make the rhythm of the poem fairly obvious.Activity 4Activity 4Work in groups.Read another interpretation of the poem on page 10 and prepare a report comparing it with the one in the passage.Discuss the two interpretations from the four
10、aspects given in Discuss the two interpretations from the four aspects given in the textbook.Do further research if necessary.the textbook.Do further research if necessary.What points do the two interpretations share?What points do the two interpretations share?What are the major differences between
11、 the two What are the major differences between the two interpretations?interpretations?Which interpretation seems more convincing to you?Why?Which interpretation seems more convincing to you?Why?Can you think of yet another interpretation of the poem?Can you think of yet another interpretation of t
12、he poem?Prepare your report,including your under-standing of the Prepare your report,including your under-standing of the poem.poem.Share your report with the class.Share your report with the class.1 The two interpretations share the following points:the poem The Road Not Taken is one of Americas mo
13、st famous or best-loved poems,and it is about choice.2 The major differences between the two interpretations are:the one in the passage interprets the poem as a call for facing the future without regret,while the second interpretation(Roberts)maintains that the poem is really about accepting the con
14、sequences of our choices many years in the future,when it is too late to change them.Writing an application letterActivity 5Read the job advertisement and the Read the job advertisement and the application letter.Match the application letter.Match the headings to the sections and find out headings t
15、o the sections and find out how qualified the applicant is for how qualified the applicant is for the job.the job.a Stating relevant past experienceb Ending by restating interest,as well as contact information c Stating qualifications requiredd Formal signing offe Formal greetingf Stating personal i
16、nterest and career choiceg Stating purpose of the letter,including position applied for and how applicant came to know about it.(e g c f a b d)Activity 61)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 qualif
17、ications and language skills do you have?Now write the application letter.Read the job advertisement and plan for your application letter by answering the questions.Activity 7Work in pairs:Make improvements to each others application letters,paying particular attention to the structure and language.
18、Dear Ms Lee,I wish to apply for the position of office assistant as advertised in China News Report on 11 July.Im skilled in the use of computers,and I have a great interest in online technology.I believe my skills would enable me to contribute to the smooth operation of your office.As I plan to wor
19、k 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 prepared for a variety of tasks,including document filing,photocopying and arranging refreshments.English is my native language,and Im majoring in Frenc
20、h 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 per 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 or by phone on 8969-7616.Thank you for your time and consideration.Yours faithfully,Sam Hanson参考范文
