致用英语 第四册 Unit 2.ppt

What is the moral message of the original story? The moral message of the original story is the triumph of good over evil. The innocent child is threatened by the wicked wolf, but survives. What does the modern version suggest? The modern version suggests that modern girls are so resourceful that they are ready to defend themselves. A sting in the tail “A sting in the tail ” means a story has an unexpected and bitter ending which the rest of the story has not led you to predict. Parson’s Pleasure Parson’s Pleasure is a short story written by Roald Dahl(1916-1990 ), first published in 1959. Stories written by Roald Dahl are known for unexpected ending. His children’s books are known for their unsentimental, often very dark humour. The exposition Cyril Boggis was a dealer in antique furniture. He often disguised himself as a parson, and told people he was collecting old furniture for charity work. Rummins was a farm owner who had a valuable commode, but he had no idea of it. The story happened on Rummins’ farm. The conflict Boggis found a valuable commode in Rummins’ house. He tried to persuade Rummins that he only wanted the legs, and managed to buy it at a price of 20 pounds The climax Rummins cut the legs of the commode off. What does this story tell us? This story tells us the importance of being honest in business. hidden 1. adj.难以发现的, 隐藏的 His words had a hidden meaning. 他的话有隐藏的意义。 2. (hide的过去分词) Our teaching building is hidden behind the Jishan Hill. 我们的教学楼被暨山遮掩着。 catch sight of 一下子看到 Finally he caught sight of the young mans light overcoat in the distance. 他总算在远处看见了那个年轻人穿的浅色外套。 bellied adj. 大肚子的，膨胀的，凸起的 bellyless adj. 腹部平坦的 belly v. The wind bellied out the sails. 大风把帆张得满满的。 turn out to be 结果是, 原来是, 证明是 at one’s last gasp 在奄奄一息时, 快咽气时 累得要死 breathe one’s last gasp 断气; 死亡 gasp at 对...大吃一惊 gasp for /gasp after 喘(气) 渴望, 热望 gasp out 上气不接下气地说 every now and then 时而，偶尔 one of the most valuable three pieces known as “The Chippen