Unit 5 I Never Write RightHave you ever dreamed of becoming a writer, only to be put off by fears that you lacked the ability? If so, then reading Linda Staffords story will have you reaching for your pen with renewed hope.gogoUnit 5 I Never Write Right1. Useful Expressions 2. Text Interpretation 3. Word Family 4. Sentence Structure 5. Translation Practice 6. Reading Skill 7. Guided Writing8. Homework: Useful ExpressionsSemester examination图解辞典图解辞典Illustrated dictionary学期考试学期考试出版社出版社Publishing company令人惊讶的是令人惊讶的是To ones astonishmentGraduate certificate毕业证书毕业证书Minus effect 副作用，不良效果副作用，不良效果Dumb as a fish/an ox很少说话，沉默不语很少说话，沉默不语: Useful ExpressionsA scrap of paper 洗衣机洗衣机一片纸一片纸Laundry machine突然笑起来突然笑起来Burst into laughterWhat nonsense!胡说八道！胡说八道！古希腊古希腊Ancient Greece一包香烟一包香烟A package of cigarettes一串珍珠一串珍珠A string of pearls: Useful Expressions有有的资格的资格Qualify for 签订一项合同签订一项合同Sign a contractRoyal road 捷径，坦途捷径，坦途Sales promotion促销促销自律自律Discipline oneself破碎的梦想破碎的梦想Broken dreams克服种种困难克服种种困难Beat the odds1.Warm-up questions2.Global analysis3.Detailed reading4.Picture talk5.Inspiring quotations: Text InterpretationuContent questions (100) 1. Warm-up questionsuRelated topics1)What are/were your dreams?2)What are needed to fulfill ones dreams?3)What do you think of luck or opportunity?4)What are you doing / have you done to realize your dreams?5)Are you sure of your ability or success? What type is the text? A narration B description C exposition D argumentation 2. Global analysis What pattern is the text organized in? A problem-solution B cause-effect C general-specific D time / sequence记叙文记叙文 a movie描述文描述文 a picture说明文说明文 a lecture议论文议论文 a debate问题问题-解决解决因果因果总总-分分时间时间 / 顺序顺序 2. Global analysislLindas road to successTime15 years oldGraduation15 years oldMother of 4Tasted success, though laughedHad scrapbooks, no friends to supportAnnounced her dream, but laughedHappeningsPlanned to write books, houseworkNo13246 months9 months3 weeksWrite the 1st book and publishedWrite her next bookFinished her next novel657 2. Global analysislTopics to discuss1.What difficulties has the author encountered on her way to success?Ridicule, loneliness, distractions2.What is the authors recipe for success?Not gift, education or favorable situation, but confidence and devotion 2. Global analysislPart division Main IdeasParasParts 216-19The recipe for success The road to success11-151.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 echoes5.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 reading7.I letter I enclosed read: 8.A self-addressed stamped envelope9.an advance on royalties10.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. 3. Detailed reading 4. Picture talk 5. Inspiring quotations1. One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius.人生来不是天才，而是变成天才的人生来不是天才，而是变成天才的。3. Constant drops wear the stone.水滴石穿。水滴石穿。2. Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.不要努力去做成功的人，而要努力去做一个有价值的人。不要努力去做成功的人，而要努力去做一个有价值的人。4. Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. 世上无难事，只怕有心人。世上无难事，只怕有心人。lexplanation, 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, lIV. Enriching your word power (102-4): Word Family Do used for emphasisSometimes you do find a friend.To ones astonishment (etc.), they published my poem.: Sentence Structure1.Jane picked up a magazine from the bookshelf and started reading here and there at random.2.With this letter I enclose some illustrations for the story.3.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 hell be able to fit in twenty patients or so on Monday morning.: Translation Practice1.2.3.4.5.He told a story to illustrate why you should never sign any contract before you have examined its provisions in detail.6.She was embarrassed when they kept telling her she had a genius for mathematics.7.God knows when that dumb kid of ours is going to graduate from high school.8.Henrys latest novel and his daughters first book were both published three months ago, and to their astonishment, the latter has already sold over a million copies.: Translation Practice5.6.7.8.Context Clues for Word Meanings Context Clue 5: Examples Context Clue 6: Comparison Context Clue 7: Contrast (108-9): Reading SkillReview1.Combination: using connectives2.Contraction: reducing clauses to phrases/words3.Subordination: combining two simple sentences4.Contraction: avoiding redundancyRefer to Unit 1-4: Guided WritinglReviewlPreviewlRecitationlFast readinglTranslation lLearning journal: Homework Homework: Translation1. 你一次处理这么多事务，你一次处理这么多事务，肯定肯定会出错。会出错。When you are handling so many affairs at a time, mistakes are bound to happen.3. 那对老年夫妇似乎对整晚坐在电视机前看电视感到那对老年夫妇似乎对整晚坐在电视机前看电视感到满意满意。The old couple seem content to sit in front of the television all evening.2. 一个真正的朋友会一个真正的朋友会尽力尽力帮助你。帮助你。Our teacher proposes reading aloud for 30 minutes every day.4.老师老师建议建议我们每天花半小时朗读。我们每天花半小时朗读。A true friend will make every attempt to help you. You cant fit any more toys in the box.5.你在那个箱子里已你在那个箱子里已装装不下更多的玩具了。不下更多的玩具了。End