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1、大学英语精读lesson6TheGreenBanana1assure sb of sthassure sb that.我们向他保证给予支持。我们向他保证给予支持。We assured him of support.We assured him that we will give him support.assured:adj.1):(self-confident)He spoke in a calm and assured voice.2):certain to happen必将发生的，必将发生的，确定的确定的看来已必胜无疑。看来已必胜无疑。Success seemed assured.We
2、are assured that everything possible has been done.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green Banana 5.casually adv.the state of being informal or happening by chanceExamples:Jerry met his ex-girlfriend on his way home casually.Its embarrassed to dress so casually in this kind of situation.casual adj.More ExamplesTo
3、be continued on the next page.BTLEW a casual remark a casual encounter a casual attitude a casual inspection a casual disregard for rumors casual wear a casual laborer a casual acquaintance a casual correspondence with a friendLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord StudyTranslation 即席发言即席发言邂逅邂
4、逅漫不经心的态度漫不经心的态度草率的检查草率的检查对流言蜚语毫不在乎对流言蜚语毫不在乎便装便装/休闲装休闲装临时工临时工泛泛之交泛泛之交与朋友的不定期通信与朋友的不定期通信claim:v.1):to say that sth is true though not prove 声称，断言声称，断言他声称他未得到公正的待遇。他声称他未得到公正的待遇。He claimed that he was not fairly treated.fixed phrase:It is claimed that.据说据说据说有的医生每周工作据说有的医生每周工作80个小时。个小时。It is claimed that
5、 some doctors work 80 hours a week.2):to ask for right他索要政治保护。他索要政治保护。He claimed political protection.3):to ask for money from government or a company.他索要退休金是没有理由的。他索要退休金是没有理由的。He has no reasons to claim the pension.claim:n the claim on/to the landdestined:be destined to do sth/for sth 命中注定He was de
6、stined for a military career like his father.destiny:fate 国家的命运destinies of the nations他想要掌握自己的命运。He wants to be in control of his own destiny.destination:终点holiday destinations 旅游胜地destination weddingBTLEWcome acrossmeetconfront SynonymsLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study v.to meet s
7、b.or experience sth.suddenly or unexpectedly n.sudden or unexpected meetingencounter with sb./sth.Examples:Catherine encountered an old friend in the shopping center.The players encountered a lot of difficulties when they first started the training.He had an encounter with an angry client.7.encounte
8、rBTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study10.identityn.who or what sb./sth.isidentity card(ID card):an officially issued card,often with a photograph,to show who a person isExamples:There is no clue to the identity of the murderer.The cheque will be cashed on proof of identity.More Exa
9、mplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord StudyExamples:Can you identify the robber from the group of people?She identified the man with the scar as her attacker.identify v.to ascertain the origin or characteristics of BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.
10、Word StudyWord Study11.ignorance n.having no knowledge or informationignorance of sth.ignore neglectignorant negligent negligiblev.忽视忽视/略略adj.无知的无知的v.忽视，疏忽忽视，疏忽adj.疏忽的疏忽的adj.可以忽略的可以忽略的BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study an instant success instant hot water instant noodles/coffee
11、/powdered milk in instant need of help 12.instantlyadv.at once;immediatelyinstant adj.很快达成的成功很快达成的成功 瞬瞬间间致致热热的的热热水水（一一开水龙头水就热）开水龙头水就热）快快餐餐面面/速速溶溶咖咖啡啡/速速溶奶粉溶奶粉 需要紧急援助需要紧急援助BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study14.numerousadj.many;countlessExamples:She takes pride in having numerous f
12、riends.On numerous occasions,Kate couldnt help crying when she heard the same song.More ExamplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study14.numerousadj.many;countlessExamples:She takes pride in having numerous friends.On numerous occasions,Kate couldnt
13、help crying when she heard the same song.More ExamplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study19.tease v.to make jokes or laugh at sb.in order to have fun either in a friendly way or in an unkind wayExamples:They teased the child because of his innocen
14、ce.Dont take the words seriously.Its only teasing.从不同的角度(viewpoint)from a differnt perspective从心理学的角度from the perspective of psychologyperspective:a view,esp.one in which you can see far into the distance.景观，全景 山谷的全景a perspective of the whole valley.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green Banana Plot:”my”experienc
15、e in a small Brazilian village and what“I”concluded Setting:a small village in the central area of Brazil Protagonists:an American traveler (“I”),several Brazilian people Theme of the story:go to the next pageI.I.Text AnalysisText AnalysisFor reference.The end of General Analysis.BTLEWLesson 10 The
16、Green BananaI.I.Text AnalysisText AnalysisWe should respect all civilizations in the world.Wisdoms are to be discovered with an open mind to other cultures.Theme of the storyThe end of Theme.strain:to try very hard v.strain to do sth:try hard to do sth这位老人正努力的尝试着去打开锁。这位老人正努力的尝试着去打开锁。This elderly man
17、 was straining to unlock the door.人们努力尝试着听清楚演讲者说的话。人们努力尝试着听清楚演讲者说的话。people strained to hear what the speaker was saying.vt.I strained my ears to hear what they are whispering.I strained my eyes in the darkness,but saw nothing.BTLEWPart 1(paras.1 )about:Part 2(paras.)about:Lesson 10 The Green BananaI
