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1、Unit six Text A The Girl on the TrainDetailed Study of the Text:1. They seemed very anxious about her comfort. (Para.1)Here, “be anxious about” means be worried about, it is usually followed by nouns, whereas, “be anxious to” is usually followed by verbs. Most parents are anxious about their childre
2、ns advancement.Both the Americans and the Russians are anxious to avoid conflict in South AsiaThe word “comfort” means safety in the sentence. When it is used as a verb, it means “make someone feel less worried, unhappy, or upset.”For example: Ned put his arm around her, trying to comfort her2. The
3、woman gave the girl detailed instructions as to where to keep her things, when not to lean out of windows, and how to avoid speaking to strangers. (Para.1)as to: (prep.) about; concerning. so as to: in order to; for the purpose of. It is used to make as adverbial clause of purpose. For example: He l
4、isted a number of facts so as to demonstrate how important the work is.They acted so as to realize their dreams through their vision and goalsHe got up earlier so as to get to school on time.Where to do/ how to do/ when to do/what to do: firstly, the structure of “interrogative+ to” is not subordina
5、te clause, it is a phrase structure. More 3. I must have been sitting in a dark corner, because my voice startled her. (Para.4)I was sure that I was sitting in a dark place all the way. Otherwise, my voice should not have surprised her. startle: vt to make someone suddenly feel surprised or shocked.
6、 The least noise would startle the timid child.startle: vi be surprised or shockedThe deer startle easily.4. Well, it often happens that people with good eyesight fail to see what is right in front of them. (Para.5)It is always the case that the people who can see dont take in the scene in front of
7、them seriously.fail to do: do something unsuccessfully The story reminds us to always honor our promises. Should we fail to do so, we will create a lot of trouble for ourselves. Many people fail to do this and wonder why they cannot succeed.5. I thought: provided I keep to my seat, it shouldnt be to
8、o difficult. (Para.6) I think that it is quite easy to pretend to be a man with good eyesight if only I sit on my seat. Here, in this sentence, “provided” is a conj. meaning “if; in case”.More examples:The other banks are going to be very eager to help, provided that they see that he has a specific
9、plan.6. But her next question removed my doubts. (Para.12)But her following question resolved my worry. Because I intended carefully to pretend not to be founded as a blind man, but I almost reveal the secret by asking such a silly question, so I am anxious. Here, doubt is a noun, meaning worry in t
10、he sentence. It can also be used as a verb, for example: Others doubted whether that would happen.He doubted if he would learn anything new from Marie. 7. Im so tired of people telling me that I have a pretty face! (Para.12)The girls remark indicates that many people have always praised that she is
11、beautiful. As a blind girl, she believes that it is a kind of comfort from others. So, when I talked with her in a different way, she is touched by my frankness. be tired of: (somebody) feels boring of something You might also be tired of typing long host names over and over again. You may be tired
12、of working for someone else.8. Then the door banged shut, and the world was closed out again. (Para.26) Then the door was closed with loud noise, and the compartment was separated from the outside again. Key to exercisesWork on the TextQuestions for comprehension:1.The narrator knew the girl wore sl
13、ippers from the way they slapped against her heels. 2.No, the girl didnt notice him as soon as she got on the train.3.No. Because it often happens that people with good eyesight fail to see what is right in front of them.4.No, the narrator was not born blind. He talked about the beautiful scenery by
14、 calling on the memories when he could see.5.Because he intended to prevent the girl from discovering that he couldnt see at the very beginning, but this question would betray his original intention. 6.He is confident that it was a safe remark, because few girls can resist flattery.7.Yes. The narrat
15、or liked the sound of the girls voice, and thought her voice had the sparkle of a mountain stream. He would like to sit there for any length time, just to listen to her talking. When the girl was going to get off the train, he wanted to raise his hand and touch her hair. After the girl left, he felt
16、 the perfume from her hair was still there. So, it is obviously that he liked the girl.8.As a disabled man, he doesnt want to be recognized as a blind man. He also hoped to be treated equally as a normal man. Especially in front of a girl, his vanity plays an important role.9.Yes, I agree with it. As a blind person, the girl is not p
