Unit One Growing Up

Text A Writing for Myself

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Recruiter: IT, Internet are where jobs are Demand for talent in the information technology and Internet industries rose in the third quarter of the year, while the need in real estate-related industries weakened, Zhaopin.com, China's largest recruiting website, reported on Thursday.  Demand in the IT and Internet sector led the third quarter's human resource market with a year-on-year growth of 40 percent, according to Zhaopin.com's report.  The biggest news in September was the initial public offering of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Zhaopin.com said in its report. Other Internet giants as well as smaller players are also investing in human resources, an example being Baidu Inc's recent hire of Zhang Yaqin, a former top Microsoft executive, as the president for new business. 

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Unit One Text A: Writing for Myself 1. Introduction of the author 2. Cultural Background 3. Text organization 4. Abstract of the Text 5. Text A study 6. Summary of Text A

1. The Introduction of Russell Baker

1. The Introduction of Russell Baker Russell Baker is the 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner for Distinguished Commentary and a columnist for The New York Times. When Baker was only five, his father died. His mother, a strong-willed woman with three children, was determined her children would succeed.

1. The Introduction of Russell Baker Russell Baker did everything from delivering papers to hustling subscriptions for the Saturday Evening Post. As is often the case, early hardships made the man. Text A is taken from the author’s autobiography “Growing Up” (1982)，which won him another Pulitzer prize. This book traces his youth in the mountains of rural Virginia.

2. Cultural Background a. Grade schools in the U.S.: U.S. students generally go through elementary school (Kindergarten to 5th or 6th grade.), middle school (grades 6-8 ) or junior high schools ( grades 7-9), and high schools (grades 9-12 or 10-12). “the third year in high school” (Para 1) equals “the eleventh grade” (Para 9).

2. Cultural Background b. Spaghetti: Spaghetti is the Italian-style thin noodle, cooked by boiling and served with sauce. Usually you would put a fork into a plate of spaghetti, turn the fork several times so that spaghetti will wind around the fork, then place the fork into your mouth. It’s impolite to suck. Other Italian noodles (macaroni)

Other Italian noodles (macaroni)

2. Cultural Background c. The proper way of eating spaghetti: Hold the fork in your hand as if to poke the spaghetti. Scoop up a small amount of spaghetti on your fork and raise it about 30cm above your plate. Make sure the spaghetti on your fork is completely disconnected from the remainder on your plate.

2. Cultural Background c. The proper way of eating spaghetti: 4. Put the prongs of the fork at an edge of the plate that is free of food. 5. Quickly point the prongs of the fork straight down toward the plate and place the points on the plate. 6. Twirl the fork to gather the spaghetti around the prongs.

2. Cultural Background c. The proper way of eating spaghetti: 7. With a quick scooping movement, gather up the roll around the prongs and place it in your mouth. 8. Gently gather up any stray spaghetti ends that don’t make it all the way into your mouth.

3. Text Organization: P. 9 Part One Paras 1-2 Part Two Paras 3-5 Part Three Paras 6-9 After reading each part, we’ll sum up the main idea.

Part One: Main Idea Para 1: Baker’s feeling about English courses Para 2: Baker’s impression of his new English teacher. The main idea of Part One: Baker was bored by everything associated with ______________, including ______________. English courses essay writing

Part Two: Main Idea Para 3: a topic that attracts Baker’s attention Para 4: vivid memories the title brought back Para 5: Baker’s sudden desire to write about the topic The main idea of Part Two: Baker found himself attracted by _________________ and wrote about it _______________. one particular topic for his own joy

Part Three: Main Idea Para 6: Anticipating punishment Para 7: Mr. Fleagle’s announcement Para 8: Classmates’ response to the essay Para 9: What Baker discovered The main idea of Part Three: The experience of writing the essay helped him discover _____________ _______ and realize ______________ ___________. his talent for writing what he wished to do in life

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China's exports jump 15.3% in September China's exports saw the fastest growth in 19 months in September, expanding by 15.3 percent from a year ago to $213.7 billion, customs data showed on Monday. Imports jumped 7 percent to $182.7 billion and total foreign trade volume rose 11.3 percent year on year to $396.4 billion, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said. Trade surplus in September more than double from last year to $31 billion, compared with $49.8 billion seen in August. For the January-September period, China's foreign trade added 3.3 percent year on year to reach $3.16 trillion, with exports up 5.1 percent at $1.7 trillion, imports up 1.3 percent at $1.46 trillion. Trade surplus in the first three quarters expanded by 37.8 percent from previous year to $231.6 billion.

