《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit4

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《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit3、4

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案Keys to Unit ThreeRichard Selzer: The Discus Thrower1) Questions for discussion(Suggested answers for reference)(1) What impression do you get of the patient from the description given in the story?(In spite of his serious illness, the man never moans or complains. He talks little and generally keeps the physical suffering to himself. He tries to maintain an image of a real man although he is in the grip of Death. He behaves in the manner of Hemingway’s “tough guy”–acting by the principal that “A man can be destroyed but can not be defeated.”)(2) In the short conversations, we hear the patient’s demand to know about exact time and his demand for shoes. Why is he still interested in time and what does he want shoes for since he can’t walk anymore?(His interest in exact time and his demand for shoes seem to suggest that, deep in his heart, the man refuses to accept the fate. It might be the result of fierce psychological conflict within the patient, with reality and rationality on one side, and wish and will on the other side. Some abnormal behaviors indicate the man’s unwillingness to reconcile with the fate in spite of his self-restrain.)(3) Read carefully the paragraph about plate-throwing. Why does the writer give such detailed description of it? What is your interpretation of this rather abnormal behavior?(From the detailed descriptions of his “discus” throwing, we seem to learn that the man is rather skillful at that, and that he might have had some training in the sport of throwing discus. Then why dose he throw plates? Is it because it brings back the memory of the best moment in his life when his physical power wins the glory and cheers? By this impulsive “reliving”or “restaging” of the explosive energy he once had, the man gains some satisfaction – he laughs after it – and proves that he is still alive. This action reveals the complicated inner world of a man who is forced to face death.)(4) Why does the writer choose “The Discus Thrower” as the title? Is it coincidence that the short story has the same title as the famous Greek sculpture Discobolus (Discus Thrower)?(In the Greek sculpture, we see the frozen moment of beauty: male vitality, energy and muscle power. It is a celebration of life and physical capability. This patient might once be a discus thrower, professional athlete or amateur, and now forms such a contrast to the sculptured image. This leaves a lot of room for reader’s own reflection on life and death.)2) Explanation and interpretation(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)(1) a. From the doorway of Room 542 the man in the bed seems deeply tanned. Blue eyes andclose-cropped white hair give him the appearance of vigor and good health.b. He lies solid and inert. In spite of everything, he remains impressive, as though he were asailor standing athwart a slanting deck.(The patient is fatally ill, but he looks, or keeps an image of a strong man. His life is threatened by disease, but the spirit of a strong man is still there. He does not collapse, but does what he can, though rather vainly, to struggle to maintain the dignity of a man.)(2) “Yes,” he says at last and without the least irony. “You can bring me a pair of shoes.”(see suggested answer to Question 2.)(3) It’s a blessing, she (the head nurse) says.(Though the head nurse is the one who has complained a lot about the patient’s unreasonable behaviors and upon his death she says “It’s a blessing,” it does not mean that she is cold blooded, and thus feels relieved of her troubles. She means that God has allowed him to go, so he no longer needs to suffer and to struggle in this world. It is thus a blessing from God.)(4) He is still there in his bed. His face is relaxed, grave, dignified.(He is dead, possibly dying with relaxed feeling as he has kept his final image of being a true man with dignity and can now sleep in peace.)《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案Keys to Unit FourSomerset Maugham: Mr. Know-All1) Opinions of Understanding:(1) Which of the following is a round character?A. The narrator “I”.B. Mr. Kelada.C. Mr. Ramsay.D. Mrs. Ramsay.(2) Which of the following is a most typical flat character?A. The narrator “I”.B. Mr. Kelada.C. Mr. Ramsay.D. Mrs. Ramsay.(3) The narrator decided that he might have an unpleasant company even before seeing Mr. Kelada because _______.A. he had to share a cabin with the latterB. he had known the latter to be a loud and noisy personC. the latter had a foreign nameD. the latter had a bad reputation(4) From the story we can deduce that Mrs. Ramsay’s pearl necklace was probably ________.A. a worthless imitationB. an expensive purchase that she borrowed money to pay forC. a gift from her husbandD. a gift from a lover of hers that her husband knew nothing about(5) By the end of the short story, the narrator said, “At that moment I did not entirely dislike Mr. Kelada.” The words may suggest that _______.A. he actually enjoyed the company of Mr. KeladaB. he found that Mr. Kelada was entirely different from what he had expected him to beC. he liked Mr. Kelada just for a momentD. he had changed his earlier attitude towards Mr. Kelada2) Questions for Discussion:(Suggested answers for reference)(1)What are the undesirable qualities of Mr. Kelada according to the narrator? Find them out inthe text and list them. Are they good proof that Mr. Kelada is an unpleasant person?1）…my fellow passenger’s name was (not) Smith or Brown. (not Anglo-Saxon sounding) (line 9).2) When I went on board I found Mr. Kelada’s luggage ..and toilet things (showing bad taste) (lines 11-16)3) Mr. Kelada was short and of a sturdy build, cleanshaven and dark skinned, with a fleshy, hooked nose and very large lustrous and liquid eyes. His long black hair was sleek and curly. (His physical features indicate that he is not a white European.) (lines 32-34)4) He spoke with a fluency in which there was nothing English and his gestures were exuberant. (lines 34-35)5) Mr. Kelada was chatty. (line 57)6) Mr. Kelada was familiar. …(observing) no such formality. (lines 64-68)7) “The three on the four,” said Mr. Kelada (participating in other person’s card game, being rather nosy) (lines 71-81)8) I not only shared a cabin with him and ate three meals a day at the same table, but I could not walk round the deck without his joining me. (caring little about other people’s privacy) (lines 85-86)9) He was a good mixer, and in three days knew everyone on board. He ran everything. (line 90-91)10) He was certainly the best hated man in the ship. We called him Mr. Know-All. (line 94)11) He was … argumentative. He knew everything better than anybody else. (lines 96-97)But the above list only proves that Mr. Kelada was a person of different culture and behaved differently. Nurtured by his more Oriental culture, he behaved in a way that was nothing wrong in itself, but was disliked by the narrator of the story, who held a prejudice against non-Western culture.(2) Underline the descriptions of Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay, and discuss the contrast between the couple.Mr. Ramsay:1) He was as dogmatic as Mr. Kelada and resented bitterly the Levantine’s cocksureness. (lines 103-104)2) He was a great heavy fellow from the Middle West, with loose fat under a tight skin, and he bulged out of his ready-made clothes. (lines 106-108)3) He was argumentative (lines 122-124) and insensitive (lines 155-170)Mrs. Ramsay:1) Mrs. Ramsay was a very pretty little thing, with pleasant manners and a sense of humor. (lines 110-111)2) She was dressed always very simply; but she knew how to wear her clothes. She achieved an effect of quiet distinction. (lines 111-113)3) You could not look at her without being struck by her modesty. It shone in her like a flower on a coat. (lines 115-116)(The husband and the wife are very different almost in every way. One is loud, fatty,aggressive and the other is quite, pretty and modest. The contrast gives the reader an impression that the man is unworthy of the lady and may indicate at possible lack of harmony in the marriage.)(3) We have been given enough hints about the true value of the necklace and the possible story behind it. Can you find them?1) “They’ll never be able to get a cultured pearl that an expert like me can’t tell with half an eye.” He pointed to a chain that Mrs. Ramsay wore. “You take my word for it, Mrs. Ramsay, that chain you’re wearing will never be worth a cent less than it is now.” (lines 134-137)2) Mrs. Ramsay in her modest way flushed a little and slipped the chain inside her dress. (line 136)3) “Oh, in the trade somewhere round fifteen thousand dollars. But if it was bought on Fifth Avenue, I shouldn’t be surprised to hear that anything up to thirty thousand was paid for it.” (lines 145-147)4) “Oh, Elmer, you can’t bet on a certainty,” said Mrs. Ramsay. (line 155)5) “But how can it be proved?” she continued. “It’s only my word against Mr. Kelada’s.”(line 159-160)6) Mrs. Ramsay hesitated a moment. She put her hands to the clasp. (line 164)7) “I can’t undo it,” she said. “Mr. Kelada will just have to take my word for it.” (line 165)8) The Levantine took a magnifying glass from his pocket and closely examined it. A smile of triumph spread over his smooth and swarthy face. (lines 170-172)9) … Mrs. Ramsay’s face. It was so white that she looked as though she were about to faint. She was staring at him with wide and terrified eyes. They held a desperate appeal. (lines 173-175)(4) Why did Mr. Kelada choose not to tell the truth of the value of the pearl necklace?(Obviously he wanted to help the helpless lady by not revealing the true value of the necklace. Otherwise she would have to face an awful and embarrassing explanation. He might have regarded Mr. Ramsay as being unworthy for the lady and acted out of disdain.)(5) Why did the narrator say by the end of the story “I did not entirely dislike Mr. Kelada”?(He seemed to be aware of his own prejudice after he had seen the positive quality of the Levantine: wisdom, self-sacrifice, and sensitiveness to other’s misfortunes.)3) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)(1) I was prepared to dislike Max Kelada even before I knew him.(This indicates that the narrator, the English gentleman, had a deep-rooted racial and cultural bias against non-English. It is not the person, but what his name represents that he disliked.)(2) But when I was told the name of my companion my heart sank…. I should have looked upon it with less dismay if my fellow passenger’s name had been Smith or Brown.(“Smith”and “Brown”are typical English surnames. The name “Max Kelada”indicates a man from a different, most likely “inferior” culture in the opinion of the narrator.)(3) The Consular Service is ill paid, and she was dressed always very simply.(This foreshadows the fact that the pearl necklace was far too expensive for her purse.)(4) Mrs. Ramsay in her modest way flushed a little and slipped the chain inside her dress.(She quickly hid the chain inside, an act that reveals her fear of its true value being noticed by somebody.)(5) “If I had a pretty little wife I shouldn’t let her spend a year in New York while I stayed at Kobe,” said he.(Mr. Kelada hinted that the husband’s leaving her alone in New York was unwise and had led to some consequences. She had now a wealthy suitor. )4) Suggested Homework:Let us suppose that in the afternoon on the same day when Mr. Kelada got back the 100 dollars, he met Mrs. Ramsay somewhere on the deck, and there were no other people around. They had a short conversation about what had happened previously. Using your imagination, write out the short dialogue between the two. The conversation may begin like this:(-- Good morning, Mrs. Ramsay. It’s a surprise to see you alone here.-- Good morning, Mr. Kelada. I don’t feel well, so I come out for a bit of fresh air.-- It’s always a pleasure to see a charming lady like you.-- Thank you for saying so. I’m extremely sorry for what happened yesterday, and I’m grateful for what you did, for me.)-- Lying about the necklace?-- Lying for my sake. You are generous and have a good heart.-- Anyway, I got the 100 dollars back. You delivered it yourself?-- Yes, I did. You did me a great service, and there is no way that you should be paying that money.-- I have been the laughingstock of everybody on board.-- You have my respect. I was real terrified yesterday, and fortunately you came to the rescue.-- It is a wonderful gift, that necklace, from a true admirer, I guess?-- You embarrass me, Mr. Kelada, but you seem to notice everything.-- It’s a good match to a pretty lady like you.-- Don’t laugh at me, I beg. I don’t think I’ll be wearing it anymore. Thank you again, and I think I’ll be going back to the cabin.。

