1、Half A Day,Naguib Mahfouz,Book 1,Unit1,Part One: Warm-up Part Two: Background Information Part Three: Text Appreciation Part Four: Language Study Part Five: Extension,Book 1,Unit 1,Contents,B,T,L,E,W,Warm-up Questions,Was it hard for you to leave home for the first time in your life? Who went to see
2、 you off at the railway station? Who came to school with you? Did you feel you were a stranger the first day you arrived? Do you have trouble adjusting to life here?,Warm-up Questions,What do you think are the differences between middle school life and college life? What do you think is the business
3、 of university? What do you expect to learn here?,Did you find the university as you had imagined?,Naguib Mahfouz,Background,Naguib Mahfouz Education & Background,Naguib Mahfouz was born on the 11th Dec. 1911 in an old quarter of Cairo, the youngest son of a merchant. He studied philosophy（哲学）at Cai
4、ro University, graduating in 1934.,Naguib Mahfouz important works,Naguib Mahfouz was the first Arab to win the Nobel prize for literature, in 1988. He has been described as “a Dickens of the Cairo cafs“ and “the Balzac of Egypt“. He is now the author of about 30 novels, more than 100 short stories,
5、and more than 200 articles. Half of his novels have been made into films which have circulated （流通；传播）throughout the Arabic-speaking world.,Naguib Mahfouz important works,The appearance of The Cairo Trilogy（三部曲） in 1957 made him famous throughout the Arab world as a depictor（描写者） of traditional urba
6、n（城市的） life.,Naguib Mahfouz important works,Naguib Mahfouz important works,Cairo,The City of Cairo,Naguib Mahfouz how he pictures the time,Mahfouz seems to conceive of （构思；想象) time as a force of oppression as the bringer of change, and change as a very painful process,Naguib Mahfouz how he pictures
7、the world,Mahfouzs description of the world is gloomy, though not completely disappointing. There are only two bright spots（点）. Mans continuing struggle for equality The promise of scientific progress In sum, life is a tragedy.,Text Appreciation,Work with your partner to divide the text into 3 parts
8、, and summarize the main idea of each part.,Text Appreciation,Structure of the text Part 1 (para. 1- ) about: Part 2 (para. ) about:Part 3 (para. ) about:,7,The boys misgivings about school,8-16,How the boy felt about school.,17-20,Walking out of the school, he found time had changed everything.,Det
9、ailed discussion of part I (para.1-7),Read the first part of the text, try to pick out the expressions or sentences which can illustrate the boys feelings most. And give the reasons. They did not make me happy, however, as this was the day I was to be thrown into the school for the first time. I tur
10、ned towards her from time to time, hoping she would help. “Why school?” I asked my father. “What have I done?” I did not believe there was really any good to be had in tearing me away from my home and throwing me into the huge, high-walled building. I hesitated and clung to his hand,Detailed discuss
11、ion of part I (para.1-7),They did not make me happy, however, as this was the day I was to be thrown into school for the first time.(para.1)What does “they” refer to?What does the writer imply by using “to be thrown into school”?,But I wasnt happy as I usually was when I had new clothes to wear beca
12、use it was the day I started school.,Detailed discussion of part I,to be thrown into an unpleasant place e.g. to be thrown into prison/jail cf: to throw sb out (of a place): to force sb to leave a place e.g. They will throw me out (of school) if I fail three exams.,Detailed discussion of part I (par
13、a.1-7),My mother stood at the window watching our progress, and I turned towards her from time to time, hoping she would help.(para.2)What does “progress” mean here?What kind of help could his mother offer?What does the sentence tell us about the boys relationships with his parents?,Detailed discuss
14、ion of part I (para.1-7),a street lined with gardens (para.2) a street where there are gardens along both sideslined with : past participle phrase used here to modify “a street”. It can be regarded as a relative clause cut short, eg.a novel (that was) written by Charles Dickens personal computers (t
15、hat are) made in China,Its a place that makes useful man out of boys.(para.4) to make sb./sth. (out) of sb./sth: to make sb/sth become(make boys become useful men)eg. The army made a man (out) of him.I dont think you can make a football star (out) of Johnny.,Convince (para.5),convince sb of sth/that
16、 make sb feel certain我说服不了他，让他承认他错了。我相信她是诚实的。这是一个让人信服的说法。,I couldnt him of his mistake.,I am convinced of her honesty.,This is a convincing argument,I did not believe there was really any good to be had in tearing me away from my home and throwing me into the huge, high-walled building. (para.5) The
17、re is no good to be had in doing sth: It is no good/use doing sth.( It is not useful to do sth). Paraphrase,I didnt think it was useful to take me away from home and put me into that building with high walls.,e.g.There is no good to be had in buying a boat when you dont have enough spare time to use