Tencent, JD.com take e-commerce cooperation to next level China's Tencent Holdings Ltd and JD.com Inc are strengthening their ties in social e-commerce by creating a joint partnership to reshape the country's traditional marketing and advertising industry.  On Saturday, Tencent, founder of popular social media platforms WeChat and QQ and China's second largest e-commerce player JD.com launched a project in an aim to provide a solution for companies in terms of building their brand images and improving their marketing performances. By integrating Tencent's social networking data with JD.com's online shopping data, the project named 'Brand-Commerce' is expected to help companies reach their target buyers in the most ideal online channel while facilitating purchases for the consumer. Liu Qiangdong, chief executive officer of Beijing-based JD.com, said the project will help companies achieve better sales performance as well as bring a better shopping experience for customers. 

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4. Abstract of the Text Baker was bored by everything associated with English courses, including essay writing, before his third year in high school. After that, in the eleventh grade, he was attracted by a topic by chance and had a strong desire to write about it for his own joy, but not for the teacher or someone else. Then he did what he wanted to do and composed the composition for himself. This composition was appreciated by the whole class and praised by his teacher, too. Then, he discovered his talent for writing and realized what he wished to do in life.

Abstract of the Text 读高三之前的贝克对 所有跟英文课沾边的事都感到腻味，包括作文。直到后来被老师留的一个作文题目所吸引，从而激起了他强烈的写作欲，不是为老师或别的什么人，而是想为自己的兴趣而写。于是贝克完成了这篇“为自己而作”的作文，并受到了全班同学的欣赏和老师的表扬，从而令他认识到了自己的写作天赋及今后想要从事的事业。

Introductory remarks to Text A P. 2 When we are writing we are often told to keep our readers in mind, to shape what we say to fit their tastes and interests. But there is one reader in particular who should not be forgotten. Can you guess who? Russell Baker surprised himself and everyone else when he discovered the answer. one particular reader

为自己而写 我们写作时常常被告诫，脑子里要有读者，笔者所云一定要符合读者的口味和兴趣。但有一位读者特别不该忘记。你能猜出是谁吗？当拉塞尔·贝克找到这个问题的答案时，他自己和别人都感到大为惊讶。 Writing for Myself

Text A Writing for Myself Unit One Book One

Paragraph 1: The idea of becoming a writer had come to me off and on since my childhood in Belleville, but it wasn't until my third year in high school that the possibility took hold. Until then I've been bored by everything associated with English courses. I found English grammar dull and difficult. I hated the assignments to turn out long, lifeless paragraphs that were agony for teachers to read and for me to write.

the possibility of becoming a writer Paragraph 1-1: The idea of becoming a writer had come to me off and on since my childhood in Belleville, but it wasn't until my third year in high school that the possibility took hold. * the possibility of becoming a writer 从孩提时代，我还住在贝尔维尔时，我的脑子里就断断续续地转着当作家的念头，但直等到我高中三年级，这一想法才有了实现的可能。

Words and Expressions: off and on / on and off: from time to time, now and again, irregularly 有时，不时地 断断续续地 It has been raining on and off for a week. That’s why the clothes feel damp. Xiao Wang managed to support himself by working off and on as a waiter. He stayed up late last night. That’s why he dozed on and off in class.

Words and Expressions: possibility: 可能性 state of being possible Is there any possibility of life on Mars? They haven’t arrived. There is a possibility that they have taken the wrong road. possibility of sth. Pattern: possibility + that-clause

Words and Expressions: take hold: 生根，确立 become established The idea of family planning has taken hold in many Chinese families. Bad habits die hard. That’s why you should stop smoking before the habit takes hold. 坏习惯很难摆脱。这就是为什么/所以你在（抽烟）习惯养成前应该戒烟。

Sentence Structure: it wasn't until … that … The Text Sentence: It was not until my third year in high school that the possibility took hold. Paraphrase: The possibility didn’t take hold until my third year in high school. Not until my third year in high school did the possibility take hold.