英语短篇小说教程虞建华高等教育出版社课后答案

Keys to Unit Two(1) I. B. Singer: The Washwoman(2) Frank Sargeson: A Piece of Yellow Soap1) Questions for Discussion:(Suggested answers for reference)(1) Does the piece of washing soap have the “power” as the narrator tells us? What is the “power”that forces him to take off?(The piece of yellow washing soap is, of course, an ordinary one. The narrator is a “naïve narrator”who believed that it had some sort of mysterious “power,”while the readers are expected to know better. This power comes from the narrator’s deep sympathy for the tragic fate of the washing woman. Seeing the situation, he simply could not continue to demand the payment which he knew the woman was unable to produce.)(2) In this Unit, we have two stories about two washwomen. There are a lot of similar descriptionsand common characteristics in the two stories. Find and list them.(They were both reduce to desperation, depending solely on washing for living. Both were hard-working and uncomplaining, quietly but almost heroically bore their burden and struggled for a hard existence. The author describes their common feature –the white and shrunken fingers – as symbol of suffering in the lives of the working people. They both were both dead by the end of the stories.)(3) The two first-person narrators tell two stories of two washwomen who shared similar tragicfate. Discuss the differences in the narrators that result in the differences in the way the two short stories are told.(Singer’s narrator knows more and tells more about the washing woman, often making direct comments and revealing his own feelings about the life of the woman whose story he is telling. He frequently emphasizes that what he is telling is real, and hints that the story has significance. The narrator’s voice is very close to the author’s. Please see more in “Reading Tips” on page 11. On the other hand, Sargeson’s narrator is a naïve one, that is, the narrator’s understanding is purposely made shallow, and the reader need find by himself the real meaning in the situation. So the narrator stands at some distance from the author. Please see more in “Reading Tips”on page 15. Therefore, in Text I, we, as readers, are basically “given” or “received” the story, while in Text II, we need to participate imaginatively in the story to “dig out” the true meaning the naïve narrator has left unexplained.)2) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)From “The Washwoman”:(1) She had been so sick that someone called a doctor, and the doctor had sent for a priest.(According to the custom, a priest should be present while one is dying. The implied message is the doctor thought that he could do nothing to save her, and the best thing to do was to prepare for her death.)(2) “With the help of God you will live to be a hundred and twenty,” said my mother, as ablessing.“God forbid!...”(“My Mother” extended a good wish for long life to her, but the washing woman thought that a long life was a terrible thing, because it only meant suffering longer.)(3) Her soul passed into those spheres where all holy souls meet, regardless of the roles theyplayed on this earth, in whatever tongue, of whatever religion.(A good person, like the old washwoman, would go to heaven because she had a noble soul.She would rise above all the earthly considerations of class, race, nation and religion. )From “A Piece of Yellow Soap”:(4) My eyes would get fixed on her fingers and the soap, and after a few minutes I would lose allpower to look the woman in the face. I would mumble something to myself and take myself off .(The narrator could not bear to look at this washing-tub slave for too long. He would have to find some excuse and leave. He could not push her over the cliff while she was standing on the verge of total desperation.)(5) She had a way too of feeling inside her handbag as she passed me, and I always had the queerfeeling that she carried there a piece of soap. It was her talisman powerful to work wonders…(Possibly in the bag there were a few pennies that the woman had earned from her washing, and she was going to buy food or some necessities. Seeing the narrator, to whom she knew she owed money, she unconsciously or protectively put her hand in the bag. The narrator, being “naïve,” misunderstood her reaction while they met in the street.)Suggested Homework:Translate the following paragraphs from “The Washwoman” into Chinese:The bag was big, bigger than usual. When the woman placed it on her shoulders, it covered her completely. At first she stayed, as though she were about to fall under the load. But an inner stubbornness seemed to call out; no, you may not fall. A donkey may permit himself to fall under his burden, but not a human being, the best of creation.She disappeared, and mother sighed and prayed for her.More than two months passed. The frost had gone, and then a new frost had come, a newwave of cold. One evening, while mother was sitting near the oil lamp mending a shirt, the door opened and a small puff of steam, followed by a gigantic bag, entered the room. I ran toward the old woman and helped her unload her bag. She was even thinner now, more bent. Her head shook from side to side as though she were saying no. She could not utter a clear word, but mumbled something with her sunken mouth and pale lips.For reference only:衣服包很大，比平时更大。

练习答案 Unit 4

Unit 4Text OrganizationContents Paragraphs1. Description of the author's virtual life 2-32. How she feels about it after staying on the Net for a while 1,4-10, 133. What she does to return to the real world 114. How she feels about the real world 12The first paragraph tells about the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells about the author's return to it. Together, they show us the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but we find both unsatisfactory. The author, however, finally has to choose the latter despite its negative effects.VocabularyI. 1. 1) conversely 2) relationship 3) but then 4) symptom 5) spitting 6) abusing 7) tone 8) took (her) in9) editing 10) communicate 11) Internet 12) insight 13) stretched 14) data 15) angles2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)I turned on the TV just to relax a little bit after a heavy dinner, but soon I found myself getting sucked in bythe fascinating plot of a science fiction film.3)Jeffrey's computer crashed again this morning. The manager has arranged for a technician from the computerstore to check and repair it.4)During the Vietnam War, many young Americans fled their country to avoid military service.Or: During the Vietnam War, many young Americans fled to other countries to avoid military service.5)The new government is planning an anti-corruption campaign so as to restore people's confidence in it.3. 1) The traditional school will never go away, but the virtual classroom is playing a more and more important role.Obviously, the online student relies on the computer. To get started, he must have his computer hooked up to the Internet through a phone line and modem. To be successful, he must keep up with the class and complete all work on time. Once he gets behind, it is almost impossible to catch up.2) When the economy slows down, the worst nightmare for an employee is losing his job. In addition to moneyproblems, the emotional stress is hard to bear. Hunting for a job is now the daily routine of many workers like Henry Smith. He fills out applications and writes resumes and submits them to various companies, expecting an interview. But in times of rising unemployment, even job interviews are hard to get. He takes great care not to miss any appointment, for if he missed it, it would be all but impossible to arrange for another one.3) "The bubble has burst. Venture capitalists have become cautious in putting more money into the ITindustry and small investors are taking their cue," said the chairman in his concluding speech. It is clear from these remarks that the ever-optimistic economist has changed his tune.II. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don't worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usagel. hard 2. difficult 3. impossible 4. tough 5. hard 6. easyStructure1. 1) Anyone who has talked with him will see Mark is a person of remarkable intelligence.2)The book is of no value to one who is not familiar with the subject.3)She is a woman of wealth. She never has to worry about money.4)In today's job market, basic skills in computer science and foreign languages are of great importance.2. 1) you will find yourself penniless in a month.2)he found himself lying in a hospital ward3)she found herself faced with the toughest job she had ever taken4)Susan found herself in a trap from which she could not escape.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. Internet2. click3. nightmare4. sucked5. email6. rely7. communicating 8. emotional 9. At times 10. flee 11. on line(B)1. between2. The3. to4. away5. on6. work7. enables8. local9. reach 10. benefits11. because 12. provides/brings 13. does 14. in 15. making 16. with 17. Nor 18. virtualII. TranslationPerhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.。

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit1

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案Keys to Unit OneLangston Hughes: Early Autumn1)Opinions of Understanding:(1) What was probably untrue of Mary?A. She missed the days of the past.B. She still loved Bill.C. She worked to keep a family of three children.D. She was satisfied with her life and job in New York.(2) Which of the following adjectives can probably best describe Bill’s attitude?A. Emotional.B. Indifferent.C. Puzzled.D. Hopeful.(3) Mary didn’t say anything when she got on the bus. Why?A. She had nothing more to say.B. She was disappointed in Bill.C. She was too emotional.D. She knew the situation was hopeless.(4) The last sentence of the story “she had forgotten …to tell him that her youngest boy was named Bill, too” shows that ________.A. Mary knew she would meet Bill again some day.B. “Bill” is a very common name.C. Mary had been thinking about Bill and still loved him.D. Mary was proud of her youngest son.(5) The title of the short story “Early Autumn” may suggest to the reader that _______.A. the bitterness of an emotional long winter was aheadB. it was still the bright time of one’s life, like early AutumnC. both Mary and Bill were now middle-aged peopleD. the love between them was not as “hot” as summer days2) Questions for Discussion(Suggested answers for reference):(1) Can you pick out words and sentences to show that Mary and Bill were now different in their attitudes toward each other?1) Mary: …she saw him for the first time in years. (line 5)Bill: At first he did not reco gnize her… (line 8)2) Mary: Unconsciously, she lifted her face as though wanting a kiss… (line 11)Bill: …but he held out his hand. (line 12)3) Mary: “I live in New York now,” she said. (eagerly telling him her address) (line 14)Bill: “Oh” – smiling politely, then a little frown came quickly between his eyes. (having no interested in her living place now.) (lines 15-16)4) Mary: “Married yet?” (concerning keenly about his marital status) (line 21)Bill: “Sure. Two kids.”(being satisfied with his present situation and showing pride in mentioning his family.) (line 22)5) Bill: “And your husband?” he asked her. (not noticing her subtle emotional change.) (line 27)Mary: “We have three children. I work in the bursar’s office at Columbia” (avoiding mentioning her husband in her reply). (line 28)6) Bill: “You’re looking very …” (he wanted to say old) “… well,” he said. (not being sensitive to her condition.) (line 29)Mary: She understood. (being very sensitive to her own condition.) (line 30)7) Mary: “We live on Central Park West,” she said. “Come and see us sometime.”(offering a direct invitation.) (line 33)Bill: “Sure,” he replied. “You and your husband must have dinner w ith my family some night. Any night. Lucille and I’d love to have you.”(giving a polite indirect rejection.) (lines 34-35)8) Mary: “There’s my bus,” she said. (line 42)Bill: He held out his hand, “Good-by.” (ready to part with Mary.) (line 43)Mary: “When …” she wanted to say… (not ready to part with Bill) (line 44)(2) Several times the author describes the scene on Washington Square: the dusk, the chilly weather, the falling leaves, the passing people. Does he only want to tell us where and when the story takes place? What other effects do such descriptions achieve?(The description of the setting gives the reader a feeling of sadness and depression. It was getting dark and getting cold with leaves falling. The bright daytime was over and the unpleasant darkness was ahead, and the warm and comfortable summer and early autumn days were being replaced by the cold and long winter. The setting echoes and reinforces Mary’s feelings of regret and yearning and implies the emotional crisis that she might have to face.)3) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)1) Impulsively, she had married a man she thought she loved.(Notice the two key words: “impulsively”and “thought.”This has direct relation to her reactions at Washington Square, New York, years later. She made an impulsive decision and theman she “thought” she loved was not the man she wanted to be a life partner with.)2) Unconsciously, she lifted her face as though wanting a kiss, but he held out his hand.(Her unconscious reaction reveals that their sweet love in the past had been kept alive in Mary’s memory for all these years, but Bill had undergone a total change, treating her as an ordinary acquaintance of the past.)3) “And your husband?” he asked her.“We have three children. I work in the bursar’s office at Columbia.”(This is the first time Bill initiated the conversation, but he had failed to notice the signs in Mary’s emotional reaction and asked a question he should have not asked. Mary avoided the question by talking about something else. Why did she avoid mentioning her husband? There is message in the avoidance.)4) The lights on the avenue blurred, twinkled, blurred.(The vision came from Mary’s eyes. Obviously, her eyes were now filled with tears.)5) The bus started. People came between them outside, people crossing the street, people theydidn’t know. Space and people.(A lot of people had walked into their lives, Mary and Bill’s family members and their respective circle of friends and colleagues. It was no longer their world of two young lovers when they were in Ohio.)4) Suggested Homework:Suppose you were Bill Walker and you had a habit of writing down what happened to you in your diary. After the chance meeting with Mary at Washington Square, you went home and wrote a brief paragraph about the meeting. The paragraph may begin like this:Oct. 11, 2009I had never expected to see Mary, but I met her at Washington Square. She looked rather old to me – I didn’t even recognize her immediately…For reference only:Oct. 11, 2009(I had never expected to see Mary, but I met her at Washington Square. She looked rather old to me – I didn’t even recognize her immediately. It was quite a surprise that she could pick me out among the hustling and bustling crowd in the street. After all, it has been quite a few years since we parted -- Eight, nine, or ten years? Time flies and we both changed a lot, no longer the heady, impulsive kind of youngsters that we once were. For some reason, she seemed rather emotional about this chance meeting, and was keen in knowing about what had happened to me in these years and in telling and inviting me to her place. Somehow, she avoided mentioning her husband, the man she quickly married after we ran into a little problem in our relationship. Tenyears is a long time, enough to reshape a person’s life. I wish her and her family all the happiness, sincerely.)。

