unit 3part a stevie wonder: sunshine in the shadow

Unit 3Unit 3 Part APart AUnit 3Unit 3 Part APart AStevie Wonder: Stevie Wonder:

Sunshine in theSunshine in the

ShadowShadow

Unit 3: Part AUnit 3: Part A

• Pre-reading Activities

• Intensive Study

• Assignment

Pre-reading ActivitiesPre-reading Activities

• Pre-reading Listening

amazeamaze

drum drum

harmonicaharmonica

rock and roll musicrock and roll music

First Listening: First Listening: Before listening to the tape, have a quick Before listening to the tape, have a quick look at the following words.look at the following words.

vv.. to fill with great surpriseto fill with great surprise

nn.. 鼓鼓

nn.. 口琴口琴

nn.. 摇滚乐摇滚乐

Pre-Reading ActivitiesPre-Reading Activities


nn. . test performance given by test performance given by a singer, actor, etc.a singer, actor, etc.

nn.. successful performance; successful performance; 轰轰动一时的人（或事物）动一时的人（或事物）

nn.. long-playing record long-playing record 集锦密集锦密纹唱片纹唱片

porchporch

auditionaudition

hithit

albumalbum

nn.. roofed entrance built out roofed entrance built out from a house from a house 门廊门廊



aa. . having great influence having great influence 有影有影响的响的

vtvt. . to meet (something to meet (something dangerodangerous or unexpected)us or unexpected)

nn. . 排行榜排行榜

influentialinfluential

encounterencounter

chartscharts


1.1.

A) to give an overview of Stevie Wonder’s life and A) to give an overview of Stevie Wonder’s life and careercareer

B)B) to analyze Stevie Wonder’s most popular albumsto analyze Stevie Wonder’s most popular albums

C)C) to discuss different types of music in the U.S.to discuss different types of music in the U.S.

D)D) to discuss the status of blind people in the U.S. to discuss the status of blind people in the U.S.

Second Listening: Second Listening: Listen to the tape again. Then, Listen to the tape again. Then, choose the best answer to each of the following questions.choose the best answer to each of the following questions.



2.2.

A) a long struggle to gain fameA) a long struggle to gain fame

B) great success from a young age onB) great success from a young age on

C) a long but unremarkable careerC) a long but unremarkable career

D) early popularity that didn’t last D) early popularity that didn’t last



3.3.

A) Being born poor and blind.A) Being born poor and blind.

B) An unhappy childhood.B) An unhappy childhood.

C) A serious car accident.C) A serious car accident.

D) Both A) and B).D) Both A) and B).



4.4.

A)A) A musician who sings mostly about love and A musician who sings mostly about love and romance.romance.

B)B) A musician who is popular because he is blind.A musician who is popular because he is blind.

C)C) A man who has been very successful despite A man who has been very successful despite many obstacles.many obstacles.

D)D) A typical poor black person in the U.S. A typical poor black person in the U.S.


Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up


1.1. The main purpose of the listening passage is:The main purpose of the listening passage is:





1.1. The main purpose of the listening passage is:The main purpose of the listening passage is:






2.2. Stevie’s career as a pop musician can be described aStevie’s career as a pop musician can be described as:s:





2.2. Stevie’s career as a pop musician can be described aStevie’s career as a pop musician can be described as:s:






3.3. Which of the following problems did Stevie NOT haWhich of the following problems did Stevie NOT have to overcome?ve to overcome?





3.3. Which of the following problems did Stevie NOT haWhich of the following problems did Stevie NOT have to overcome?ve to overcome?






4.4. Which of the following best describes Stevie WonWhich of the following best describes Stevie Wonder?der?A)A) A musician who sings mostly about love and A musician who sings mostly about love and

romance.romance.



D)D) A typical poor black person in the U.S.. A typical poor black person in the U.S..

4.4. Which of the following best describes Stevie WonWhich of the following best describes Stevie Wonder?der?A)A) A musician who sings mostly about love and A musician who sings mostly about love and

romance.romance.



D)D) A typical poor black person in the U.S.. A typical poor black person in the U.S..

