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Unit 2 Let's celebrate!
Understanding ideas
Brainstorm
What comes into your mind when you hear “Christmas”
The Father Christmas
Christmas tree
Christmas presents
Look at the title and picture and predict the genre of the article.
n.类型，种类; 体裁
What’s the name of the book
Who is the writer
What should be written in “A Book Review”
Elements(要素） of Book Review
Brief introduction
Analysis(分析） of the book
author
title
background information
characteristics(特色）
content(character,plot，writing style)
Comments（评价） to the book
personal opinion，theme
Reading for structure
Para.2
introduction to the author
Para.1
background information
Para.3-4 contents of
the book
Para.5 comments on the book
1. Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they were children. As parents, they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can.
n.魔力
圣诞老人
keep...alive使...继续存在
（尽可能）长达...，达...之久
Para.1
background information
为了
for 一段时间
Task 2微观探究·细节理解
What is the function of Paragraph 1
A.To introduce the topic and the background.
B.To arouse the interest of readers.
C.To explain the art.
D.To give a definition.
para 2. That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year. The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous names in English literature—J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. The letters were Tolkien’s way of keeping Father Christmas alive for his four children, over a period of more than twenty years.
one of the +adj.最高级+n复最...之一
n.文学
regard...as...把...视作...
a period of ... 一段时间
Para.2 Introduction to the author
Q:Why did Tolkien write these letters
that’s why...这就是为什么
way of doing做...的方式
Ⅱ.Read Para.2 carefully and do the following exercise.
Who may be most interested in the book Letters from Father Christmas
A.People who like reading novels.
B.People who like playing games.
C.People who like reading books about festivals.
D.People who consider Christmas a special time of year.
What type of novel is Tolkien most famous for
He is best known for high-fantasy novels.
主流奇幻小说：设定严谨、背景宏大、情节复杂的奇幻小说，通常以架空世界或平行世界为背景
Para 3 Every Christmas, an envelope [with a North Pole stamp ] arrived. It was addressed to Tolkien’s children. Who could it be from The children must have been very excited as they opened it. Inside, they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas. The letters were also beautifully illustrated—each must have taken its true author, Tolkien, a long time to complete.
北极
adj.手写的 手写信
v.给...加插图；
n.信封
n.地址 v.写姓名地址
address...to...将...寄给...
v. 完成=finish adj.完整的
Q2:Why did Tolkien use a North Pole stamp
To make the letters look more real.
sth take sb time to do
sth花费某人...时间去做
with 结构作后置定语
Q3:What other made Tolkien’s letter more real
The handwritten letters and illustrations.
a handwritten letter
The letters were also beautifully illustrated.
Letters from Father Christmas
J. R. R Tolkien
a North Pole stamp
a handwritten letter
from Father Christmas
4. The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole. A regular character in the letters was Polar Bear, who once climbed the North Pole (an actual pole in this case) and fell through the roof of Father Christmas’s house.
n.冒险
n.屋顶
n.角色，人物；文字
adj.经常的；频繁的
Para 4: contents of the book
Q4:What did the letters tell
The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole.
in this case在这种情况下
4. In another letter, Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up. Interestingly, the letters did not contain the usual warnings to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good. The letters did, however, change as Tolkien’s children got older: ...
n.警告 v.warn
n.礼物 = gift
complain about抱怨...
v.包含=include
stop sb (from) doing sth.阻止某人做某事
代替；而不是
wrap up把...包起来
助动词，用来强调
的确；确实
get+ 比较级 变得更...
Q2:Why did his helper have to wrap the toys up
To prepare gifts for children.
Jack did love Rose.
Para 4:The stories in the letters
Father Christmas life and
adventures at the North Pole
who once climbed the North Pole
fell through the roof
how he couldn't stop his
helpers playing games
The letter told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole. A regular character in the letters was Polar Bear, who once climbed the North Pole (an actual pole in this case) and fell through the roof of Father Christmas’s house. In another letter, Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up.
Impressive story examples
4. ...but if you find that not many of the things (you asked for) have come, and not perhaps quite as many as sometimes, remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of poor and starving people.
要求...
