创意阅读2答案 II U1620.docx

1、创意阅读2答案 II U1620UNIT SIXTEEN: Romantic FictionNote on the topic:The text of this unit is an adaptation (and, obviously, a very much shortened version) of the classic English love story Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, published in 1813. Students may have come across this story as a number of fil

2、m and television versions have been made and videos or VCDs of the story may be available. Later in the unit, students are asked to examine several features of full-length novels, including exploring the background to the story and working out its chronological sequence. Finally, students are asked

3、to use the information in the text to design an attractive cover of a book.Before you readYou can point out that the first four sections of the table are largely factual even if they are imaginary. The final two sections require some interpretation perhaps the word touching needs explaining: it mean

4、s having a deep effect, especially on the emotions. Students might wish to use a love story they have read or watched in Chinese, however, the need to convert the information on the story into English for the table.Further information on the text:Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen (1775-1817) started wr

5、iting when she was 15 years old and wrote Pride and Prejudice when she was 21, but revised it for publication later. Her novels were not particularly popular in her lifetime, although they have remained popular ever since and some of her work (like the novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey) was pub

6、lished posthumously. Jane Austen died when she was 41 and is buried in Winchester Cathedral, in the South of England (see also Further Information in the Students Book).The basic story of Pride and Prejudice is extremely simple: it is the history of two people who gradually come together one is held

7、 back by pride and the other is blinded by prejudice, but they both overcome these faults. The story is therefore about revising character and overcoming initial wrong judgments or First Impressions (this was the original title of the novel). In the novel, Mr and Mrs Bennet are not a very well match

8、ed couple. He is amiable, detached and ironic, she is ambitious, narrow-minded and gossipy. Her or their main preoccupation is with the difficult task of marrying off their five daughters. This is difficult because they have little money and no property. Jane, the eldest daughter, is more beautiful,

9、 but Elizabeth, the second daughter, is the heroine she is bright, lively, high-spirited and warm-hearted, witty and frank. She is also prejudiced, against Darcy and in favour of Wickham, by what she first hears, the first impressions. However she learns to change her mind about both Darcy, positive

10、ly, and Wickham, negatively. Wickham is fascinating but turns out to be something of an unprincipled adventurer. Darcy seems to have a cold, superior manner, he is wealthy and proud, and (with his sisters and his friend Bingley) he initially looks down on the Bennet family, thinking that they are vu

11、lgar. But Darcy is also thoughtful, considerate, charming and devoted to Elizabeth and he overcomes his pride through his love for Elizabeth. Other characters in the novel include Mr Collins, a clergyman who will inherit some property. He proposes marriage to Elizabeth. This would be financially con

12、venient for her and her family, but he is strait-laced and small-souled she doesnt love him and she turns him down. He marries Elizabeths friend, Charlotte. Wickham (eventually and at Darcys insistence after the elopement) marries Lydia. In the other marriages, Bingley marries Jane, and of course Da

13、rcy marries Elizabeth. Mrs Bennet, as the novel says, thus got rid of her two most deserving daughters in these happy marriages. Of the other daughters, Kitty spent most of her time with her older married sisters, while Mary stayed at home. As for Wickham and Lydia (see Part C of Understanding the T

14、ext), their characters suffered no revolution from the marriage of their sisters, although Wickham realized that Elizabeth must now know all about his past. Lydia asked Elizabeth to ask Darcy for money (since Darcy is very rich); Elizabeth would not do this but she gave some money herself. The manne

15、r of living of Lydia and Wickham was unsettled in the extreme, since they were always moving from place to place and spending too much. Wickhams affection for Lydia was soon sunk into indifference; hers lasted a little longer. Words to noteFind the words in Column A below in the text and try to work

16、 out their meanings from the contexts in which they are used. Then match each word with the appropriate definition from column B.Column AAccepted Column BConsidered by most people to be reasonable, right, or normal.Admitted To agree that something is true, especially when you are unhappy, sorry, or

17、surprised about it.Debts Amounts of money that you owe.Eldest Oldest of the people in a group, especially the children in a family.Entertained Behaved in a way that people enjoyed or found interesting.Gambling An activity in which you risk money in the hope of winning more money if you are lucky or

