现代大学英代大学英语精精读1-Unit-2-Going-HomeGoing Home about the authornCatholic schools as a child. He left school at 16 to work in the Brooklyn Navy Yard as a worker, and then went on to the United States Navy. While serving in the Navy, he completed his high school education. Then, using the educational benefits of the G.I. Bill of Rights, he attended Mexico City College in 1956-1957, studying painting and writing.nPete Hamill was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. in 1935. He is the oldest of seven children of Irish immigrants from Belfast, Northern Ireland and attended Going Home about the authornFor several years, he worked as a graphic designer, while studying at Pratt Institute. Then in 1960, he went to work as a reporter for the New York Post. A long career in journalism followed. He has been a columnist for the New York Post, the Daily News, and New York Newsday, and has won many journalistic awards. As a journalist, he has covered wars in Vietnam, Nicaragua, Lebanon and Northern Ireland. He has also covered murders, crime, the police, along with the great domestic disturbances of the 1960s. His work has also been published in all the major magazines, including Esquire, New York, the New York Times Magazine; he is currently on the staff of the New Yorker. Going Home about the authorSince the 1950s, he has had a continuing interest in Mexico, living there for extended periods, visiting every year. For six months in 1986, he served as editor of the Mexico City News. He has one additional distinction: he has been editor-in-chief of both the New York Post and the New York Daily News.Going Homeabout the authorAt the same time, Hamill has pursued a career as a fiction writer, producing 8 novels and 2 collections of short stories. His 1997 novel, Snow in August, was on the New York Times bestseller list for four months, and has been published in more than a dozen foreign editions. His memoir, A Drinking Life, was on the same New York Times list for 13 weeks. He has published 2 collections of his journalism, a book about the relationship of tools to art, and a book about New York City, along with Why Sinatra Matters, an extended essay on the music of the late singer and the social forces that made his work possible. Going Home about the authornHamill is married to the Japanese journalist, Fukiko Aoki. He has two grown daughters, one a poet, the other a photographer for the Arizona Republic in Phoenix. He and his wife divide their time between New York and Cuernavaca, Mexico.Going HomePete HamillAbout FloridaState flagState sealFlorida (FL) the Sunshine State Florida was named by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Len in 1513. He called the region La Florida, roughly translated as Land of the Flowers. He probably chose this name because he was impressed by the many colorful flowers. Statehood for Florida came in 1845 (27th state). St. Augustine, founded by the Spanish in 1565, is the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States. Florida is one of the leading tourist states in the United States. Great stretches of sandy beaches and a warm, sunny climate make Florida a year-round vacationland. People enjoy swimming, fishing and water skiing in the inland and coastal waters. Major attractions include Disney World, Miami Beach, the Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys. Tourists may also visit historic sites that date back to the Spanish explorers. N.J.State flagState sealNew Jersey (NJ) the Garden State One of the original 13 states, New Jersey was named after the island of Jersey in the English Channel. New Jersey is a state of industrial cities and towns, but also of glistening beaches and popular summer resorts. It is one of the great coastal playgrounds of the United States. Atlantic City is one of the most well-known resorts. New Jersey is located between New York City and Philadelphia, making it a convenient location for tourists to the area.Going Home Pete HamillState flagState seal New York (NY) the Empire State The Dutch were the first settlers in New York. After the English took over in the 1660s, the colony was renamed New York, after the Duke of York. It is one of the original 13states to join the Union (it entered in 1788). The state includes everything from skyscrapers in Manhattan to rivers, mountains, and lakes in upstate New York. Niagara Falls is one of the chief attractions. New York is the leading center of banking, finance and communication in the United States. Much of the states greatness lies in exciting New York City, the largest city in the United States and the fourth largest city in the world; its many theaters, museums, and musical organizations make it one of the cultural centers of the Western Hemisphere.State flagState sealGeorgia (GA) the Peach State Empire State of the SouthnGeorgia, founded in 1732, is one of the original 13 states. It was named in honor of Englands King George II. Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi; the states large size and thriving industries have given it one of its nicknames, the Empire State of the South. During the Civil War, the fall of Atlanta was a crucial turning point in the defeat of the South. Today, Atlanta, which became Georgias capital in 1868, is a thriving city with major national corporations, and it is considered the economic and cultural center of the Southeast. The natural beauty and famous seaside resorts of Georgia are a major attraction for tourists. Many beautiful monuments and parks, including reminders of important Civil War battles and heroes, dot the Georgia countryside.Howard JohnsonsThe world of 28 flavors. Someone you know wherever you go. Landmark for hungry AmericansThe Howard Johnson StoryCome join us on a walk down memory lane. How did this American Institution, Howard Johnsons, get started. Its a fascinating story.The