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1、Unit 5 The Company ManEllen Goodman1.Text one2.Oral activity3.ExercisesContentText onePre-reading questionsBackground informationStructure analysis Comprehension questionsLanguage work of Text IText I The Company ManPre-reading questions1.What do you think is the life of a typical workaholic like?2.
2、How important do you think work is to a person?3.What drives people to overwork?Background information (1)About the text and the authorEllen Goodman(1941 ), journalist and columnist who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1980 for commentary. She has written for Newsweek, the Detroit Free Press, and the Boston
3、Globe. Her works include Turning Points (1979), Close to Home (1979), and At Large (1981).Background information (2)Ellen Goodman is an American original. Her abundant talents, intellect, wit, style, news judgment, set her apart with an lan uniquely her own. Her Pulitzer Prize winning commentary app
4、ears in more than 375 newspapersBackground information (3) Goodman has been an innovative force in American journalism. She once said, “I think readers need to be less alienated from editorial pages” and made them so by expanding the debate on op-ed pages. She has commented on the tumult of social c
5、hange and its impact on families, and shattered the mold of men writing exclusively about politics. Goodman brings new readers to editorial pages. She is widely acclaimed as a voice of sanity, and readers depend on her to help them make sense of their changing lives and relationships. “I have always
6、 read Ellen Goodman,” a Sarasota, Fla., reader says. “She writes on issues that concern me, no matter where Ive lived or where I moved.”Background information (4) In 1980, Goodman was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Commentary. Goodmans work has won many other awards, including the Amer
7、ican Society of Newspaper Editors Distinguished Writing Award in 1980. She received the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights in 1988. In 1993, at its Seventh Annual Exceptional Merit Media Award Ceremony, The National Womens Political Caucus gave her t
8、he Presidents Award. In 1994, the Womens Research & Education Institute presented her with their American Woman Award.Background information (5) Pulitzer Prize: Any of several awards established by Joseph Pulitzer and conferred annually for accomplishment in various fields of American journalism, li
9、terature, and music.Background information (6)1. Work while you work play while you play; this is the way to be cheerful and gay.2. Never put off the work till tomorrow what you can put off today. 今日事，今日毕。今日事，今日毕。3. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Mary/Jane a d
10、ull girl. 只会用功不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻。只会用功不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻。Background information (7)4. Work smarter, not harder. 更有技巧地工作，而不是更努力地工作。更有技巧地工作，而不是更努力地工作。5. Work has a bitter root but sweet fruit. German proverb 工作虽苦，果实却甘。工作虽苦，果实却甘。德国谚语德国谚语6. Many hands make light work. 众人拾柴火焰高众人拾柴火焰高; 人多好办事。人多好办事。7. Work makes the work
11、man. 熟能生巧。熟能生巧。introductionmain bodyconclusiondeath of “him”Para 2-6replacement of himhis devotion to his workhis relationship with family membersPara 1Para 7-13Para 14-16naturalPara 2-13natural1.In this text, the author varies the length of the sentences. Why doesnt she keep her sentences equal or
12、nearly so in length?Key: That is for emphasis and impact and avoids monotony.2. What have you learned from the first sentence?Key: Concise as it is, it provides information of “who”, “what”, “how” and “when”.3. Why are these adverbs “finally and precisely” used?Key: “Finally” suggests the doomed end
13、ing of the workaholic. “Precisely” emphasizes his devotion to work, as he died on a Sunday, a day when people are supposed to take a rest.4. Why isnt the name of the deceased mentioned at the very beginning?Key: Unlike most essays which usu. make it clear at the very beginning, this essay begins wit
14、h the pronoun “he”. At the end of the 3rd paragraph where the name was finally mentioned, readers only get to know the first name of the deceased, not his full name. This, on the one hand, is meant to get readers involved in finding out who is being discussed, and on the other, suggests the fact tha
