《现代大学英语精读》课程教学课件（PPT讲稿）第二版第二册第5单元课件 Lesson9 text appreciation

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society Part Three Text Appreciation WB T L E ENTER

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E Part Three ENTER

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society Text Appreciation Contents I. Text Analysis 1.Theme 2.Structure 3.Detailed Questions 4.Further Discussion II.Writing Devices 1.Contrast 2.Rhetorical Questions 3.Repetition III.Sentence Paraphrase WB T L E BACK

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E Text Appreciation I. Text Analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3. Detailed Questions 4. Further Discussion II. Writing Devices 1. Contrast 2. Rhetorical Questions 3. Repetition III. Sentence Paraphrase

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis Theme The theme is summed up Let's slow down at the very end. and enjoy what nature offers us and what mankind has left us and rediscover life. WB T L E The end of Theme

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Text Analysis Let’s slow down and enjoy what nature offers us and what mankind has left us and rediscover life. Theme The theme is summed up at the very end. The end of Theme

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis Structure Part 1 (Paras.1-3):Her ride on fast roads and her return trip of a country road Part 2 (Paras.4-6):Now instead of later Faster instead of slower Superficially instead of thoroughly Part 3 (Paras.7-8): Slow down and rediscover life WB T L E The end of Structure. BACK

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E Part 1 (Paras. 1— ): Part 2 (Paras. ): Part 3 (Paras. ): I. Text Analysis Structure 3 4—6 7—8 Her ride on fast roads and her return trip of a country road Now instead of later Faster instead of slower Superficially instead of thoroughly Slow down and rediscover life The end of Structure

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis Question:What made the writer come to think about the lifestyle of American people? The writer took a week's vacation in West Virginia.When she took the Turnpike to get there,she found the trip fast but very dull. When she came back,she took another way to slow down and enjoy the county life,which she found full of fun.The contrast made the writer think about whether the fast lane life of modern American people is the only lifestyle of people. W BTL E To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Text Analysis To be continued on the next page.  The writer took a week’s vacation in West Virginia. When she took the Turnpike to get there, she found the trip fast but very dull. When she came back, she took another way to slow down and enjoy the county life, which she found full of fun. The contrast made the writer think about whether the fast lane life of modern American people is the only lifestyle of people. Question: What made the writer come to think about the lifestyle of American people?

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis Once upon a time,Americans understood In Para.4 the principle of deferred gratification. Ouestion:How do you understand "deferred gratification"? In the past,Americans were patient to have their desires satisfied.They knew that it would take them some time to satisfy their needs.If they were patient enough,they would have more pleasure when they finally got what they wanted. WB T L E To be continued on the next page. BACK

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Text Analysis In Para. 4  To be continued on the next page. In the past, Americans were patient to have their desires satisfied. They knew that it would take them some time to satisfy their needs. If they were patient enough, they would have more pleasure when they finally got what they wanted. Once upon a time, Americans understood the principle of deferred gratification. Question: How do you understand “deferred gratification”?

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis Symbolically,the American eagle now flies for ③ Express Mail.How dare anyone keep America In Para.5 waiting longer than overnight? Question:What does the writer intend to emphasize,using this rhetorical question? Eagle is the symbol of the U.S.When it is used as the logo of Express Mail,it has the symbolic meaning that the whole nation desires to be fast. The writer intends to emphasize that the Americans can no longer wait for anything.The slightest delay would get them angry beyond measure. W BTL E To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Text Analysis Symbolically, the American eagle now flies for Express Mail. How dare anyone keep America waiting longer than overnight? In Para. 5 Eagle is the symbol of the U.S. When it is used as the logo of Express Mail, it has the symbolic meaning that the whole nation desires to be fast. The writer intends to emphasize that the Americans can no longer wait for anything. The slightest delay would get them angry beyond measure.  To be continued on the next page. Question: What does the writer intend to emphasize, using this rhetorical question?

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis Even our personal relationships have become compressed.Instead of devoting large parts of In Para.6 our days to our loved ones,we replace them with something called "quality time". Question:How can personal relationships be "compressed"?How do you understand "quality time"? The time we spend with our loved ones is compressed,so our personal relationships is no longer the same as before. WB T L E To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Text Analysis The time we spend with our loved ones is compressed, so our personal relationships is no longer the same as before.  To be continued on the next page. Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with something called “quality time”. In Para. 6 Question: How can personal relationships be “compressed”? How do you understand “quality time”?

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis "Quality time"means you give full attention to someone in limited time.It is in contrast with "quantity of time".In America,people are too busy to spend time with their loved ones,so they believe "quality time"is a solution.But actually,"quality time"means less time. W B T L E To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Text Analysis To be continued on the next page. “Quality time” means you give full attention to someone in limited time. It is in contrast with “quantity of time”. In America, people are too busy to spend time with their loved ones, so they believe “quality time” is a solution. But actually, “quality time” means less time

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Text Analysis we do not realize that we are living our lives by the iceberg principle-paying attention In Para.6 only to the top and ignoring the 8/9 that lies just below the surface. Question How do you understand "iceberg principle"? Icebergs float with only about 10%of their bulk above the surface of the water,therefore the much larger part is out of sight.Modern people are paying attention to surface of everything,but ignoring the real content,which is usually the core of everything. W B T L E To be continued on the next page. BACK

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Text Analysis Icebergs float with only about 10% of their bulk above the surface of the water, therefore the much larger part is out of sight. Modern people are paying attention to surface of everything, but ignoring the real content, which is usually the core of everything.  To be continued on the next page. . we do not realize that we are living our lives by the iceberg principle—paying attention only to the top and ignoring the 8/9 that lies just below the surface. In Para. 6 Question: How do you understand “iceberg principle”?