18、 it.Its no good crying over spilt milk.It is no use talking to him.,it is no (not much) good it is no (not any, hardly any, little) use it is not the slightest use it is worth(worthwhile),+ doing,tear oneself/sb. away from to (make sb) leave a place or a person unwillingly because one has to, e.g.Ca
19、nt you tear yourself away from the TV for dinner?The young artist couldnt tear himself away from da Vincis Mona Lisa.,1) To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, or embracing: 紧握，粘着, 紧紧抓住或粘着在某物上，如通过抓、粘、抱或缠绕的方式：cling to the rope to keep from falling fabrics that cling to the bod
20、y 2) To remain close; resist separation We clung together in the storm. 3) To remain emotionally attached; hold on:坚持保留感情上的联系；坚持：clinging to outdated customs.,Cling,More examples:The little child clung to his mother for comfort.She still clings to the belief that her son is alive.,Text Appreciation
21、for group discussion in class,Read the following suggestions made by the father. Which ones do you agree with and which ones not? Have you ever been given some suggestions by your parents when entering the university? List them out.,School is a place that makes useful men out of boys. Dont you want
22、to be useful like your brothers? Put a smile on your face and be a good example to others. Be a man. Today you truly begin life. _ _,Detailed discussion of part II (para.8-16),Read the second part of the text, and finish the following tasks:1) Underline the words or phrases that make the boy feel be
23、tter in school . And give the reasons.2) Pick out the words to show the hard time in school.,new home; mothers and fathers here; enjoyable and beneficial; face the life joyfully; made many friends; fell in love with many girls; rich variety of experiences; games; songs; globe of the Earth; learning
24、numbers; stories; delicious food; friendship and love; playing and learning,observant and patient; rivalries; pain; hatred; fighting; yell and scold; physical punishment; exertion, struggle and perseverance,Detailed discussion of part II (para.8-16),Then the faces of the boys and girls came into vie
25、w. came into view: begin to be seen 我们上到顶楼就看到了那栋新建筑。 As we went to the top floor, the new building came into view. Paraphrase Then I could see the faces of the boys and girls.,View,We have a good view of the whole city standing here.站在这儿，我们可以饱览整个城市的景色 They quarreled in full view of the class. 他们当着全班
26、的面吵了起来。We can get a birds eye view of the playground from here.从这儿我们可以俯瞰操场,I felt I was a stranger who had lost his way.(para.8) lose ones way: to become lost 孩子们在森林里迷路了。 The children lost their way in the forest. Paraphrase In the strange place, I felt confused and didnt know what to do.,A lady cam
27、e along, followed by a group of men.(para.11)followed by a group of men: an adverbial modifier of manner eg. ( combine, give, guide) _ by the teachers, all the students are studying very hard._ with practice, theory may be learned easily._ enough time, Ill complete the job in time.,Guided,Combined,G
28、iven,We were formed into an intricate pattern in the great courtyard. (para.11),We were made to stand in different places to form regular lines or shapes in the big courtyard.,Paraphrase, from each floor we were overlooked by a long balcony roofed in wood.(para.11), from the balcony on each floor of
29、 the building people could see the pattern into which we formed.,Paraphrase,overlook,1.have a view of sth from above : 俯瞰 The house on the hill overlooks the village. 从小山上的房子可以俯视村庄。2. neglect, fail to pay attention to: 忽视，忽略 她非常细心，从来不会忽视小细节。 She is very careful and never overlooks little points.,Wor
30、d study prefixes Fill in the blanks with proper words having the required prefix.,over- = above, across, beyond (overlook, ) 1. The fire was completely by daybreak. 2. Water from the kitchen sink onto the floor. 3. Our garden is from the neighbors windows. 4. Well, Ill it this time; but dont do it a
31、gain.,overcome,overflowed,overlooked,overlook,Well, it seemed that my misgivings had had no basis. Paraphrase,Well, perhaps my doubt, worry and fear about what school would be like were all groundless. Or Well, it seemed that I was wrong to think that school was a dreadful place.,Word study prefixes
32、 Fill in the blanks with proper words having the required prefix.,mis-= wrong(ly), bad(ly), ill1. The irresponsible of a drunken driver resulted in an accident. 2. _ never come singly. 3. I like your plan in principle; my only is that it may take too long to carry out. 4. How can we clear up the bet
33、ween the two families? （misfortune, misunderstanding, misbehavior, misgiving）,misbehavior,Misfortunes,misgiving,misunderstanding,After class, study such words as many as possible,It was not all a matter of playing and fooling around.(para.15)all: completelya matter of :a situation that involves sth.
