1、 (still reading the book with not much response) A dream? Yes, a dream. Have a look at the beautiful scenery around you, Darling. Dont you think its too good to be true? Mm, maybe. Eh, you arent listening to me. What are you reading now? (finishes the last page of the book and closes the book) Its F
2、reuds Interpretation of Dreams. Honey, have you ever wondered whatwhat the meaning of your dreams? You might get some satisfactory explanations for your dreams from this book, because Freud explains various kinds of dreams in it. It must be a very interesting book! Otherwise, you wouldnt have ignore
3、d me. It seems to me that I am not as attractive as Freud. Yes, it really is. Yes?! You mean I am not charming enough? I can hardly stand your rudeness. Of course not. I mean its really an interesting book. Freud says that everything in our dreams has something to do with our real life. Really? I of
4、ten dream about gathering fruit in an orchard. What does fruit represent in my dreams? It predicts good fortune. Youll be rich, Honey. But the fact is we still cant afford to buy a house. I have to admit thats absolutely true. I spent about all I had on our honeymoon. Well, there must be something w
5、rong with your interpretation, Darling. I doubt whether dreams can predict the future. Before I can be more exact, you have to give me more details. What further information do you need? Well, Honey, could you tell me what the color of the fruit is in your dreams? Er the fruit doesnt seem to be ripe
6、. In my dreams, I think its green. Mm Ive got it. If the color of the fruit is green, you cant be rich immediately, because only ripe fruit is interpreted as good fortune at hand. Oh? Are you sure about that? Definitely. Ive just looked it up in Freuds book. Then well just have to wait and see? That
7、s right, Honey. Do you have any other happy dreams? Yes. I had another one just now. It was so sweet that I smiled from ear to ear. Would you like to have another try, Mr. Freud? Its my pleasure, madam. What happened in this dream? I guarantee you I can give you another good explanation. When I was
8、dozing, I dreamed that you gave me a beautiful diamond necklace as a memento of our wonderful honeymoon. What do you think that means? (understands her wifes actual intention and tries to find a way out) ErErIm not sure. Ermaybe Im Im not knowledgeable enough! But anyway I can turn to the book for h
9、elp. Wait a minute! Take it easy, Darling! Im sure you know how you can make it come true. Too bad! Whats wrong? (smiles cunningly at his wife) Im afraid Freud didnt tell me how to interpret a daydream, only dreams at night. Daydream? Yes, it must be a daydream since you had it during the day.Exerci
10、se 1Directions: Youre going to watch a video in which a couple talk about dreams. Read the following part carefully, which will make it easy for you to understand the video.1) interpretation n. an explanation of the meaning or importance of something 解释,说明 e.g. I) I like your interpretation better t
11、han the one I was taught.II) It is difficult to put an accurate interpretation on the survey result.2) scenery n. the natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as mountains, forests, deserts, etc. 风景e.g. I) The best part of the trip was the fantastic scenery. II) We s
12、tayed in a peaceful village surrounded by magnificent scenery.3) charming adj. very pleasing or attractive 迷人的e.g. I) There are lots of charming little restaurants along the river. II) The Vice Chairman has a very charming wife and four children.4) orchard n. a place where fruit trees are grown 果园e.
13、g. I) Her black bicycle is leaning against the orchard fence. II) Linda went to the orchard to pick some leaves.5) guarantee v. promise to do something or to promise that something will happen 保证e.g. I) I guarantee youll love this film. II) I cannot guarantee to work for more than a year.6) doze v.
