1、,Section B,3,Chance favors the prepared,Objectives,The way to success,Chance favors the prepared,Section B,Warming-up,Lead-in,Background information,Chance favors the prepared,Section B,Video Watching,Back,The key factors include: passion, work, focus, push, ideas, persist, and serve.,In my view, th
2、e key qualities that contribute to success are faith, experience, courage, intelligence and diligence, relationship and leadership. Faith is a lump that brightens the mind; experience is a teacher that tells you to be or not be, to do or not to do; courage is a great power that pushes you forward wh
3、ile you are lost; intelligence and diligence are foundation on which you go up stably; relationship and leadership are stepping-stones on which you go upwards smoothly.,Background information,Les Brown is a motivational speaker, former Ohio politician, popular author, radio DJ, and former host of Th
4、e Les Brown Show. As a politician, he is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a motivational speaker, he uses the catch phrase, “Its possible,” and teaches people to follow their dreams as he learned to do.,Background information,Special education refers to educational services f
5、or disabled students and students who have difficulty learning at the usual rate.,Background information,A disc jockey, also known as a DJ, is someone who plays records. The contents of the records are music, which matches the venue in which the disc jockey is playing. DJs often mix the content of s
6、everal records with other instruments or equipment to produce a “sound” or a certain “energy”.,Background information,Reading skills,Presentation of the skill,Reading skill practice,Chance favors the prepared,Section B,Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, the one we find in a dictionary. Con
7、notation, on the other hand, is the implied meaning of a word, the one a word suggests to us, or what it makes us feel or think. Connotation contains the emotional implications and associations that a word may carry.,Denotation and Connotation,To be continued,Example 1,Thankfully, he did finish at H
8、arrow and his errors there did not preclude him from going on to the university. He eventually had a premier army career whereby he was later elected prime minister. (Text A, Para. 1) Denotation: fortunately Connotation: The word thankfully associates with a feeling of relief and pleasure, indicatin
9、g the authors positive attitude toward Churchill.,Denotation and Connotation,To be continued,Example 2,In the end, both Einstein and Edison overcame their childhood persecution and went on to achieve magnificent discoveries that benefit the entire world today. (Text A, Para. 3) Denotation: extremely
10、 bad treatment of someone, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs,Denotation and Connotation,To be continued,Connotation: The word persecution is too big a word for the trouble a child goes through, but it indicates the tremendous hardships Einstein and Edison suffered in t
11、heir childhood. It makes the authors point quite clear, that is, despite the great trouble, they finally succeeded because they never gave up.,Denotation and Connotation,To be continued,Example 2,Read the following sentences from Text B and pay close attention to the underlined words. Write the deno
12、tation of each word and its connotation. Check the context for clues. The first one has been done for you.,Denotation and Connotation,Practice,Denotation and Connotation,1. A hairbrush served as his microphone as he energetically practiced speaking his masterpieces to his imaginary listeners. (Para.
13、 3) Denotation: a work of art that is excellent Connotation: Les Brown regarded his own performance in his shabby room as a masterpiece. The word implies Les Browns confidence in realizing his dream as a DJ.,To be continued,Denotation and Connotation,2. One day Les decided to take the initiative and
14、 begin with this enterprise. (Para. 5) 3. He stayed around the studio, soaking up whatever knowledge he could. (Para. 11) 4. Finally, when the phone rang, Les grabbed it. (Para. 13) 5. He flipped on the microphone and eloquently rapped (Para. 22) 6. From that fateful beginning, Les was propelled to
15、become an icon in broadcasting, politics, public speaking and television. (Para. 23),Text study,Text comprehension,Language focus,Critical thinking,Chance favors the prepared,Section B,1. Why was Les Brown placed in special education classes? (Para. 2) 2. What was the reaction of Les Browns friends
16、when he was constantly practicing to realize his dream? (Para. 4) 3. Why did the station manager take on Les Brown to do small tasks at last? (Para.10) 4. How did Les Brown learn to work the controls in the studio? (Para. 11),To be continued,Questions previewing,5. When the DJ named Rock started to
17、feel very sick, what did Les Brown do? (Para.12) 6. What did Les Brown immediately do when he got his first chance? (Para. 21) 7. What made Les Browns first show a complete success? (Para. 23) 8. According to the passage, what important factors contributed to Les Browns success?,Questions previewing