34、Learning is a matter of seeing much, suffering much and studying much.学习就是要多看，多学，也是多受苦。Some people like pop music while others prefer serious music. Its a matter of taste.有些人喜欢通俗音乐，有些人喜欢严肃音乐。这只是欣赏口味不同的问题。,to fool around: to waste time instead of doing sth. that you should be doing口吊儿郎当, 游荡, 鬼混 Parap
35、hraseWhat we did at school wasnt just playing and wasting time doing nothing useful.,to resort to: to make use of ; to turn to sth. (esp. sth. bad) as a solution eg.Terrorists resorted to bombing city centers as a means of achieving their political aims.These are means we have never resorted to to o
36、btain information.,In addition, the time for changing ones mind was over and gone and there was no question of ever returning to the paradise of home.(para.16)There is no question (of doing)there is no possibilityParadise of homemetaphor: Home is like a paradise.,ParaphraseBesides, it was impossible
37、 for us to quit school and return to the good old days when we stayed home playing and fooling around all day. Our childhood was gone, never to come back.,Nothing lay ahead of us but exertion, struggle, and perseverance.(para.16) nothing but: only e.g.The poor people have nothing to give but their k
38、indness. 这些穷人没有别的，只有他们的善良。exert exert on/upon 发挥；运用 exert pressure on exert all ones strength/influence施压 竭尽全力/施加影响exert oneself: make an effort e.g.He never exerts himself to help others. 他从不尽力帮助别人。,Paraphrase We would have to do our best and keep working very hard until we finished school. This is
39、 what I imagined our school days would be like. Or The kind of life that was waiting for us at school would be full of exertion, struggle and perseverance.,Students who were able ParaphraseIf there came opportunities, capable students would seize them to achieve success and happiness.,Detailed discu
40、ssion of part III (para.17-20),Read the third part of the text, and try to list the things changed. Then give detail information about the change. 1.no trace of my father 2.the street lined with gardens 3.cars 4.people 5.hills of rubbish 6.the fields 7.high building 8.children 9.conjurers 10.a band
41、11.man,Detailed discussion of part III (para.17-20),How did these hills of rubbish find their way to cover its sides?(para.17)ParaphraseHow did the street come to be covered with so much rubbish on both sides? Where did they come from?to find ones way: to arrive or get to a place, here and there sto
42、od conjurers showing off their tricks, or making snakes appear from baskets.(para.17)an inverted sentenceConjurers stood everywhere. They were showing off their tricks or making snakes appear from baskets.More examples:There are some exceptions to this reaction.Were there no air on the earth, there
43、would be no life on it.In no case should we waste our time.There goes the bell.Away hurried the customers.,Then there was a band ., with clowns and weight lifters walking in front.(para.17)More examples:He stood there with a stick in his hand. (with + n. + prep.)Paul soon fell asleep with the light
44、still burning. (with + n. + participle)She cant go out with all these dishes to wash. (with + n. + to do.)He was lying on the bed with all his clothes on. (with + n. + adv. ),band,1.a group of musicians 一个爵士乐队 a jazz band 2.flat, thin material for fastening things together or for placing round an ob
45、ject to strengthen it 这些试卷是用橡皮筋捆扎起来的。These papers are kept together with a rubber band 3.group of persons doing sth together under a leader and with a common purpose 一伙强盗 a band of robbers,brand 商标； 牌子,brand-new 崭新的,bandage 绷带,Daze (para.18),V. make sb feel stupid or unable to think clearly 使茫然；晕 If
46、 someone gave you a heavy blow on the head, you would probably feel d. 如果有人重重地击你的头部，你可能就晕了。,dazzle 使眼花；使目眩,dazzling,dazzling sunshine,Text Appreciation for group discussion in class,In the last part of the text, the boy walked out of the school to find that the outside world had changed beyond measu
47、re. How might he feel about the changes? List exact words that support your choice.,He was _ frightened surprised angry puzzled excited satisfied delighted sad indifferent criticalSupporting wordsstartled, ,Text Appreciation for group discussion in class,The following are a few possible understandin
48、gs of the message the story conveys. Which one do you agree with? Argue with your group partners.,Time and tide wait for no man.Life is a tragedy. There is nothing permanent in life but change.Education can never keep up with changes in society.Life is short and time is precious.Life is a dream. Do
49、not take anything seriously.,What are the two meanings of “Half a Day”?Literal Meaning:It means the period of time from the moment the boy was sent to school to the instant he came out of school after half a days studying at school.Symbolic Meaning:The symbolic meaning of “Half a Day is that a morning spent at school is symbolic of an entire lifetime spent in the school of life.,
