选修六_Unit2_Poem_Using_language

1、Unit 2 PoemsUsing LanguageIVE SAVED THE SUMMER Rod Mckuen is an American poet, singer, songwriter and musician. “Ive saved the summer” is his last work. He also translsted the lirics ofSeason in the sun which was sung by Westlife.IntroductionListen to the poem Ive saved the summer and answer these q

2、uestions.ListeningDo you think the speaker in the poem is more likely to be a girlfriend /boyfriend or parent?Does the poem have a rhythmic pattern?Does the poem have rhyming words?When you were listening to the poem, did it make you feel something or think about something ? What did it make you fee

3、l or think about? a parent.Yes, it has two strong beats per line.YesNow read “Ive saved the summer”.1. Circle the words that rhyme. What is unusual about the rhyming words in the last four lines?You/new; need/feed; nineteen/mean; way/ day; own/own. The rhyming words in the last four lines are unusua

4、l because they are the same word although they each have a different meanings.Reading2. Try beating or clapping the strong beats of the rhythm as you read the poem to yourself. 3. Translate the poem into Chinese and share your work with your partners. Be ready to present it to the class.Ive saved th

5、e summer And I give it all to you To hold on winter mornings When the snow is new. Ive saved the summer for you. And when the snow begins to fall on cold winter mornings, Ill give it all to you to keep you warm.Ive saved some sunlightIf you should ever needA place away from darknessWhere your mind c

6、an feed. Ive saved some sunlight in case you need it. I believe it will drive off darkness and light your way.And for myself Ive kept your smileWhen you were but nineteen,Till youre older youll not knowWhat brave young smiles can mean. When you were nineteen, I kept the image of your smile in my min

7、d. When you get older, you will know the meaning of brave young smiles.I know no answersTo help you on your wayThe answers lie somewhereAt the bottom of the day. I dont know how I can help you to start your journey through life. However, there will be solutions somewhere before the day is through.Bu

8、t if youve a need for love Ill give you all I own It might help you down the road Till youve found your own. 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. Ive saved the summer And I give it all to you To hold on

9、 winter mornings When the snow is new.我将所珍藏的夏季全部都送去给你待到冬日的初雪纷然降临时来将清晨那一刻的璀璨留住AppreciationIve saved the summerIve saved some sunlightIf you should ever needA place away from darknessWhere your mind can feed.我将所珍藏的阳光全部都存留给你让你在一个远离黑暗的地方用温暖填满自己澄澈的心灵And for myself Ive kept your smileWhen you were but nin

10、eteen,Till youre older youll not knowWhat brave young smiles can mean.仅仅在你十九岁时你的微笑便牢牢占据在我的记忆里当你长大后你便会知道年轻灿烂的微笑的奥秘I know no answersTo help you on your wayThe answers lie somewhereAt the bottom of the day. 我不知晓有什么妙计能帮你解决人生道路上的难题答案也许就在那里当夕阳褪尽夜色降临But if youve a need for love Ill give you all I own It mi

11、ght help you down the road Till youve found your own. 但是只要你需要我会倾尽我所有的爱它或许可以帮你踏上旅程直到你最终找到属于自己的爱Who is the speaker in the poem and who is he /she speaking to ? Give reasons to support your answer.Discussion A parent speaking to a young adult child. Reasons to support your answer: The speaker in the po

12、em is a parent. He is speaking to his son. Reasons: firstly, the parent sends his son _ of the summer. Secondly, he leads his son to _. Thirdly, he teaches the son to be _. Finally, he would give the son all his love to help him_ _ _. All these show the great and selfless love of a parent.warmthbrig

13、htnessbraveon the way Which of the following is the closest to the speakers message? Give a reason for your choice.If its cold, Ill warm you; if its dark, Ill give you light; if youre hungry, Ill feed you; if you want to love, Ill give it to you.Although the future may be difficult for you, whenever

14、 you need warmth and love, remember Ill have some to give you.While youre away Ill remember your smile and Ill love you always. When you return, I hope you will love me.1. Does the poem have a rhythmic pattern? pattern: n. (1) 图案 This cloth has a pattern of blue and white squares. 这种布有蓝白格子的图案。Langua

15、ge Points(2)模式, 方式, 形式 The illness is not following its usual pattern. Does the poem have a rhythmic pattern?(3)模范; 榜样 The company set a pattern for others to follow.v. form a pattern He patterned himself upon a man he admired. 他模仿一个他钦佩的人。知识拓展hold back _ hold down _hold forth _hold onto _hold to _ho

16、ld sth./ sb. up _2. hold onThey managed to hold on until help arrived.他们设法坚持住直到有救援到来。Hold on to your glass, Bob!使劲抓住你的杯子, 鲍勃！阻挡, 抑制压制, 限制大发议论, 夸夸其谈紧紧抓住不放, 保住坚持, 信守, 忠于推迟, 使耽搁3. 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。点拨 till用在肯定句中, 意为“直到为止”, 通常表示动作的终

17、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 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

18、作。(begin为非延续性动词) 鼓舞, 激励, 驱使(+to) inspire sb. to do sth. 鼓舞某人做某事His noble example inspired the rest of us to make greater efforts. 他那高尚的榜样激发我们大家更加努力。赋予.灵感, 给.以启示 inspire sb. 赋予某人灵感His best music was inspired by the memory of his mother. 最好的乐曲创作灵感来自怀念他的母亲。4. inspire vt. 激起, 唤起(感情, 思想等)inspire sth. in

19、sb. 使某人产生某种感情; inspire sb. with sth. 激发某人的某种感情inspired adj. 受到鼓舞的inspiring adj. 令人振奋的 inspiration n. 灵感 His speech _.他的演讲鼓舞了我们再作尝试。His encouraging remarks _ me.他的一番鼓励激起了我的信心。The beautiful scenery _.美丽的景色使作曲家灵思泉涌。The sound of martial music _.军乐声总是令人振奋的。inspired us to try againinspired confidence inin

20、spired the composeris always inspiring4. try out: trying something to find out about it 试用, 试验His brothers example inspired him to try out for the football team. 他哥哥的榜样激励他去接受足球队的选拔测试。She is raring to try out her new skates. 她很想试试她那双新溜冰鞋。e.g.: Please try out red wine. 请试试我们的红葡萄酒。5. Slowly the blackbi

21、rd lets out a cry. 慢慢地, 画眉发出一声叫。let out 发出; 放走Every time she moved her leg, she let out a moan.每次她动一下腿, 就会发出一声呻吟。Dont let out the plan to the press.别把这项计划泄露给媒体。He let out the bird from the cage.他把鸟从笼子里放走了。联想拓展let down 放下; 使失望; 给轮胎放气let alone 更不用提; 更别说let ones hair down 无拘无束; 放松一下let go 放开; 松手let it go 算了; 放手let in 让进来; 放进来let off 放(炮); 投放(炸弹); 宽恕 6. load n. 担子, 负担, 工作量They work under the load of responsibility.He climbed the hill with a heavy load on his shoulder. My work load is more than forty hours a week. 精神压力 负荷工作量v. 装货, 将货物装上 They loa