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit11、12

《英语短篇⼩说教程》练习参考答案unit11、12《英语短篇⼩说教程》练习参考答案Keys to Unit ElevenJames Thurber: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty1)Opinions of Understanding:(1) Which of the following adjectives best describes Walter Mitty’s real life?A. Colorful.B. Uneventful.C. Noble.D. Exciting.(2) Which of the following is an unsuitable adjective to describe Walter Mitty’s wife?A. Fussy.B. Bossy.C. Considerate.D. Unsympathetic.(3) What sort of “secret life” of Walter Mitty does the “hospital operation room” episode reveal to us?A. He desires for a life of romance and excitement.B. He wishes to make glorious contributions to the nation.C. He yearns to be an important and respected person.D. He would rather be a heroic victim than a nobody.(4) What sort of “the secret life” of Walter Mitty do the “courtroom trial” and the “execution by a firing squad” episodes reveal to us?A. He desires for a life of romance and excitement.B. He wishes to make glorious contributions to the nation.C. He yearns to be an important and respected man.D. He would rather be a heroic victim than nobody.(5) What is the author’s attitude to the character he portrays?A. Critical.B. Mocking.C. Sympathetic.D. Scornful.2) Questions for discussion:(Suggested answers for reference)(1) How are reality and fantasy associated in this story? Give examples.(Usually it is in this way: something in the real life, for example, doing, seeing or hearing something, would triggers off somefantasy. Driving a car leading to the fantasy of piloting a hydroplane; putting on gloves and hearing the name of Dr. Renshaw leading to the operation episode; hearing a newspaper boy shouting something about the trial leading to the courtroomepisode; sitting in the lobby and reading news about Second World War leading to the bomber-pilot episode and standing against the wall of a drug-store leading to the episode of facing a firing squad.)(2) Does Mitty appear to be a comic, grotesque, and ridiculous person?(It is not the author’s intention to show the ridiculous side of Mitty’s life. Through creation of such a character, the writer intends to reveal the unfortunate life of some city dwellers. Their lives, like that of Mitty’s, are suffocated by the monotony and triviality of the modern middle-class life. The daydreams seem to be the only escape from the meaning less repetition of the day-to-day existence.)(3) Find out what is in common in the five pieces of Mitty’s daydream: the hydroplane, the medical operation, the trial, the bomber and the execution. What do these fantasies reveal to you about Walter Mitty?(These pieces of daydreams have one thing in common in which life is more adventurous, more heroic or more exciting than the actual existence, and in which he is a brave, respected or even a tragic central figure, rather than a nobody dominated by an bossy wife.)(4) How do you like the ending of the story? What is your interpretation?(There is a tragic sense in the last episode – the man being executed. This may reveal the inner wish of the protagonist that he would rather be a heroic victim than a person of no significance. And also, there is a hint of tragedy in his life.)(5) Compare Walter Mitty with Cervantes’Don Quixode (唐·吉诃德). What similarities and differences do you find in the two characters?(Mitty’s daydreams embody the clichés of adventure or war fiction and movies. While Cervantes’ Don Quixode is also influenced by the popular romance of his time and ridiculously acts out his fantasies, Mitty does not even have courage to do that and seems satisfied with dreaming about a sort of heroism as an escape from the imprisonment in triviality. In this sense, he is a modern Don Quixode)3) Explanation and interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)(1) He looked at his wife, in the seat beside him, with shocked astonishment. She seemed grossly unfamiliar, like a strange woman who had yelled at him in a crowd.(Mitty was lost in his daydream, and was suddenly awakened from it and the world around him seemed rather unfamiliar.)(2) "You're tensed up again," said Mrs. Mitty. "It's one of your days. I wish you'd let Dr. Renshaw look you over."(“Tensed up” refers to Mitty’s state of fantasizing. His wife’s words indicate that Mitty had a habit of falling into daydreams and had once consulted a doctor for this problem.)(3) He put them (gloves) on, but after she had turned and gone into the building and he had driven on to a red light, he took them off again.(He obeyed to his wife humbly, but when she did not see him, he book them off as and act of rebellion.)(4) "Back it up, Mac! Look out for that Buick!" Walter Mitty jammed on the brakes. "Wrong lane, Mac," said the parking-lot attendant.(He didn’t seem to be able to do anything well and even a parking lot attendant could order and criticize him. This adds to his sense of depression, of being nobody.)(5) Then, with that faint, fleeting smile playing about his lips, he faced the firing squad; erect andmotionless, proud and disdainful…(The last episode of the fantasy reveals the mixed feelings of being a victim and being a hero. The end seems inevitably tragic but to Mitty’s imagination, maintaining a sort of heroism is possible. Mitty felt that he was beaten down by life, but in his heart he still kept high aspirations.)Suggested HomeworkAllow Walter Mitty to continue his fantasy once he arrived home from the shopping trip with his wife. Using your imagination and write a paragraph that may begin like this:He parked his car. In a few quick steps, he rushed to the door and pushed it open with determined suddenness. “Hands up, gentlemen!” he said.For reference only:He parked his car. In a few quick steps, he rushed to the door and pushed it open with determined suddenness. “Hands up, gentlemen! ” he said, pointing his gun at the three men sitting there. “FBI. We have been following you for quite some time.”The men in the room were totally unprepared. Two raised their hands over their heads, one hesitated and quietly moved his right hand to a pistol on the coffee table. He aims his gun at that man, “push that pistol to me, slowly. That’s right. It’s no use trying to do anything funny, let me warn you.”“Why do walk so quickly and push open the door like this? Go back to get the things in the car!” his wife said angrily.《英语短篇⼩说教程》练习参考答案Keys to Unit TwelveDonald Barthelme: The Glass Mountain1) Questions for Discussion:(Suggested answers for reference)(1) Do you find anything unusual about the structure of the story? Why do you think the writer chooses this manner of narration?(Firstly, the title sounds strange – there is no “glass mountain” in the real world. Secondly, the short story is made up of 100 sentences and each sentence is numbered. The title, if one is familiar with European fairy tales, reminds one of a popular story. The structure is very unusual, subverting the established form of fiction writing and creating a false perfection with the story beginning at Sentence One and ending at Sentence One Hundred. The author seems to being mocking at the literary convention by inventing a form that looks grotesque. )(2) What sort of person is the narrator, the first-person “I” who tries to climb the glass mountain?(Judging from what goes on in his mind, we find that the climber might be an intellectual, or a writer, as he is familiar with fairy tales and talks about the definition of “symbol” etc. So, the climbing can be seen not as actual, but as imagined and psychological. He is very much dissatisfied with the reality down “at the bottom of the mountain,” but the fanciful “golden castle”is unattainable. He finds himself stranded in the middle. He represents the spiritual plight of the “Modern Man.”) (3) There are a lot of symbols in the story such as the glass mountain, the golden castle, the dead knights, the enchanted princess, the climber and the act of climbing. Can you try to explain their symbolic meanings?(The glass mountain: the modern city life, or the impossible process of achieving meaning The golden castle: an ideal goal that is nothing but illusionThe fallen knights: the dead or dying traditionThe enchanted princess: aim or reward of hard endeavorThe climber: a modern man in predicament, trying to achieve self-realizationThe climbing: the difficult and impossible process toward the goalThe street scene: the real city life of confusion and chaosThe climbing irons and plumber’s friends: the ridiculous means for the “grand” taskThe “acquaintances”: the uncultured, unmannered generation of people. )(4) How do you interpret the ending of the story?(Through imagination, with the eagle carrying him to up to the palace, the climber finally reaches the castle. But with his “golden touch,” the symbol changes into a princess, like cliché in old stories, and the climber is disappointed and disillusioned. He seems to have realized that the whole thing is nothing but fairy-tale fantasy.)(5) The whole story appears to be very absurd. What sort of reality can you see behind the apparent absurdity?(Despite the absurdity in the form and contents, we can find in the short story a lot of things that are related to the reality in the West, as the writer sees it:1. the narrator/climber’s sense of frustration and alienation2. the life of confusion and disorder in the city3. people’s inability to achieve a state of glory4. the loss of tradition5. the replacement of culture by hooliganism.6. the loss of aim and meaning in life with only imagined idealism which one knows is unrealizable.)2) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)(1) 18. The mountain towers over that part of Eighth Avenue like some splendid, immense office building.(“Eighth Avenue” suggests the location is a city, possibly New York, and the glass mountain is a glass-surfaced modern skyscraper. It indeed is an office building.)(2) 78. My acquaintances were debating the question, which of them would get my apartment?(They were certain that the climber “I” would inevitably fall and die in the end, like all the “knights.”)(3) 80. “At the same moment a door opened, and he saw a courtyard filled with flowers and trees, and there, the beautiful enchanted princess.” (The Yellow Fairy Book)96. At the same moment a door opened, and I saw a courtyard filled with flowers and trees, and there, the beautiful enchanted symbol.(In the popular fairy tale, the ultimate aim of the hero is to rescue the “princess,” but the modern climber found it to be no more than a mere “symbol,”– something abstract, remote, and devoid of solid meaning.)(4) 97. I approached the symbol, with its layers of meaning, but when I touched it, it changed into only a beautiful princess.(A symbol can be interpreted differently – with its layers of meaning, but the popular culture points to only one direction of interpretation. The symbol of happy ending, as in numerous tales, is represented by the union of the brave and the beautiful:“the youth married the princess and lived happily ever after.” The climber seems to dislike this kind of wishful fantasy.)(5) 98. I threw the beautiful princess headfirst down the mountain to my acquaintances.(Obviously, this is an act of great disappointment. The climber seems to be totally disillusioned at the outcome, having realized the impossibility and futility of such an attempt. Hesubverts his own purpose of trying to achieve something heroic or glorious.)。

