现代大学英语(精读)2--lesson13.ppt

Lesson Thirteen Blueprint for Success Introduction to the Text This is a true story about an American philanthropist who devoted his life to building houses for the poor and needy. In the United States, some of them are often influenced by the religious tradition. Millard Fuller, the hero of the story, had a very good minister friend, and it was obviously from this minister that he first got the inspiration. Introduction to the Text 1. What’s the meaning of “success” in your eyes? ( earning a lot of money/ social status/ good job/ promising career/ happy family life/ excellent children/ good health/ or sth else?) 2. There are many sad stories and trapped persons around us everyday, what will you do--- indifferent because you’re also not wealthy and not capable enough? Or help them whatever you could do because you’re responsible as a social member? Discussion 3. Is it a duty for the well-off person to donate money or sth to the charity organizations? Why? 4. Can you name some famous philanthropists in the world? What’s your opinion to their deeds? 5. Comment on Bill Gates and his wife? Discussion 6. We have more and more wealthy and successful people in China but have fewer philanthropists compare to the western country, what’s the reason? Do you think they’re wealthy but indifferent，selfish and lack of responsibility? (为富不仁 ) Words and expressions assault: 1) an attempt to achieve sth difficult e.g. They made their ~ on the south face of the glacier (=an attempt to climb or cross it). 2) a strong spoken or written criticism of someone else’s ideas, plans, etc. e.g. The governor is continuing his ~ on the welfare system. 3) a military attack to take control of a place controlled by the enemy The combined fleet made plans for an ~ on Midway island. blueprint blues: feelings of sadness At 3:15 the midwife came down stairs and said my mother was suffering from after-baby blues caused by hormone trouble. Hospitality cured my blues, and my journey was kept alive. Many