新视野大学英语 第二册unit6 sectionA.pptVIP

Para. 8 Though your parents probably meant your name to last a lifetime, remember that when they picked it they’d hardly met you, and the hopes and dreams they valued when they chose it may not match yours. If your name no longer seems to fit you, don’t despair; you aren’t stuck with the label. Movie stars regularly change their names, and with some determination, you can, too. N H C E 句型 Back 小结 预习 写作 导入 词汇学习 课文分析 随 笔 Main Idea of the Text Part I Part II Part III N H C E 词汇学习 课文阅读 随 笔 Back 小结 预习 写作 导入 Structure of the Text Part IV The passage reveals the relationship between one’s name and one’s chance of success. According to the author, names can greatly affect people’s life. On the one hand, names with a positive sense work for people, giving added confidence, establishing favorable images and promoting social status. On the other hand, names result in prejudices against people both in their daily contacts with others and in classroom activities. So if your name doesn’t suit you, you should change it as soon as possible. The passage is made up of eight paragraphs, and, according to the pattern of “statement— illustration—suggestion” the author mainly employs in his writing, it can fall into four parts. For detail Main Idea of Part I [Paras. 1-2] A woman called Debbie changed her name on impulse, which accordingly led to her success in career. By citing this typical example, the author shows how one’s name has an effect on one’s life. Back 小结 预习 写作 导入 Part I Part II Part III N H C E The author introduces the topic through the device of exemplification. For detail 词汇学习 课文阅读 随 笔 Part IV Devices for Its Development Main Idea of Part II [Para. 3] The author makes clear his statement that throughout history names have not merely identified people but also described them. Back 小结 预习 写作 导入