Paragraph 1-2: Until then I've been bored by everything associated with English courses. I found English grammar dull and difficult. I hated the assignments to turn out long, lifeless paragraphs that were agony for teachers to read and for me to write. * 在这之前，我对所有跟英文课沾边的事都感到腻味。我痛恨那些长而乏味的段落写作，老师读着受累，我写着痛苦。

Words and Expressions: bore: 使（人）厌烦 make sb. feel tired and lose interest Pattern: (sb.) get /grow bored by /with sth. (sb.) be bored by / with sth. (sth. or sb.) is boring Let’s see some examples:

bore: Words and Expressions: 使（人）厌烦 Examples: The speaker went on and on, and the audience grew bored by his speech. boring His speech is very ______, i.e., the speaker made a ______ speech. boring

bore: boredom: Words and Expressions: (as a noun) 讨厌的人/事 Collocation: a crashing bore 讨厌之极的人/事 a frightful bore 讨厌得要命的家伙 an insufferable bore 讨厌得令人无法忍受的人 an utter bore 极惹人厌烦的事 boredom: (as a noun) 讨厌，无趣；令人厌烦的事

associate: vt. Words and Expressions: 联系，联想 join or connect together; connect or bring in the mind 人们经常把中国和长城、埃及与金字塔联系起来。 People often associate China with the Great Wall, and Egypt with pyramids. Jim wishes to forget everything associated with his former life.

associate: vt. Words and Expressions: 联系，联想 Derivations: （派生词） its adjective form as in: an associate professor / editor its noun form as in: They are business associates. They are associates in crime. its noun form as in: in association with 与...联合,交往

compose / write 写作 homework 作业 Difficult sentences: I hated the assignments to turn out long, lifeless paragraphs that were agony for teachers to read and for me to write. painful I found it painful to write long, boring essays as required by teachers; neither did teachers enjoy what I wrote. 我痛恨那些长而乏味的段落写作，老师读着受累，我写着痛苦。

turn out: Words and Expressions: 培养，生产、制造 1. produce, make American film studios turn out hundreds of films every year. The school has turned out some great scholars.

turn out: Words and Expressions: 结果是，证明为 2. prove (to be) The weather report said it would be raining, but it turned out a fine day. The plan turned out (to be) a failure.

turn out: Words and Expressions: 关掉，熄灭 3. shut off, switch off Please turn out the light before you go to bed.

turn out: Words and Expressions: 在场，露面，集合，出席 4. be present at an event; appear, assemble or attend The whole village turned out to welcome the premier. Every weekend, a vast crowd of fans turned out to watch football games.

Baker’s Feelings about English Courses. Paragraph One Heading of Para One: Baker’s Feelings about English Courses.

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Top court orders Qihoo to compensate Tencent China's top court ratified the original judgment on the anti-monopoly dispute between two Chinese Internet giants, Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd and Tencent Inc, on Thursday. In April 2012, Qihoo 360, the leading anti-virus and security software provider, sued Tencent, popularly known for its instant messaging services, QQ and Wechat, in Guangdong Provincial People's Court for monopolizing the market and asked for 125 million yuan in compensation.  In April 2013, the provincial court said that Qihoo 360 had engaged in unfair competition and anti-monopoly practices and should pay Tencent 5 million yuan ($820,000) in compensation for economic losses. The Supreme People's Court (SPC) rejected the appeal by Qihoo 360, and also kept the provincial verdict in February.

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Paraphrase this sentence: What information we get from this phrase? Paragraph 2-1: Paraphrase this sentence: When our class was assigned to Mr. Fleagle for third-year English I anticipated another cheerless year in that most tedious of subjects. When it was decided that Mr. Fleagle would teach us English druing my third year in high school, I expected the English course to be as boring as before. What information we get from this phrase? Before Mr. Fleagle became Baker’s English teacher, all English courses were dull or boring. 弗利格尔先生接我们的高三英文课时，我就准备着在这门最最单调乏味的课上再熬上沉闷的一年。

Words and Expressions: assign: 分配，指定，委派 give as a share or duty; fix; appoint assign sth. to sb. Pattern: assign sb. sth. This office has been assigned to Professor Wang. After each class, our English teacher will assign us some homework.

Words and Expressions: assign: Derivatives: assignment 作业，任务 a piece of work that is assigned to a particular person One of the assignments today is to review what we’ve learned in class.

Words and Expressions: anticipate: 期望，预料（而采取措施） expect; realize sth. in advance and be prepared for it The police had anticipated trouble from the soccer fans. 警察料到球迷可能会闹事 （从而采取了措施）。 anticipate sth. Pattern: anticipate doing sth.  anticipate + that-clause.

Words and Expressions: anticipate: 期望，预料（而采取措施） We anticipate problems in carrying out the medical welfare reform. We anticipate running into problems in carrying out the medical welfare reform. We anticipate that we will run into problems in carrying out the medical welfare reform.

