高级英语课件InauguralAddress

18. invoke: v. to ask solemnly for; beg
for; implore
---I invoked their forgiveness.
It is a persuasive speech with the clear
purpose: to explain, convince and
persuade the people that what he is
saying and what he is planning to do
best represent their interests so they
of; mean
---Recent changes in climate may signify that global warming is starting to have an effect.
4. almighty: a. having unlimited
power; all-powerful
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15. shield: n. any person or thing that
guards, protect or defends
16. unleash: v. to release or let go
from or as from a leash
leash: n. (lead esp. AmE)
8. discipline: v. to subject to discipline;
train; control
---Students must learn to discipline
themselves.
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9. oppose: v. to resist; withstand;
---Many members of the council opposed the building of the luxury houses in the center of the city.
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Teaching Procedure
Ⅰ. Introductory Remarks Ⅱ. Background Information Ⅲ. Learning Focus Ⅳ. Key words and Expressions Ⅴ. Explanation of the Text
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---All dogs must be kept on a leash in public places.
leash: v. to control an animal,
esp. a dog, withCHlEeNLaI d or leash
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17. stay: v. restrain
---The government tries to stay the progress of the disease.
He makes a general statement of basic policy goals.
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The United States is prepared to pay any price, bear any burden, and meet any hardship to defend human rights, liberty and independence of free nations.
He appeals to his countrymen and
citizens of the world for support and
sacrifice in order to defend human
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President Kennedy’s finest masterpiece and one of the best speeches.
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Ⅲ. Learning Focus
1. To understand the political background 2. To appreciate the biblical and ancient
Roman style writings and allusions 3. To understand a round-about way in
10. assure:v. to make (difficult thing)
certain; guarantee
---I can assure you of the
reliability of theCHnENeLI ws.
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11. venture: n. a business project or
should support him. CHENLI
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Detailed Study of the Text
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Ⅱ. Background
Information
1. Brief Introduction to John Kennedy On November 22, 1963, when he
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3. Solemn Oath
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
was scheduled on March 4, every
fourth year since 1793
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it has taken place on January 20 since 1937 the inaugural ball in 1809 four or five ballrooms in Washington
activity, especially one that involves taking risks
---a joint venture
12. iron: a. cruel, merciless
---iron discipline
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13. renew: v. to go over again; say
2．Inauguration
the peaceful transfer of power from one individual to another
going back to President George Washington
the induction of the new president
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Ⅵ. Division of the Text Ⅶ. The Writing Style Ⅷ. Rhetorical Devices Ⅸ. Exercises
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Introductory Remarks
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Ⅰ. Introductory Remarks
J. F. Kennedy addresses a worldwide audience in his inaugural speech.
was hardly past his first thousand days in office, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was killed by an assassin's bullets as his motorcade wound through Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was the youngest man elected President; he was the CHENLI youngest to 13
He addresses different groups of allied
nations or would-be allies, as well as
the United NationsCH.ENLI
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He turns to his enemy, warning that the U.S. is prepared to oppose any foe at all costs, so they’d better negotiate and cooperate with U.S..
Unit 4
Inaugural Address
John F. Kennedy
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Teaching Objectives
To know the features of a political speech
To appreciate the language features of Kennedy’s address
1. The difference between a speech and an argument
2. Political background
3. Biblical and ancient Roman style writings and allusions
4. A round-about way in vague terms to
vague terms to convey political views which are not openly stated
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Ⅳ. Key words and Expressions
1. inaugural: a. of an inauguration
inauguration (n.), inaugurate (v.)
convey political views which are not
openly stated
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Teaching Methods
1. Teacher-oriented teaching method 2. Student-oriented teaching method 3. The elicited method
---Almighty God / CHENLI Father
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5. prescribe: v. to set down as a rule or
direction; order ---what punishment does the law prescribe for
corruption?
6. abolish: v. to do away with
completely; put an end to; ---The legislature pCHaENsLIsed a law to 21
7. temper: v. to strengthen through experience or hardship; toughen
---Those soldiers had been t来自mpered by combat.
To acquaint the students with some famous English speeches
To take this speech as a good example
to learn some techniques in writing a
speech
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Teaching Focus
again; repeat
---I renewed my spirits in the country.
14. forum: n. assembly for the
discussion of public matters or
current questions
---The letter page CHENLI of this
the professor’s inaugural lecture
2. symbolize: v. to be a symbol of; stand
for
---In Europe, the color white symbolizes purity.
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3. signify: v. to be a sign or indication