Unit 1 A land of diversity Task

1.Listen to the poem ‘ I’ve saved the summer and answer these questions. （ answers are free) 1.Do you think the speaker in the poem is more likely to be a girlfriend/boyfriend or parent? 2.Does the poem have a rhythmic pattern? 3.Does the poem have rhyming words? 4.When you were listening to the poem, did it make you feel something or think about something ? What did it make you feel or think about?

2.Now read “I’ve saved the summer”. 1.Circle the words that rhyme. What is unusual about the rhyming words in the last four lines? 2. Listen to the poem again and clap the strong beats.

I’ve saved the summer And I give it all to you To hold on winter mornings when the snow is new.

I’ve saved some sunlight If you should ever need A place away from darkness Where your mind can feed.

And for myself I’ve kept your smile When you were but nineteen, Till you’re older you’ll not know What brave young smiles can mean.

I know no answers To help you on your way The answers lie somewhere At the bottom of the day.

But if you’ve a need for love I’ll give you all I own It might help you down the road Till you’ve found your own. Rod Mc Kue

Discussion 1.Who is the speaker in the poem and who is he /she speaking to ? Give reasons to support your answer. Maybe a parent speaking to a young adult child.

2. Which of the following is the closest to the speaker’s message? Give a reason for your choice. A If it’s cold, I’ll warm you; if it’s dark, I’ll give you light; if you’re hungry, I’ll feed you; if you want to love, I’ll give it to you. B Although the future may be difficult for you, whatever you need warmth and love, remember I’ll have some to give you. C While you’re away I’ll remember your smile and I’ll love you always. When you return, I hope you will love me.

Language points 1.Does the poem have a rhyming pattern? pattern: N.(1) 图案 This cloth has a pattern of blue and white squares. 这种布有蓝白格子的图案。

（ 2 ）模板，式样 This cloth has a pattern of blue and white squares. 这种布有蓝白格子的图案。 V. form a pattern He patterned himself upon a man he admired. 他模仿一个他钦佩的人。

2.hold on (1) hang on Hold on please, I’ll just get a pen (2) to continue in spite of difficulties try and hold on until help arrives. 单词联想 : hold back hold down hold forth hold onto hold to hold sth./ sb. up 阻挡，抑制压制，限制 大发议论，夸夸其谈 紧紧抓住.. 不放 ，保住 坚持，信守，忠于 推迟，使耽搁

3.I’ll also try out his way some time. Try out: trying something to find out about it 试用，试验 请试试我们的红葡 萄酒。 知识联系： try one’s best try on try doing sth. try to do sth. Please try out red wine. 尽最大努力 试穿 试着做某事 尽力做某事

4.Inspire (1)To encourage His noble example inspired the rest of us to greater efforts. (2)To be the force which produces 启示， 使 … 产生灵感 His best music was inspired by the memory of his mother. 他那高尚的榜样激发我们大 家更加努力. 他最好的乐曲创作灵感来自 怀念他的母亲。

inspire sb. to do sth. inspire +n.+in sb. = inspire sb. with +n. 5.Let out (1)express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) 他像发连珠炮似 地破口大骂。 (2) bring out of a specific state he accidently let out that he hadn’t been home for three weeks. He let out a volley of oaths.

Reading task( p52) 1.Listen to the tape and close your eyes, then tell us your impression on each poem. 2.Discuss and then write about the characteristics of each poem.

Poem ( Tang poem ): This poem has beautiful imagery that conveys deep feelings. There are many things that. This poem makes the reader think about: light heartedness and heavy heartedness, it contains morning and night, and creation and destruction.

Poem : Number of lines: Rhythm : Rhyme: Repetition: Part of speech: adverb poem two sets of four lines regular strong beat four pairs of rhyming lines hungrily is repeated at beginning of each line regularly the adverb hungrily starts each line

Poem : song This is a love song Rhythm: regular strong beat Rhyme: two pairs of rhyming lines Repetition: first two lines are repeated at the end of the song

Poem : cinquain Number of lines: Topic : Poem : haiku Number of lines: Number of syllables : five sunshine three 17