18、if you guess something correctly.Grounds Areas of land, especially around a large country house.Horseman A man who rides horses for pleasure or sport, especially someone who is good at riding.Neighbors People who live near you.Opinions Attitudes you have towards something, especially your thoughts a

19、bout how good it is.Persuade To make someone to agree to do something by giving them reasons why they should.Refuse To say you will not do something that someone has asked you to do.Support To approve of an idea or a person or organization and help them to be successful.Supposed Believed or said by

20、some people to be true, although you may not agree with this.Unexpectedly Something that is unexpected is surprising, because you did not expect it at all or you expected it to happen in a different way.Untidy Not tidy, with things in places where they should not be and do not look nice.Wasted Somet

21、hing such as time or money that is wasted is not used effectively.Witty Clever and funny.Words to note in context1. Elizabeth accepted her fathers decision, although she disagreed with it. She would do what he said2. Elizabeth admitted her ideas about Darcy had been wrong. People do change their opi

22、nions, but not many people are willing to say publicly that their ideas have changed.3. Wickham had more debts than he could meet. Darcy realized that Wickham had financial problems.4. The eldest sisters were quite clever; I am not sure about how clever the younger ones were.5. Elizabeth entertained

23、 the guests by playing the piano.6. Wickham lost lots of money by gambling.7. Darcy enjoyed walking in the extensive grounds of his large house.8. Wickham was an excellent horseman: his riding skills impressed everyone.9. Darcys neighbours thought he was a good man.10. Elizabeths opinions about Darc

24、y change as the story proceeds. She was willing to change her mind about him.11. She couldnt persuade Mr Bennett to keep Lydia at home.12. Mr Bennett refused to heed Elizabeths advice and warning. At that time, a father was not likely to listen to a daughters ideas.13. Middle-class women werent able

25、 to support themselves by getting a job in 19th Century England.14. Lots of people supposed Wickham to be honest and decent, but Darcy knew he had many faults.15. Darcy returned unexpectedly to his home while Elizabeth was there.16. He looked dirty and untidy as a result of his long journey.17. Wick

26、ham wasted the money Darcy gave him. Another person would have used the money carefully.18. Many people enjoyed Wickhams company because of his witty conversation.Understanding the textPart A: Comprehending the textKey InformationSetting-Approximately 200 years ago.-Rural environment-Family not rich

27、 but not working classMain Characters-Elizabeth and Darcy-Jane and Charles Bingley-Mr and Mrs Bennett-Mr WickhamMajor Incidents-Jane fell in love with Charles Bingley-Darcy interfered with this relationshipMr Wickham told Elizabeth some bad things about Darcy-Elizabeth increasingly dislikes Darcy; s

28、he refused his marriage proposalDarcy told Elizabeth Mr Wickham was not truthful he wasted other peoples money, and he liedElizabeth heard very positive news about Darcy from people who knew him well; she started to review her own prejudice against him-Then Darcy intervened to help Elizabeths sister

29、, Lydia, and therefore her familyEndingElizabeth now accepts Darcy in marriage, having changed her opinions about him. And Darcy changes his mind about Jane marrying Charles.Major Message(s)Everyone can change their minds discard their prejudices and their pride.How are the major characters in the s

30、tory connected? Draw lines and write labels around and across the circle to show the connections. Useful labels include: parents, aunt & uncle, sister, friend, get married.This is obviously a task to work on in pairs, or small groups and to talk about the relationships. Of course the major character

31、s relate, in different ways, to all the other.characters: Elizabeth, for example, is not just “the daughter of ” but also “the sister of”, “the niece of.”, “the wife (at the end!)of ”, and so onPart B: Interpreting the textElizabethDarcyWickhamBackgroundMiddle-class. Not rich, but doesnt have to wor

32、kVery rich. Appears a snob, but in fact is not.-Soldier-No money of his own but supported by DarcyStrengths-Intelligent-HonestTries to help less fortunate people.-Handsome-WittyWeaknessesToo gullible (believes things too easily)-Interfering-Outwardly very reticent (This could be seen as a strength, perhaps!)-Dishonest and too glib-Gambles-Wastes moneyMajor Deeds-Visited P