15、t workaholicism has become a common phenomenon. The deceased was only one of the many workaholics.5. What was the mans position in the company? Why does the author report it in detail?Key: He was one of the six vice-presidents and one of the three possible successors to the president. The author rep
16、orts it in detail to show how successful he had been and importantly, to reveal how fierce the competition was in the company.6. What do you learn from paragraph 5?Key: To Phil, Saturday is not a day to relax, but only a time to change to a casual wear.7. What did Phils wife mean when she answered “
17、I already have”?Key: She meant to say that Phil was so engrossed in work that he neglected his family. She had already lost him to his work for many years.8. What is meant by the sentence “she would be well taken care of” in Paragraph 8?Key: It means that the company Phil worked for would provide so
18、me financial help for his wife so as to relieve her of any possible worries about finance.9. Why is the phrase “dearly beloved” repeated when referring to his children in Paragraph 9?Key: The phrase “dearly beloved” is repeated to create a sarcastic effect for his relationship with his children was
19、far from being close or intimate and he devoted too little to his children.10. What do you think is the relationship like between Phil and the three children?Key: Successful as he was as a corporate man, Phil was a failing father. His eldest son knew so little about him that he had to research his f
20、ather by asking the neighbors what he was like. His daughter had nothing to say when staying along with him. And his younger son, also his favorite, remarked bitterly that his father and he only boarded at the home. The relationship between Phil and his children was distant and estranged.11. How man
21、y times is “he finally worked himself to death, at precisely 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning” repeated in the essay? Why is it repeated? Key: Three times. By repeating this sentence, the author relates the two contradictory ideaswork and Sunday and thus reveals the personality of the man and implies that t
22、he man is destined/doomed to be exhausted. 12. What is the implication of the ending?Key: It implies the story of Phil sees no end: He will soon be replaced by an equally hardworking guy who may following in his steps and repeat the same tragedy. Bosses are always on the lookout for workaholics and
23、they are never in short supply. The ending is full of sarcasm and bitterness.13. Can you raise some aspects in Phils life to illustrate his being a workaholic?Key: over-long working time, no hobby, monotonous diet, estranged relationship with family members14. Do you think it is a sheer waste of lif
24、e to die so young for working so hard? How can you learn from the story of Phil? (open)Language work of Text I1. obituary: 1) n. C a published notice of death, sometimes with a brief account of the dead persons life. 2) adj. e.g. an obituary notice讣告讣告深圳市公安边防支队战士艾伟同志在执行海上缉私深圳市公安边防支队战士艾伟同志在执行海上缉私任务中因
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26、162218213428797579Funeral noticeCANSON, Joyce ReaSept 5, 1941-Oct 12, 2006 Mother of Robert Beverly, Richard Beverly, and Sheila Daniels. Mother-in-law to Sheryl Beverly, Kim Beverly, and Darius Daniels. Beloved “Granny” to Robert, Anjalee, Sheila, Clarissa, Raven, and Kathryn. Sister to Charlotte S
27、mith, Gloria Johnson (husband Ronald), and the late Jimmy Thorntona (late wife Polly). Daughter to the late Charles Canson and Emma Johnson. Survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and good friends. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Joyces life, Tuesday, October 17, 2006 a
28、t 12 pm at Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818. 2. one of six vice-presidents1) 汉语中表示副职的头衔一般都冠以汉语中表示副职的头衔一般都冠以“副副”字，字，英译时需视词语的固定搭配或表达习惯等情况，英译时需视词语的固定搭配或表达习惯等情况，可选择可选择vice, associate, assistant, deputy等词。等词。相应而言，相应而言，vice使用面较广。使用面较广。副总统（或大学副校长）副总统（或大学副校长）vice president副主席（或系副主任）副主
