现代大学英语精读第二版book2unit2.ppt

Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Main Idea How did the wife pursue the argument after the husband dressed her wound? Why did she do so? “The only black girl I ever knew was my partner in the debating club.” (para. 28) Is this remark contrary to what he said in the first part? What did the husband mean when he said “if you were black you wouldnt be you?” Do you agree? Why did the husband feel cornered? Did the husband know what was expected of him? Why did the husband refuse to say “yes”? Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Sentence Paraphrase There was no possible way of arguing with the fact that she would not be herself if she were black. (para. 32) introducing an appositive clause which explains what the fact is Question: What did the husband mean? Compare: Do you accept the view that people from different cultures should not marry? Do you accept the view that is so popular among the students? Appositive clause Relative clause Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Words Expressions Words Phrases Sentence Pattern Grammar Words spray; unattached; corner Phrases put it that way Sentence Pattern the fact + that + appositive clause Grammar subjunctive mood Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Exercise Compare the structure of the sentences and translate them into Chinese. How do you explain the fact that my missing purse is under your pillow? (appositive clause) How do you explain the fact that we have just discovered? (relative clause) What do you think of the idea that we put aside some money each month for a trip in summer holiday? What do you think of the idea that we discussed just now? I can’t accept the reason that you simply didn’t get my message. I can’t accept the reason that is clearly made up in a hurry. Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Exercise Learn the subjunctive mood in the following sentences. She would not be herself if she were black. You wouldn’t have married me if I’d been black. You would probably