郧阳师范高等专科学校：《综合英语》（英文版）Unit 3 Sundays in a Week

Three Sundays in a Week 郧阳师专英语系综合英语教研室

Three Sundays in a Week 郧阳师专英语系综合英语教研室

Background Knowledge u Time Zones and International Date Line In 1884 scientists divided the world into 24 time zones The time in the zone containing Greenwich is called Greenwich Mean Time Going westwards around the world from Greenwich, we subtract an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude. Going eastwards from greenwich we add an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude At 180 longitude we arrive at the International date Line his imaginary line runs north-south through the Pacific Ocean When crossing the International Date Line, the date is put forward one day going west(a day is lost); and the date is put back one day going east (a day is gained)

Background Knowledge ▪ Time Zones and International Date Line ▪ In 1884 scientists divided the world into 24 time zones. The time in the zone containing Greenwich is called Greenwich Mean Time. ▪ Going westwards around the world from Greenwich, we subtract an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude. Going eastwards from Greenwich we add an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude. ▪ At 180°longitude we arrive at the International Date Line. This imaginary line runs north-south through the Pacific Ocean. ▪ When crossing the International Date Line, the date is put forward one day going west (a day is lost); and the date is put back one day going east (a day is gained)

Introduction of the author Edgar Allan Poe(1809-1848) American poet, critic, and short-story writer, is considered one of the most important American authors of the nineteenth century. His short stories deal chiefly with mystery, horror, and crime They are considered to be important forerunners of the typical detective story of the twentieth century. As an artist, Poe came to be regarded more highly abroad than in his own country. His publications include three volumes of poetry, a large number of short stories, and critical articles His first collection of short stories, Tales of the grotesque and Arabesque, appeared in 1840 The Raven was published in 1845 as the title poem of a collection His famous work: To Helen: Annabel Lee: The fall of the house of Usher

Introduction of the Author ▪ Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1848) ▪ American poet, critic, and short-story writer, is considered one of the most important American authors of the nineteenth century. ▪ His short stories deal chiefly with mystery, horror, and crime. They are considered to be important forerunners of the typical detective story of the twentieth century. ▪ As an artist, Poe came to be regarded more highly abroad than in his own country. His publications include three volumes of poetry, a large number of short stories, and critical articles. ▪ His first collection of short stories, Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, appeared in 1840. ▪ The Raven was published in 1845 as the title poem of a collection. ▪ His famous work: To Helen; Annabel Lee; The fall of the House of Usher

ype of the Text Narration is the form of discourse generally used in novels, short stories and plays Narrative writing tells a story, either briefly or at some length. In a narrative piece of writing, the sequential occurrence of events is vital Three Sundays in a Week is a short narrative writing

Type of the Text ▪ Narration is the form of discourse generally used in novels, short stories and plays. Narrative writing tells a story, either briefly or at some length. In a narrative piece of writing , the sequential occurrence of events is vital . ▪ Three Sundays in a Week is a short narrative writing

Questions Why did Kate and the writer invite Kates two sailor friends come to their home? Did Captain Smitherton circled the Cape of Good Hope twice? Do you believe that sometimes three Sundays do come together in a week? Are you as Well as the old man tricked by their explanation?

Questions ▪ Why did Kate and the writer invite Kate’s two sailor friends come to their home? ▪ Did Captain Smitherton circled the Cape of Good Hope twice? ▪ Do you believe that sometimes three Sundays do come together in a week? ▪ Are you as well as the old man tricked by their explanation?

Writing Style and Structure of the Texi Three Sundays in a Week is an excerpt from a short story and a delightful piece of narration in chronological order, in which a fact is woven into fiction, giving an impossibility, a plausible explanation, thus making the story interesting and intriguing Six Elements of a narration Time On a Sunday afternoon Place At writer's uncles home Figures Kate, I", my uncle, Captain Pratt and Captain Smitherton Events Cause -Part1 Line(1-4) Process -- Part 2 Line(5-20) Climax End -- Part 3 Line(21-63)

Writing Style and Structure of the Text ▪ Three Sundays in a Week is an excerpt from a short story and a delightful piece of narration in chronological order, in which a fact is woven into fiction, giving an impossibility, a plausible explanation, thus making the story interesting and intriguing. ▪ Six Elements of a Narration ▪ Time On a Sunday afternoon ▪ Place At writer’s uncle’s home ▪ Figures Kate, “I”, my uncle, Captain Pratt and Captain Smitherton ▪ Events Cause --- Part1 Line (1-4) ▪ Process --- Part 2 Line (5-20) ▪ Climax & End --- Part 3 Line (21-63)

Writing Style and Structure of the Text The story can be divided into four parts a. The first part(Para. 1)---The theme is state clearly b. The second part(Pare 2-7)--This is the first step in the steering of the conversation C. The third part(Para. 8-15)---This is the crucial part of the conversation d. The fourth part(Para. 16)--The end

Writing Style and Structure of the Text ▪ The story can be divided into four parts: a.The first part (Para. 1) --- The theme is state clearly. b.The second part (Pare. 2 - 7) --- This is the first step in the steering of the conversation. c.The third part (Para. 8 - 15) --- This is the crucial part of the conversation. d.The fourth part (Para. 16) --- The end

Detailed Study of the Story 1. narrator(n) (1 a person in some books, television shows plays, music, etc, who tells the story or explains what is happening (2 a person who narrates a story Narrate(v) narration(n. narrative(n)

Detailed Study of the Story 1. narrator (n.) ① a person in some books, television shows, plays, music, etc, who tells the story or explains what is happening ② a person who narrates a story Narrate (v.) narration (n.) narrative (n.)

2 in the care of care refers to charge, protection, usually it needs to be connected with possessive pronoun or definite article under/ in one's care under/in the care of sb E.g. under the doctors care in a hospitals intensive care unit care of, in care of ---used when addressing letters to mean" at the address of"由..转交 E.g. Roger Ning, care of Carlos Ung, Forest Street Phrases have the same form take the fancy of, take a fancy to in front of: in the front of out of the question; out of question in possession; in the possession of

2. in the care of “care” refers to charge, protection, usually it needs to be connected with possessive pronoun or definite article. under / in one’s care under / in the care of sb. E.g.: under the doctor’s care in a hospital’s intensive care unit care of, in care of --- used when addressing letters to mean “at the address of” 由 … 转交 E.g.: Roger Ning, care of Carlos Ung, Forest Street Phrases have the same form: take the fancy of; take a fancy to in front of; in the front of out of the question; out of question in possession; in the possession of

3. consent(n )[U agreement; permission (v )consent to: agree with, permit, allow E.g.: John consented to help the old lady 4. But the old man would not give his consent until three Sundays came together in a week. ---This sentence carries a foreshadowing of the story 5. They had circled it in a year and come back to England It means they had traveled around the world for a year and now had just come back to England 6. Kate and I tried to gain our point indirectly.---It means Kate and I tried to talk Uncle Rumgudgeon into believing hat 3 Sundays could occur in a week in a roundabout way They tried to get what they aimed at

3. consent (n.) [U] agreement; permission (v.) consent to: agree with, permit, allow. E.g.: John consented to help the old lady. 4. But the old man would not give his consent until three Sundays came together in a week. --- This sentence carries a foreshadowing of the story. 5. They had circled it in a year and come back to England. --- It means they had traveled around the world for a year and now had just come back to England. 6. Kate and I tried to gain our point indirectly. --- It means Kate and I tried to talk Uncle Rumgudgeon into believing that 3 Sundays could occur in a week in a roundabout way. They tried to get what they aimed at