29、席（或系副主任）vice chairman副总理副总理vice premier副部长副部长vice minister副省长副省长vice governor副市长副市长vice mayor副领事副领事vice consul副校长（中小学）副校长（中小学）vice principal2) 行政职务的副职头衔与学术头衔的行政职务的副职头衔与学术头衔的“副副”职称往往职称往往用不同的词表达，最为常用的英语词是用不同的词表达，最为常用的英语词是 associate 。副教授副教授 associate professor副研究员副研究员associate research fellow副主编副主编asso
30、ciate managing editor副审判长副审判长associate judge副主任医师副主任医师associate senior doctor3) 有些英语职位头衔，如有些英语职位头衔，如manager, headmaster,其其副职头衔可冠以副职头衔可冠以assistant 。副总经理副总经理assistant/deputy general manager,assistant/deputy managing director大堂副理（宾馆）大堂副理（宾馆）assistant manager4) 以以director 表示的职位的副职常以表示的职位的副职常以deputy dire
31、ctor表示。此外，表示。此外，secretary, mayor, dean等头衔的副职也可冠以等头衔的副职也可冠以deputy。副秘书长副秘书长deputy secretary-general副书记副书记deputy secretary副市长副市长deputy mayor副院长副院长deputy dean3. conceivably (adv.): in a manner that can be imagined or believed.e.g. If we persist in working that hard, conceivably well harvest a promising
32、progress in the future. conceivablee.g. 难以想象这么小的孩子能跑这么快。难以想象这么小的孩子能跑这么快。It is hardly conceivable that such a small/little kid can run so fast. 她千方百计地赚钱。她千方百计地赚钱。She earned money by every conceivable meansa.conceive 1) A patriot never conceives of betraying his/her motherland in any case.to imagine;
33、think2) To gain an upper hand in the cutthroat competitiveness, we have to conceive a plan to make ourselves superior. to form or develop in the mind; map out3) I couldnt conceive the implication of that sentence, although he explained again.to comprehend mentally; understand4) She was told she coul
34、dnt conceive. Hence she got no chance to be a mother.to become pregnant with (a child)v.4. executive1) n.2) a. of, relating to, capable of, or suited for carrying out or executinge.g. An efficient executive must possess great executive ability.execute1) A government executes the decisions of the rul
35、ing party.(fml) to put into effect; carry out 2) The victims relatives expected to execute the murder.to put to death, especially by carrying out a lawful sentence.v.5. overweight a. fat, obese, stout, pudgy, plump, chubbyThese adjectives mean having an abundance and often an excess of flesh.The mos
36、t neutral term is overweight.1) “Fat” is the most usual and direct adjective to describe people with excess flesh, but it is not polite.e.g. That guy is not merely overweight but utterly fat.2) “Obese”: (fml or medical) (of people) very fat (Doctors use obese to describe people who are so overweight
37、 that they are unhealthy.)e.g. Obese patients are advised to change their diet.3) “Stout” is sometimes used as a polite term to describe fatness. In stricter application “stout” indicates overall heaviness of the body. (身体胖得匀称身体胖得匀称)e.g. Even slim girls can become stout housewives.4) “Pudgy” (infml)
38、 means short and fat.e.g. His pudgy fingers look really funny.5) To be polite, we can use “plump” applies to a slight or attractive fullness of figure.e.g. Everybody loves Rita, the plump, rosy little girl.6) “Chubby” indicates pleasant roundness in babies and cheeks. e.g. a chubby toddler; chubby c
39、heeksExercises 1. It is impolite to describe people with excess flesh using _, but _ is okay, for its neutral.2. Doctors suggest people have less fast food, in order not to be _.3. There was a time when the _ figure caught on. 4. The _ kid has funny _ fingers.pudgy chubby plump/stoutobese overweight
40、 fat 6. doing enough odd jobs to stay1) What an odd desk! Weve never seen it.strange2) 1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers.(of numbers) that can not be divided by two; not even3) She is wearing two odd shoes.Of one of a pair, set, series, etc when the other(s) is/are missing4) She made a toy out of odd pi
41、eces of the cloth.extra; surplus; left overa.5) Twenty-odd years later, you will be middle-aged.(usu placed directly after a number) a little more than6) He takes some odd bit of exercises, but nothing regular.occasional; not regular or fixedodd jobssmall jobs of various types, usu done for other pe
42、opleodds (assignment)7. the fifty-one-year old deceased had meant much dead, deceased, departed, late, inanimatedead常表语，指常表语，指“死的死的”；deceased指指人人“最近死的最近死的”，多用于法律；，多用于法律；departed指指“最最近近死死的的”，多多用用于于宗宗教教，是是委委婉语，仅指婉语，仅指死者死者；late“已故的已故的”，多用于刚死的，多用于刚死的人人；inanimate意为意为“没有生命的，没有生气的没有生命的，没有生气的”。Exercises 1.