ScriptScriptScriptScript

Intensive StudyIntensive Study

Intensive Study

• Difficult sentencesDifficult sentences• Key words, phrases & usagesKey words, phrases & usages• Comprehension exercisesComprehension exercises

KeyKey

既穷又瞎，还是个黑人既穷又瞎，还是个黑人，这个新生的婴孩将来会拥有，这个新生的婴孩将来会拥有怎样的命运呢？怎样的命运呢？

Line 4 Blind and black and poor Line 4 Blind and black and poor — — what kind of life what kind of life could this new infant have?could this new infant have?

Translate this sentence into Chinese:Translate this sentence into Chinese:The adjective phrase functions as an adverbial, which The adjective phrase functions as an adverbial, which normally occurs either at the beginning or the end of a normally occurs either at the beginning or the end of a sentence.sentence.

ExampleExample

1.1. EagerEager to meet her boyfriend early, Mary went to the to meet her boyfriend early, Mary went to the airport 3 hours earlier than the arrival of fight.airport 3 hours earlier than the arrival of fight.

2.2. Hit by a big stone, the soldier fell down Hit by a big stone, the soldier fell down deaddead..

Line 5 in one’s wildest dreams Line 5 in one’s wildest dreams —— the expression is used to imply that a particularthe expression is used to imply that a particularthing is so strange or so unlikely that one has never thing is so strange or so unlikely that one has never thought of it.thought of it.

ExampleExample

In his wildest dreamsIn his wildest dreams he could never have expected to he could never have expected to get the fellowship from MIT so easily.get the fellowship from MIT so easily.

TranslateTranslate

邻居们做梦也没有想到温文尔雅的怀特先生竟是个杀人邻居们做梦也没有想到温文尔雅的怀特先生竟是个杀人犯。犯。

KeyKeyNone of the neighbors, even None of the neighbors, even in their wildest dreamsin their wildest dreams, ,

could ever think of that mild-mannered Mr. White is a could ever think of that mild-mannered Mr. White is a murderer.murderer.

ExampleExample

You were You were being stupidbeing stupid..

The progressive tense of “be” is used to express temporary The progressive tense of “be” is used to express temporary activity or behavior at the moment of speaking, but not activity or behavior at the moment of speaking, but not about states of mind or feelings.about states of mind or feelings.

Line 32 At first, they were Line 32 At first, they were being nice.being nice.

==You were behaving stupidly (although you normally You were behaving stupidly (although you normally didn’t).didn’t).

Translate this sentence into Chinese:Translate this sentence into Chinese:

??KeyKey

一开始，他们只是一开始，他们只是表示一下善意。表示一下善意。

Line 38 with easeLine 38 with ease

—— without difficultywithout difficulty

Fill in the blank:Fill in the blank:

If you work hard, _____ (If you work hard, _____ ( 你就能轻松通过四级考试你就能轻松通过四级考试 ).).

you can pass the College English you can pass the College English Test Band 4 Test Band 4 with easewith ease

ExampleExample

Only the well-trained horse can jump over this gap Only the well-trained horse can jump over this gap with great easewith great ease..

Line 40 The new name stuckLine 40 The new name stuck and Stevie Morris becam and Stevie Morris became Little Stevie Wonder.e Little Stevie Wonder.

Translate this sentence into Chinese:Translate this sentence into Chinese:

??KeyKey

这个名字不胫而走，这个名字不胫而走，史蒂威﹒莫里斯变成了小史蒂威﹒史蒂威﹒莫里斯变成了小史蒂威﹒旺达。旺达。

Line 42 hit/smash/smash hitLine 42 hit/smash/smash hit

—— a great success of a new play, film, book, etc.a great success of a new play, film, book, etc.

ExampleExample

The show was a The show was a smash hitsmash hit in London and New York. in London and New York.

ParaphraseParaphrase

The new toy is supposed to be a sure The new toy is supposed to be a sure hithit with kids. with kids.

KeyKey

The new toy is supposed to be surely popular with The new toy is supposed to be surely popular with young children.young children.

Line 58 involve somebody/something in Line 58 involve somebody/something in —— bring sb./sth. into a difficult situationbring sb./sth. into a difficult situation

ExampleExample

• Jenny Jenny was involved inwas involved in a heated quarrel with the a heated quarrel with the store-store-keeper for over-charge.keeper for over-charge.

