张汉熙高级英语第二册L4 _Inaugural_Address.ppt

Detailed study of the text: Para1 opening paragraph importance / significance of his election as president of the US 1. observe 2. celebrate freedom -- We celebrate freedom. People in the US are free to choose their president. antithesis: end -- the end of Eisenhowers presidential term beginning -- the beginning of Kennedy’s presidential term renewal ---- the continuation of presidency and office of president change -- the change from Eisenhower to Kennedy as well as --- well balanced structure in Para.1 solemn --- refer almost exclusive to an extremely formal and inspiring religious ritual. ( grave ) very serious. a ~ oath 庄严的誓言 a ~ dedication to the cause of freedom 为自由事业而始终不渝的献身 prescribe --- set down / impose What punishment does the law prescribe for this crime? Government schools must work for a prescribed number of days each year. Good citizens do what the laws prescribe. Someone who behaves as foolishly as you have no right to prescribe how others should behave. Para.2 the general situation of this world topic sentence --- The world is very different. In what way is the world different? The world is different in the way of science and technology. People have modern and advanced science and technology. the power -- the power of science and technology with the help of science and technology 1. People can become very rich. 2. People can be exterminated. Science can be used to get rid of poverty. Science can be used to destroy all human beings. revolutionary belief --- human rights All men were created equal and God had given them certain unalienable rights which no state or ruler could take away from them. see: Note 3 generosity, benevolence, good will, kindness, unselfishness These words refer to a well wishing friendliness or concern for the needs and desires of other people. benevolence – It has the widest range of any of these words suggesting an expansive and good-humored tolerance and sympathy for others 对别人善意的宽容与同情 Working conditions we