18、.I.Text AnalysisText AnalysisStructure of the text4The story of the“green bananas”.What the author learned:We should respect all civilizations in the world.The end of Structure.58BTLEWin the central area of Brazil,steep mountain roadjeep stoppedstopped for help went onreached destinationspecial pote
19、ntial of green bananas importance of the rock Cultural Cultural relativism relativismI.I.Text AnalysisText AnalysisTo be continued on the next page.Lesson 10 The Green BananaBTLEWBeginningEndingClimaxDevelopmentlearning experience(paras.5-8)Telling the first part of the Story:Story(Narration)The end
20、 of Text Analysis.I.I.Text AnalysisText AnalysisLesson 10 The Green BananaBTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 1II.Sentence Paraphrase 1 My ancient jeep was straining up through beautiful countryside when the radiator began to leak.(para.1)When the radiator started to drip,my old je
21、ep was trying hard to climb up the mountain in the picturesque rural area.infinitiveinfintiv as objectgo to 2to strain:to try very hardradiator:the part of a car which prevents the engine from getting too hot(散热器散热器)BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 2II.Sentence Paraphrase 2The o
22、ver-heated engine forced me to stop at the next village,which consisted of a small store and a few houses that were scattered here and there.(para.1)Due to the high temperature of the engine,I had to stop at the next village,which contained a small shop and several houses that were loosely distribut
23、ed.infinitive as object complementgo to 3over-heated:too hotconsist of:contain;be made of The roof was leaking.The pipe had leaked a small amount of water.leak sth to sb:to give secret information to the public=disclose,expose,consists of is composed of The book is made up of eight chapters.falls in
24、toBTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 3II.Sentence Paraphrase 3He patted me on the shoulder,assuring me that everything would work out.(para.1)He patted my shoulder,confirming that all the things would be resolved.telling me that something is sure to happen or is definitely truego
25、to 4=patted my shoulderMore ExamplesTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence ParaphraseII.Sentence ParaphraseSimilarly:1.to wound sb.in the leg=to wound ones leg2.to hit sb.at the back=to hit ones backback to 3BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 4
26、II.Sentence Paraphrase 4I did not ask them,though,as that would show my ignorance.(para.2)However,I did not inquire about the reason,since it would reveal my lack of knowledge.go to 5an adverbial clause of reasonsend sb doing sth:to cause sb to do sth;to cause sth happen这部电影使许多人哭了。This film sent man
27、y people crying.这个结冰的路面使许多人滑到了。This icy road sent many people sliding and falling.这个消息使公司的股票下跌了三个百分点。This news sent the companys shares dropping at 3%.in turn:as a result.在我们小的时候，父母照顾我们。所以，在父母老的时候，我们应该细心的照顾父母。Our parents take care of us when we are young,and we in turn should take care of them when
28、they are old.Each generation will in turn deal with its own problems.the usage of as ifas if+adj.as if to do sthas if doing sthas if+that+clause有些花夜间收拢，仿佛要睡眠一样。Some flowers shut up at night,as if(they do this in order)to sleep.他站起身来似乎要走。He stood up as if to leave.天看起来貌似要下雨了。It looks as if it is goin
29、g to rain他待我如陌生人一样儿。He treats me as if I were a stranger.call for:to need or require 贫困地区需要特殊的关注。The poor areas call for special attention.我认为这种情况不需要警告。I dont think this situation calls for alarm.On ones part=on the part of sb:made or done by sb由.所作的这是我的过失。It is an error on my part.这是全班同学共同努力得来的。It
30、was achieved on the part of all the students.这个项目需要每一个人的努力。This project calls for the hard work on everyones part.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 6II.Sentence Paraphrase 6I looked to see if he was teasing me,but his face was serious.(para.3)I looked in order to find out whether
31、 he was joking,but he seemed deeply earnest.infinitive as adverbialgo to 7BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 5II.Sentence Paraphrase 5He,in turn,inspected me carefully,as if to make sure I grasped the significance of his statement.(para.3)in a proper orderThen he examined me with
32、great caution in the way of ensuring that I understood the importance of his words.The infinitive is used in a set construction.go to 6with the appearance of;apparentlyMore ExamplesBTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence ParaphraseII.Sentence Paraphrase1.He looked as if he had seen a ghost.(follo
33、wed by a clause)2.She cleared her throat as if to speak.(followed by an infinitive)3.He was standing by the window as if waiting for somebody.(followed by a present participle)back to 5BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 7II.Sentence Paraphrase 7They then refilled my radiator and g