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit3、4

Unit 4 练习答案与课文翻译

Unit Four CommunicationText AComprehensionⅠ. Getting Main IdeasThe whole text can be divided into three parts. Read the text and complete the following table. The partition has been given to you, so you are supposed to finish the main idea of each part.Ⅱ. Identifying DetailsAnswer the following content questions based on details of the text.1.When Juliet was six years old, the author started the writing tradition with her daughter.2.Because the author gave in reasons why Juliet wanted clogs.3. They exchanged notes about boys, homework, phone calls, helping with housework, apologies after shouting matches and any happy thoughts.4. Because she thought writing down feelings to her mom is much easier for her than trying to speak about them.5. Yes! She is satisfied with Juliet’s makeup because Juliet’s face seemed to light up.6. Yes! Juliet’s letters from college have been wonderful.Language FocusⅢ.Working with the Proper Word or PhraseFill in the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Make change to the form when necessary.1. apologies2. brush3.exchanged4.match5. tremendous6. responded7.mood8. touched9. appropriate 10. makeupⅣ.Focusing on grammar tipsPlease select the correct answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1. B2.A3.A4.A5.C6. D7.C8.A9.A 10.DⅤ.TranslationTranslate the following sentences into English.1.Fighting with fists is not a good way to settle an argument.2.The young parents scolded their child because he spoke rudely to the guest.3.The government called on people to hold on to the tradition of respecting the old.4.No matter what he met, his family will pull him through.5.True, you have failed this time, but at least you can draw a lesson from thisexperience.Ⅵ. ClozeThere are 10 blanks in the following passage. Read the passage carefully until you have got its main idea, and then select one appropriate word for for each gap from the box following the passage.1. walked2. break3. lying4. laughter5. sparkle6. share7. turned8. grow9. hold 10. crashedⅦ. WritingSample:The Equality in Family Communication Recently, an English website launched a survey with the question “do you think there is communication problem within your family”. 72.6% of the participants believe communication problem do exist in their family. When they were asked what have caused this kind of problem, 31.6% of them think that the way in which they communicate is inappropriate and 27.6% believe it has something to do with the compelling force of parents. Another 23.3% blame for the social problems while the rest 17.5% think that the rebellious children are responsible for that.In my opinion, no matter what caused the communication problem between the family members, we should take active measures to deal with it. For one thing, equal communication should be advocated within the family. We’ll be more willing to open our heart when we’re all in an equal position. Equality is essential for parents and children to make friends with each other. For another, the whole family should take part in some activities that all the members are interested in. if the family members can do things together, they will stay with each other longer and of course, will talk more and know each other better. Last but not the least, children should always put their feet in their parents’shoes and listen more to their parents. Once the children understand the purpose of the parents they may not be so rebellious and the communication between them will be much easier.All in all, the communication problem within the family should be solved by the joint efforts of all the family members.Text BComprehensionⅠ. Understanding the MessageRead the text and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.1-5 D D C B AⅡ. Working with the Proper Word or PhraseComplete each of the following sentences by deciding on the most proper word from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1—5 ABCDD 6-10 CBAAA课文翻译Text A我的女儿，我的朋友你相信文字书信的奇妙作用吗?当用话语无法表达时，文字书信更能使人们相互亲近。

Unit 4 英语短篇小说教程

We have been given enough hints about the true value of the necklace and the possible story behind it. Can you find them?
Why did the narrator say by the end of the story “I did not entirely dislike Mr. Kelada”?
(Somerset Maugham, “Mr. Know-All,” lines 87-91)
Characterization, the indirect method Sample 2:
“Do you like card tricks?” “No, I hate card tricks,” I answered. “Well, I’ll just show you this one.” He showed me three. Then I said I would go down to the dining room and get my seat at table. “Oh, that’s all right,” he said. “I’ve already taken a seat for you. I thought that as we were in the same stateroom we might just as well sit at the same table.” (Somerset Maugham, “Mr. Know-All,” lines 77-83)
There are two basic types of textual indicators of character:

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Book 4(TF-XU)Unit 1 Language TestingSection AWord Pretestl.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.C 8.CReading Comprehensionl.B 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.BVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. works his fingers to the bone2. burns the midnight oil3. falls down on the job4. hits the books5.does back-breaking work6. works like a dog General Vocabulary Exercisel.D 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.D 7.D 8.D 9.A 10.A ll.B 12.B 13.A 14.D 15.B 16.D 17.D 18.B 19.D 20.AAnalogies l.A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.AClozeits progress leaving onerefer both which withleads that since madeSection Bl.B 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.C ll.B 12.BSection Cl.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.TUnit 2 ExplorationSection AWord Pretestl.C 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.B 8.C 9.B 10.C ll.AReading Comprehensionl.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.BVocabulary BuildingIdioms 1. has a green thumb 2. is a breeze3.has two left feet4. has a golden touch5.has a nose for6. is easy as pieGeneral Vocabulary ExerciseI.illegality 2. ambitiously 3. discriminative 4. persistent 5. resistance6.Contamination7. invalid8. fantastically9. specifically 10. haveamusedII.magical 12. ignorant 13. survive 14. explored 15. intimidate 16. bulky 17. pilgrimage 1& galaxy 19. transformation 20. alienated Analogiesl.B 2.A 3.D 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.B 8.BClozeuntil Most reached fromice combined and deepover includes inSection Bl.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.A 10.B ll.A 12.C 13.BSection Cl.T 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.F 6.F 7.F 8.F 9.T 10.T ll.T 12.TUnit 3 RefugeeSection AWord Pretestl.C 2.C 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.A 7.B &CReading Comprehensionl.C 2.D 3.D 4.A 5.D 6.A 7.C &B 9.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. down to earth2. putting on airs3. is showing off4. thinks he is God's gift to mankind5. put... in their place6. blowing his own horn General Vocabulary Exercise1.D 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.B 9.B 10.B ll.B 12.D 13.A14.B 15.A 16.C 17.A 18.A 19.D 20.DAnalogiesl.A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.DClozemost take grow costing protectingmiddle found affected for powerlessSection B14.BSection Cl.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.F 6.F 7.T 8.TUnit 4 CigarettesSection AWord Pretestl.B 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.C 8.B 9.C Reading Comprehensionl.C 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.C Vocabulary BuildingIdioms1. held his tongue2.see eye to eye3. mind his own business4. rocked the boat5. buried the hatchet6. flowed with the tide7.button her lips8. let sleeping dogs lifeGeneral Vocabulary ExerciseI.retaliatory 2. rudimental 3. presumptuous 4. perplexed 5. averted6.conjecture7. satirist & boisterously 9. abundance 10. improvised II.various 12. intention 13. proposed 14. original 15. created16. advocating 17. trendy 18. promising 19. consultation 20. gracious Analogiesl.B 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.CClozeagainst increased in warnings Moreoversmoking observance around bring consumptionSection Bl.C 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.A 6.C 7.F 8.T 9.B 10.C ll.A 12.CSection Cl.C 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.CUnit 5 GlobalizationSection AWord PretestReading Comprehension l.B 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.B Vocabulary BuildingIdioms1. left us high and dry2. faces up to3. passes the buck4.will shoulder the responsibility5. worm out of6. points his finger at General Vocabulary Exercisel.D 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.B &A 9.B 10.B ll.C 12.B 13.C14.C 15.A 16.A 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.BAnalogiesl.C 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.D 7.D &AClozeEnglish information trouble risinggrave survival promotes proclaimedbenefits exceptions accompanied stemsSection BSection C l.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.F 6.F 7.T 8.TUnit 6 ImmigrantsSection AWord Pretestl.A 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.B 8.C 9.BReading Comprehensionl.C 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.BVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. find middle ground2. all or nothing3. meet people halfway4. sticks to her guns5.middle-of-the-road6. give-and-takeGeneral Vocabulary Exercise1. frustrating2. exaggeration3. inspiring4. industrious5. conversedfortably7. inappropriate8. Distinguished9. traditional 10. descriptively11. tyrant 12. uncertainty 13. persecuted 14. pursues 15. hostile16. flight 17. labor 18. chaos 19. exceptional 20. strengthen Analogiesl.B 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.B 8.CClozesuffered freedom leave aboardjourney elected faced experiencewithout until including helpplant celebrateSection Bl.A 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C 6.F 7.F 8.F 9.C 10.C ll.B 12.C Section Cl.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6.F 7.T &TUnit 7 EcologySection AWord PretestReading Comprehensionl.B 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. give up2. go through with3. hang in there4. stick with5. sweat... outGeneral Vocabulary Exercisel.C 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.D ll.B 12.B 13.B 14.D 15.C 16.C 17.A 18.D 19.A 20.AAnalogiesl.C 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.CClozebranch made more onproblem less realize ecologynatural without strict resultsSection Bl.B 2.C 3.B 4.F 5.T 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.A 10.B ll.BSection Cl.T 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6.F 7.T &F 9.T 10.FUnit 8 HolocaustSection AWord Pretestl.C 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.B &B 9.B 10.B Reading Comprehensionl.A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.B 8.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. is on her own2. is a copycat3. lead her by the nose4. cut the apron strings5. is a yes・man6. has a mind of her own7.stand on his own two feetGeneral Vocabulary Exercise1 ・ aggravated 2. resolve 3. method/methodology 4. admonishments/admonitions5. clinic6.congenial7. acute8. derision9. dramatic 10. implement 11. artistic 12. marked/remarkable 13. terrorized 14. mentality 15. diverted 16. monstrous17 perceptions 18. extremity 19. spontaneous 20. dictated Analogiesl.A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.D 7.D 8.CClozewhich by attached inbut as regarded belegendary rooted moved knownSection Bl.A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.B 9.B 10.C ll.B 12.B 13.A Section Cl.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.T 6.T 7.F &T 9.F 10.FUnit 9 Diplomatic PracticeSection AWord Pretestl.B 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.BReading ComprehensionVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. was as tough as nails2. went to pieces3. keep your chin up4. hold his head up5. was cool as a cucumber6. fell apart7. pulled herself togetherGeneral Vocabulary Exercisel.C 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.B 7.B 8.A 9.B 10.C ll.D 12.A 13.A 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.B19.B 20.DAnalogiesClozeThere within law under alsoexamples which for usedSection BUnit 10 ChristianitySection AWord Pretestl.C 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.A &B 18.Bl.B 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.Dl.C 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.F 6.T 7.T 8.F 9.C 10.A ll.F 12.T 13.TReading Comprehensionl.C 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.B 8.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. reached the boiling point2. blew up3. gritted his teeth4. held her temper5. was hot-headed6. counted to tenGeneral Vocabulary Exercise1. transient2. partial3. vaguely4. picturesque5. humbleness6. consolation7. showy8. casually9. province 10. meek 11. authorizes 12. weakened13.resentful 14. confession 15. criticism 16. guidance17. reliance 18. obedience 19. characterizedAnalogiesl.D 2.C 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.D 7.D 8.CCloze associated work Protestant brought distinction with colonies root at called merged denominationSection Bl.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.F 7.T 8.F 9.T 10.T ll.F 12.C 13.CSection Cl.T 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6.F 7.T 8.T 9.F 10.TUnit 11 PoliticsSection AWord Pretestl.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.B 10.AReading Comprehensionl.B 2.D 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.D 7.B &DVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. icy stare2. gave me the cold shoulder3. wal cool toward me4. welcomed us with open arms5. turns his nose up at6. turns her back onGeneral Vocabulary ExerciseC 14.C 15.A 16.A 17.D 18.C 19.D 20.BAnalogiesl.B 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.D 7.C 8.Dminds aided requires peace relationshiplittle for alone recreation doingSection Bl.C 2.A 3.C 4.T 5.F 6.T 7.F 8.C 9.D 10.B ll.B 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.CSection Al.T 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6.F 7.F &T 9.F 10.TUnit 12 ArtSection AWord Pretest l.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.AReading Comprehensionl.C 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. is a loner2. two heads are better than one3. brainstorms4.goes it alone5.put their heads together6. joined forces7. pools her resources 8. lend...a handGeneral Vocabulary Exercise1 • reluctant 2. diversifying/ to diversify 3. optimists 4. serenely5. expectations6. imposing7. expended8. rarity9. perceptive 10. symbolically 11. traditional 12. essence13. influential 14. imagination 15.visualize 16. construction17. multiplied 18. ironic/ ironical 19. depth 20. inspiredAnalogiesl.B 2.A 3.D 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.CClozewith lay problem Among painterdepicts myth as expression ancients at correctness are proportions to Section B l.C 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.F 7.T 8.T 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.A Section Cl.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.T 6.T 7.F 8.TUnit 13 GeneticsSection AWord Pretestl.C 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.C 8.AReading Comprehensionl.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.C 8.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. is hard-hearted2. goes to bat for3. has a heart4. has a heart of gold5. has a heart of stone6. is tight fisted7. is warm-heartedGeneral Vocabulary Exercise14.B 15.D 16.A 17.D 18.B 19.B 20.DAnalogiesl.A 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.D &CClozeMoreover interested between identicalup relationships establish whetherwith faithfully combinations afterSection Bl.T 2.T 3.F 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.T 8.F 9.F 10.F ll.F 12.F 13.T 14.C 15.ASection Cl.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6.F 7.T 8.T 9.T 10.TUnit 14 Society and ValuesSection AWord PretestReading Comprehensionl.B 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.A 7.C 8.CVocabulary BuildingIdiomsI.is on cloud nine 2. is down in the dumps3. is in seventh heaven4. is out of sorts5.is tickled pink6. is feeling blue7. is walking on air 8. is on top of the worldGeneral Vocabulary Exercise1 ・ anticipate 2. justifiable 3. ambition 4. determination 5. agreed6.befriended7. Perishable & expression 9. theoretical 10. profundity II.worships 12. mythic/ mythical 13. passionate 14. worthwhile/ worthy15.longing16.crime 17 fascinating 18. obsessive 19. exposure 20. ridiculed Analogiesl.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.BClozemaking which on right markedwith away created with asSection B14.C 15.BSection Cl.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.F &F 9.T 10.T ll.T 12.TUnit 15 EconomicsSection AWord Pretestl.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.A 8.BReading Comprehensionl.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.BVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. is right on target2. beats around the bush3. misses the mark4. is off base5. gets to the heart of6. hits the nail on the headGeneral Vocabulary ExerciseA 14.B 15.C 16.C 17.B 18.D 19.B 20.A Analogiesl.B 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.CClozecauses out worse Thaton dominant sustaining toexpecting rise form howeverSection Bl.C 2.B 3.T 4.F 5.T 6.B 7.C 8.F 9.T 10.T ll.F 12.T Section Cl.F 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.F 6.T 7.T &T 9.F 10.FUnit 16 TechnologySection AWord Pretest l.C 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.CReading Comprehensionl.B 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.C 9.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. is an old hand at2. knows・・・like the back of her hand3. know the ropes4. was not born yesterday5.is・・・green6. live-and-leamGeneral Vocabulary ExerciseI.repugnant 2. brutally 3. intangibles 4. detonated 5. analysis6.placid7. enormously8. glee9.vexed 10. RigorousII.various 12. applied 13. competitive 14. storage 15. knowledgeable 16. specialty 17. promising 18. commerce 19. intricate 20. beneficial Analogiesl.D 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.BClozeforce dated what intelligent protectivespecies producing protest something extinctionSection B14.A 15.BSection Cl.F 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.FUnit 17 PhilosophySection AWord Pretestl.A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.CReading Comprehensionl.B 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.CVocabulary BuildingIdioms1. is two-faced2. tells it like it is3. talks behind her friends9 backs4. bared her soul5. looked her mother in the eye6. lay her cards on the table General Vocabulary Exercisel.D 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.D ll.B 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.C 16.C 17.C l&A 19.B 20.BAnalogiesl.A 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.BClozeBorn associated who hostilityafter which there toown last founded includingbefore wasSection Bl.C 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.B 8.C 9.B 10.B ll.F 12.F 13.T Unit 18 EssayQuestions on "Of Negotiating"l.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.B 8.C 9.C 10.B Vocabulary BuildingIdioms1. eyes were bigger than his stomach2. lost his head3. bit off more than she could chew4. eats like a horse5. burned herself out6. spread herself too thin7.taking it easyGeneral Vocabulary BuildingI.association 2. reliability 3. opposite 4. controversy 5. disposal6.Polluted7. attractively & Conformity 9. retiring 10. evasive II.speech 12. service 13. inferioi* 14. faithfully 15. quicken 16. crafty 17. awesome 18. ripened 19. solitary 20. truly Analogiesl.C 2.D 3.D 4.C 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.ACloze character comparison lacked while intodeep virtue caused excess alsois like scientific which to。

