1、 The joy of a prideful traditionTo acquire the reading skillTo understand the passageTo apply the phrases and expressionsTo give a report on happiness at work5UNIT Warming-up Reading Skills Text Study Comparative Study Unit ProjectBSECTION Warming-upBSECTIONDiscuss and answer 2.What prideful traditi
2、ons do you inherit from your parents?1.Is it necessary for us to promote and practice such principles as“patriotism,dedication,integrity and friendship”in our life?And why?1.Is it necessary for us to promote and practice such principles as“patriotism,dedication,integrity and friendship”in our life?A
3、nd why?Yes.Because they:are the prideful traditions of the Chinese nation;help to build a good fame and gain recognition from others;are the moral guidelines for our daily behaviour;help to make the society a harmious and civilized one.Discuss and answer Being dedicated to ones duty;Being conscentio
4、us in work;Keeping ones words or promises;Always being ready to help;Being punctual;Never lying or cheating;Perseverance.2.What prideful traditions do you inherit from your parents?Discuss and answer Reading SkillsBSECTIONSignal words are words and phrases that show the connection between ideas.They
5、 help the reader follow the direction of the authors thought.Understanding them is a key to comprehension.Common signal words show emphasis,addition,comparison or contrast,illustration,cause and effect,and sequence or time order.Recognizing signal wordsTo be continuedWords showing additionAnother,li
6、kewise,in addition,furthermore,moreover,also,etc.are commonly used as addition words.Recognizing signal wordsTo be continued Words showing comparison/contrastGenerally,words like likewise,similarly,as in a similar fashion,etc.indicate comparison,while however,but,in contrast,on the contrary,on the o
7、ther hand,by comparison,etc.show contrast.Recognizing signal wordsTo be continued Words showing illustrationIllustration words include namely,specifically,for example,for instance,such as,to illustrate,etc.Recognizing signal wordsTo be continuedExample 1Recognizing signal wordscontrastTo laborers,on
8、 the other hand,leisure means autonomy from compulsion,so it is natural for them to imagine that the fewer hours they have to spend laboring,and the more hours they have free for play,the better.(Para.4)Cause&effectTo be continuedExample 2Recognizing signal wordsThey will also work with more diligen
9、ce and precision because they have fostered a sense of personal pride in their jobs.(Para.5)AdditionCause&effectTo be continuedExample 3Recognizing signal wordsIllustrationThe difference does not,for example,correlate with the difference between a manual and mental job or between jobs of low or high
10、 esteem;a gardener covered in dirt in a greenhouse may be a worker while a well-dressed city mayor may prove to be an unhappy laborer!(Para.3)Pick out the main signal words in the following sentences from Text B.The number tells you how many signal words to look for in each case.Also decide whether
11、t h e y s h o w e m p h a s i s,a d d i t i o n,comparison or contrast,illustration,cause and effect,or sequence or time order,etc.PracticeRecognizing signal wordsTo be continuedCause&effectRecognizing signal wordsTo be continued1.I sat there with my shoes off,watching as he got ready to stitch up m
12、y shoes Id entrusted to him.He looked sadly at the leather covering the mount of the heel.It was worn through because I had failed to have the shoes patched a month ago.I grew a little impatient,for I was rushing to meet a friend.“Please hurry,”I begged.(Para.4)SequenceTime orderRecognizing signal w
13、ords2.Thereafter,we waved to each other in a friendly greeting when I passed his shop every day.At first I went in only when I had repair work to be done.Then I found myself lingering in his store or dropping in every few days,just to chat with him for the joy he would impart.(Para.10)Text StudyBSEC
