第一单元unit1名誉之尾.ppt

Teaching Procedures;Warm-up;;Tips:;Text Understanding; Why does the writer compare an artist who seeks fame to a dog chasing its own tail?;Para. 2;Answer ;Para. 3;Para. 5;;;Para 6;Para. 7;Para. 8;;Para. 9;Answer;Structure Analysis;I. Structure Analysis;Argumentation: Chasing fame often leads to  self-destruction. (Para. 1);Language Explanation;Para. 1;;Para. 2; a day job: the regular job that brings most of one’s income. a budding artist: an artist who is beginning to show signs of future success in a certain field. a budding writer/actor a budding romance;L7: The conquest of fame is difficult at best, and many end up emotionally if not financially bankrupt. Meaning: Gaining fame is extremely difficult and many people become very depressed in the end, even if they do not suffer great financial losses.; at best The phrase is used to emphasize that sth. is not very good, pleasant, honest even if you consider it in the best possible way. 最乐观的估计，金融危机还要持续两年。 At best, the financial crisis will continue for two more years. 这次会议充其量只是部分成功。 The meeting was partially successful at best. ;end up+adj./prepositional phrase/doing sth. The phrase is used to mean “to be in a particular situation or state after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it.” 大多数减肥的人最后越减越肥。 Most dieters/slimmers end up gaining weight. 结果，他失业了很长一段时间。 He ended up unemployed for a long time.;L9: Still, …may spur the artist on. The lure of drowning in fame’s imperial glory is not easily resisted. Meaning: Impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers may push the artist to seek fame. It is almost impossible to resist the temptation of admiration and praise that fame brings.;spur the artist on encourage the artist to make efforts in the pursuit of fame. 1. spur sb.on/ spur sb.on to do sth./spur sb. on to sth=encourage sb. to do sth. Winning two Grammy awards spurs the band on to compose greater singles. 2. spur=encourage Lower