1、人教课标高二 选修 6Unit 2,Unit 2 Poems,Using language,请阅读下面的短文，以帮助你理解课本上的诗歌“Ive saved the summer”。Ive saved the summerIve saved the summer for you. And when the snow begins to fall on coldwinter mornings, Ill give it all to you to keep you warm.,Ive saved some sunlight in case you need it. I believe it will
2、 drive off darkness and light your way.,When you were nineteen, I kept the image of your smile in my mind. When you get older, you will know the meaning of brave young smiles.I dont know how I can help you to start your journey through life. However,there will be solutions somewhere before the day i
3、s through.Whenever you need love, Ill offer all I have. It might help you as you travel on your way, till you find the love that belongs to you.,1. Listen to the poem Ive saved the summer and answer these questions. (answers are free)1) Do you think the speaker in the poem is more likely to be a gir
4、lfriend /boyfriend or parent?2) Does the poem have a rhythmic pattern?,3) Does the poem have rhyming words?4) When you were listening to the poem, did it make you feel something or think about something? What did it make you feel or think about?,2. Now read “Ive saved the summer”.1) Circle the words
5、 that rhyme. What is unusual about the rhyming words in the last four lines?2) Try beating or clapping the strong beats of the rhythm as you read the poem to yourself. Now listen to the poem again and clap the strong beats.,Rod McKuen,Ive saved the summer And I give it all to you To hold on winter m
6、ornings When the snow is new.,And for myself Ive kept your smileWhen you were but nineteen,Till youre older youll not knowWhat brave young smiles can mean.,I know no answersTo help you on your wayThe answers lie somewhereAt the bottom of the day.,But if youve a need for love Ill give you all I own I
7、t might help you down the road Till youve found your own. (by Rod McKuen),1. Who is the speaker in the poem and who is he /she speaking to? Give reasons to support your answer. Maybe a parent speaking to a young adult child.,2. Which of the following is the closest to the speakers message? Give a re
8、ason for your choice. A. If its cold, Ill warm you; if its dark, Ill give you light; if youre hungry, Ill feed you; if you want love, Ill give it to you.,B. Although the future may be difficult for you, whenever you need warmth and love, remember Ill have some to give you.C. While youre away Ill rem
9、ember your smile and Ill love you always. When you return, I hope you will love me.,1. Does the poem have a rhyming pattern? pattern: n. (1) 图案 e.g. This cloth has a pattern of blue and white squares. 这种布有蓝白格子的图案。,Language points,(2) 模板, 式样e.g. They like newpatternsof family life.他们喜欢新的家庭生活方式。 v. fo
10、rm a pattern e.g. He patterned himself upon a man he admired. 他模仿一个他钦佩的人。,2. Till youre older youll not know what brave young smiles can mean. 等你长大成人以后，才知道年轻勇敢的 微笑的奥秘。 till 用在肯定句中，意为“直到为 止”，通常表示动作的终点，因此，动 词必须是延续性的。如：,We must stick to our task till it is finished. 我们必须继续工作, 直到做完为止。Just wait till you
11、see it. Its great. 你就等着直到看见它吧。好看极了。用在否定句中，意为“直到才”，通常表示动作的起点，动词可以是延续性的也可以是非延续性的。如：,She didnt sleep till her son came back. 直到她儿子回来她才睡着。 (sleep为延续性动词)I didnt begin work till he had gone. 直到他走了我才开始工作。 (begin为非延续性动词),3. inspire (1) to encourage e.g. His noble example inspired the rest of us to greater e
12、fforts. 他那高尚的榜样激发我们大家更加努力。,(2) to be the force which produces 启示, 使产生灵感e.g. His best music was inspired by the memory of his mother. 他最好的乐曲创作灵感来自怀念他的母 亲。 inspire sb. to do sth. inspire + n. + in sb. = inspire sb. with + n.,4. Ill also try out his way some time. try out: trying something to find out
13、about it 试用, 试验e.g. Please try out red wine. 请试试我们的红葡萄酒。,try ones best try ontry doing sth. try to do sth.,尽最大努力试穿试着做某事尽力做某事,5. let out(1) express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) e.g. He let out a volley of oaths. 他像发连珠炮似地破口大骂。,(2) bring out of a specific statee.g. He accidentally let
14、out that he hadnt been home for three weeks.,根据汉语提示，补全下列句子。 The method seems good but _ _ (需要试验一下). 2. As you know, carelessness is _ _ (许多重大错误的根源).,needs to be tried out / trying out,at the bottom of many great mistakes,3. _ (我打算徒步旅行) in the southern Rocky Mountains. 4. When the girl saw the snake, _ _ (她发出一声尖叫).5. Because of the rain, the meeting _ _ (今天不大可能 召开了). 6. Just _ (稍等一秒) while I get my breath back.,I am going for a hike,she let out a scream,is not likely to be held today,hold on a second,
