高一下册《Appendix II Notes to reading passages》优秀教案

高一下册《Appendix II Notes to reading passages》优秀教案

Now and then I have tested my seeing friends to discover what they see. Recently I was visited by a very good friend who had just returned from a long walk in the woods, and I asked her what she had observed. “Nothing in particular,” she replied. I might have been incredulous had I not been accustomed to such responses, for long ago I became convinced that the seeing see little.

How was it possible, I asked myself, to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing worthy of note? I who cannot see find hundreds of things to interest me through mere touch. I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf. I pass my hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver birch, or the rough shaggy bark of a pine. In spring I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening Nature after her winter’s sleep. I feel the delightful, velvety texture of a flower, and discover its remarkable convolutions; and something of the miracle of Nature is revealed to me. Occasionally, if I am very fortunate, I place my hand gently in a small tree and feel the happy quiver of a bird in full song. I am delighted to have cool waters of a brook rush through my open fingers. To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug. To me the pageant of seasons is a thrilling and unending drama, the action of which streams through my finger tips.

Excerpt from The Story of My Life by Helen Keller

incredulous: skeptical; disbelieving

symmetry: symmetrical in shape , design, or structure

shaggy: having a rough surface

convolution: coil; twist 回旋；盘旋

lush: rich, abundant 葱郁的

Persian rug: 波斯地毯

pageant: a colourful public procession, show, or ceremony usually held out of doors and often celebrate events or people from history

thrilling: exciting and enjoyable

Before Class

Look up the following new words in the dictionary and find more examples of these words.

1．convince

2．mere

3．delicate

4．velvety

5．remarkable

6．reveal

7．quiver

8．luxurious

Answer the following questions according to the passage.

According to Helen Keller, would it be a good thing if each human being were stricken blind and deaf for a few days during their early life?

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Did a friend of Helen’s observe something after a long walk in the woods?