Beginnings 1925-1929First Howard Johnsons, Wollaston MA - Expansion1929-1940 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA - 1930 Quincy, MA Early 30s On the American Highways 1940-1959 The first turnpike restaurant in the United States was opened in 1940 by Howard Johnsons on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The company soon became the leading toll road operator in the country. Business boomed and the Howard Johnson Company continued to grow. Then came World War II and once again Johnson faced financial disaster. Food rationing cut off the companys supplies and gasoline rationing and travel restrictions cut off his customers. Most of the restaurants closed and the Company faced bankruptcy. Johnson kept the company alive by providing food forOn the American Highways1940-1959 military installations, defense plants and schools. When the war ended most of the restaurants were reopened and new ones were built. The trend toward a scarcity of skilled chefs had already come into focus and steps to cope with this labor shortage had to be taken. Johnson pioneered the new convenience food concept of processing and pre-portioning food in company-operated central plants and shipping to restaurants for final preparation and cooking to insure high quality standardized food service. Each restaurant was topped with a bright orange roof soOn the American Highways1940-1959the traveler would immediately recognize the restaurant. This became a beacon to the travelers as Howard Johnsons became known for quality food at reasonable prices and with the added lure of ice cream in 28 flavors. Howard Johnsons had 400 restaurants in 1954 when the Company entered the lodging industry with the opening of its first franchised motor lodge in Savannah, Georgia. A pre-sold name in which the motorist placed confidence soon became a combined one-stop dining and overnight convenience. Again, license agreements with investors helped the Company expand quickly in the field. Expansion continued to Puerto Rico and Canada and beyond.On the American Highways 1940-1959 Coolidge Corner, Boston, MA - 1940 Americas Largest Roadside Restaurant Queens, NY - 1940 The Torch is Passed1959-1980 A New Era 1980-Present Today, Franchise Associates, Inc. provides management and marketing services to Howard Johnsons restaurants. Support is provided in such areas as menu development, quality assurance, operations supervision, new product development, market research, food distribution and public relations. Designed and hosted by DreamCom u Sing the songTIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREE Im coming home Ive done my time Now Ive got to know what is and isnt mine If you received my letter telling you Id soon be free Then youll know just what to do if you still want me If you still want meTIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREE Oh tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree Its been three long years do you still want me If I dont see a ribbon round the old oak tree Ill stay on the bus forget about us put the blame on me If I dont see a yellow ribbon round the old oak treeTIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREEnBus driver please look for me Cause I couldnt bear to see what I might see Im really still in prison and my love she holds the key A simple yellow ribbons what I need to set me free I wrote and told her pleaseTIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREEnOh tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree Its been three long years do you still want me If I dont see a ribbon round the old oak tree Ill stay on the bus forget about us put the blame on me If I dont see a yellow ribbon round the old oak treeTIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREEnNow the whole damn bus is cheering And I cant believe I see A hundred yellow ribbons round the old oak tree Im coming homeDraw a line to follow their route Text AppreciationStructure of the textn Part 1 (para. 1- 4) :The introduction of the setting and the characters nPart 2 (para 5-9): Where Vingo was going and what for, and how the young people got interested in what was going to happen. nPart 3 (para10-12): Vingo was forgiven and welcomed home.Text Appreciationfor group discussion in classnPlot of the story: nSetting of the story: nProtagonist v.s. Antagonists: nDrama of the story lies in: nTheme of the story:Text Appreciation for group discussion after class1. What do you think Vingo had done that got him in prison? 2. How do you think Mingo behaved in prison? What do you think he wanted to do after his release? 3. What kind of person do you think his wife was? Why didnt she write to Vingo?Text Appreciation for group discussion after class4. Do you agree the yellow ribbon is a symbol? What does it symbolize? What did it mean to Vingo? 5. What lesson do you think the young people can learn from Vingos story? 6. Do you think the ability to forgive and forget is important in human relationships?Analyze the Main Characters in the Storythe young people: active, talkative, happy, considerateVingo: sad, worried, nervous, silentVingos wife: wonderful, strong-willed, kind-hearted, capableAnalyze the Writing Skills1.detailed and vivid description of the appearance of Vingo2.keeping the reader in suspense until the very end 3.happy ending 4.in rhetoric Analyze the Writing Skillsthe young people, quite a lot of present participles,to indicate liveliness and joyfulness. -dreaming of golden beaches and sea tides -waiting for the approach of the great oak tree -screaming and shouting and crying, doing .Vingo, past participles, to indicate his sadness, nervousness, and his control of feelings. -dressed in a plain, ill-fitting suit -frozen into complete silence -He sat rooted in his seat -Vingo sat there stunned, looking at the oak treeThe Yellow HandkerchiefYellow ribbon