英语专业英语短篇小说教案与课后答案

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E.g. ?英诗中常用的修辞英语谚语的修辞手法委婉语的分类英语中的缩略语英语词汇中的外来语单词英语新词新意探究美国英语的特色如何正确把握英语定语从句（或其他各种从句或语法形式）在句子中的确切含义Fuzzy Words and Their Uses in Human CommunicationAmbiguity and Puns in EnglishEnglish by NewspaperEnglish Personal Pronouns: a PreliminaryThematic Network and Text TypesAn Inquiry into Speech Act TheoryOn Lexical Cohesion in Expository WritingThe Inferences of Conversational ImplicationsReading Strategy: Conte xt and MeaningThe Construction and Interpretation of Cohesion in Texts英语专业论文题目2英美文学主要研究以英语为母语的国家的文学及文学作品，或对不同地域，不同时期，不同形式，不同体裁的文学作品进行评议或对比，或对作品的主题思想以及对社会进步产生的作用等进行分析评论．.?解读布莱克诗篇《老虎》的象征意义弥尔顿创作目的和结果的矛盾之我见华滋华斯诗歌的自然观简析《秋颂》的美学价值由《云雀颂》看雪莱的诗歌创作观论叶芝诗歌中的象征主义狄金森诗歌的现实意义论现代诗歌与后现代诗歌的异同解读《麦克白》的创作意义由海明威的《杀人者》理解客观叙述法解读福克纳的《干燥七月》XX英文作品中的人物分析XX英文作品的社会意义XX英文作品的文体风格论《呼啸山庄》的叙事结构《傲慢与偏见》中经济对婚姻的影响《儿子与情人》中格特鲁德的情感历程分析《红字》中的象征手法论《呼啸山庄》的爱与恨论《简·爱》中的女权主义色彩爱的涅槃---《呼啸山庄》主题分析英语专业论文题目3翻译包括翻译理论，翻译方法，翻译实践中的系列问题，翻译与文化的关系等进行研究与写作．?英汉文化差异和翻译英语习语翻译翻译与语境翻译中的对等问题翻译中的衔接与连贯翻译中的文化信息传递语篇体裁与翻译策略汉语四字词语的翻译数字的翻译翻译中的语序转换谈英语被动句的翻译英汉句法对比和翻译谈合同（或其他各种类型文本）的翻译?英语否定句的翻译广告英语及其翻译中国特色词汇及其英译英语长句的理解与翻译商号、商标、公司名称等的翻译论“信”、“达”、“雅”与品牌翻译交替口译初探浅谈如何综合选用直译和意译中国特色新词的英译文化差异与英汉习语翻译Importance of Meaning Group in Translation英语专业论文题目4跨文化研究包括中西文化对比(语言，宗教，价值观，物质文化，企业文化，风俗习惯, 教育等).多元文化背景下的美国课程改革不同文化对于涉及动物的语言的影响跨文化非言语交际的功能及文化基础中美儿童教育之比较中国与西方国家的酒文化全球电视文化一体化与中国的对策The Management for Multinational Enterprises in China: Converting Cultural Clash into Introjection ?Suggestions for Successful Intercultural Communication in the Process of Spoken English ?Cultural Differences and Translation of the E nglish-Chinese IdiomsThe Importance for International Enterprises ofUnderstanding the Diversity of U.S. CultureThe Importance of Understanding the Cultural Characteristic in International Advertising英语专业论文题目5 英语教学法包括教学法理论，英语教学法发展史，或具体针对某一课程的教学，某一教学对象的特征（年龄，职业，性别，基础水平等）进行教学方法，课程设计等方面的研究．E.g.扩大词汇量和提高英语阅读能力的关系提高英语阅读速度的主要障碍英语阅读能力和阅读速度的关系通过扩大知识面提高英语阅读能力如何在阅读实践中提高英语阅读能力阅读英文报刊的好处如何处理精读和泛读的关系如何对付英语阅读材料中的生词如何通过阅读扩大词汇量提高阅读能力和提高英语听力的关系英语听说读写四种技能的关系通过英语阅读提高英语写作能力英语快速阅读能力的构成成分中学生英语自主学习能力的培养英语教学中的语言焦虑及解决策略简笔画-英语教学中简单高效的教学手段?提高英语听力理解能力的策略和技巧?电子辞典与英语教学普通话对英语语音的迁移作用母语迁移在基础教育各阶段中的作用?提高大班课堂教学的效果《英语课程标准》研究口语教学中教师的角色从心理学角度探讨少儿英语教学英语课堂提问的策略研究英语后进生产生的原因以及补差方法研究?英语词汇教学方法探讨小学生英语口语能力评估方法研究朗读在英语教学中的作用任务型教学法研究方言对学生英语语音的影响英语阅读课堂教学模式探讨计算机辅助英语教学中的诸问题不同种类的计算机辅助英语教学方式计算机辅助英语教学中的教学法原则英语课堂的合作学习策略研究中学生英语学习策略的培养探究式教学法在中学英语教学中的应用?现代信息技术在英语教学中的应用教师教学行为对高中生英语学习的影响?实施成功教育减少两极分化小学英语活动课教学模式研究中学英语听力训练最佳方案原版电影与英语学习中学生英语兴趣的培养《疯狂英语》（或各种教学方式）的利与弊?张思中教学法实践调查报告如何杜绝中式英语英语教师的文化素养网络时代如何学好英语背景知识与阅读理解上下文在阅读理解中的作用家庭教师在中学生英语学习中的利弊中学英语教学现状分析中外教师解释课文方法比较中外教师课堂提问方法比较中外教师课堂鼓励性用语比较中外教师对学生总体要求之比较The Instructive Meaning of Inter-language Pragmatics for foreign Language Teaching ?Ped agogical Translation and Translation TeachingThe Importance of Cultural Authenticity in Teaching MaterialsMicro-teaching and Student Teacher TrainingHow to Evaluate the Teacher Performance - A Case StudyEnglish Test DesignThe Interference of Native Language in English Writing or Translation ?Translation Methods and English Teaching The Expression of Negation in English and Chinese LanguagesOn the English Rhetorical DevicesHow to Use a Computer in Managing an English ClassLiteral Trans lation and Free Translation。

