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Contemporary College English

Contemporary College English. Intensive Reading 2. Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society. NEXT EXIT 200 MILES. NEXT EXIT 50 MILES. NEXT EXIT 1 MILE. Two Ways of Travel. no fun at all. scenery. new exploration. exit signs. people. featureless reduced to dots,. culture. fast

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Contemporary College English

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  1. Contemporary College English Intensive Reading 2 Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society

  2. NEXT EXIT 200MILES NEXT EXIT 50MILES NEXT EXIT 1MILE Two Ways of Travel no fun at all scenery new exploration exit signs people featureless reduced to dots, culture fast 55 mph (89 km/h), 20 mph slow carriage By interstate (洲际公路) By country route Interstate spicy salads

  3. Two Ways of Travel new exploration no fun at all spicy salads carriage, herds of cows, exit signs featureless, reduced to dots, 55 mph, fast 20 mph, slow By interstate (洲际公路) By country route

  4. Application Definition Pattern Technique Purpose Teaching Objectives Contrast Text Review

  5. When we contrast two things, we show how they are —John Langan Contrast different .

  6. Contrast Patterns Alternating Contrast Block Contrast

  7. Alternating Contrast stripes . . .

  8. Alternating Contrast Difference 1: ______________ Difference 2: ______________ … A. B. A. B.

  9. Superficially instead of thoroughly: …Once, we lingered over every word of a classic novel ... Today,…, we read the condensed version … or we buy the Cliff’s Notes.Once, we listened to every note of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Today, … instead, we can enjoy 26 seconds of that famous “da-da-da-DUM” theme — and 99 othermusical excerpts. …Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with … “quality time”. . Once, we lingered over every word of a classic novel ... Today,…, we read the condensed version … or we buy the Cliff’s Notes. • Once, we lingered over every word of a classic novel ...Today,…, we read the condensed version… or we buy the Cliff’s Notes. . • Difference 1Read Classic Books • A.Once: every word • B. Today: condensed version, notes (para.6)

  10. Superficially instead of thoroughly: …Once, we lingered over every word of a classic novel ... Today,…, we read the condensed version … or we buy the Cliff’s Notes.Once, we listened to every note of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Today, … instead, we can enjoy 26 seconds of that famous “da-da-da-DUM” theme — and 99 othermusical excerpts. …Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with … “quality time”. . • Once, we listened to every note of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.Today, …instead, we can enjoy 26 seconds of that famous “da-da-da-DUM” theme — and 99 othermusical excerpts. … • Difference 2Listen to Classic Music • A. Once: every note • B. Today: music excerpts Once, we listened to every y note of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Today, ...... instead, we can enjoy 26 seconds of that famous s “da-da-da-DUM” theme — and 99 othermusical l excerpts. . … (para.6)

  11. Superficially instead of thoroughly: …Once, we lingered over every word of a classic novel ... Today,…, we read the condensed version … or we buy the Cliff’s Notes.Once, we listened to every note of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Today, … instead, we can enjoy 26 seconds of that famous “da-da-da-DUM” theme — and 99 othermusical excerpts. …Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with … “quality time”. . Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with … “quality time”. . • Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with … “quality time”. . • Difference 3 Deal with People • A. Once: large parts of our days • B. Today: quality time (para.6)

  12. Now instead of later (para.4) Faster instead of slower (para.5) Superficially instead of thoroughly (para.6) Techniques of Contrast Signal words instead (of) but/ while/ whereas/ however/ unlike/ differently/ on the contrary ...

  13. We …then wandered outside to enjoy the sunshine and the herds of cows —–no little dots this time —– lying in it. (para. 2) ) Techniques of Contrast

  14. We …then wandered outside to enjoy the sunshine and the herds of cows —– no little dots this time —– lying in it. (para. 2) ) Techniques of Contrast Punctuation ; —

  15. If we wanted to be thinner, we simply ate less of our favorite foods…And if we are in a hurry to lose weight, we try the latest miracle diet… (para. 4) Techniques of Contrast

  16. If we wanted to be thinner, we simply ate less of our favorite foods…And if we are in a hurry to lose weight, we try the latest miracle diet… (para. 4) Techniques of Contrast Tense

  17. Techniques of Contrast Why waste 45 minutes listening to the whole thing when someone else has saved us the trouble of picking out the best parts? (para. 6)

  18. Why waste 45 minutes listening to the whole thing when someone else has saved us the trouble of picking out the best parts? (para. 6) Techniques of Contrast

  19. Why waste 45 minutes listening to the whole thing when someone else has saved us the trouble of picking out the best parts? (para. 6) Techniques of Contrast Meaning

  20. Signal words Punctuation Tense Meaning Techniques of Contrast

  21. Purpose of Contrast This essay: To understand each of the two things more clearly, and at times, to make judgments about them. —John Langan Call for action Today Once now later faster Instead of slower superficially thoroughly

  22. Purpose of Contrast This essay: Call for action Let's take the time to read every word of that story, hear every note of that music, and enjoy every subtle change of that countryside. Let's rediscover life in the slow lane.

  23. — A Man ofManyContrasts Nobel 1.He was the son of abankrupt, but became a ; … 2.He made a fortune but lived alife. 3. …and although cheerful in company he was often in private. 4.A lover of mankind, he never had a or family to love him. 5. …a patriotic son of his native land, he died alone on soil. millionaire simple sad wife foreign

  24. How Will You Spend Your Last Ten Years? Last Ten Years?

  25. quick strong vitality disease last ten years

  26. What will your last ten years look like? • Will you be quick enough for a game of tag • with your grandchild, • OR …? • Strong enough to embrace every moment, • OR …? • Will you grow old with vitality • ORget old with disease? It’s time to decide.

  27. ①Group work based on How Will You Spend Your Last Ten Years: Complete each of the ad sentences with the other unstated contrasted half. ② Read “Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts” to summarize features of block pattern. Assignment • What will your last ten years look like? • Will you be quick enough for a game of tag • with your grandchild, • OR …? • Strong enough to embrace every moment, • OR …? • Will you grow old with vitality • ORget old with disease? It’s time to decide.

  28. Assignment Send your group work to my email : sissi1398@yahoo.com.cnthis weekend for further feedback. Ideas sharing in the next session. Thank You

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