34、ave me extra bananas to take along in case my radiator should give me trouble again.(para.4)Then my radiator was filled again by them and I was provided with more bananas as a precaution my radiator should leak again.infinitive as attributego to 8BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase
35、 8II.Sentence Paraphrase 8As a product of American education,I had never paid the slightest attention to the green banana,except to regard it as a fruit whose time had not yet come.(para.5)As someone educated in the United States,I naturally had never paid any attention to the green banana,except to
36、 take it as a fruit which was not yet ripe or which was not yet ready to be picked and eaten.go to 9The tone is humorous and self-mocking.1).Jane would not speak to his brother except to answer questions.2).The Nightingale asked nothing of the students except to be a true lover.3).I dont want to kno
37、w anything except to know where he is from.4).There was little we can do except wait.5).He did nothing except make empty promises.BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study9.originn.starting-point;sourceExamples:The origins of the custom are unknown.The practice has its origin in buddis
38、mv.originate a.originalWord FormationBTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 9II.Sentence Paraphrase 9It was my own time that had not come,all in relation to it.(para.5)It was me who had come to know the green bananas,and everything connected with it.According to the author,every civil
39、ization has special geniuses(symbolized by the green banana),which have existed for many years.But they will not come to your notice and benefit you until and unless you are ready to go out and meet them.go to 10BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 10II.Sentence Paraphrase 10 I had
40、been wondering for some time about what educators like to call“learning moments”,and I now knew I had just experienced two of them at once.(para.5)refers to the two“learning moments”The two things that suddenly dawned on him are:the fact that every civilization has wonderful treasure to share with o
41、thers and the idea that every village,town,region or country has a right to regard itself as the center of the world.infinitive as objectgo to 11BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 11II.Sentence Paraphrase 11I had at first doubted their claim,as I knew for a fact that the center wa
42、s located somewhere else in New England.(para.6)The author obviously was born and brought up in New England.Therefore he had always regarded it as the center of the world.go to 12adverbial clause of reasonknow for a fact:to be sure,to believe the fact that我们确信是她偷走了孩子。We know for the fact that she st
43、ole the child.我确信他比我父母的年龄大。I know for the fact that he is older than my parents.ethnocentrism,enusentrizm n.民族优越感imperialism impirilizm n.帝国主义racism:racism reisizm n.种族主义，种族歧视；人种偏见BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaI.I.Word StudyWord Study 4.breakthrough n.a.the act of making a sudden,quick advance thro
44、ugh an enemys defenses b.the important discovery or developmentExamples:a major breakthrough in clone research 克隆克隆研究方面的重大突破研究方面的重大突破a breakthrough in negotiations 谈谈判的重大判的重大进进展展BTLEWLesson 10 The Green BananaII.Sentence Paraphrase 12II.Sentence Paraphrase 12The cultures of the world are full of une
45、xpected green bananas with special value and meaning.(para.8)The green bananas have become a symbol of hidden treasures from every culture.For proper understanding of a piece of writing,it is often important to notice such symbolic language and to know what the symbols stand for.The end of Sentence
46、Paraphrase.see sb off:to say goodbye to sb(esp.who is starting a new journey)see sth out/through:to reach the end or last until the end of sth/to not give up doing a task,project until it is finished.她决心完成这项工作。She determined to see the job through.see through sb:to realize the truth about sb/sth.看透，
47、识破see sb through:to help or support sb for a while 帮助某人度过.他靠着顽强的勇气和乐观的性格挺了过来。His persevering courage and optimistic character see her through.see to sth:to deal with sth处理，照管，照料你来负责下次会议的安排，好吗？Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting?当我不在的时候可以帮助我照顾我的猫咪吗？Can you see to my cute cat when I
48、am away?see to it that:to make sure that.你能确保火箭的发射可以正常进行吗？Can you see to it that the rocket can be launched smoothly?1.When we reached our destination,we found nothing standing on the ground except some rocks scattered here and there.Nobody would be able to recognize it as part of the city wall a th
49、ousand years ago.2.Today,most people have got a new perspective.They no longer accept the view that mainly GDP marks the happiness of a nation.3.Lets agree to disagree.We at least agree on one thing:We agree not to use force.We agree that we must settle our disputes peacefully.4.Guilin has always be
50、en regarded by our people as the most beautiful place in our country.I used to have many doubts,but now I totally agree with them.Everything is so beautiful,especially the rock formations in all those different shapes.5.I can assure you.She is a very agreeable person.I have never seen her lose her t