恒心MidnightVisitor自学辅导课件2.pptVIP

Midnight Visitor Main Contents Lead-In Reading Comprehension Discussion Fast Reading Assignments Lead-in Prediction A stranger A mysterious person An evil person A secret agent Lead-in Description Handsome or beautiful Calm Quick-minded Strong body Strong-willed Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Espionage Espionage refers to secret attempts to gather confidential information, usually of a political, military or industrial nature. Espionage activities are primarily carried out by individual nations to gain data on other nations. Espionage One of the most notorious espionage institutions in the world is the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the U.S.A., which was established in 1947. Although espionage is not illegal under international law, every country has laws against other nations spying on them. II. Answer the questions: Strong in body and in mind Quick-witted Tactical Knowledgeable Resourceful Gallant Reading Comprehension Examples Examples Examples Examples III. Stylistic Devices 2. Foreshadowing Retelling Exercises Homework Fowler’s eyes went to the single window of the room. It was an ordinary window. (L.56) The management promised to block it off. But they haven’t. (L. 68) Please make a brief summary of the story. I. Prediction How do you think of “The Midnight Visitor”? II. Discussion What’s the image of a spy in the movies? The Midnight Visitor (P. 218) Read the text quickly, then finish the exercises on p. 79-81 1. Who is the main character of the story? 2. What was Ausable? 3. Was he a good spy? 4. What’s the first impression of Ausable on Fowler? II. Answer the questions: 5. What are the qualities that make Ausable a good spy? I. Read the text once again and find out the places where you could feel the suspense. 1. For halfway across the room, a small automatic pistol in his hand, stood a man. (L. 35) 2. Fowler jumped at the sudden knocking at the door. (L. 80) 3. The knocking at the door became louder and a voice was r