大一英语笔记

大一英语笔记
Unit 1 - Introduction to English Literature
Vocabulary:
- Allegory: a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
- Epoch: a particular period of time in a person's life or in the history of something.
- Prose: ordinary language in its written form, as distinguished from poetry.
Grammar Focus: Present Perfect Tense
- Structure: have/has + past participle
- Usage: to express an action that occurred in the past but whose time is not specified, or whose result is important in the present.
- Example: I have finished my homework. (The action of finishing homework occurred at an unspecified time in the past, and the result is important now.)
Reading Comprehension:
- Main Idea: The lecture introduced the concept of English literature, its historical epochs, and famous authors.
- Details:
- English literature can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period.
- The Renaissance was a time of great cultural and artistic rebirth in Europe.
- Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.
Writing Skills:
- Thesis Statement: A strong thesis statement should be specific, debatable, and supported by evidence.
- Example: Shakespeare's use of allegory in "Macbeth" effectively highlights the dangers of unchecked ambition.
Listening Skills:
- Note-taking: When listening to a lecture or presentation, take notes on key points and examples to aid in review later.
- Example notes: "Lecture covered epochs of English lit. Shakespeare = Renaissance. Allegory in Macbeth."
Speaking Skills:
- Participating in Class Discussion: Use open-ended questions and contribute relevant ideas to keep the conversation flowing.
- Example: "I agree that Shakespeare's use of allegory is effective. Could you give an example from another play that illustrates this technique?"
Remember that these are just example notes and that your actual notes will depend on the content covered in your classes. Be sure to review and organize your notes regularly to aid in your studying!。