as a symbolLanguage Understanding sentence paraphrase They were dreaming of golden beaches and tides of the sea as the grey, cold spring of New York vanished behind them. It was a grey, cold day in spring. As the bus left New York City, these young people were thinking about what they would enjoy in Florida- the golden beaches and tides of the sea.Language Understanding sentence paraphrasenHe sat in front of the young people, his dusty face masking his age, dressed in a plain brown suit that did not fit him. nHe sat in front of the young people. You could hardly tell how old he was because his face was covered with dust.Language Understanding sentence paraphrasenHe kept chewing the inside of his lip a lot, frozen into complete silence: nHe kept biting the inside part of his lip, sat there completely speechless as if frozen up.Language Understanding sentence paraphrasenShes a wonderful woman, really something: She is a wonderful woman, a really good, remarkable woman. Something: a thing or a person of some value or importancenHe considers himself to be something, but actually he is nothing. He thinks he is something, since he was elected chairman of the committee. Language Understanding sentence paraphrasenWhen I was sure the parole was coming through: When I was certain that the conditional release from prison was to be approved by the authoritiesLanguage Understanding sentence paraphrasenShe told the others, and soon all of them were in it, caught up in the approach of Brunswick: She told other boys and girls, and soon they all learnt Vingos experience, they were all interested in the coming of Brunswick.Language Understanding sentence paraphrasenNow they were 20 miles from Brunswick, and the young people took the windows seats on the right side, waiting for the approach of the great oak tree: Now they were only 20 miles away from the town, and the young people all sat by the window, waiting for the coming of the big oak tree.Language Understanding sentence paraphrase Vingo stopped looking, tightening his face, as if fortifying himself against still another disappointment: Vingo moved his eyes away from the window, and his face again became expressionless as if he was trying to find the courage to face another possible blow, another disappointment in his life. the ex-cons mask: the expression of a former prisoner trying to hide his true feelings to fortify oneself (against sb./sth.): to make oneself feel stronger or braverLanguage Understanding sentence paraphrasenThen suddenly all of the young people were up out of their seats, screaming and shouting and crying, doing small dances, shaking clenched fists in triumph and exaltation. All except Vingo. Then all of a sudden, all the young people left their seats and began doing all sorts of things they could think of to express their happiness and excitement. Vingo alone remained still.Language Understanding word studynFreeze: become unfriendly in manner -After their quarrel, they sat in frozen silence. -She gave me a freezing look. Language Understanding word studynPull into: (of a vehicle) arrive at (a station); move in towards -The train pulled into the station on the stroke of 12. -Lets pull into the parking lot and have a rest. Language Understanding word studynto engage sb. in sth.: to make sb. take part in sth., eg. She tried to engage her roommate in a philosophical discussion. engagement engaged engagingLanguage Understanding word studyWonder about: feel curious about; be doubtful about -John says he didnt do it, but I am still wondering about that. rooted: fixed -The boy stood rooted to the spot. -He had a deeply rooted belief in free trade. Language Understanding word studynRetreat into/to: yield; move back to -The soldiers were ordered to retreat to safer positions. -At last we forced the enemy to retreat into the mountains from the town.Language Understanding word studyThe preposition “in” is often used to show a state or condition. nVingo nodded in . nHe sat in complete n shaking clenched fists in nbut then some boys began to glance at me in nGood God! I was in Compare: nHe thanked her and retreated his silence. nVingo stopped looking, tightening his face the ex-cons mask.Language Understanding word studyncome through i. arrive as expected -Has the train come through? ii. appear; show clearly -We are waiting for the results of the entrance exam to come through. Language Understanding word studyBe caught up in: be completely absorbed in -I was caught up in conversation with a friend when someone knocked at the door. -He was caught up in the story he was reading that he forgot it was time for supper. Language Understanding word study Fortify against: strengthen (sth. or oneself) so as to be able to deal with (sth. such as an attack) -Have some hot ginger soup to fortify yourself against cold. Language Understanding word studynMake ones way to/through/across/along: go forward with difficulty -They made their way through the crowd. -I made my way to the center of the town. Language Understanding word studynex = fully (exchange, exalt) He felt very humble in such _ company. The two teams _ presents before the game. nex = former (ex-con, ex-wife, ex-president) ex = out of (exceed, except, expose, exit) Your advice would be valuable to him, who is at present at his wits end. Too much to X-rays can cause skin burns, cancer or other damage to the body.nexaltednexchangednexceedinglynexposureLanguage Understanding word studyna./n. + -en v. 1. Shes lost her job so she had to her belt. 2. He his pencil with a knife. 3. Their opposition only her resolve. 4. your seat belts. 5. The terrorists to blow up the plane if their demands were not met. (dark, fast, height, length, sharp, strength, threat, weak, worse, tight, broad, wide)Going Home Pete Hamill nThe man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cant read them.谢谢观赏谢谢观赏