2018-2019学年度第10期总第729期

Meet China’s Comics (P4)

吉林毓文中学  王荟娟

 

I. Lead in

1. What are some popular comics in Japan?

2. What are some popular comics in the US?

3. Who is the founder of modern Chinese comics?

 

II. While-reading 

Fast reading

Read the text and answer the question.

What’s the main idea of the passage?

An introduction to Feng Zikai and his comics. 

 

Detailed-reading

Read the text carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What were the characteristics of Feng Zikai's comics?

He used traditional Chinese water and ink techniques to paint modern scenes from everyday life.

 

2. What themes did Feng Zikai's comics typically feature?

Feng saw the peace and beauty in life.

Feng also painted to draw attention to social problems.

 

What social problems did Feng pay attention to?

Feng cherished the purity of childhood.

Feng saw the cruelty of war.

 

3. What was Feng’s attitude towards life?

Feng knew much hardship and saw a lot of darkness. However, he was still able to take pleasure in life.

 

4. What do people most remember Feng for? 

His positive attitude towards life, his wonderful art, his wit and humor. 

 

III. Post-reading 

Discussion  

How do you understand the following sentence? 

"So long as you don't become too emotional or give into your obsessions, you will be alright."

Use examples from your own life to illustrate your opinions.

 

Understanding-sentences

Analyze the following sentences and pay attention to the words in bold.

 

 

1. They seem to sum up the Japanese style.

sum up=summarize, conclude

eg. Can you sum up your views in a few words? 

2. Feng (1898-1975) is thought of as the founder of modern Chinese comics.

think of ...as =regard...as =consider...as 

eg. We now think of cars as being essential, rather than a luxury.

3. My paintings are closed related to my life.

be related to  =be connected with

eg. The heart attack could be related to the car crash he was in last year. 

4. However, he was still able to take pleasure in life.

take pleasure in=to be pleased about sth

eg. He takes pleasure in teaching his little sister.

 

IV. Homework

1. Review the key words and sentences in the passage. 

2. Do research on Feng. Write a composition about him using the information you find (120-150 words). 

 

 

 

 

 

Why some people recall their dreams (P6)

江苏省江阴市第一中学  钱筱燕

I. Lead-in

1. Have you ever dreamed about these things? 

being followed by a big dog

having a big dinner

traveling abroad

being bitten by a snake

your house catching on fire

…

2. What are the meanings of your dreams?

According to Chinese legends, Zhougong can interpret dreams.

 

If you dream of a sunset, then your parents might be sad.

Dreaming of a snake is a sign that good luck will soon come your way.

If you dream about your own wedding, it is a sign that you will soon be separated from your wife.

 

3. Why can some people recall their dreams better than others? 

 

II. Fast reading

 

1. What are the two types of dreamers, in terms of how well they can recall their dreams? 

low-recall dreamers

high-recall dreamers

 

2. What’s the difference between the two types of dreamers? 

high-recall dreamers: remember their dreams almost every day

low-recall dreamers: remember their dreams once or twice a month

 

III. Detailed reading (T or F) 

1. The temporo-parietal junction was less active in high-recall dreamers.

2. Low-recall dreamers are more sensitive to what is happening around them.

3. High-recall dreamers have twice as much “wakefulness time” during sleep as low-recall dreamers do.

4. If you sleep well and soundly, you tend to remember a lot your dreams.

5. Negative dreams are easier to recall than ordinary dreams.

 

IV. Words & Expressions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V. Language points

1. High-recall dreamers reported remembering their dreams almost every day while low-recall dreamers said they only remembered their dreams once or twice a month.

while 1）此处表示前后两者对比，“然而，但是”

e.g. Tom's very good at science, while his brother is absolutely hopeless.

2）引导时间状语从句，“一边……一边……”

e.g. He listens to the radio while driving to work.

3）放在句首，“虽然”= although/ though

e.g. While I am willing to help, I do not have much time.  

 

2. Ruby found that high-recall dreamers have twice as much “wakefulness time” during sleep as low-recall dreamers do.

倍数表达法：

A is three times as big as B  

= A is three times the size of B

= A is two times bigger than B

e.g. Asia is four times as large as Europe.

亚洲的面积是欧洲的两倍。

3. affect sth

 = have an effect/influence/impact on sth 对……有影响

have a negative/positive effect on 对……有消极/积极影响

e.g. It is uncertain _____ effects the new medicine will have on children, though it has been tested on adults.

 

VI. Post-reading  

1. Do you believe that your dreams can predict the future?

2. What should we do if we don’t want to remember our dreams?

 

VII. Discussion  

How to be optimistic?

From my point of view, _____________

First and foremost, ___________________

What’s more, _____________________

Last but not least, ____________________

Only in this way can we stay optimistic.

 

VIII. Writing & sharing 

What else do you know about dreams? Write down what you know (120 words).

Review the key words and sentences in the passage.