高级英语第二册第三课课件

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Advanced English

liu chun-fang
• English Department • myonlyrealmsofgold@yahoo. com
Unit 3

Pub Talk and King’s English
by Henry Fairlie

Aims
1.
To learn the methods in developing an expository writing,esp. the use of examples

3. In 449 Angles, Saxon, and Jutes from Northwest of Germany , conquered the most part of England English --- old English
The History of Britain

4. 9th century, Scandinavian conquest Danish (language) 5. 11th century Norman Conquest for 400 years French (language) 6. British people conquered the conquest again. English won its recognition.

Writing style

a piece of exposition
– What is King's English? – What is pub talk?
Writing style

The title of this piece is not very aptly chosen. It misleads the readers into thinking that the writer is going to demonstrate some intrinsic or linguistic relationship between pub talk and the king's English
British Pub
Open: SUMMER: Mon-Sat: 12-11; Sun: 1210:30; WINTER: Mon-Sat: 5-11; Sun: 12-10:30

British Pub

Most pubs have no waiters--you have to go to the bar to buy drinks.A group of Italian youths waiting 45minutes before they realized they would have to fetch their own.This may sound inconvenient,but there is a hidden purpose.
Cheese & onion crisps

It is common to ask for snacks to eat with your drink. Common snacks: ---crisps ---peanuts ---pork scratchings (smoky bacon and beef)
II. Introduction to the Passage

What makes a good conversation? A good conversation does not really start from anywhere, and no one has any idea where it will go. A good conversation is not for making a point. Argument may often be a part of it, but the purpose of the argument is not to convince.
Writing style

Conversation is the most sociable of all human activities. The last sentence of the last par. winds up the theme by pointing out what is the bane (祸害)of good conversation ....... "talking sense―
Pub friends

Bar friends are companions, not intimates. They are friends but not intimate enough to be curious about each other‘s private life and thoughts.
Writing style

Whereas the writer, in reality, is just discoursing on what makes good conversation. He feels that bar conversation in the pub has a charm of its own.
2.
3.
To know how to make good conversation
To trace the history of the King‘s English
4.
5.
To analyse the features of spoken English
To appreciate the language features
The History of Britain

1.The native people in Britain Celts
– --- Celt (language)
2. Roman Conquest 43 AD, ruled for 400 years
– Latin (language)
The History of Britain
I. Background Knowledge
1. British pubs 2. Pub-friends 3. The author

A British Pub
British Pub

You have to be 18 years old to order a drink in a pub. Some pubs will allow people over 14 years old to go inside if they are with someone who is over 18, but they are not allowed to go to the bar or to have an alcoholic drink
II. Introduction to the Passage

The writer feels that bar conversation in a pub has a charm of its own and illustrates his point by describing the charming conversation he had with some people one evening in a pub on the topic “the King’s English”.
Drinks

In summertime a popular drink is Pimms and lemonade. This is a traditional cocktail of either Pimms Number 1 (based on gin) or Pimms Number 6 (based on vodka) together with ice, citrus fruits (lemon/orange/lime) and lemonade/ginger ale.
British Pub

Pub culture is designed to promote sociability in a society known for its reserve.Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others waiting to be served.The bar counter is possibly the only site in the British Isles in which friendly conversation with strangers is considered entirely appropriate and rea1ly quite normal behaviour.
Teaching Contents
Biblioteka Baidu 1.
Exposition
2. History of Britain
2.
Detailed study of the text 3. Organizational pattern 4. Language features 5. The characteristics of spoken English
Wine

Wine is an increasingly popular drink in the UK. ---- house wine (red or white). Cider is a traditional English alcoholic drink made from apples. Whisky is a strong drink produced in Scotland and in Ireland.
Writing style
The real thesis --- in the 3rd para. ―Bar conversation has a charm of its own‖. A better title would be:

– " The Art of Good Conversation― – "The Charms of Conversation"
The Author

Henry Fairlie 1924 The editor of ―The New Republic‖ Masterpieces: The Kennedy Promise The life of Politics The Spoiled Child of the Western World
Writing style

The writer illustrates his point by describing the charming conversation he had with some people one evening in a pub on the topic ―the King's English". The thesis --- in the opening sentence of Para 1.
Pint of English Bitter

Bitter is traditional British beer (also known as ale). It is quite strong and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth after drinking. It is usually served at room temperature. --- Light ales (or mild brews), contain fewer hops and are less alcoholic. --- Strong ales have a high alcoholic content and a strong flavour.
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