14、sleep lightly for a short time 打盹e.g. I) He left his mother dozing by the fire. II) As we dozed off, we heard the sound of approaching footsteps.7) memento n. a small thing that you keep to remind you of someone or something 纪念品e.g. I) I kept the bottle as a memento of my time in Spain.II) More angl
15、ers are taking cameras when they go fishing to provide a memento of catches.8) intention n. a plan or desire to do something 意图e.g. I) Army leaders could not guess at the enemys movements or intentions. II) They went into town with the intention of visiting the library.Exercise 2 Now watch the video
16、 and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.1) Mary felt a bit annoyed because _. A. John was daydreaming B. John was more interested in reading C. John refused to talk to her2) What was Mary doing in her dream? A. picking fruits B. eating fruits C. distributing fruits3) What is t
17、he symbol of good fortune at hand in peoples dreams, according to John? A. green fruit B. diamond necklace C. ripe fruit4) Why couldnt John interpret Marys dream of a diamond necklace? A. Because he was not knowledgeable enough. B. Because he couldnt find the explanation in Freuds book. C. Because h
18、e knew Mary was actually asking for a necklace.Key to Exercise 2: 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) CExercise 3 Watch the video again and fill in the missing words in the incomplete lines of the speakers. 1) Have a look at the beautiful scenery around you, Darling. Dont you think its _ _ _ _ _? (too good to be true
19、)2) You might get some satisfactory explanations for your dreams from this book, because Freud explains _ _ of dreams in it. (various kinds)3) It must be a very interesting book! Otherwise, you wouldnt have _ me. (ignored)4) You mean I am not charming enough? I can hardly _ your rudeness. (stand)5)
20、Freud says that everything in our dreams _ _ _ _ _ our real life. (has something to do with)6) I often _ _ gathering fruit in an orchard. (dream about)7) But the fact is we still _ _ _ buy a house. (cant afford to)8) Well, there must be _ _ _ your interpretation, Darling. (something wrong with)9) If
21、 the color of the fruit is green, you cant be rich immediately, because only _ fruit is interpreted as good fortune _ _. (ripe, at hand)10) Im sure you know how you can make it _ _. (come true)Key to Exercise 3:1) too good to be true2) various kinds3) ignored4) stand5) has something to do with6) dre
22、am about7) cant afford to8) something wrong with9) ripe, at hand10) come trueExercise 4 Watch the video a third time. This time you are required to repeat a few important lines. What you have said will be recorded so that you can compare your pronunciation and intonation with the speakers. Try to im
23、itate their pronunciation and intonation.1) Eh, you arent listening to me. What are you reading now?2) What does fruit represent in my dreams?3) I have to admit thats absolutely true. I spent about all I had on our honeymoon.4) I doubt whether dreams can predict the future.5) Before I can be more ex
24、act, you have to give me more details.6) What further information do you need?7) Well, Honey, could you tell me what the color of the fruit is in your dreams?8) I guarantee you I can give you another good explanation.9) When I was dozing, I dreamed that you gave me a beautiful diamond necklace as a
25、memento of our wonderful honeymoon. 10) Ermaybe Im Im not knowledgeable enough! But anyway I can turn to the book for help.11) Im afraid Freud didnt tell me how to interpret a daydream, only dreams at night.12) Yes, it must be a daydream since you had it during the day.Exercise 5 Now you know how dr
26、eams are interpreted in the video. Please describe one of your dreams to your partner. Your description will be recorded so that your teacher will be able to know your performance. If you want to improve your work, try again before you submit your recording.Part Two Listening, Understanding and Spea
27、kingListening IWords You Need to Know:passive 被动的 at rest 休息 process 变化过程 inactive 不活跃的 stage 阶段still 静止不动的 alternate 轮流, 交替 cycle 循环TapescriptLets look at the different kinds of sleep. Theyre quite different. In passive sleep, the body is at rest. The heart slows down. The body processes become ver
28、y slow. We move very little, and the brain becomes very inactive. If a person continues to sleep, she or he enters a new stage, a more active stage. The body goes through several changes: the brain temperature rises, the amount of blood in the brain increases, the body becomes very, very still, and
29、the brain goes from being very inactive to being active. And as the brain becomes more active, the eyes begin to move rapidly. Eye movement is a sign of another changethat of a person dreaming. Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night. During eight hours of
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