14、TION1.The shoe-repairer went quickly into a shop to _ and was greeted with a _ and _ by the shoe repairer.(Paras.1-3)2.When the author urged the shoe repairer to hurry,how did the shoe repairer responded?(Paras.4-5)3.How did the author feel when the shoe repairer first mentioned that he had a tradit
15、ion to live up to?(Para.6)4.What made the author believe that the shoe repairer was the happiest man ever seen?(Para.12)5.How did the shoe repairer comment on the poor job of the painters?(Paras.13-14)6.According to the shoe-repairer,what can be done about the undutiful attitude of some people towar
16、d their work?(Para.16)7.What memorable lesson did the author learn from the shoe repairer?(Paras.17-19)The shoe-repairer went quickly into a shop to _ and was greeted with a _ and _ by the shoe repairer.1.Scan Paras.1-3 and fill in the blanks.have his shoes repairedcheerful smile instant hospitality
17、He looked at me over his spectacles.“Now,dont worry.I wont be long.This handicraft is my specialty and I want to do a good job.”He was silent a moment.“You see,I have a tradition to live up to.”2.When the author urged the shoe repairer to hurry,how did the shoe repairer responded?(Paras.4-5)3.How di
18、d the author feel when the shoe repairer first mentioned that he had a tradition to live up to?(Para.6)A upsetB thrilledC confusedD doubtfulChoose the best answer to the question.原句：原句：Then I found myself lingering in his store or dropping in every few days,just to chat with him for the joy he would
19、 impart.(Para.10,L2)解释解释:Then I found myself hanging around his store or visiting the store every few days,just to chat with him because he would give me much joy.译文：译文：后来我发现自己呆在他的店里或隔几天去拜访一下，完全是为了和他聊天，享受他带来的快乐。逗留逗留顺便访问顺便访问原句原句：And,I remember best his fine dark eyes,alive with his charitable,carefre
20、e,and humorous spirit.(Para.11,L2)解释解释:And,I remember very clearly his fine dark eyes,which were full of kindness,happiness,and humorous spirit.译文：译文：此外，我尤其记得他那双动人的黑眼睛，洋溢着和善、快乐与幽默。4.What made the author believe that the shoe repairer was the happiest man ever seen?(Para.12)A.he would always sing hap
21、pily while workingB.he was loved by the neighborhood childrenC.he was willing to referee argument and distribute candy among childrenD.he earned more money than neededChoose the best answer to the question.He _ me,saying,“Theres a lot of that kind around,but maybe we should not _.Maybe their parents
22、 had no pride in their work.Thats _ a child.It keeps a child from learning whats important.”5.How did the shoe repairer comment on the poor job of the painters?(Paras.13-14)consoledblame them too rashlyhard onEvery man or woman who hasnt inherited a prideful tradition must start building one.No matt
23、er what sort of work a person does,if we give it our best each day,were starting a tradition for our children to live up to .6.According to the shoe-repairer,what can be done about the undutiful attitude of some people toward their work?(Para.16)原句原句：In this country,each of us can make our own contr
24、ibution to the fabric of society,and we must endeavor to make it a good one.(Para.16,L4)解释解释:In this country,each of us can make our own contribution to building our society,and we must try hard to make it a good one.译文：译文：在这个国家，我们每个人都能为社会建设做出自己的贡献，我们必须努力把它做好。（社会或组织的）结构（社会或组织的）结构;织物织物努力做某事努力做某事译文：译文
25、：当一个人修正自己的方式并学会以自己的工作为荣时，快乐的一生就会随之而来。修改修改原句原句：When a person amends their ways and learns to take pride in their work,a lifetime of happiness will ensue.(Para.16，L8)解释解释:When a person improves their ways and learns to take pride in their work,a lifetime of happiness will come as a result.继而发生继而发生7.Wh
