Unit 8 reading新时代研究生综合英语课文翻译.pptVIP

Unit 8 Three Days to See Helen Keller incredulous worthy of note velvety something of lush carpet the pageant of sth cry out compulsory course faculty set one’s mind to sth. intervening relapse Anne Sullivan Macy strength of character see into phase let it go at that a vision of the eager, innocent beauty Scottie Great Dane warm colors books in raised type kaleidoscope Mastodon a thousand and one the face of something Parthenon frieze The Winged Victory of Samothrace gnarled plaster cast wood carving Italian Primitives feast one’s eyes upon sb/sth Veronese El Greco Corot Falstaff trappings horned dilemma Pavlova Manual alphabet Joseph Jefferson go through revelation go about your business lacy structure spire bank Empire State Building Fifth Avenue pass over something overtone close in (on) strike glory in something Discussion Topics Helen Keller Helen Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The story of how Kellers teacher, Annie Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, allowing the girl to blossom as she learned to communicate, has become known worldwide through the dramatic depictions of the play and film The Miracle Worker. A prolific author, Keller was well traveled and was outspoken in her opposition to war. She campaigned for womens suffrage, workers rights, and socialism, as well as many other progressive causes. incredulous 1.unable or unwilling to believe something or completely unconvinced by it; 2.showing or characterized by disbelief －A few incredulous spectators watched as Paterson, ranked 23rd in the world, beat the champion. worthy/deserving of note also noteworthy: important or interesting and deserving particular attention, usually because of significance, excellence, uniqueness, or interest值得注意的 －He gave several noteworthy performances during his short career. －Nothing noteworth