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit4

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit4《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案Keys to Unit FourSomerset Maugham: Mr. Know-All1) Opinions of Understanding:(1) Which of the following is a round character?A. The narrator “I”.B. Mr. Kelada.C. Mr. Ramsay.D. Mrs. Ramsay.(2) Which of the following is a most typical flat character?A. The narrator “I”.B. Mr. Kelada.C. Mr. Ramsay.D. Mrs. Ramsay.(3) The narrator decided that he might have an unpleasant company even before seeing Mr. Kelada because _______.A. he had to share a cabin with the latterB. he had known the latter to be a loud and noisy personC. the latter had a foreign nameD. the latter had a bad reputation(4) From the story we can deduce that Mrs. Ramsay’s pearl necklace was probably ________.A. a worthless imitationB. an expensive purchase that she borrowed money to pay forC. a gift from her husbandD. a gift from a lover of hers that her husband knew nothing about(5) By the end of the short story, the narrator said, “At that moment I did not entirely dislike Mr. Kelada.” The words may suggest that _______.A. he actually enjoyed the company of Mr. KeladaB. he found that Mr. Kelada was entirely different from what he had expected him to beC. he liked Mr. Kelada just for a momentD. he had changed his earlier attitude towards Mr. Kelada2) Questions for Discussion:(Suggested answers for reference)(1)What are the undesirable qualities of Mr. Kelada according to the narrator? Find them out inthe text and list them. Are they good proof that Mr. Kelada is an unpleasant person?1）…my fellow passenger’s name was (not) Smith or Brown. (not Anglo-Saxon sounding) (line 9).2) When I went on board I found Mr. Kelada’s luggage ..and toilet things (showing bad taste) (lines 11-16)3) Mr. Kelada was short and of a sturdy build, cleanshaven and dark skinned, with a fleshy, hooked nose and very large lustrous and liquid eyes. His long black hair was sleek and curly. (His physical features indicate that he is not a white European.) (lines 32-34)4) He spoke with a fluency in which there was nothing English and his gestures were exuberant. (lines 34-35)5) Mr. Kelada was chatty. (line 57)6) Mr. Kelada was familiar. …(observing) no such formality. (lines 64-68)7) “The three on the four,” said Mr. Kelada (participating in other person’s card game, being rather nosy) (lines 71-81)8) I not only shared a cabin with him and ate three meals a day at the same table, but I could not walk round the deck without his joining me. (caring little about other people’s privacy) (lines 85-86)9) He was a good mixer, and in three days knew everyone on board. He ran everything. (line 90-91)10) He was certainly the best hated man in the ship. We called him Mr. Know-All. (line 94)11) He wa s … argumentative. He knew everything better than anybody else. (lines 96-97)But the above list only proves that Mr. Kelada was a person of different culture and behaved differently. Nurtured by his more Oriental culture, he behaved in a way that was nothing wrong in itself, but was disliked by the narrator of the story, who held a prejudice against non-Western culture.(2) Underline the descriptions of Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay, and discuss the contrast between the couple.Mr. Ramsay:1) He was as dogmatic as Mr. Kelada and resented bitterly the Levantine’s cocksureness. (lines 103-104)2) He was a great heavy fellow from the Middle West, with loose fat under a tight skin, and he bulged out of his ready-made clothes. (lines 106-108)3) He was argumentative (lines 122-124) and insensitive (lines 155-170)Mrs. Ramsay:1) Mrs. Ramsay was a very pretty little thing, with pleasant manners and a sense of humor. (lines 110-111)2) She was dressed always very simply; but she knew how to wear her clothes. She achieved an effect of quiet distinction.(lines 111-113)3) You could not look at her without being struck by her modesty. It shone in her like a flower on a coat. (lines 115-116) (The husband and the wife are very different almost in every way. One is loud, fatty,aggressive and the other is quite, pretty and modest. The contrast gives the reader an impression that the man is unworthy of the lady and may indicate at possible lack of harmony in the marriage.)(3) We have been given enough hints about the true value of the necklace and the possible story behind it. Can you find them?1) “They’ll never be able to get a cultured pearl that an expert like me can’t tell with half an eye.” He pointed to a chain that Mrs. Ramsay wore. “You take my word for it, Mrs. Ramsay, that chain you’re wearing will never be worth a cent less than it is now.” (lines 134-137)2) Mrs. Ramsay in her modest way flushed a little and slipped the chain inside her dress. (line 136)3) “Oh, in the trade somewhere round fifteen thousand dollars. But if it was bought on Fifth Avenue, I shouldn’t be surprised to hear that anything up to thirty thousand was paid for it.” (lines 145-147)4) “Oh, Elmer, you can’t bet on a certainty,” said Mrs. Ramsay. (line 155)5) “But how can it be proved?” she continued. “It’s only my word against Mr. Kelada’s.”(line 159-160)6) Mrs. Ramsay hesitated a moment. She put her hands to the clasp. (line 164)7) “I can’t undo it,” she said. “Mr. Kelada will just have to take my word for it.” (line 165)8) The Levantine took a magnifying glass from his pocket and closely examined it. A smile of triumph spread over his smooth and swarthy face. (lines 170-172)9) … Mrs. Ramsay’s face. It was so white that she looked as though she were about to faint. She was staring at him with wide and terrified eyes. They held a desperate appeal. (lines 173-175)(4) Why did Mr. Kelada choose not to tell the truth of the value of the pearl necklace?(Obviously he wanted to help the helpless lady by not revealing the true value of the necklace. Otherwise she would have to face an awful and embarrassing explanation. He might have regarded Mr. Ramsay as being unworthy for the lady and acted out of disdain.)(5) Why did the narrator say by the end of the story “I did not entirely dislike Mr. Kelada”?(He seemed to be aware of his own prejudice after he had seen the positive quality of the Levantine: wisdom, self-sacrifice, and sensitiveness to other’s misfortunes.)3) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)(1) I was prepared to dislike Max Kelada even before I knew him.(This indicates that the narrator, the English gentleman, had a deep-rooted racial and cultural bias against non-English. It is not the person, but what his name represents that he disliked.)(2) But when I was told the name of my companion my heart sank…. I should have looked upon it with less dismay if my fellow passenger’s name had been Smith or Brown.(“Smith”and “Brown”are typical English surnames. Thename “Max Kelada”indicates a man from a different, most likely “inferior” culture in the opinion of the narrator.)(3) The Consular Service is ill paid, and she was dressed always very simply.(This foreshadows the fact that the pearl necklace was far too expensive for her purse.)(4) Mrs. Ramsay in her modest way flushed a little and slipped the chain inside her dress.(She quickly hid the chain inside, an act that reveals her fear of its true value being noticed by somebody.)(5) “If I had a pretty little wife I shouldn’t let her spend a year in New York while I stayed at Kobe,” said he.(Mr. Kelada hinted that the husband’s leaving her alone in New York was unwise and had led to some consequences. She had now a wealthy suitor. )4) Suggested Homework:Let us suppose that in the afternoon on the same day when Mr. Kelada got back the 100 dollars, he met Mrs. Ramsay somewhere on the deck, and there were no other people around. They had a short conversation about what had happened previously. Using your imagination, write out the short dialogue between the two. The conversation may begin like this: (-- Good morning, Mrs. Ramsay. It’s a surprise to see you alone here.-- Good morning, Mr. Kelada. I don’t feel well, so I come out for a bit of fresh air.-- It’s always a pleasure to see a charming lady like you.-- Thank you for saying so. I’m extremely sorry for what happened yesterday, and I’m grateful for what you did, for me.) -- Lying about the necklace?-- Lying for my sake. You are generous and have a good heart.-- Anyway, I got the 100 dollars back. You delivered it yourself?-- Yes, I did. You did me a great service, and there is no way that you should be paying that money.-- I have been the laughingstock of everybody on board.-- You have my respect. I was real terrified yesterday, and fortunately you came to the rescue.-- It is a wonderful gift, that necklace, from a true admirer, I guess?-- You embarrass me, Mr. Kelada, but you seem to notice everything.-- It’s a good match to a pretty lady like you.-- Don’t laugh at me, I beg. I don’t think I’ll be wearing it anymore. Thank you again, and I think I’ll be going back to the cabin.。

英语短篇小说教程电子教案-Unit4

There are two basic types of textual indicators of character:
The direct presentation names the character trait or sums it up, such as “he’s utterly selfish” or “he loves only himself.”
Individualized and type characters:
Individualized characters are ones endowed with traits that mark them as individuals, as opposed to type characters. Individualized characters belong, generally speaking, to realism, as opposed to the type characters of romanticism.
The common methods of indirect presentation:
the act and speech in the form of behavior and conversation;
the activity of mind in musing, meditation, selfdebating or interior monologue;
• character • hero and heroine • anti-hero • protagonist / main character • antagonist • foil
The anti-hero
The anti-hero is a fictional character occupying a central position in the plot but possessing qualities antithetical to those of the traditional hero.