Words and Expressions: tedious: 令人厌倦的，乏味的，烦人的 boring and lasting for a long time The movie was so tedious that many viewers left before it was over. Laura found George to be tedious and decided not to see him any more. boring Synonyms: dull deadly

sb is said/ reported/believed to be / do (据说，据报道，人们认为/相信) Paragraph 2-2: Mr. Fleagle had a reputation among students for dullness and inability to inspire. He was said to be very formal, rigid and hopelessly out of date. old-fashioned sb is said/ reported/believed to be / do (据说，据报道，人们认为/相信) --- It is said that (Exercise 1 on P. 16) 费利格尔先生在学生中以其说话干巴和激励学生无术而出名。据说他拘谨刻板，完全落后于时代。 Opposite: up-to-date 最新的 fashionable 时尚的

Words and Expressions: reputation: 名声，声誉，名气 (an) opinion (about sb. or sth.) held by others This century-old school has an excellent reputation. Other collocations: establish/build up/make reputation 树立/博得声誉 ruin reputation 损害名誉 have a reputation for sth.

Words and Expressions: inspire: 激励， 启发，赋予（灵感） fill (sb) with confidence, eagerness, etc. The President’s speech inspired us greatly. ▓ The scenery of the Slender West Lake inspired him to paint. Derivatives: inspiration 灵感 Genius is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration (汗水)。

Paragraph 2-3: 我看他有六七十岁了，古板之极。 他戴着古板的毫无装饰的眼镜，微微卷曲的头发剪得笔齐，梳得纹丝不乱。 To me he looked to be sixty or seventy and excessively prim. He wore primly severe eyeglasses, his wavy hair was primly cut and primly combed. He wore prim suits with neckties primly against the collar buttons of his white shirts. He had a primly pointed jaw, a primly straight nose, and a prim manner of speaking that was so correct, so gentlemanly, that he seemed a comic antique. 他身穿古板的套装，白衬衣领扣外的领带打得一丝不苟。 他长着古板的尖下巴，古板的直鼻梁，说起话来一本正经，字斟句酌，彬彬有礼，活脱脱一个滑稽的老古董。 How many “prim” or “primly” are used? Think about the function of the repetition after class.

His New English Teacher. Paragraph Two Heading of Para. 2: Baker’s Impression of His New English Teacher. Part One: Main Idea

Part One: Main Idea Para 1: Baker’s feeling about English courses Para 2: Baker’s impression of his new English teacher. The main idea of Part One: Baker was bored by everything associated with ______________, including ______________. English courses essay writing

Paragraph 3-1: 一无所获，无所事事 I prepared for an unfruitful year with Mr. Fleagle and for a long time was not disappointed. What does the author really mean by saying: “I was not disappointed.”? He means that his expectation was right that Mr. Fleagle’s lessons were dull. 我作好准备，打算在费利格尔先生的班上一无所获地混上一年，不少日子过去了，还真不出所料。

Paragraph 3-2: Late in the year we tackled the informal essay. Mr. Fleagle distributed a home-work sheet offering us a choice of topics. 后半学期我们学写随笔小品文。弗利格尔先生发下一张家庭作业纸，出了不少题目供我们选择。

Words and Expressions: tackle: 应付，处理，解决 deal / cope with Toshiba has recently designed a robot that can tackle almost any kinds of housework. The classroom was quiet as students were busy tackling the final exam.

Words and Expressions: tackle: 应付，处理 Other collocations: tackle a / the problem tackle the final exam tackle a / the difficulty The question set by the teacher was so difficult that most students did not know how to tackle it.

Words and Expressions: distribute: 分发，分配，分送，分布 divide and give out among people, places, etc. The company distributed its profits among its workers. ▓ This kind of plant is distributed in many areas in China. 散传单 distribute leaflets distribute samples 送样品 distribute test papers 发试卷

Baker was unwilling to write his essay. Paragraph 3-3: silly, dull 记暑假一件事，暑假见闻， 暑假二三事 None was quite so simple-minded as “What I Did on My Summer Vacation,” but most seemed to be almost as dull. I took the list home and did nothing until the night before the essay was due.  Baker was unwilling to write his essay. What can we infer from this sentence? 我把作文题带回家，但一直到要交作业的前一天晚上还什么也没写。

Words and Expressions: due: 预定，约定，预期，该…的 ▓ (to be) scheduled, arranged or expected (for a certain time or date) ▓ ▓ The train is due (to leave) at 8:30. The book is due tomorrow. When is the rent due? ▓

Words and Expressions: due to: 由于，由…引起 owing to, because of The accident was due to careless driving. The team’s success was largely due to the efforts of all its members.

