1、Using language(1)Rod McKuen(1933-)is a bestselling American poet,composer,and singer,instrumental in the revitalization of popular poetry that took place in the 1960s and early 1970s.His Lonesome Cities album of readings won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Recording in 1968.McKuens poems were translat
2、ed into eleven languages and his books sold over 1 million copies in 1968 alone.Now enjoy one of his famous songs,Loves Been Good to Me.I have been a rover,I have walked alone,Hiked a-hundred highways,never found a home.Still in all Im happy,the reason is,you see,Once in a-while along the way,loves
3、been good to me.There was a girl,in denver,before the Summer storm.Oh her eyes were tender,oh her arms were warm.and she could smile away thunder,kiss away the rain,and even though shes gone away,you wont hear me complain.I have been a rover,I have walked alone,Hiked a-hundred highways,never found a
4、 home.Still in all Im happy,the reason is,you see,Once in a-while along the way,loves been good to me.There was a girl,in Portland,before the Winter chill.We used to go a-courting,along October hill,and she could laugh away the dark clouds,cry away the snow,it seems like only yesterday as down the r
5、oad I goI have been a rover,I have walked alone,Hiked a-hundred highways,never found a home.Still in all Im happy,the reason is,you see,Once in a-while along the way,loves been good to me.How does it make you feel?What does it make you think about?Listen to the poem Ive Saved the Summer and answer t
6、hese questions.Circle the words that rhyme.What is unusual about the rhyming words in the last four lines?Read the poem and finish the following task.you/new;need/feed;nineteen/mean way/day;own/ownThe rhyming words in the last four lines are unusual because they are the same word(although they each
7、have a different meanings).Ive saved the summer And I give it all to youTo hold on winter mornings When the snow is new.Try beating or clapping the strong beats of the rhythm as you read the poem to yourself.Listen again and clap the strong beats.Ive saved some sunlightIf you should ever needA place
8、 away from darknessWhere your mind can feed.And for myself Ive kept your smileWhen you were but nineteen,Till youre older youll not knowWhat brave young smiles can mean.I know no answersTo help you on your wayThe answers lie somewhereAt the bottom of the day.But if youve a need for loveIll give you
9、all I ownIt might help you down the roadTill youve found your own.1.Who is the speaker and who ishe/she speaking to?A parent is speaking to a young adult child.2.Which of the following is the closest to the speakers message?Give a reason for your choice.A.If its cold,Ill warm you;if its dark,Ill giv
10、e you light;if youre hungry,Ill feed you;if you want love,Ill give it to you.B.Although the future may be difficult for you,whenever you need warmth and love,remember Ill have some to give you.C.While youre away Ill remember your smile and Ill love you always.When you return,I hope you will love me.
11、Translate the poem into Chinese and share your work with your partners.Be ready to present it to the class.我存下了夏天我存下了夏天并把它给你于是，在新雪初降的冬日清晨你便能留住夏日时光我存下了几缕阳光假如你会需要一方远离黑暗的净土在那里，你的思想将被点亮参考译文对于我，我珍藏了你19岁时的微笑只有当你不断成长，才会懂得那年轻勇敢的微笑意味深长我不知该如何帮你走过茫茫人生路在时光倏忽而逝的间隙答案，总藏在某处但假如，你需要爱我将倾我所有人生路上它会伴你左右直到你，找到自己的真爱Please write a poem to your parent using your own words or according to the words below My father/mother Lovely man/woman Be in the/out of fashion Passion Study with imagination Smile every moment Talk about With/without destination