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案unit8

《英语短篇小说教程》练习参考答案Unit EightFrank Stockton: The Lady or the Tiger?1) Questions for Discussion:(Suggested answers for reference)(1) Why didn’t the king approve of the love between his daughter and the young man of his court?(Because of the difference in social positions, one is the princess, the other is a lowly courtier. The king would not care whether there was true love between them.)(2) Why did the princess love the courtier so much? Can you briefly describe what sort of person she was?(The princess was a “fervent and imperious” person, like her father. She also inherited from her father the semi-barbaric nature and had hot blood that made her care little about the consequences. What is more, the courtier was “handsome and brave to a degree unsurpassed in all this kingdom” and the princess was well-satisfied with the young man in spite of his station.)(3) Why did the King believe the trial of the arena was a good way of solving some of the problems in his kingdom?(In two respects. 1. Generally, because of the suspense, the masses would be entertained and pleased. 2. “The thinking part of the community could bring no charge of unfairness against this plan.” (lines 86-87) In this particular case with the courtier, “No matter how the affair turned out, the youth would be disposed of, and the king would take an aesthetic pleasure in watching the course of events.”(line 116-117)(4) In a sense, it was not the young man but the princess who was actually under the trial -- in the court of conscience. Did she save her love by pointing to the door leading to the lady-in-waiting, or did she prefer to see her lover die rather than see him marry someone she hated?(This is a question that has not “right” or “wrong” answers. Possibly we should say, it is not even the princess who was actually put under the trial, it is the reader who is making a decision according to his / her inclination.)2) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)(1) He was greatly given to self-communing, and, when he and himself agreed upon anything, the thing was done. (line 7)(That means the king was a despot. He discussed only with himself, and there was not law to prevent him from anything that he decided to do.)(2) the accused person was instantly punished if he found himself guilty…(line 78)(By the king’s logic, it was the accused who opened the door by his own hand and led to the consequences. So the accused himself “decided” whether he is guilty or not.)(3) …she loved him (the young courtier) with an ardor that had enough of barbarism in it to make it exceedingly warm and strong. (line 97)(The love relation was made warm and strong by the very nature that the princess had inherited from her semi-barbaric father.)(4) Often had she seen, or imagined that she had seen, this fair creature throwing glances of admiration upon the person of her lover, and sometimes she thought these glances were perceived, and even returned. (line 151)(It indicates that the princess was not really sure that the fair maid had shown her love or admiration for the courtier. The love relation between them might be imagined, out of the princess’ jealousy towards the pretty maid.)Suggested Homework:Write a story summary in 200 words. The summary may begin like this:For reference only:(Frank Stockton’s “The Lady, or the Tiger?” is a story about a man sentenced to an unusual punishment for having a romance with the king's beloved daughter. Taken to the public arena, he was faced with two doors, behind one of which stood a fierce tiger, and behind the other a fair lady. The king was not sure whether a person so low in station could aspire to one so far above him, but anyway put the young man in the arena. He was either to be eaten by the beast or married to the young lady. Somehow the princess had acquired the secret hidden even from the king himself and knew behind which of the two doors stood a woman that she hated intensely out of jealousy. On the day of the trial, the arena was filled with people with the king and the princess sitting opposite the twin doors. The young man bowed to the king and threw a glance at the princess. She made a quick movement toward the right. Without hesitation, he went directly to the door on the right. Now the problem remains: what was behind the close the door on the right, the lady or the tiger? )。

《英语短篇小说》教案和课后答案

Keys to Unit OneLangston Hughes: Early AutumnTeaching objectives: 1.To learn the elements of fiction/short story2. Text for Reading3. Interpretation and DiscussionDifficulties: 1. To find the meaning under the surface of the words2. To write a short story after readingTime: 4 periodsTeaching procedures:1.the Introduction of the textbook as well as the teaching aims2.the elements of fiction/short storyFiction: the word fiction is a rather general term that can be define d as narrative told in prose. Therefore, fiction refers to different ty pes of writing such as folktale, myth, legend, etc., but it is most o ften associated with the novel and the short story.Short story: the short story is necessarily limited in length and scop e.Key words of short story: a single incident; a single character or a few characters; compact; creative and imaginative3. Exercises and analysis:1)Opinions of Understanding:(1) What was probably untrue of Mary?A. She missed the days of the past.B. She still loved Bill.C. She worked to keep a family of three children.D. She was satisfied with her life and job in New York.(2) Which of the following adjectives can probably best describe Bill’s attitude?A. Emotional.B. Indifferent.C. Puzzled.D. Hopeful.(3) Mary didn’t say anything when she got on the bus. Why?A. She had nothing more to say.B. She was disappointed in Bill.C. She was too emotional.D. She knew the situation was hopeless.(4) The last sentence of the story “she had forgotten … to tell him that her youngest boy was named Bill, too” shows that ________.A. Mary knew she would meet Bill again some day.B. “Bill” is a very common name.C. Mary had been thinking about Bill and still loved him.D. Mary was proud of her youngest son.(5) The title of the short story “Early Autumn” may suggest to the reader that _______.A. the bitterness of an emotional long winter was aheadB. it was still the bright time of one’s life, like early AutumnC. both Mary and Bill were now middle-aged peopleD. the love between them was not as “hot” as summer days2) Questions for Discussion(Suggested answers for reference):(1) Can you pick out words and sentences to show that Mary and Bill were now different in their attitudes toward each other?1) Mary: …she saw him for the first time in years. (line 5)Bill: At first he did not recognize her… (line 8)2) Mary: Unconsciously, she lifted her face as though wanting a kiss… (line 11)Bill: …but he held out his hand. (line 12)3) Mary: “I live in New York now,” she said. (eagerly telling him her address) (line 14)Bill: “Oh” – smiling politely, then a little frown came quickly between his eyes. (having no interested in her living place now.) (lines 15-16)4) Mary: “Married yet?” (concerning keenly about his marital status) (line 21)Bill: “Sure. Two kids.” (being satisfied with his present situation and showing pride in mentioning his family.) (line 22)5) Bill: “And your husband?” he asked her. (not noticing her subtle emotional change.) (line 27)Mary: “We have three children. I work in the bursar’s office at Columbia” (avoiding mentioning her husband in her reply). (line 28)6) Bill: “You’re looking very …” (he wanted to say old) “… well,” he said. (not being sensitive to her condition.) (line 29)Mary: She understood. (being very sensitive to her own condition.) (line 30)7) Mary: “We live on Central Park West,” she said. “Come and see us sometime.” (offering a direct invitation.) (line 33)Bill: “Sure,” he replied. “You and your husband must have dinner with my family some night. Any night. Lucille and I’d love to have you.” (giving a polite indirect rejection.) (lines 34-35)8) Mary: “There’s my bus,” she said. (line 42)Bill: He held out his hand, “Good-by.” (ready to part with Mary.) (line 43)Mary: “When …” she wanted to say… (not ready to part with Bill) (line 44)(2) Several times the author describes the scene on Washington Square: the dusk, the chilly weather, the falling leaves, the passing people. Does he only want to tell us where and when the story takes place? What other effects do such descriptions achieve?(The description of the setting gives the reader a feeling of sadness and depression. It was getting dark and getting cold with leaves falling. The bright daytime was over and the unpleasant darkness was ahead, and the warm and comfortable summer and early autumn days were being replaced by the cold and long winter. The setting echoes and reinforces Mary’s feelings of regret and yearning and implies the emotional crisis that she might have to face.)3) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significance in the context of the story.)1) Impulsively, she had married a man she thought she loved.(Notice the two key words: “impulsively” and “thought.” This has direct relation to her reactions at Washington Square, New York, years later. She made an impulsive decision and the man she “thought” she loved was not the man she wanted to be a life partner with.)2) Unconsciously, she lifted her face as though wanting a kiss, but he held out his hand.(Her unconscious reaction reveals that their sweet love in the past had been kept alive in Mary’s memory for all these years, but Bill had undergone a total change, treating her as an ordinary acquaintance of the past.)3) “And your husband?” he asked her.“We have three children. I work in the bursar’s office at Columbia.”(This is the first time Bill initiated the conversation, but he had failed to notice the signs in Mary’s emotional reaction and asked a question he should have not asked. Mary avoided the question by talking about something else. Why did she avoid mentioning her husband? There is message in the avoidance.)4) The lights on the avenue blurred, twinkled, blurred.(The vision came from Mary’s eyes. Obviously, her eyes were now filled with tears.)5) The bus started. People came between them outside, people crossing the street, people theydidn’t know. Space and people.(A lot of people had walked into their lives, Mary and Bill’s family members and their respective circle of friends and colleagues. It was no longer their world of two young lovers when they were in Ohio.)4) Suggested Homework:Suppose you were Bill Walker and you had a habit of writing down what happened to you in your diary. After the chance meeting with Mary at Washington Square, you went home and wrote a brief paragraph about the meeting. The paragraph may begin like this:Oct. 11, 2009I had never expected to see Mary, but I met her at Washington Square. She looked rather old to me – I didn’t even recognize her immediately…For reference only:Oct. 11, 2009(I had never expected to see Mary, but I met her at Washington Square. She looked rather old to me – I didn’t even recognize her immediately. It was quite a surprise that she could pick me out among the hustling and bustling crowd in the street. After all, it has been quite a few years since we parted -- Eight, nine, or ten years? Time flies and we both changed a lot, no longer the heady, impulsive kind of youngsters that we once were. For some reason, she seemed rather emotional about this chance meeting, and was keen in knowing about what had happened to me in these years and in telling and inviting me to her place. Somehow, she avoided mentioning her husband, the man she quickly married after we ran into a little problem in our relationship. Ten years is a long time, enough to reshape a person’s life. I wish her and her family all the happiness, sincerely.)Keys to Unit Two(1) I. B. Singer: The Washwoman(2) Frank Sargeson: A Piece of Yellow Soap1) Questions for Discussion:(Suggested answers for reference)(1) Does the piece of washing soap have the “power” as the narrator tells us? What is the “power”that forces him to take off?(The piece of yellow washing soap is, of course, an ordinary one. The narrator is a “naïve narrator” who believed that it had some sort of mysterious “power,” while the readers are expected to know better. This power comes from the narrator’s deep sympathy for the tragic fate of the washing woman. Seeing the situation, he simply could not continue to demand the payment which he knew the woman was unable to produce.)(2) In this Unit, we have two stories about two washwomen. There are a lot of similar descriptionsand common characteristics in the two stories. Find and list them.(They were both reduce to desperation, depending solely on washing for living. Both were hard-working and uncomplaining, quietly but almost heroically bore their burden and struggled for a hard existence. The author describes their common feature – the white and shrunken fingers – as symbol of suffering in the lives of the working people. They both were both dead by the end of the stories.)(3) The two first-person narrators tell two stories of two washwomen who shared similar tragicfate. Discuss the differences in the narrators that result in the differences in the way the two short stories are told.(Singer’s narrator knows more and tells more about the washing woman, often making direct comments and revealing his own feelings about the life of the woman whose story he is telling. He frequently emphasizes that what he is telling is real, and hints that the story has significance. The narrator’s voice is very close to the author’s. Please see more in “Reading Tips” on page 11. On the other hand, Sargeson’s narrator is a naïve one, that is, the narrator’s understanding is purposely made shallow, and the reader need find by himself the real meaning in the situation. So the narrator stands at some distance from the author. Please see more in “Reading Tips” on page 15. Therefore, in Text I, we, as readers, are basically “given” or “received” the story, while in Text II, we need to participate imaginatively in the story to “dig out” the true meaning the naïve narrator has left unexplained.)2) Explanation and Interpretation:(Explain the implied meaning of the following sentences, and point out their significancein the context of the story.)From “The Washwoman”:(1) She had been so sick that someone called a doctor, and the doctor had sent for a priest.(According to the custom, a priest should be present while one is dying. The implied message is the doctor thought that he could do nothing to save her, and the best thing to do was to prepare for her death.)(2) “With the help of God you will live to be a hundred and twenty,” said my mother, as ablessing.“God forbid!...”(“My Mother” extended a good wish for long life to her, but the washing woman thought that a long life was a terrible thing, because it only meant suffering longer.)(3) Her soul passed into those spheres where all holy souls meet, regardless of the roles theyplayed on this earth, in whatever tongue, of whatever religion.(A good person, like the old washwoman, would go to heaven because she had a noble soul.She would rise above all the earthly considerations of class, race, nation and religion. )From “A Piece of Yellow Soap”:(4) My eyes would get fixed on her fingers and the soap, and after a few minutes I would lose allpower to look the woman in the face. I would mumble something to myself and take myself off .(The narrator could not bear to look at this washing-tub slave for too long. He would have to find some excuse and leave. He could not push her over the cliff while she was standing on the verge of total desperation.)(5) She had a way too of feeling inside her handbag as she passed me, and I always had the queerfeeling that she carried there a piece of soap. It was her talisman powerful to work wonders…(Possibly in the bag there were a few pennies that the woman had earned from her washing, and she was going to buy food or some necessities. Seeing the narrator, to whom she knew she owed money, she unconsciously or protectively put her hand in the bag. The narrator, being “naïve,” misunderstood her reaction while they met in the street.)Suggested Homework:Translate the following paragraphs from “The Washwoman” into Chinese:The bag was big, bigger than usual. When the woman placed it on her shoulders, it covered her completely. At first she stayed, as though she were about to fall under the load. But an inner stubbornness seemed to call out; no, you may not fall. A donkey may permit himself to fall under his burden, but not a human being, the best of creation.She disappeared, and mother sighed and prayed for her.More than two months passed. The frost had gone, and then a new frost had come, a new wave of cold. One evening, while mother was sitting near the oil lamp mending a shirt, the door opened and a small puff of steam, followed by a gigantic bag, entered the room. I ran toward the old woman and helped her unload her bag. She was even thinner now, more bent. Her head shook from side to side as though she were saying no. She could not utter a clear word, but mumbled something with her sunken mouth and pale lips.For reference only:衣服包很大，比平时更大。

