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1、Lesson Three Message of the LandIntroduction to the Text1)The style of such writing is colloquial.2)The language is straightforward.3)The sentences are generally short.The text can be divided into 2 parts:the first part(para.13):she briefly tells us about each member of her family and how all her ch
2、ildren leftthe second part(para.411):the rest deals with the changes that she finds she cant adjust to.The farmers speech is shorter,but touches something deeper-what he thinks are the roots of all evils.Pira Sudham is considered Thailands leading English language writer,who was nominated for the 19
3、90 Nobel Prize for Literature.His literary works are concerned with social-economic-political changes occurring in Thailand.Widely read and highly acclaimed,his books have given an expedient voice to the poor and the voiceless.Lesson 3-Message of the Land AuthorAuthor The end of Author.Language stud
4、y1.to belong to sb:to be owned by sb.eg:This computer belongs to my roommate,Wang Lin.Who does the Mobil phone belong to?2.“as”in a relative clauseAs is known to all,China first created the use of compass.(as subject of the clause)As is often the case,the boy was late for class.(as subject of the cl
5、ause).Ill complete the task as you assigned to me.(manner)He seemed a foreigner,as in fact he was.As has been expected,he was late.He says he is rich,as I would agree.3.to afford sth./to do sth:1)be able to buy or pay for,e.g:At the moment I cant afford a trip to Europe.Nowadays quite a lot of Chine
6、se families can afford cars.2)be able to spend,give,do,etc.,without serious loss or damage,e.g:He can hardly afford to miss another day at school.Can you afford the time to help me?4.bullyv.a.to threaten to hurt someone or frighten them,especially someone smaller or weaker b.to put pressure on someo
7、ne in order to make them do what you want E.g.The child was bullied almost out of its life.Dont let them bully you into working on Saturdays.5.Mind(1)1)pay close attention to,be carefulMind your head!Mind your step!Mind your footing!小心,站稳了!2)take care of,look afterWill you mind our cat while were on
8、 holiday?Mind(2)3)mind ones own business:not to ask or take action about other peoples private affairs4)be against,be opposed toI wouldnt mind a cup of coffee.6.in spite of sth:although sth.is true.eg:The children went out to play in spite of the cold.In spite of his age,my grandpa lives an active l
9、ife.7.“send”VP p.651)send away/off:send to another placeHis parents sent him away to school in America.2)send down3)send up4)send out5)send for8.used to do sth.but no longer:This expression is often used to show a change.eg:They used to come and see their parents every week,but no longer.9.litterv.t
10、o make untidy with scattered rubbishn.light rubbish(bits of paper,wrappings)e.g.The desk was littered with papers.I am tired of picking up litter thrown by other people.People who drop litter can be fined in some cities.10.to have no use for sth.:to not need sth.e.g:When their son started school,the
11、y had no use for his toys and gave them away11.fashionablea.popular,esp.for a short period of timeb.popular with,or used by,rich peopleStrong colors are very fashionable at the moment.It suddenly became fashionable for politicians to talk about green issues.He runs a very fashionable restaurant near
12、 the Harbor.12.Shout at vs.shout to to shout at sb.:to speak loudly,often angrily to sb.Eg:He often shouted at his wife,and this upset her.to shout to sb.:to speak loudly.Eg:Tom shouted to Jack to pass him the ball.13.Even ifin spite of the fact or belief that.Eg:Even if I had the money,I wouldnt bu
13、y a thing like that.Ill go even if no one else does.14.to occur to sb.:(of an idea)to come to sbs mindeg:A happy thought occurred to me when I was surfing the Internet.It never occurred to me for a moment that you meant that.His name just did not occur to my memory.*es up with an idea sb.hits upon a
14、n ideaExercises:Translation“good”1.It was a girl with good manners.2.These were all labeled as good eggs.3.Dogs are often regarded as mans good friends.4.He was told that Nesser was a good chess player.Exercises:Translation“good”5.yet,as it sometimes happens that a person departs his life,who is rea
15、lly deserving of the praises the stone-cutter carves over his bones;who is a good Christian,a good parent,a good child,a good wife or a good husband;who actually does have a disconsolate family to mourn his loss;(W.M.Thackeray:Vanity Fair)Reference translation:1.这是一位举止得体举止得体的姑娘。2.这些都是被标为新鲜的新鲜的鸡蛋。3.狗经常被认为是人们的忠实忠实朋友。4.有人对他说赛纳尔是个高明的高明的棋手。Reference translation:5.不过偶尔也有几个死人当的起石匠刻在他们朽骨上的好话。真的是虔诚虔诚的教徒，慈爱慈爱的父母，孝顺孝顺的儿女，贤良贤良的妻子，尽职尽职的丈夫，他们家里的人也的确哀思绵绵地追悼过他们；