Paragraph 3-4: Lying on the sofa, I finally faced up to the unwelcome task, took the list out of my notebook, and scanned it. The topic on which my eye stopped was “The Art of Eating Spaghetti.” 我躺在沙发上，最终不得不面对这一讨厌的功课，便从笔记本里抽出作文题目单粗粗一看。我的目光落在“吃意大利细面条的艺术”这个题目上。

Words and Expressions: face up to: 勇敢地接受或对付 ▓ be brave enough to accept/deal with In the competitive society, we will have to face up to every challenge before us. 既然你女儿已经出生了，你就应该承担起做父亲的责任。 Now that your daughter is born, you’ll have to face up to the responsibilities of being a father.

Words and Expressions: face up to: 勇敢地接受或对付 Other collocations: face up to the fact that … face up to a problem face up to a difficulty

Words and Expressions: scan: 1）look through quickly but not very thoroughly 粗略地看； She scanned the newspaper over the breakfast. 2）pass across 扫描 The flashlight’s beams scanned every corner of the room. 电筒的光束扫遍房间每个角落.

Words and Expressions: scan Vs skim: skim: read quickly to get the general idea of sth (only noting the important parts). scan: look through quickly to find where the specific information is (not very thoroughly). In tackling Reading Comprehension these two skills are often used.

A Topic That Attracts Baker’s Attention Paragraph Three Heading of Para. 3: A Topic That Attracts Baker’s Attention

This title produced an extra-ordinary sequence of mental images. Paragraph 4-1: This title produced an extra-ordinary sequence of mental images. 这个题目在我脑海里唤起了一连串不同寻常的图像.

Words and Expressions: sequence: 一连串相关的事物；次序，顺序 set of events , numbers, actions, etc (in a particular order). The Fall of the Roman Empire was written in historical sequence. A sequence of bad harvests forced some African countries to ask for foreign aid. 连续的欠收迫使一些非洲国家请求外国援助。

Words and Expressions: sequence: 一连串相关的事物；次序，顺序 Other collocations: a sequence of dance movements 连续的舞蹈动作/舞步 a sequence of good harvests 连续的大丰收 in sequence in rapid sequence in regular sequence 连续地，有序地 一个接一个地，紧接着 有条不紊地，按次序

sequence Vs series sequence: 指先后衔接的次序，可以是历史性的（即事态发生的先后次序），也可以是逻辑性的（即论点先后的衔接）。 I have a poor memory for dates that I often mix up the sequence of events. 我记日期的能力很差，常把事情的先后次序弄混。 Your argument lacks logical sequence, for your second point does not follow the first. 你的论据缺乏逻辑顺序，因为你的第一点和第二点衔接不上。

sequence Vs series series: 指“系列”，“组”，可以有也可以没 有先后次序，但一系列或一组的东西自成一个完整的单位。 Professor Li will give a series of lectures on the Middle East issue. 李教授将就中东问题作一系列的讲座。 The post office has issued a series of stamps commemorating Olympic Games. 邮局发行了一组纪念奥运会的邮票。

Words and Expressions: 形像，印象，图象 image: ▓ a picture formed in the mind Many pop stars try to improve their public image by participating in charity events. ▓ Other collocation: self-image 自我形像

* 生动的，栩栩如生的 Paragraph 4-2: Vivid memories came flooding back of a night in Belleville when all of us were seated around the supper table --- Uncle Allen, my mother, Uncle Charlie, Doris, Uncle Hal --- and Aunt Pat served spaghetti for supper. Spaghetti was still a little known foreign dish in those days. Neither Doris nor I had ever eaten spaghetti, and none of the adults had enough experience to be good at it.

Vivid memories came flooding back … 贝尔维尔之夜的清晰的回忆如潮水一般涌来，当时，我们 …… Difficult sentence: Vivid memories came flooding back … 清晰的回忆如潮水一般涌来 Vivid memories came flooding back of a night in Belleville when all of us were seated around the supper table --- Uncle Allen, my mother, Uncle Charlie, Doris, Uncle Hal --- and Aunt Pat served spaghetti for supper. 贝尔维尔之夜的清晰的回忆如潮水一般涌来，当时，我们 …… Vivid memories of a night in Belleville when all of us …… came flooding back.

