新编英语教程 6 Unit 8教案新编英语教程 6 Unit 8教案.doc

Unit Eight TEXT I APPETITE Laurie Lee Objectives: to interpret the difficult sentences listed in Language Work VII in written forms independently; to analyze the organization and development of the essay so as to have a further comprehension of the essay; to comment on the topics listed in Language Work VIII. Pre-class work 1. Paraphrase the sentences in LW VII in a written form. 2. Read Org. Devl. and Analysis. Pre-reading Stimulation 1. What are the dictionary definition of ‘appetite’? (Pre-reading Q - 1) Cambridge Advanced English Dictionary with Chinese ... : desire (esp. for food) Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: a desire or wish, esp. for food; a desire to satisfy any bodily want The American Heritage Dictionary: a desire for food or drink; a physical craving or desire 2. If you have an appetite for food or for something else, do you as a rule try hard to satisfy it? Will you feel disappointed if your appetite is not satisfied? Why or why not? In-reading Comprehension Comprehension by analyzing and following the organization and development of the essay. Part division: Part I Paras. 1-3 Definitions 1. L begins his essay by defining ‘appetite’ in the first three paras.. Give L’s definitions and identify those key words concerned. (comp. 3-2) 1st definition: one of the major pleasures in life, the keenness of living, ... (para. 1) 1.1 How does L succeed in making his notion of appetite clearer in the 1st para.? (comp. 3-1) The language he uses becomes more concrete / specific, and less abstract / general: a major pleasure of life - keenness of living - a sense that tells you ... to exist - you still have an edge on your longings. He ends by using vocabulary directly connected with eating. 2nd definition: any condition of unsatisfied desire, any burning in the blood (para. 2) 1.2 What’s the meaning of ‘got’ in what Wilde said and also i