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1、Lesson Four Wisdom of Bear WoodMichael WelzenbachThe author Michael Welzenbach (1954-2001) was an art critic as well as a poet and a novelist. He wrote some of the most stimulating criticism of art and music for the Washington Post Michael Welzenbach, “Mirrors of Their Souls“ Washington Post (July 2
2、0, 1991)Friendship; Age / Nationality / Race / Social Ranks / Wealth difference Can you cite examples or experiences of yourself to illustrate what friendship means to you? What do you think are the essential elements of true friendship? Why is the friendship between the boy and the old lady is true
3、 and rewarding? Whats your understanding of “wisdom” in the title?Para 1 subjunctive mood 2-1 Advise/ suggest /Ask/propose/Command/ Decree/Decide/Demand/ Determine/ insist /maintain/ move(动议， 规定) /order/ /recommend/ require Desire direct，prefer，stipulate ，v It is politely requested by the hotel mana
4、gement that radios (should) not be played after 11 oclock at night. (表示建议、命令、劝告、 决心等主观色彩的动词 + that + (should) + 动词 原形，其中should经常被 省略)。Para 1 subjunctive mood 2-2important，natural，desirable ，possible，astonishing， advisable，anxious， appropriate，compulsory， crucial，eager，essential， fitting，imperative，i
5、mproper ，necessary，obligatory， preferable，proper，urgent， vital，shocked，requested， amazing，strange，odd， ridiculous，surprising， unthinkable，incrediblev It is important that students graduating from universities should have not only theory but also practice. v It is surprising that they should kill the
6、 time like that. It is/was + 形容词/过去分词 + that + (should) + 动词 原形， 这些形容词主要表示必要性、 重要性、强制性、合适性、义 务性，即某人对某事的反应。Wrench myself away from(p1): to twist and pull violently away or free from 猛扭；猛拉 She tore at one mans face as she tried to wrench free. He wrenched his ankle badly from the force of the fall. (扭
7、伤) Many of the things are of great sentimental value and it will be a wrench to part with them. (feel very sad about it 痛苦)Para 2 vTake/find/have (a)delight in喜爱, 以.为乐 vto sb.s delight令人高兴的是. vdelight in喜爱, 以.为乐 Cf. pleased delighted 所表现的心理反应在感情上强一些，在理性上弱一些, 因此它所表示的心理反应是喜形于色的My wife was delighted th
8、at things had returned to normal once more.I was delighted to hear the news of your success. pleased 所表现的心理反应在理性上强一些，在感情上弱一些， 这个词的含义与符合自己的愿望、爱好或理想有关，因此它的内涵 是满足The examiner must have been pleased with my performance,for hesmiled and said 主考人对我所干的一定很满意，因为他微笑着说：We are very pleased to see you here. 我们在这
9、里见到你很高兴。Patchwork(p2):sth made ofpieces of different materials, shapes or colors The lower mountains were a patchwork of green and brown. This complex republic is a patchwork of cultures, religions and nationalities.Patch (n. -patches of sunlight 日光斑驳 to make by sewing scraps of material together -p
10、atch a quilt.Verge(p2):border or edge Shes been swept by a fury that verged on /upon madness. (=almost the same) The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful. The boy was brought to the verge of bursting into tears.Pheasant 雉（鸟）Rocket off(p2):go off like rockets similar metapho
11、rs Microsoft is getting the lion share. Republicans won a landslide victory in the parliament. The newcomer was greeted with an avalanche of publicity. (雪崩n. a popular model of courage, generosity and justice, as well as of skill in archery, he lived and presided over his band of followers chiefly i
12、n Sherwood Forest。 Everyone has heard of Robin Hood, Nottinghamshires 诺丁汉郡(英国英格兰郡名) most famous son and the worlds favourite folk hero. His adventures have been told and retold down the generations, from medieval ballad to Hollywood movie. A famous outlaw and romantic hero of the Middle Ages. Whethe
13、r he was a living man or only a legend is uncertain. Old ballads relate that Robin Hood and his followers roamed the green depths of Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in the center of England. There they lived a carefree life, passing the time playing games of archery, hunting the kings deer, and ro
14、bbing the rich. They shared their spoils with the poor and never injured women or children. Robin Hood represents the ideal of the common people of England in the later Middle Ages. He stands for liberty and the rights of the people against unjust laws and the tyranny of the nobles.Robin Hood in Bal
15、ladsRobin Hood and Allin-a-Dale Come listen to me, you gallants so free, All you that love mirth for to hear, And I will tell you of a bold outlaw That lived in Nottinghamshire. As Robin Hood in the forest stood, All under the greenwood tree, There he was aware of a brave young man As fine as fine might be. (Here Robin Hood helped the young man get back his bride whos been taken away by an old knight. He often robbed the rich to help the poor.)Attachment(p3):the sense of being fond of or loyal to sb They often have a feeling of attachment to the land where their ancestors have liv
