Unit 5 I Never Write Right Have you

Unit 5 I Never Write Right Have you ever dreamed of becoming a writer, only to be put off by fears that you lacked the ability? If so, then reading Linda Stafford’s story will have you reaching for your pen with renewed hope. go

Unit 5 I Never Write Right 1. Useful Expressions 2. Text Interpretation 3. Word Family 4. Sentence Structure 5. Translation Practice 6. Reading Skill 7. Guided Writing 8. Homework

: Useful Expressions Ø 图解辞典 Ø Semester examination ü 学期考试 Ø 令人惊讶的是 ü To one’s astonishment Ø 出版社 ü Publishing company Ø Dumb as a fish/an ox ü 很少说话，沉默不语 Ø Graduate certificate ü 毕业证书 Ø Minus effect ü 副作用，不良效果 ü Illustrated dictionary

: Useful Expressions Ø A scrap of paper Ø 突然笑起来 ü 一片纸 ü Burst into laughter Ø What nonsense! ü 胡说八道！ Ø 洗衣机 ü Laundry machine Ø 古希腊 ü Ancient Greece Ø 一包香烟 ü A package of cigarettes Ø 一串珍珠 ü A string of pearls

: Useful Expressions Ø 签订一项合同 ü Sign a contract Ø Royal road ü 捷径，坦途 Ø Sales promotion ü 促销 Ø 有…的资格 ü Qualify for Ø 自律 ü Discipline oneself Ø 破碎的梦想 ü Broken dreams Ø 克服种种困难 ü Beat the odds

: Text Interpretation 1. Warm-up questions 2. Global analysis 3. Detailed reading 4. Picture talk 5. Inspiring quotations

1. Warm-up questions u Related topics 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) u What are/were your dreams? What are needed to fulfill one’s dreams? What do you think of luck or opportunity? What are you doing / have you done to realize your dreams? Are you sure of your ability or success? Content questions (100)

2. Global analysis ◆ What type is the text? A narration B description C exposition D argumentation ◆ What 记叙文 a movie 描述文 a picture 说明文 a lecture 议论文 a debate pattern is the text organized in? A problem-solution 问题-解决 B cause-effect 因果 C general-specific 总-分 时间 / 顺序 D time / sequence

2. Global analysis l Linda’s road to success No Time Happenings 1 15 years old Announced her dream, but laughed 2 15 years old Tasted success, though laughed 3 Graduation Had scrapbooks, no friends to support 4 Mother of 4 Planned to write books, housework 9 months Write the 1 st book and published 5 6 7 6 months Write her next book 3 weeks Finished her next novel

2. Global analysis l Topics to discuss 1. What difficulties has the author encountered on her way to success? Ridicule, loneliness, distractions 2. What is the author’s recipe for success? Not gift, education or favorable situation, but confidence and devotion

2. Global analysis l Part division Parts Paras Main Ideas 1 1 -15 The road to success 2 16 -19 The recipe for success

3. Detailed reading 1. Half nearly fell out of their chair laughing. 2. I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. 3. But sometimes you do find a friend. 4. …feeling 15 again and hearing echoes… 5. Anyone can write a book if they want to. 6. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats and do the cooking, laundry …

3. Detailed reading 7. I letter I enclosed read: … 8. A self-addressed stamped envelope 9. …an advance on royalties… 10. I traveled on promotional tours. 11. …fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. 12. I wrote everything in longhand while sitting … 13. …if they set their mind on it.

4. Picture talk ① ④ ② ⑤ ③ ⑥

5. Inspiring quotations 1. One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius. 人生来不是天才，而是变成天才的。 2. Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it. 世上无难事，只怕有心人。 3. Constant drops wear the stone. 水滴石穿。 4. Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. 不要努力去做成功的人，而要努力去做一个有价值的人。

: Word Family l explanation, talent, embarrassing, astonishing, publication, instruction, ingredient, plus, blank, stick, former, laughable, iron, haphazard, aimless, script, manual, document, original, pack, agreement, royal, nationwide, promote, qualified, disqualify, discipline, procession, l IV. Enriching your word power (102 -4)

: Sentence Structure Ø Do used for emphasis ü Ø Sometimes you do find a friend. To one’s astonishment (etc. ) ü ～, they published my poem.

: Translation Practice 1. Jane picked up a magazine from the bookshelf and started reading here and there at random. 2. 3. With this letter I enclose some illustrations for the story. 3. 4. The ancient building was enclosed by a high wall. 4. Dr. Green is busy working on a cure for AIDS, but from next month on he’ll be able to fit in twenty patients or so on Monday morning.

: Translation Practice 5. 6. 7. 8. He told a story to illustrate why you should never sign any contract before you have examined its provisions in detail. She was embarrassed when they kept telling her she had a genius for mathematics. God knows when that dumb kid of ours is going to graduate from high school. Henry’s latest novel and his daughter’s first book were both published three months ago, and to their astonishment, the latter has already sold over a million copies.

: Reading Skill Ø Context Clues for Word Meanings Ⅱ Context Clue 5: Examples Context Clue 6: Comparison Context Clue 7: Contrast (108 -9)

: Guided Writing Ø Review 1. Combination: using connectives 2. Contraction: reducing clauses to phrases/words 3. Subordination: combining two simple sentences 4. Contraction: avoiding redundancy Refer to Unit 1 -4

: Homework l Review l Preview l Recitation l Fast reading l Translation l Learning journal

Homework: Translation 1. 你一次处理这么多事务，肯定会出错。 When you are handling so many affairs at a time, mistakes are bound to happen. 2. 一个真正的朋友会尽力帮助你。 A true friend will make every attempt to help you. 3. 那对老年夫妇似乎对整晚坐在电视机前看电视感到满意。 The old couple seem content to sit in front of the television all evening. 4. 老师建议我们每天花半小时朗读。 Our teacher proposes reading aloud for 30 minutes every day. 5. 你在那个箱子里已装不下更多的玩具了。 You can't fit any more toys in the box. End