Paragraph 4-3: All the good humor of Uncle Allen’s house reawoke in my mind as I recalled the laughing arguments we had that night about the socially respectable method for moving spaghetti from plate to mouth. respectable: socially acceptable 可敬的， 体面的 C.f.: respect respectable respectful respective 艾伦舅舅家诙谐有趣的场景全都重现在我的脑海中，我回想起来，当晚我们笑作一团，争论着该如何地把面条从盘子上送到嘴里才算合乎礼仪。

Words and Expressions: recall: 回想起，回忆起 ▓ 1) bring back to mind, remember ▓ Pattern: ＋ n. / v.-ing / that-clause She recalled that she had to see the doctor again that afternoon. I recognize the face but can’t recall her name. I don’t recall ever meeting her.

Words and Expressions: recall: 2) bring sb. back 召回 ▓ The ambassador was recalled from his post. ▓ 3) take back, call off 取消，撤销 recall a decision recall an order c.f. recall, remember, remind

recall, remember, remind 这三个词都与“记忆”有关， 前两个词有时可通用。 recall: “想起”，把忘记的东西又想起来了，其动作包含有意识的努力，因此常与 can, could等词连用，强调一次的回忆。

recall, remember, remind

recall, remember, remind

Vivid Memories the Title Brought Back Paragraph Four Heading of Para 4 Vivid Memories the Title Brought Back ---This paragraph serves as a flashback.

*Paragraph 5-1: write down Suddenly I wanted to write about that, about the warmth and good feeling of it, but I wanted to put it down simply for my own joy, not for Mr. Fleagle. It was a moment I wanted to recapture and hold for myself. I wanted to relive the pleasure of that evening. 突然我就想描述那一切，描述当时那种温馨美好的气氛，但我把它写下来仅仅是想自得其乐，而不是为菲利戈尔先生而写。那时我想重新捕捉并珍藏在心中的一个时刻。我想重温那个夜晚的愉快。 How many “wanted” are used? Think about the function of the repetition here after class.

*Paragraph 5-2: as: conj. + manner clause Exercise 2 on P.17 To write it as I wanted, however, would violate all the rules of formal composition I'd learned in school, and Mr. Fleagle would surely give it a failing grade. Never mind. I would write something else for Mr. Fleagle after I had written this thing for myself. 然而，照我希望的那样去写，就会违反我在学校里学的正式作文的种种法则，弗利格尔先生也肯定会打它一个不及格。

Words and Expressions: violate: 违背，违反，侵犯 act against, break (a rule), disturb Speeding in downtown areas violates traffic regulations. ▓ These findings appear to violate the laws of physics. Other collocations: violate agreements / oath / human rights /one’s privacy / a country’s sovereignty Derivatives: violation n.

to write about that Topic. Paragraph Five Heading of Para. 5: Baker’s Sudden Desire to write about that Topic. Part Two: Main Idea

Part Two: Main Idea Para 3: a topic that attracts Baker’s attention Para 4: vivid memories the title brought back Para 5: Baker’s sudden desire to write about the topic The main idea of Part Two: Baker found himself attracted by _________________ and wrote about it _______________. one particular topic for his own joy

*Paragraph 6-1: When I finished it the night was half gone and there was no time left to compose a proper, respectable essay for Mr. Fleagle. 等我写完时已是半夜时分，再没时间为弗利格尔先生写一篇循规蹈矩、像模像样的文章了。 What can I do?

Words and Expressions: compose: 写作，创作，谱曲 ▓ 1) write or create (music, poetry, etc.) The president’s speech is really brilliant. Do you think it was composed by himself or by someone else? ▓ John Lennon composed the song “Beautiful Boy” for his son. Ss can hear this song in the pre-reading task and the words are on 271 – 273

Words and Expressions: compose: 构成，组成 2) make up, form ▓ The medical team is composed of three doctors and two nurses. c.f. compose, comprise, consist, make up, constitute, include, contain

What would be the result? *Paragraph 6-2: There was no choice next morning but to turn in my tale of the Belleville supper. Two days passed before Mr. Fleagle returned the graded papers, and he returned everyone’s but mine. There was no choice but to do sth. I could do nothing but do sth. 第二天上午，我别无选择，只好把我为自己而写的贝尔维尔晚餐的故事交了上去。 What would be the result?