新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材写作教程第四单元语法和练习部分参考答案

HOME WORK2. At Sunny Acres the campers must honor many traditions, including the custom of singing before an audience whenever they break a rule. If, for example, a camper reaches the dining hall late for supper, the latecomer must face the entire camp and sing to them. He has to stand with his back to the kitchen, and look at his fellow campers. Then, without the aid of a piano or any other instrument, he must sing two stanzas of a camp song. If any words are omitted, he must begin the song again. (Before the performance, he may check a camp songbook if he wishes to refresh his memory.) During the singing it is against the rules for other campers to call out or make faces. After the performance, they applaud for the latecomer, and fill his plate with a double helping. Everyone has a good time, including the culprit.第四单元语法部分及课后练习参考答案PART III GRAMMARTenseThe simple presentReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary1，In general, the present tense expresses the present time, but there are exceptions. For example, it can be used to indicate future events or actions.,2，In statements about the content of literature and other words of art, we generally use the present tense (the historical present). However, statements about the facts of a dead au thor’s life are normally in the past tense.3，In statements of natural truth or of lasting significance, we use the present tense. However, if the statement does not contain truth, we do not use the present tense. E. g. Ancient Greeks believed that the earth was motionless.Sequence of tensesReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary ,1，When the main verb is in the present tense, the subordinate verb can appear in various tenses. 2，When the main verb is in the past tense, the subordinate verb can only be in the simple past tense, the past perfect tense, or the past future tense.,3，When the main verb indicates the future, the subordinate verb can be in the simple present tense, the present perfect tense, but never in the future tense.The subjunctive moodReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary1，The first pattern of the subjunctive mood is the Be-pattern (as in sentences a , b and c); it is used to express indirect commands, motions, and resolutions. Verbs frequently used in this pattern, to name just a few, are: insist, order, decide, instruct, and propose. This pattern is also used in the that-clause following adjectives or nouns to express opinions or intentions. This pattern can be replaced by the should + infinitive form.2，The second pattern of the subjunctive mood is the Were-pattern (as in sentences d, e and f); it is used to express a condition contrary to a fact. This pattern is mainly used in the wish clause or in the clauses introduced by if, as if, and as though.PART IV WRITINGReference for the Classroom ActivitiesVOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SWIMARA THONThe Pacific Hospital is desperately in need of a new lung machine. To help raise the money, we are organizing a swimarathon and we are looking for teams of voluntary swimmers. Each team will have to find people to sponsor them. Don't worry if you are not a marvelous swimmer, as long as you can swim one length of the swimming pool, you can take part.PIACE: Jonathan Swimming PoolDA TE: July 31st, SundayWILL YOU HELP? For more details contact:Angela SmithTel. 3476490REMEMBER: With your help we can upgrade our facilitiesPlease give us your support!PART V FOLLOW-UP EXERCISES1. a. I can see the Central Park from my window.b. He insisted on seeing the manager, only to anger the saleswoman.c. I had to control my urge to laugh at his predicament.d. We must continue measuring and assessing children's performance.e. A presidential commission has already investigated the causes of the nuclear accident.f. Marx had to give up the plan to travel as far as Denver, because her money ran out while she was still in Chicago.2. At the sound of a bell, I entered the huge red building along with hundreds of others. Just inside the entrance, a mean-looking old lady was yelling instructions at us. I clutched my lunchbox, and followed a crowd of six-year-olds down a long hallway, up some steps, and down another corridor. We were looking for Mrs. Nearing's room. I knew we had reached our destination when a tall, black-haired woman greeted me loudly. She asked me my name. Then she printed it on a sticky tag, pressed it to my chest. Inside the room I could see several other six-year-olds, some of them big. Finally Mrs. Nearing closed the classroom door and made a loud bang. A network of wires prevented the small pane of glass near the top from shattering. To my imagination, the wires looked like the bars in a prison. I was back in school.3. As Prime Minister of Britain from 1940 to 1945, Churchill led his country through World War II, but immediately after the war he was voted out of office. Later he regained his position as prime minister. After he left that office in 1955, he enjoyed great popularity for the rest of his life, and when he died in 1965, he was acclaimed as a national hero.4. a. The trees stand nearly barren; their leaves lie on the ground.b. The actor opens the Bible and begins reading the Song of Solomon.c. The Puritans were in some ways severe, but they led lives of deep devotion to whatthey believed.d. That experience taught me that family ties are the most enduring.e. When their party came back to the camp site, ours had already arrived two hoursearlier.f. It seems a long time since we last met.g. Sherry flew home, but her grandfather had already died.h. I'll visit you whenever I get the chance.i. His mother insists that he return now.j. If Siberia were in a warmer region, its population would be larger.k. That bell sounds as though it were cracked.1. It is important that he find a suitable job.5. (1) was attacked (2) robbed (3) was taken (4) released(5) spent (6) left (7) had promised (8) be(9) was walking (10) was attacked (11) described (12) took(13) containing (14) was (just)turning (15) occurred (16) saw(17) was happening (18) rushed (19) ran (20) warn(21) be (22) walk (23) had (24) commented(25) be6. Reference VersionHilda to Be Performed at the Bedlam TheaterPlay: Hilda as part of this Drama FestivalTime: Tuesday, 22nd Feb at 1.45 pmThursday, 24th Feb at 9.30 pmSaturday, 26th Feb at 7.00 pmVenue: Bedlam TheaterAdmission: €3.50 (€ 3.00 concession, €2.50 for members of Drama Society)More Info: http.//www, demon, co. uk/nds。

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The common methods of indirect presentation:

the act and speech in the form of behavior and conversation; the activity of mind in musing, meditation, selfdebating or interior monologue; the external appearance, such as a crooked face indicating a crooked mind, or a dirty and disorderly room connoting the character’s state of confusion.
Characterization :
Characterization is the creation of imaginary characters so that they exist for the reader as lifelike persons.
Characterization: direct and indirect presentation
Originally refers to a person who typifies some definite quality, but now is more generalized to refer to any person in a creative writing.
The Character and Other Literary Terms:
The Story :
Somerset Maugh:
Mr. Know-All
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UNIT 4 Stories and Poems Lesson 21 The Fable of the Woodcutter 习题2

UNIT 4 Stories and PoemsLesson 21 The Fable of the Woodcutter习题2一、阅读理解(一)Mr. Brown was going away for a week. Before he left, he said to his son, "if anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea.""OK, Dad," said his son. But he was afraid his son couldn't remember this, he wrote these words down on a piece of paper and gave it to him. His son put it into his small pocket, took it out and looked at it every now and then.Four days passed, but no one came to see his father. The boy thought that there was no man to come and that the piece of paper was of no more use for him, so he burnt it that evening.The next afternoon, someone knocked at the door. The boy opened it. A man was standing at the door and said, "Where is your father?" The boy put his hand into his pocket at once and looked for the piece of paper. He could not find it. He suddenly remembered he had burnt it, so he shouted, "No more."The man was very surprised. He asked, "No more? I met your father last week. When did it happen?""Burnt has came yesterday evening."1. Mr. Brown told his son that _____.A. he would be away from home for four daysB. he would be back in seven daysC. he would be back in a monthD. he liked a cup of tea2. Mr. Brown wrote the words down on ________.A. the wallB. the doorC. a piece of paperD. his son's pocket3. A man came to visit the boy's father on ________.A. the second dayB. the third dayC. the fourth dayD. the fifth day4. The man was very surprised because _________.A. he thought the child's father was deadB. the child didn't ask him to sit downC. the child gave him a cup of teaD. he couldn't find that piece of paper5. What was burnt? ___________.A. The piece of paperB. Mr. SmithC. The visitorD. The boyKEY: BCDAA（二）One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is guessing all the time what kind of thing to come when listening to someone talking. People do this all the time in their own language, so it is necessary (必要的) to do this in a foreign language, too. Here are some examples.1. "What's the matter？" "I went to a party last night, so I…"2. "I feel so tired these days."" I think you'd better…"3."Of course, she never stops talking. She is one of the most…"You can see from the above three examples that the context (上下文) helps a lot in understanding what is being talked about. So "guessing "is very important in understanding English, especially (尤其)spoken English.1. This passage tells us mainly about _________.A. the importance of "guessing " in learning a foreign languageB. how to guess what one is going to talk aboutC. some examples of right guessingD. how important it is to guess all the time2. From the context, we can see maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE I is _________.A. "… so I didn't have a good time."B. "…so I went to bed very late."C. "…. So I felt unhappy."D. "… so I got up very early."3. Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 2 is ________.A. "I think you'd better have a good rest and take good care of yourself."B. "I think you'd better have something to drink."C. "I think you'd better get some help from your friends."D. "I think you'd better be more careful."4. Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 3 is ______.A. "… she is one of the most famous film stars."B. "…she is one of the most beautiful women."C. "… she is one of the most famous speakers."D. " ... she is one of the most talkative women."5. From the passage we can infer (推断) that guessing is _______in learning a foreign language.A. the only wayB. more important in spoken English than in written EnglishC. more important than any other wayD. more important in written English than in spoken EnglishKEY: ABADB（三）Uncle Li and Uncle Wang are good friends. They live next to each other and their farms are both at the foot of the mountain. So they can help each other. But neither of them likes to use his head. They're both poor though they work hard. Most villagers have built new houses, but they still live in the low and broken houses. They never find out why.Once Uncle Li went to town to bought some medicines for his wife. In the town he heard the apples in a city were expensive. He told Uncle Wang about it as soon as he went back. They decided to carry some apples to the city. They borrowed some money from their friends and bought nearly 1,000 kilograms of apples in the villages and carried them to the city on a tractor. Bad luck! A lot of apples has already been carried there when they arrived. A few days later they had to sell them at a low price (价格)。

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