43、The tiger has been _ for at least two days according to the expert.2. The _ man left no will or legacy. 3. In a funeral, the priest prays for the _. 4. The story is about the _ hero.5. Their _ conversation is about the _ stone.late inanimate departeddeceased dead inanimate 8. need him to straighten
44、out the finances the stock options and all that.1)straighten outstraighten sth outTo settle or resolve sth; to remove difficulties from sthe.g. With mutual help, we can straighten each others confusion ASAP.straighten sb out(infml) to remove doubt or ignorance in ones minde.g. Traditionally a teache
45、r is expected to straighten puzzled students out.the finances the stock options and all that and all that (jazz, rubbish, etc) (idm) (infml) and other similar thingse.g. I got fed up with mathematics for its figures, tables, formulae and all that staff.9. a heart-attack natural.(n.) person considere
46、d ideally suited for a role, a job, an activity, etce.g. The black are regarded as naturals for sports. He doesnt spend much time in learning playing violin, for he seems to be a natural for it.10. to make inquiries about his replacement.v. demand, require, claim, request1). demand表示强烈要求。若主语是人，包含依表示
47、强烈要求。若主语是人，包含依据权利要求；若主语是物，含义为需求或要据权利要求；若主语是物，含义为需求或要求，可直接接宾语。求，可直接接宾语。2). require虽然有时可以与虽然有时可以与demand换用，但换用，但require的确切含义应当是对所要求的事要绝的确切含义应当是对所要求的事要绝对服从，有时这种要求带有法律的或规章的对服从，有时这种要求带有法律的或规章的强迫性。强迫性。3). claim要求承认自己对某物的所有权。要求承认自己对某物的所有权。4). request指指“通过正式手续或非常有礼貌、客通过正式手续或非常有礼貌、客气地请求气地请求”， 常用于常用于 “恐怕对方由于种种
48、原恐怕对方由于种种原因不能答应因不能答应”的场合。的场合。Exercises 1. The boss _ that Mary finish the project before next Monday.2. You are sincerely _ to be present at the gathering. 3. Every citizen may _ the protection of the law. 4. Students are _ to attend classes.claimrequested demanded required Oral activities (1)Organi
49、ze yourselves into groups of three to five and discuss the following issue: How can Phil avoid his tragedyOral activities (2)Organize yourselves into groups of three to five and discuss the following issue: Career or Family: which is more important?SampleWhen asked about their opinion of career and
50、family, people always respond differently. Some people deem it more important to pursue their career, while there are always other people who argue that family should be the number one in ones life.It goes without any question that career plays a key role in our life. In the very first place, career
51、 can give us an aim to live on. Without career, much of our living time will be certainly wasted. Whats more, career can provide us with a means to live on. Most of the people earn their income from a job. On the other hand, family is also an indispensable part of life, as many people will admit. Fa
52、mily is always regarded as a place where we can escape from troubles in life. In addition, we can obtain a sense of belonging to from family. Without it, anyone will feel lonely and desperate.In my opinion, career and family are not in opposition to each other. Rather, they can enhance each other so that ones life can become better and better. Therefore, its not a choice between right and wrong, but one between ideal and practical.