c.f. turn on / off / down / up / back / out / over / to Words and Expressions: turn in: 交（作业） hand in (work that one has done, etc.) ▓ You are required to turn in your homework in time. For your final grade, each of you must turn in a 5-page composition. c.f. turn on / off / down / up / back / out / over / to

*Paragraph 6-3: * I was preparing myself for a command to report to Mr. Fleagle immediately after school for discipline when I saw him lift my paper from his desk and knock for the class's attention. What’s the function of “when” in the sentence? 我正准备着遵命一放学就去弗利格尔先生那儿挨训，却看见他从桌上拿起我的作文，敲了敲桌子让大家注意听。

Difficult Sentence: I was preparing myself for a command to report to Mr. Fleagle immediately after school for discipline …… Why did Baker think that he would be punished? I was sure that Mr. Fleagle would order me to see him soon after school for the purpose of punishing me… Because to his mind this time he had violated the rules of formal composition and Mr. Fleagle returned everyone’s essays but his.

Words and Expressions: ▓ command: 命令，指令 掌握，控制，运用能力 1) n. order ▓ The president gave the command that all prisoners of war should be well treated. ▓ 2) n. possession and mastery ▓ He has a good command of English language.

Words and Expressions: command: 命令，指令 3) v. give an order to The captain commanded his men to leave the ship immediately. The king commanded that the victory day become a national holiday.

Words and Expressions: discipline: 惩罚，处分；纪律；磨练 n. punishment; order kept (among school-children, soldiers, etc.) Collocations: courage without discipline 匹夫之勇，蛮勇 enforce discipline 加强纪律 strict discipline 严格的训练,严明的纪律

Words and Expressions: when: does not mean “at or during the time that”, instead, it means “and then”. He had just stripped off to sleep when the bell rang. I was about to ask about his wife when I suddenly remembered they were getting a divorce.

Anticipating Punishment Paragraph Six Heading of Para. 6: Anticipating Punishment

Paragraph 7: “Now, boys,” he said. “I want to read you an essay. This is titled, ‘The Art of Eating Spaghetti.’ ”

Mr. Fleagle’s Announcement Paragraph Seven Heading of Para. 7: Mr. Fleagle’s Announcement

Paragraph 8-1: And he started to read. My words! He was reading my words out loud to the entire class. What’s more, the entire class was listening. Listening attentively. 于是他开始念了。是我写的！他给全班大声念我写的文章。更不可思议的是，全班同学都在听着他念，而且听得很专心。

Words and Expressions: ▓ what’s more: 而且，此外，更有甚者 in addition, more importantly Ms. Stewart manages a successful business and gives a weekly cooking show. What’s more, she has already published three books on gardening. 你怎么会喜欢上这个人。他整天看电视，更有甚者，他好像好几个月没刷牙了。 How can you get to like this man? He watches TV all day long, and what’s more, he seems not to have brushed his teeth for months!

Paragraph 8-2: Then somebody laughed, then the entire class was laughing, and not in contempt and ridicule, but with open-hearted enjoyment. Even Mr. Fleagle stopped two or three times to hold back a small prim smile. 有人笑出声来，接着全班都笑了，不是 轻蔑嘲弄，而是 乐乎乎地开怀大笑。就连弗利格尔先生也停顿了两三次，好抑制他那一丝拘谨的微笑。

Words and Expressions: hold back: 控制，抑制（感情） 1) prevent the expression of (feelings, tears, etc.); control John cried bitterly in the classroom, not even attempting to hold back the tears. 2) make sb. or sth. stop moving forward 阻挡/止，限制 The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood. 大坝不太坚固，挡不住洪水。

Words and Expressions: hold back: 阻/防碍某人的进步或发展 3) prevent the development of sb. ▓ You could become a good musician, but your lack of practice is holding you back. ▓ 4) keep (sth) secret 把事情全告诉我，不要隐瞒任何东西。 Tell me everything about it, don’t hold anything back. c.f. hold back & hold up

Classmates’ Response to the Essay Paragraph Eight Heading of Para. 8: Classmates’ Response to the Essay

act of proving or showing 表明，证明；以实例说明 Paragraph 9-1: I did my best to avoid showing pleasure, but what I was feeling was pure delight at this demonstration that my words had the power to make people laugh. 我尽力不流露出得意的心情，但是看到我写的文章竟能使别人大笑，我真是心花怒放。

Words and Expressions: avoid: 避免，躲避；防止，预防 keep or get away from sth; prevent Pattern: ＋ n. / v.-ing The little boy broke a neighbor’s win- dow, and ran away to avoid punishment. 我横穿马路以便避开他，但他看见了我并朝我跑过来。 I crossed the street to avoid meeting him, but he saw me and came running towards me.

