Passage I The Most Unforgettable Character I ’ ve Met

1. Session 2 Passage I The Most Unforgettable Character I’ve Met

2. Lead in Supreme Court Graduation day Warm up Questions

3. Lead in Supreme Court The Supreme Court today consists of a chief justice and eight associate justice. It has the function of determining whether Congressional legislative or executive action violates the constitution.

4. Lead in graduation day Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the associated ceremony. The date of event is often called degree day. The event itself is also called commencement, convocation or invocation.

5. Warm-up Questions Lead in 1. What kind of teacher do you like and why? 2. Who is the most unforgettable person in your life? Why?

6. Intensive Study Questions for Group Discussion Analysis of the Text Word Study Sentence Structure

7. Questions for Group Discussion Questions for Part 1 (Paras1-2) 1.What can we learn from the first paragraph? 2. What did the new teacher say at first? 3. What was special about the teacher’s voice? 4. What can we learn from the part?

8. Questions for Group Discussion Questions for Part 2 (Paras3-6) 1. What was the most valuable thing that a teacher could give his students according to the author? 2. According to Mr. Stone, how important is the interest in reading and writing in life? 3. What’s main idea of this part?

9. Questions for Group Discussion Questions for Part 3 (Paras7-9) 1. When did the students give Mr. Stone a good-by party? 2. What was Mr. Stone’s response to the good-by party by the students? 3. What can we learn from this part?

10. Structure Analysis The author’s first impression of his new teacher. Paras1-2 Students’ passion for learning was awakened by Mr. Stone. Paras3-6 The students gave Mr. Stone a good-bye party. Paras7-9

11. Text The Most Unforgettable Character I’ve Met (Para. 1)I remember vividly that first English class in the last term of high school. We boys (there were no girls in the school) were waiting expectantly for the new teacher to appear. Before long, through the door came in a tall, unimpressive-looking man of about 40. He said shyly, “Good afternoon, gentlemen.” 1

12. Text (Para. 2)His voice had a surprising tone of respect, almost as if he were addressing the Supreme Court instead of a group of youngsters. He wrote his name on the blackboard — Wilmer T. Stone-then sat on the front of his desk, drew one long leg up and grasped his bony knee. 2

13. Text (Para. 3) “Gentlemen,” he began, “we are here this semester — your last — to continue your study of English. I know we shall enjoy learning with — and from — one another. We are going to learn something about journalism and how to get out your weekly school newspaper. Most important, we are going to try to really get interested in reading and writing. Those who do, I venture to say, will lead far richer, fuller lives than they would otherwise.”

14. Text (Para. 4) He went on like that, voicing a welcome message of friendliness and understanding. An unexpected feeling of excitement stirred in me.

15. Text (Para.5) During the term that followed, his enthusiasm spread through us like a contagion. “Don’t be afraid to disagree with me,” he used to say. “It shows you are thinking for yourselves, and that’s what you are here for.” Warming to such confidence, we felt we had to justify it by giving more than our best. And we did. 3

16. Text (Para. 6)Mr. Stone gave us the greatest gift a teacher can bestow — an awakening of a passion for learning. He had a way of dangling before us part of a story, a literary character or idea, until we were curious and eager for more; then he would cut himself short and say, “But I suppose you have read so-and-so.” When we shook our heads, he would write the title of a book on the blackboard, then turn to us. “There are some books like this one I almost wish I had never read. Many doors to pleasure are closed to me now, but they are all open for you!” 4 5

17. Text (Para. 7) The end of the term came much too soon. The morning before graduation day the class suddenly and spontaneously decided to give Mr. Stone a literary send-off that afternoon — a good-bye party with poems and songs for the occasion.

18. Text (Para. 8) That afternoon when Mr. Stone walked slowly into Room 318 we made him take a seat in the first row. One of the boys, sitting in the teacher’s chair, started off with a poem called “Farewell”; the rest of us were grouped around him. Mr. Stone sat tight-lipped, until toward the end when he slowly turned to the right and then to the left, looking at each of us in turn as if he wanted to register the picture on his mind.  

19. Text (Para. 9)When we got to the last chorus of the parody, we saw tears rolling down Mr. Stone’s high cheekbones. He got up and pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose and wiped his face. “Boys,” he began, and no one even noticed that he wasn’t calling us “men” any more, “we’re not very good, we Americans, at expressing sentiment. But I want to tell you that you have given me something I shall never forget.” 6

20. (Para. 1)I remember vividly that first English class in the last term of high school. We boys (there were no girls in the school) were waiting expectantly for the new teacher to appear. Before long, through the door came in a tall, unimpressive-looking man of about 40. He said shyly, “Good afternoon, gentlemen.” • 1. (Para.1) Before long, through the door came in a tall, • unimpressive-looking man of about 40. • Analysis: • Inversion is used to emphasize the ending part of the sentence, • a tall…manof about 40 in this case. • Translation: • 很快，从门口走进一个高高的，40来岁的男子，看上去其貌不扬。 • Examples: • Inside the parcel was a letter addressed to my father. Text 1