26、at memorable lesson did the author learn from the shoe repairer?(Paras.17-19)A to start,keep and carry on a prideful traditionB to be good at your own handicraftC to be happy with what you are doingD to be proud of what you have donehave my shoes repaired dedicationlive up to lingereddropped infille
27、d with furykept a child from endeavorfabric of society pierced my heartwretched voidstriken with carry it onbuilding1.live up to sth.符合（期望）；实践（诺言）2.give out分发某物3.play fair公平办事；按规则做4.be hard on sb.对某人有害5.endeavor to do sth.努力做某事；尽力做某事6.pierce ones heart让某人心如刀绞7.carry on sth.继续（他人已开始的事）符合（期望）；符合（期望）；实
28、践（诺言）实践（诺言）live up to sth.短语逆译(be in harmony with)When you feel hard to live up to someone elses expectations,stop and consider whether their expectations are in harmony with yours.当你觉得难以达到了他人的期许时，停下来考虑下他们的期许是否与你的相一致。意群提示短语应用分发某物分发某物(free tickets)People were very excited when the theater was giving
29、out free tickets to a very popular film.give out短语逆译短语应用电影院正在发放一部颇受欢迎的影片的免费票，人们非常兴奋。意群提示公平办事公平办事；按按规则做规则做(play with spirit and determination)I support this team because they play with a lot of spirit in the game,and that they play fair as well.play fair短语逆译短语应用我支持这支球队，因为他们在比赛中斗志高昂，而且遵守公平竞争原则。意群提示对某人
30、对某人有害有害/苛刻苛刻(blame sb.too rashly)We should not blame him too rashly now.After all,he is just a kid and its too hard on him.be hard on sb.短语逆译短语应用现在我们不要再过分指责他了。毕竟，他还是个孩子，这对他太苛刻了。意群提示尽尽力做某事力做某事(gain knowledge/prehistoric humans/the genetics)Scientists are now endeavoring to gain knowledge about the ge
31、netics of prehistoric humans.endeavor to do sth.短语逆译科学家们正努力探求关于史前人类基因特征的知识。意群提示短语应用让某人心如刀绞让某人心如刀绞(pass away/sad news)The sad news of his grandmothers passing away pierced his heart,and his eyes was immediately filled with tears.pierce ones heart短语逆译奶奶过世的噩耗让他心如刀绞，眼里一下子充满了泪水。意群提示短语应用继续继续(他人他人已开始的事）已开始
32、的事）(cover up the problem/go seriously wrong)What you cant do now is to carry on covering up the problems,otherwise things will go seriously wrong.carry on(doing)sth.短语逆译现在你不能继续掩盖问题了，否则情况会变得很糟。意群提示短语应用1.Sb.find oneself V.-ing/V.-ed.用于表达“某人发现自己处于某种状态或正在做并未打算做的事情”。2.As sb.do .doing,sb.do 用于表示“某人同时做几件事情
33、”。3.Sb.do sth.(filled)with/full of 用于表达“某人带着某种心情做”。我发现自己呆在他的店里或隔几天去拜访一下完全是为了和他聊天，享受他带来的快乐。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习 I found myself lingering in his store or dropping in every few days,just to chat with him for the joy he would impart.(Para.10)句型提炼句型提炼Sb.find oneself V.-ing/V.-ed.句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“某人发现自己处于
34、某种状态或正在做并未打算做的事情”。句型应用句型应用(be saddled with/massive debt)After the economic crisis,many companies found themselves saddled with the massive debt.典型例句经济危机之后,很多公司发现他们自己肩负着巨额债务。意群提示他站在店门口，朝着大街，一边修理鞋子，一边高声清晰地唱着动听的曲子。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习 as he stood in front of his door overseeing the street,working at a pair
35、 of shoes,he sang a beautiful melody in a high,clear voice.(Para.12)句型提炼句型提炼As sb.do .doing,sb.do 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“某人同时做几件事情”。句型应用句型应用(clear sky/lingering scent of the rain)As he lay on the bench,watching the clear sky,smelling the lingering scent of the rain,he planned how to spend the approach
36、ing holiday.典型例句他躺在长凳上，望着清澈的天空，闻着雨后的余香,计划着如何度过马上到来的假期。意群提示一天，我怒气冲冲地从家里出来离开时，我心里空落落的，痛苦不已。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习One day,I came away from my house filled with fury (Para.13)I went away with a wretched void in my heart.(Para.19)句型提炼句型提炼Sb.do sth.(filled)with/full of 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“某人带着某种心情做”。句型应用句型应用(b
37、oard the plane/embark on a journey)满怀兴奋和期待，他们登上飞机，开始了他们的留学之旅。意群提示Full of excitement and expectation,they board the plane and embark on their journey of studying abroad.To be continued典型例句(grief/disappointment/lock up)Filled with extreme grief and disappointment,he locked himself up in his tiny room