英语中有些动词后面只能跟名词或动名词，不能跟不定式： Words and Expressions: 英语中有些动词后面只能跟名词或动名词，不能跟不定式： avoid, appreciate, deny, enjoy, escape, finish, mind, miss, postpone, suggest, feel like, give up, put off ……

Paragraph 9-2: In the eleventh grade, at the eleventh hour as it were, I had discovered a calling. It was the happiest moment of my entire school career. What’s he going to be? 就在十一年级，可谓是最后的时刻，我找到了一个今生想做的事。这是我整个求学生涯中最幸福的一刻。 To be a writer.

Words and Expressions: at the eleventh hour: just before it is too late, at the last moment (Note 1, P.5) John turned in the report at the eleventh hour. 那位总统的访问在最后时刻被取消了。 The president’s visit was called off at the eleventh hour.

Words and Expressions: career: 毕生从事的职业，事业，生涯 a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of one’s life His parents have never expected him to make novel writing his career. c.f. career, occupation profession, employment.

What is the essence of an essay according to Mir. Fleagle? Paragraph 9-3: When Mr. Fleagle finished he put the final seal on my happiness by saying, “Now that, boys, is an essay, don’t you see. It’s – don’t you see – it’s of the very essence of the essay, don’t you see. Congratulations. Mr. Baker.” What is the essence of an essay according to Mir. Fleagle? Writing for oneself. 菲利戈尔先生念完后说道：“瞧，孩子们，这就是小品文，懂了没有。这才是—知道吗—这才是小品文的精髓，知道了没有。祝贺你，贝克先生。” 他这番话使我沉浸在十全十美的幸福之中。

Words and Expressions: put/set the seal on: 批准，确保；使确定下来，使生效； 在…上面盖章 make sth. definite or complete be the high point in sth. This experience set the seal on their friendship.. The award has set the seal on his successful stage career. 此次获奖标志着他的舞台生涯达到了顶峰。

Heading of Para. 9 What Baker Discovered Paragraph Nine Part Three: Main Idea

Part Three: Main Idea Para 6: Anticipating punishment Para 7: Mr. Fleagle’s announcement Para 8: Classmates’ response to the essay Para 9: What Baker discovered The main idea of Part Three: The experience of writing the essay helped him discover _____________ _______ and realize ______________ ___________. his talent for writing what he wished to do in life

6. Summary of Text A 在孩提时代，我的脑海里就经常出现当作家的念头。可是，中学时我对所有跟英文有关的事都感到腻味。然而，一篇“吃意大利细面的艺术”的作文题在我脑海里唤起了一连串清晰的图象和生动的回忆。我想描述那一切，但我把它写下来仅仅是想自得其乐，而不是为老师而写。写作的成功给了我很大的鼓励，我终于找到了写作的真缔：为自己而写。

6. Summary of Text A 1) 在孩提时代，我的脑海里就经常出现当作家的念头。 The idea of becoming a writer had come to me off and on since my childhood. 2) 可是，中学时我对所有跟英文有关的事都感到腻味。 But in high school, I was bored by everything associated with English courses.

6. Summary of Text A 3) 一篇“吃意大利细面的艺术”的作文题在我脑海里唤起了一连串清晰的图象和生动的回忆。 A composition title “The Art of Eating Spaghetti” produced a sequence of clear images and vivid memories in my mind. 4) 我想描述那一切，但我把它写下来仅仅是想自得其乐，而不是为老师而写。 I wanted to write about it, but/and I wanted to put it down simply for my own joy, not for my (English) teacher.

6. Summary of Text A 5) 写作的成功给了我很大的鼓励，我终于找到了写作的真缔：为自己而写。 Greatly inspired by the success of my essay, I finally discovered the essence of essay writing: writing for myself.

6. Summary of Text A The idea of becoming a writer had come to me off and on since my childhood. But in high school, I was bored by everything associated with English courses. However, a composition title “The Art of Eating Spaghetti” produced a sequence of clear images and vivid memories in my mind. I wanted to write about it, but I wanted to put it down simply for my own joy, not for my English teacher. Greatly inspired by the success of my essay, I finally discovered the essence of essay writing: writing for myself.