18、,Because of his overactive behavior and nonstop talking as a child, Les was placed in special education classes for the learning disabled all the way through high school.,1. Why was Les Brown placed in special education classes? (Para. 2),原句： Because of his overactive behavior and nonstop talking as
19、 a child, Les was placed in special education classes for the learning disabled all the way through high school. (Para. 2),解释: Because he was more active and talkative than normal kids during his childhood, Les was sent to the classes specially set up for those with learning difficulties; he was the
20、re until he graduated from high school.,译文： 由于儿时过度好动，还爱不停地说话，莱斯被送到专为学习困难儿童而设的特殊教育班，并一直读到了高中。,Sentence interpreation,His friends got bored, laughed at him and asked him to give up his dream.,原句： He aggravated his friends with his constant practicing. They scorned him and said to stop dreaming and foc
21、us on the real world. (Para. 4),解释: He practiced broadcasting music constantly, which made his friends extremely annoyed. They laughed at him and told him to stop daydreaming and face reality.,译文： 他无休止地练习让朋友们不胜其烦。他们嘲弄他， 告诉他别做白日梦，要面对现实。,Sentence interpreation,Being moved by Les Browns persistence, th
22、e station manager finally gave in and took Les on to do small tasks at no pay.,原句： His persistence was very persuasive, and the station manager finally gave in and took Les on to do small tasks at no pay. (Para. 10),解释: His persistence finally persuaded the station manager to give him a job of doing
23、 tiny things without any pay.,译文： 他的坚持很能打动人，电台经理终于让了步，让他做一些小事情不过没有报酬。,Sentence interpreation,He learned it by himself. The local DJs taught him. His mother taught him when he was young. The general manager taught him.,Choose the best answer to the question.,on the air,One afternoon at work, the DJ n
24、amed Rock started to feel very sick while _. Les was the only person around, and he realized that Rock was coughing and _. Les stayed close in case there was some way he might help _ his coworkers distress. He also worried that the illness was sure to _ this broadcast.,losing his voice,alleviate,doo
25、m,He couldnt wait to tell his mother and friends that he was about to come on the air.,原句： He didnt even blink before he called his mother and his friends. “You all go out on the front porch and turn up the radio because Im about to come on the air!” he said. (Para. 21),解释: He lost no time in callin
26、g his mother and his friends. “You all go out on the front porch and turn up the radio because I am going to broadcast on the radio!” he said.,译文： 他一刻都不耽搁，马上给母亲和朋友们打了电话。“你们都到前廊去，打开收音机，我马上要直播了！”他说。,Sentence interpreation,His preparation.,译文： 听众为之折服，经理为之鼓掌。,原句： He had dazzled the audience and heard ap
27、plause from his general manager. (Para. 23),解释: His great performance amazed the audience and also got the approval from his general manager.,Sentence interpreation,Enduring passion to make his dream come true; His determination to succeed in what he pursued ; His desire to succeed because he wanted
28、 to make more money to support the family.,Chance favors the preparedBorn in a _ neighborhood, Les Brown was later _ by Mamie Brown. When the _ opportunities for his future looked slim to others, he still had great passion for his dream. He _ his friends with his constant practicing. They all scorne
29、d him but Les didnt let their _ stop him. One day Les decided to take the _ and boldly went to the manager of the local radio station to apply for a job. Being bluntly rejected, Les didnt give up though and returned to the station every day for a week. His _ was very persuasive, and the station mana
30、ger finally gave in and took Les Brown to do small tasksat no pay.,poverty-stricken,prospective,adopted,aggravated,negativity,initiative,persistence,Text summary,Chance favors the preparedWhile _ with the stations real DJs, Les taught himself their posture and hand movements on the control panel. Wh
31、en he stayed around the studio he _ whatever knowledge he could. One afternoon when the DJ named Rock was sick and none of the regular DJs were available, Les got his chance. Because of his _, Les was ready. He had _ the audience and heard applause from his general manager. From that fateful beginni
32、ng, Les was _ to become an icon in broadcasting, politics, public speaking and television.,hanging out,preparation,soaked up,dazzled,propelled,Text summary,预定；注定；（尤指）命中注定,(musician of top class),He feels that he was destined to become a musician of top class.,destined to do sth.,短语逆译,短语应用,他觉得自己注定会成为
33、一名一流的音乐家。,意群提示,被用作 ；充当 ；起的作用,serve as,短语逆译,(remains / natural fertilizer),Remains of plants on the ground serve as a natural fertilizer and help support the roots of future crops.,短语应用,地面上植物的残余物可以用作天然肥料，为未来农作物的根系提供滋养。,意群提示,把全部精力放在某事上,(pay attention to / a world of her own),She didnt pay much attenti