38、for seven days.典型例句悲伤、失望之极，他把自己锁在小房间里长达七天。意群提示1.马上热情地招呼我greet me with instant hospitality 2.缝补鞋子stitch up the shoes3.将托付给某人entrust sth.to sb./entrust sb.with sth.4.他两眼闪烁着光芒with a gleam in his eyes5.继承一个光荣传统inherit a prideful tradition6.热诚友好地as cordial as could be7.对我越来越重要mean more and more to me8.调解
39、争吵referee arguments9.发泄郁闷vent ones frustration10.患了传染病be stricken with an infectious illness 他身材高大，多年工作弄得有点驼背，不多的头发已经灰白，脸上皱纹纵横。他个性鲜明，但从不严苛。此外，我尤其记得他那双动人的黑眼睛，洋溢着和善、快乐与幽默。a.He was a tall man,bent from long years of work.What little hair he had was gray;his face was deeply lined.His personality was cle
40、ar,but never stern.And,I remember best his fine dark eyes,alive with his charitable,carefree,and humorous spirit.（Para.11,L1）b.No matter what sort of work a person does,if we give it our best each day,were starting a tradition for our children to live up to.（Para.16,L6）不管一个人做什么样的工作，只要我们每天都把它做到最好，我们就
41、在为自己的孩子建立一个可遵循的传统。c.When a person amends their ways and learns to take pride in their work,a lifetime of happiness will ensue.”（Para.16,L8）当一个人修正自己的方式并学会以自己的工作为荣时，快乐的一生就会随之而来。2.What do you think are the factors that contribute to a persons pride in his work?1.What other benefits can work bring us ap
42、art from money?3.Do you think it necessary that we pass on to the next generations the traditions we have inherited from our ancestors?4.According to the Russian writer,Maxim Gorky,“when work is a pleasure,life is a joy!when work is a duty,life is slavery.”Do you agree?And what might be the factors
43、that contribute to the happiness in work?A feeling of being tied to a larger society;Fostering a sense of achievement or fulfillment;Having a purpose in life;1.What other benefits can work bring us apart from money?A sense of confidence;A sense of being trusted;A chance for self-improvement;Good wor
44、k and good reputation;Recognition of your role by others.2.What do you think are the factors that contribute to a persons pride in his work?To be continued3.Do you think it necessary that we pass on to the next generations the traditions we have inherited from our ancestors?Yes,it is quite necessary
45、.Traditions are part of enculturation,the process of teaching individuals the knowledge,behaviors,beliefs and attitudes of a society.Following shared rites and rituals provides members of a group with a sense of security and belonging.Traditions also contribute to a persons sense of identity and sta
46、tus,and teach and affirm values.Passing on traditions links present and past generations together.No,I dont think its quite necessary.With the development of our society,everything is changing so quickly.Therefore,we need to constantly adapt ourselves to new things and try to accept new ideas and co
47、ncepts.Rigidly sticking to traditions sometimes just hinders our progress.In that case,traditions become burdens and obstacles.So I think we should change our traditions in order to keep up with the pace of the times.3.Do you think it is necessary that we pass on to the next generations the traditio
48、ns we have inherited from our ancestors?4.According to the Russian writer,Maxim Gorky,“when work is a pleasure,life is a joy!when work is a duty,life is slavery.”Do you agree?And what might be the factors that contribute to the happiness in work?interest and enjoyment;pleasant interpersonal relation
49、ship;cosy working environment;a sense of accomplishment and self-worth;a tradition of working with pride,self-esteem and responsibility Comparative StudyBSECTION2.What attitudes should we adopt toward our work?1.Compare the attitude toward work the author advocates in Text A and that of Text B.1.Com
50、pare the attitude toward work the author advocates in Text A and that of Text B.Text A argues,by differentiating among work,labor,and play,that interest and enjoyment in work are important for the benefit of both individuals and society.Text B,by telling us a story of a shoemaker and the author,stim
