1、Unit 1 The written world1.What is classic literature?2.Who is Charles Dickens?3.How old is Pip when the story begins?Classics are the antiques of the literary world including novels,plays and poems that were written a long time ago and were well written and received.Englands greatest writer.Seven ye
2、ars old.para(1-3)PartII：PartIII：What is classic literature?Charles Dickens:Englands greatest writer.Great ExpectationsPartI：para(4-5)para(6-11)Part I:According to this part,some people dont like classics for three reasons:First,they are_.Second,they are_.Third,they_ todays life.old-fashionedboringha
3、ve nothing to do withCharles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812 in Portsmouth,England.At the age of 12,Dickens had to leave school because his father was put in prison for debts(债务).The poverty(贫困)and constant bad luck that Dickens experienced as a child greatly influenced his later views on social
4、 changes.Before his death on 9 June 1870,he wrote about 15 major novels and many short stories,most of which are famous for their surprise endings.Part II:1.Brief introduction 2.Match the works by Charles Dickens:雾都孤儿圣诞颂歌双城记艰难时世远大前程大卫科波菲尔Great Expectations Oliver TwistA Christmas CarolHard TimesA Ta
5、le of Two CitiesDavid CopperfieldPart II:Part III:1.Read and fill in the formMain elements要素of the novel Correct examples characters setting 背景 symbol theme plotPip,Joe,EstellaEngland in the early 1800smistwhat it means to be a gentlemana stranger gives Pip,then he moves and becomes a snob 势利的人Part
6、III:2.Read and fill in the blanks Great Expectations,which was written by Charles Dickens is one of the greatest classic novels.The main(1)c_ of the story is called Pip.One day Pip is in a(2)m_ field of tombs when a man appears and frightens him.Mist is a(3)s_ of danger and uncertainty in the novel.
7、There is also a twist in the plot when a very(4)g_ stranger gives Pip a lot of money.Since then Pip has changed a lot.charactermistysymbolgenerousshortcomingsHe moves to London and develops the(5)s_ of being shallow and having prejudice,and even against his old(6)c_.But by the end of the novel,Pip h
8、as learned that(7)w_ does not buy happiness and that friends are more important than a(8)f_panionswealthfancyWhat is the authors purpose in writing the passage?A.To promote a famous novel.B.To introduce a film.C.To let the readers know about Dickens.D.To persuade the readers to appreciate literature
9、.1.What does a persuasive essay (有说服性的文章)try to do?To convince the reader to adopt a certain point of view.Reading strategy:2.How does the author try to convince (使信服)the reader?Firstly,the writer asks us to reconsider our ideas about classic literature.Secondly,she gives us interesting facts about
10、Charles Dickens and his book,Great Expectation,which makes us want to read the book at the end of the essay.3.How to read this kind of essay?Firstly,find out the authors point of view.Secondly,find out persuasive arguments.(令人信服的论据).难句理解：1but Joe is a kind and simple man,who would rather die than se
11、e any harm come to Pip.2.Classic novels often have symbols(which add interest,tension or deeper meaning to the text).3.Excited by his move to London,Pip can hardly wait to begin his new life.4.Pip dislikes it when Joe comes to visit him in London.5.What it really means to be a gentleman is an import
12、ant theme in Great Expectations.=As Pip was excited by his move to London,Pip can hardly wait.1.classic literature 经典文学2.be well received 受到好评，普遍认可3.be quite different from4.be left to gather dust 尘封不动5.have nothing to do with sb./sth.=be nothing to do with6.be made into sth.被制成7.have a place in sth
13、.在中占有一席之地8.an award-winning film 一部获奖影片9.at a time 每次10.on stage11.be lost to 不再属于所有12.be set in 以为背景13.add sth.to sth.把增加/增添到14.free from 不受伤害/影响15.make an abrupt decision做出突然的决定16.before long 不久17.develop the shortcomings of 养成了的缺点18.have prejudice against sb 对有偏见 =be prejudiced against sb.(P5)19.
14、have rigid ideas of sth.对有刻板的观念20.be bent on doing 一心想要，决心要21.get the girl of ones dreams得到某人的梦中女孩1.They are novels,plays and poems that were written a long time ago and were so well written and well received that people still read them today.receive v.reception n.receptionist n.received adj.被公认的，被认
15、可的be well received be warmly receivedHe received a letter of invitation for his bravery.We received a warm welcome from out hosts.We can receive more than 50 programs via satellite.The newly released album was well received and has become the best-seller of the month.He was received as an honored gu
16、est at the White House.收到受到pick up被认可的接待，招待2.Joe is a kind and simple man,who would rather die than see any harm come to Pip.would rather(not)do do A than do B that S._ _动词的过去式had doneI would rather you _ to school now._ him the result of the test.wenthadnt toldTo enjoy the scenery,Irene would rathe
17、r spend long hours on the train _ travel by air.(2004 全国)A.as B.to C.than D.while3.There is a twist in the plot when a very generous stranger gives Pip a lot of money.generous adj.慷慨的，大方的；仁慈的，宽厚的;大的，充足的be generous with sth.在方面大方 to sb.对某人慷慨他花钱大手大脚。他对邻居很大方。The car has a generous amount of space.He is
18、 generous with money.He is generous to his neighbours.large4.Pip is about eighteen years old when this happens,and the fortune sets him free fromfinancial worries.fortune c.n.财富u.n.运气;命运make a fortune 发大财seek ones fortune 外出寻找发财机会；外出闯荡tell ones fortune 给某人算命free from/of 不受伤害；不含有害物的过了几个星期他的疼痛才完全消失。It
19、 was several weeks before he was completely free from/of pain.5.Money and education have changed him,and before long he develops the shortcomings of being shallow and having prejudice,even against his old companionsl.prejudice n.prejudiced adj.have prejudice against sb./sth.=be prejudiced against sb
20、./sth.对有偏见/成见有些公司对雇用女性员工有成见。Some companies have prejudice against taking on female employees.=are prejudiced against 6.Pip is bent on becoming a gentleman and winning Estellas love.bend v.弯曲be bent on sth./doing 一心想做bend ones mind/efforts to sth.专心致志于John 决心要在即将来临的比赛中获第一名。John is bent on getting the
21、 first place in the following race.7.The best part of the story is when Pip makes the acquaintance of the man who gives him his fortune.acquaintance n.熟人，相识；了解make the acquaintance of sb.和某人相识have an acquaintance with sth./sb.a little 了解某事/某人 littleon first acquaintance 初次相见时很高兴认识你。我对现代诗歌知之甚少。初次见面他就陷入情网。I am pleased to make your acquaintance.I have little acquaintance with modern poetry.On first acquaintance he fell in love.=I have little knowledge of modern poetry.Read the text again and again.Try to memorize the language points.Part B on page 105 of the Workbook.