34、on to her family and her friends because she was completely wrapped up in a world of her own.,be wrapped up in sth.,短语逆译,短语应用,她并不怎么关注家人和朋友，因为她完全沉浸于自己的世界。,意群提示,承担；肩负,( handle/lack self-confidence),Dont take on more responsibilities than you can handle if you lack self-confidence about your ability.,t
35、ake on,短语逆译,短语应用,假如你对自己的能力信心不足，就不要承担过多的责任。,意群提示,泡在某处；与经常在一起,(coffee shop),Sometimes people came into the coffee shop to hang out and meet other people.,hang out,短语逆译,短语应用,有时人们进咖啡店是为了休闲和交友。,意群提示,迅速吸收；轻松学会（知识),(a detached perspective / put together),A detached perspective can allow the mind to soak up
36、 ideas and to put them together in new ways.,soak sth. up,短语逆译,短语应用,一个客观的角度可以让思维吸收各种观点并以新的方式将这些观点进行整合。,意群提示,预料/期待某事,(the examination result),Sandra could hardly wait any longer in anticipation of the examination result.,in anticipation of sth.,短语逆译,短语应用,桑德拉期待着考试成绩，几乎都等不及了。,意群提示,正在广播,(offer to do sth
37、. / raise money / the Community Radio Station ),People offered to raise whatever sum of money needed to keep the Community Radio Station on the air.,on (the) air,短语逆译,短语应用,人们表示愿意筹集维持社区电台广播所需的一切款项。,意群提示,逆译练习,Upon graduation, he became a garbage collector. (Para. 2）,句型提炼,应用提示,用于表达“在之后某人立即做某件事”。,句型应用,(
38、uttering this word/exchange a look),Upon uttering this word, Dan and Harry exchanged a quick, meaningful look.,典型例句,一说完这话，丹和哈里就迅速地交换了一下目光，意味深长。,意群提示,逆译练习,He was disciplined; back in his bedroom at night, he faithfully practiced in anticipation of the opportunity he knew would come. (Para. 11),句型提炼,应
39、用提示,用于表达“某人满怀期待、不懈地/孜孜不倦地做着某事，知道某人会来/某事物（如机会）会降临”。,句型应用,(be trapped in/ dilapidated /rescuers),Though trapped in the dilapidated classroom building, the little girl unremittingly encouraged her classmates around in anticipation of the rescuers she knew would come.,典型例句,尽管被困在坍塌的教学楼里，这个小姑娘满怀期待，不停地鼓励周围
40、的同学，知道救援人员会到来。,意群提示,逆译练习,But try as he might, none of the regular DJs were available. (Para. 18),句型提炼,应用提示,用于表达“无论某人怎样努力/怎么试/怎么搜寻，仍然不能做成某事”。,句型应用,Try as we might, we could not get out of the difficult situation that we are in at the moment.,典型例句,无论我们怎么设法努力，都无法摆脱目前的困境。,意群提示,(think up),典型例句,意群提示,无论他怎么
41、试，都无法想出一个办法来找到第一批黑人挖出钻石的地方。,Try as he would, he was not able to think up any way to find the place where the first black men had dug their diamonds.,(think up),Tips,Tips,Tips,1. What does the story of Les Brown suggest for young people nowadays?,Those who are well prepared are most likely to get suc
42、cess. Determination and preparation are two important components of the secret of success.,2. What do you think about the effects of family background upon ones success?,Family background can have both positive and negative effects upon ones success. Many believe a wealthy family should have positiv
43、e effects on ones personal development, while a poor family is more likely to cause negative impacts on ones success. However, some believe if you are born into a very wealthy family, you may lack the iron will to achieve success. But if you are brought up in a poor family, you can only depend on yo
44、urself, which will strengthen your determination to pursue your dreams.,We should judge whether the goal is accessible or not. If the goal is not accessible, we may well give it up. If the goal is accessible and we have not tried our best yet, we should work harder.,3. What should we do when we are
45、far from our dreams?,Talk about goals and success.,1. How can we judge whether a goal is accessible or not?,2. What personal traits are important for one to succeed?,Tips,Tips,We can compare the pursuit of goals to apple picking. If the apple is above you, but still within reach, you can jump and ge
46、t it. In this case, the goal is accessible. If the apple is high above you, and you can never get it no matter how hard you jump. In this case, the goal is not accessible.,1. How can we judge whether a goal is accessible or not?,Enthusiastic Ethical Persistent Self-awareSelf-confident Self-disciplin
47、ed ,2. What personal traits are important for one to succeed?,Thematic study,Comparative study,Thematic study,Language features analysis,Chance favors the prepared,Section B,2. What attitude should we hold towards the negative and the positive factors to achieve success?,1. Comparison between the ne
48、gative factors and the positive factors in success.,Tips,Tips,1. Comparison between the negative and the positive factors in success.,Negative factors,1. A poor family; 2. Childhood persecution; 3. Poor educational background; 4. Immense obstacles and hardships; 5. Overwhelming failures; 6. Repeated
49、 misfortunes; 7. Extreme criticism;,Positive factors,1. A rich/famous family; 2. Parents belief and support; 3. Educational opportunities; 4. Wit and wisdom; 5. Determination and courage; 6. A strong will; 7. Optimism and passion; 8. Dedication and efforts;,2. What attitude should we hold towards the negative and the positive factors to achieve success?,Regard the negative factors as challenges and opportunities Try to make use of the negative factors to cultivate good qualities Dont just focus your eyesight on the favorable conditions ,