许多
全世界
the number of... ...的数量
adj.挨饿的
if... 祈使句...
What did Tolkien want to convey by this sentence
He wanted to tell the children to be even if they couldn’t get everything they wished, they should show to those living in poverty.
thankful
kindness
5 Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas, Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole, we can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time. By expressing love for his children in such a special way, Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.
除..之外
n.精神
v.表达
adv.的确;真正地
Para 5: comments of the book
Q1: What is the significance of this book
①To enjoy the adventures stories
②as well as to share the true spirit of giving at Christmas
Q2: Who is the real Father Christmas and why
Ⅳ.Read the last passage and answer the questions.
1.What kind of father do you think J.R.R.Tolkien is
A.Humorous.　　　 B.Strict.
C.Serious. D.Caring.
2.What is the author’s attitude towards the book
A.Indifferent. B.Favorable.
C.Opposing. D.Doubtful.
The Real Father Christmas
Talk about your understanding of the title.
Tolkien's love and care for his children made him very like Father Christmas. How in what way
Writing letters using the name "Father Christmas" over twenty years
beautifully illustrated handwritten letters
letters change as his children got older
That's why Tolkien is the real Father Christmas.
What can you learn from the content of the letters
Analyze & Appreciate
the spirit of not only ________gifts, but also________ gifts.
receiving
giving
/asking for
A: The real Father Christmas did not ______the children. Instead, he expected the children to be ___________ of the world.but also________ the children to be ________.
These stories show the real Father Christmas’ rich________.
imagination
understanding
warn
teaches
kind/…
After reading this book review:
How much do you know about the book
Name of the book
Author
Main characters
Main content
significance(意义）
2. Would you want to read this book or not and why
Summary
【词缀串记】
1.以-less结尾构成的形容词
limit→limitless　　　　 无限的
speech→__________ 无语的
breath→__________ 气喘吁吁的
power→__________ 无力的,无权的
speechless
breathless
powerless
2.否定前缀in-
in- + equality → inequality　 不平等
formal→_________ 非正式的
correct→_________ 不正确的
convenient→____________ 不方便的
expensive→___________ 廉价的
informal
incorrect
inconvenient
inexpensive
Ⅲ.核心短语—互译
1.____________　　　 把……视作……
2.____________ 不管,无论
3._______________ 抱怨
4. _________ 把……加到……
5._____________ 在给……的……上标明地址
6.as well as ______
7.in memory of _____________
8.instead of ________
9.as long as ______
10.wrap up ______
regard...as...
regardless of
complain about
add...to...
address...to...
也,又
为了纪念……
而不是
只要
包,裹
Task 4语篇总结·主题深化
　　Maybe Letters from Father Christmas is the perfect book for those 1._____
regard Christmas as a special time of year.The author, J.R.R.Tolkien, is one of
the most famous 2._______ (name) in English literature.
　　Every Christmas, an envelope with a North Pole stamp arrived.It
3.______________ (address) to Tolkien’s children.Inside, they would find a
handwritten letter from Father Christmas.The letters were also 4.___________
(beautiful) illustrated—each must have taken its true author, Tolkien, a long time
5.___________ (complete).
who
names
was addressed
beautifully
to complete
　 In one letter, Father Christmas complained 6.______ how he could not stop his
helpers 7.________ (play) games with the toys instead of wrapping them up.
Interestingly, the letters did not contain the usual 8._________ (warn) to children that
they might not receive their presents if they were not good.The letters did, however,
change as Tolkien’s children got 9.______ (old).
　　By expressing love for his children in such a special way, Tolkien may indeed
have been 10.____ real Father Christmas.
about
playing
warnings
older
the
Task 5长句难句·释疑解难
1.That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those
who regard Christmas as a special time of year.
[句式分析]本句是why引导的______从句,从句中,who引导______从句,修饰限定
those。regard...as翻译为____________。
[自主翻译]______________________________________________________
________________________________________
表语
定语
把……看作
那就是为什么对那些把圣诞节视为每年的特别时光的人来说,
《圣诞老人的来信》是再合适不过的书了。
Think and share
Love is
sharing & giving.
Every culture has its own traditions,
but love is the same.

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