21. Text (Para. 2)His voice had a surprising tone of respect, almost as if he were addressing the Supreme Court instead of a group of youngsters. He wrote his name on the blackboard — Wilmer T. Stone-then sat on the front of his desk, drew one long leg up and grasped his bony knee. 2. (Para. 2) His voice had a surprising tone of respect, almost as if he were addressing the Supreme Court instead of a group of youngsters. Analysis: In this sentence, as if ( as though ) introduces an adverbial clause, which is often in a subjunctive mood. Translation: 他的声音里带有一种令人惊讶的尊敬口吻，仿佛是在高等法院发表演 说，而不是面对一群青年在讲话。 Example: He ran off as fast as possible as if his life were in danger. 2

22. 3. (Para. 5) Warming to such confidence, we felt we had to justify it by giving more than our best.   Analysis: The phrasal verb warm to means to become fond of or be stimulated by. Warming to such confidence is a present participle phrase, which functions as an adverbial of cause. Translation: 在他的感召下，我们是如此有信心，感到必须表现优异才对。 Examples: Not knowing English (=As he didn’t know English ), he couldn’t understand the film. Text (Para.5) During the term that followed, his enthusiasm spread through us like a contagion. “Don’t be afraid to disagree with me,” he used to say. “It shows you are thinking for yourselves, and that’s what you are here for.” Warming to such confidence, we felt we had to justify it by giving more than our best. And we did. 3

23. Text 4. (Para. 6) He had a way of dangling before us part of a story or idea, until we were curious and eager for more; ... Analysis: To dangle something before/in front of somebody means to offer something good to somebody in order to persuade them to do something . Until can be used as a prep. or a conj., meaning up to ( the time that ) Translation: 他有办法使我们对一个故事，一位文学人物或一种思想的某一部分 产生悬念，让我们充满好奇，渴望了解更多的知识。 Examples: A newspaper editor dangled his cheque book before thirsty writers. (Para. 6)Mr. Stone gave us the greatest gift a teacher can bestow — an awakening of a passion for learning. He had a way of dangling before us part of a story, a literary character or idea, until we were curious and eager for more; then he would cut himself short and say, “But I suppose you have read so-and-so.” When we shook our heads, he would write the title of a book on the blackboard, then turn to us. “There are some books like this one I almost wish I had never read. Many doors to pleasure are closed to me now, but they are all open for you!” 4 5

24. Text • 5. (Para. 6) There are some books like this one • I almost wish I had never read. • Analysis: • We can use past tense after wish to denote subjunctive mood, • which shows a desire that is untrue. • Translation: • 有些像这样的书我甚至希望我从来没有读过。 • Examples: • I wish I were a bird. • I wish they were here with us now. (Para. 6)Mr. Stone gave us the greatest gift a teacher can bestow — an awakening of a passion for learning. He had a way of dangling before us part of a story, a literary character or idea, until we were curious and eager for more; then he would cut himself short and say, “But I suppose you have read so-and-so.” When we shook our heads, he would write the title of a book on the blackboard, then turn to us. “There are some books like this one I almost wish I had never read. Many doors to pleasure are closed to me now, but they are all open for you!” 4 5

25. Text (Para. 9)When we got to the last chorus of the parody, we saw tears rolling down Mr. Stone’s high cheekbones. He got up and pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose and wiped his face. “Boys,” he began, and no one even noticed that he wasn’t calling us “men” any more, “we’re not very good, we Americans, at expressing sentiment. But I want to tell you that you have given me something I shall never forget.” • (Para. 9) We saw tears rolling down Mr. Stone’s high • cheekbones.   • Analysis: • Rolling here is used as an object complement. We can say see sb. • doing or see sb. do. V-doing form shows that the action is • happening at the moment, while the bare infinitive form shows • the fulfillment of the action. • Translation: • 我们看到泪水从斯通先生高高的颧骨上流了下来。 • Examples: • I saw him coming out of the car. • I saw him come out of the car. 6

26. Word Study appearv.出现；看起来； 似乎 come into sight; be seen; seem, FOR EXAMPLE: A car appeared over the hill. He appears well this morning. It appears that he will win.

27. Word Study graspv. hold firmly, take hold of; succeed in understanding sth. 抓住；抓紧；领会 FOR EXAMPLE: I grasped the door handle with both hands and pulled hard. As she fell, she grasped at the window to try to stop her fall.

28. Word Study venture v. risk going somewhere or doing something ( dangerous ); take the risk of saying ( something that may be opposed or considered foolish )冒险； 大胆地说； 冒昧地说 FOR EXAMPLE: Don’t venture too near the edge of the well; you might fall in. I told my wife not to venture to get close to the edge of the cliff.

