Unit8SectionATheresaLotMoretoLifethanaJobPPT.ppt

Unit 8 Section AThere’s a Lot More to Life than a Job Background information Text structure analysis Summary of the passage Grammar Language points Difficult sentences translation Writing skills After-reading discussion Humanities: Humanities refers to a broad academic discipline concerned with how people throughout history have expressed, confronted, and understood the complexities of the human condition. It includes such areas of study as Philosophy, Literature, Religion, Art, etc. Education: Education in the US is usually divided into 4 levels. In general, these are? kindergarten or pre-school, elementary, secondary, and higher education. The first level is early childhood education. Its purpose is to prepare children for school. The second level is elementary education. Education at this level is divided into 6 or 8 grades. And students can attend all kinds of courses. The third level is secondary education. It is for junior or senior high school students. Richard Wagner Richard Wagner(1813-1883) is a famous German composer and writer. As a composer, he is well-known for his 13 operas and numerous other compositions. Besides his activity in composition, Wagner wrote an astonishing number of books and articles. The literary works range from theories of opera to political programs. Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), Irish poet and dramatist whose reputation rests on his comic masterpieces Lady Windermeres Fan (1892) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895). Among Wildes other best-known works are his only novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891) and his fairy tales especially The Happy Prince.  What is the main idea of the text? Should schools simply prepare students for a job, or is there more to life? This is the central issue being discussed in the passage. A survey revealing young people’s attitudes to life reminds the author of his regret, and makes him reflect upon the whole educational system. In fac