29. Word Study otherwise: ad. 别样； 以另一种方式 in other respects or ways, other than as supposed or expected FOR EXAMPLE: She is not very clever, but otherwise she's a nice girl. Seize the chance, otherwise you'll regret it.

30. Word Study justifyv. 提供正当理由；论证 give a good reason for; be a good reason for FOR EXAMPLE: How can you justify your rude behavior? Nothing can justify such rude behavior. He justified buying a car by showing how useful it would be.

31. Word Study danglev.吊胃口；招引；虚幌 try to attract someone by promising or describing; offer as an attraction FOR EXAMPLE: He dangled a trip to Paris in front of her to get her to work for him. She likes to keep her lovers dangling. Don’t keep me dangling, and tell me if I passed the test.

32. Word Study curiousa. 好奇的；稀奇的； 奇妙的 interested in knowing about things; strange; unusual FOR EXAMPLE: I am curious; Where did you buy that beautiful dress? The boy was curious about everything he saw. I was curious to hear what he would say. You have a curious influence over me.

33. Word Study eager a. 热切的；热情洋溢的 full of desire or interest FOR EXAMPLE: We are eager to go on our vacation. I am eager for news about them. The department head is eager that all workers shall come in time. He listened to the story with eager attention.

34. ` Word Study spontaneously ad. 自然的；自发的 produced from natural feelings or causes without outside force, esp. quickly and unplanned FOR EXAMPLE: All at once the crowd spontaneously broke into applause. The decision they had spontaneously made to work for an extra half-hour turned out to be a bad idea.

35. Word Study register v. 注册；记录；显现；发生效力 put into an official list or record; enter one’s name on a list; show; have an effect FOR EXAMPLE: Is the car registered? He told me he was married but I’m afraid they didn’t register.

36. Word Study unexpected a. 不期而至的；没有预料到的 not expected or anticipated FOR EXAMPLE: The unexpected guest disordered his plans. Because of something unexpected, I wonder if I can change my appointment from Tuesday to Friday. 

37. Word Study enthusiasm n.热情 a feeling of excitement ; overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval FOR EXAMPLE: We were received with enthusiasm. His refusal iced our enthusiasm.

38. Word Study sentiment: n.感情 tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion FOR EXAMPLE: There is no place for sentiment in business. This author runs to sentiment.

39. Practice Read and Think Read and Complete Read and Translate Read and Simulate

40. Read and Think Answer the following questions according to the passage. 1. What was the author’s first impression of his new teacher? He seemed to be unimpressive-looking and tall.

41. Read and Think 2. What was special about the teacher’s voice? He spoke with a surprising tone of respect for his students.

42. Read and Think 3. What was the most valuable thing that a teacher could give his students according to the author? Awakening students’ passion for learning.

43. Read and Think 4. What did Mr. Stone think of the importance of people’s interest in reading and writing? People with interest in reading and writing would lead far richer and fuller lives.

44. Read and Think 5. What was Mr. Stone’s response to the good-bye party given by the students? He was moved to tears.

45. Read and Complete Fill in the blanks without referring to the passage. Mr. Stone was our English teacher in the last term of high school. He was tall and 1 ____________________. He was very 2 ____________ in his teaching. He told us not to be afraid to3________ with him and encouraged us to4 _____ for ourselves. I think he gave us the greatest 5 ____ a teacher can bestow — an awakening of our passion for 6 ________. unimpressive-looking enthusiastic disagree think gift learning

46. Read and Complete Complete the outline according to the passage. I. Wilmer T. Stone as a person: a. Appearance: _______________________ b. Age: __________ c. Personality: ________________________ tall, unimpressive-looking about 40 kind, patient, well-informed

47. Read and Complete Complete the outline according to the passage. II. Mr. Stone as a teacher: a. showing respects for _________ b. encouraging students to ______ for themselves c. awakening students’ ________ for learning. students think passion

48. Read and Complete Fill in the blanks with the proper words and expressions given below, changing the form if necessary. awaken address respect bestow register spontaneously curious enthusiasm • His television series _______________ popular interest • in Chinese architecture. • 2. Some drivers don’t have any ________ for other motorists. (has) awakened respect

49. Read and Complete 3. The country’s highest medal was __________ upon him for his heroic deeds. 4. The children _____________ gave us hugs and kisses. 5. His ____________ made everyone else interested. 6. The First Lady __________ the meeting briefly. 7. Her beauty and intelligence was __________ in my memory. 8. He is a ________ boy who is always asking questions.   bestowed spontaneously enthusiasm addressed registered curious

50. Read and Translate 1.那个建议在会上未引起多大兴趣。 enthusiasm That proposal aroused little enthusiasm at the meeting. respect 2.新来的军官很快赢得了士兵的尊敬。 The new officer soon earned the respect of his soldiers.