TranslateTranslate

Series of scandals Series of scandals involved involved the government the government in in a lot of a lot of trtrouble.ouble.

KeyKey

一连串的丑闻使政府麻烦不断。一连串的丑闻使政府麻烦不断。

Line 63 fight back Line 63 fight back —— protect oneself by fightingprotect oneself by fighting

ExampleExample

• Though surprised by the German attack, the Allied Though surprised by the German attack, the Allied Forces Forces fought backfought back safely. safely.

• He declared that he would He declared that he would fight backfight back when attacked. when attacked.

ExampleExample

• How long do you intend to How long do you intend to go on playinggo on playing those those noisy records?noisy records?

• He welcomed the new students and then He welcomed the new students and then went on went on to explainto explain some of the university regulations. some of the university regulations.

DrillDrill

1.1. Ann went to her father and asked him a question,Ann went to her father and asked him a question, but he _____ (read) his newspaper and didn’t gi but he _____ (read) his newspaper and didn’t give her an answer. ve her an answer.

2.2. Once he had learned the harmonica, Stevie ____Once he had learned the harmonica, Stevie _____ (teach) himself to play the piano. _ (teach) himself to play the piano.

went on readingwent on reading

went on to teachwent on to teach

Line 64 go on doing sth.Line 64 go on doing sth.—— continue an activity without stoppingcontinue an activity without stoppinggo on to do sth.go on to do sth.—— do sth. after completing sth elsedo sth. after completing sth else

More to doMore to doMore to doMore to do

3.3. The man _____ (play) the violin at the subway The man _____ (play) the violin at the subway station even though no passers-by seemed to pay station even though no passers-by seemed to pay any attention.any attention.

4.4. He took a long drink from the bottle and then He took a long drink from the bottle and then _____ (tell) us about his life in that mountainous _____ (tell) us about his life in that mountainous village.village.

went on playingwent on playing

went on to tellwent on to tell

go on doing sth.go on doing sth.—— continue an activity without stoppingcontinue an activity without stoppinggo on to do sth.go on to do sth.—— do sth. after completing sth elsedo sth. after completing sth else

DrillDrill

• Comprehension of the textof the text

ComprehensionComprehension

1.1. (Para. 1~4) Born black and blind (Para. 1~4) Born black and blind

What was the difference between the way Stevie’s mothWhat was the difference between the way Stevie’s mother responded to his blindness and the way Stevie did? er responded to his blindness and the way Stevie did?

Comprehension QuestionsComprehension Questions

While Stevie’s mother was overcome with grief, Stevie himWhile Stevie’s mother was overcome with grief, Stevie him

self was a very happy child who hardly noticed that he was self was a very happy child who hardly noticed that he was

different from other children. different from other children.


2.2. (Para. 5~7) Early days showing music talents(Para. 5~7) Early days showing music talents

What musical instruments did Stevie learn to play?What musical instruments did Stevie learn to play?

What was the first place where Stevie performed?What was the first place where Stevie performed?

He learned to play the drums, the harmonica, and the He learned to play the drums, the harmonica, and the

piano.piano.

He first performed on the front porch of his apartment He first performed on the front porch of his apartment

building. building.



3.3. (Para. 8~12) First hit as Stevie Wonder(Para. 8~12) First hit as Stevie Wonder

How did Stevie get his nickname? How did Stevie get his nickname?

Stevie’s nickname comes from someone at Motown RecordStevie’s nickname comes from someone at Motown Record

s who, on hearing him play and sing, said, “He’s a wonder s who, on hearing him play and sing, said, “He’s a wonder

boy.” boy.”



The records Stevie made after he turned 21 combined The records Stevie made after he turned 21 combined many styles of music and used rhythms from different many styles of music and used rhythms from different cultures. cultures.

4.4. (Para. 13~14) Success as an independent musical artist(Para. 13~14) Success as an independent musical artist

What conflict did Stevie have with Motown Records? What conflict did Stevie have with Motown Records?

How different were the records Stevie made after How different were the records Stevie made after turning 21? turning 21?

Stevie wanted to write and produce his own songs, while Stevie wanted to write and produce his own songs, while Motown wanted him to keep working the way he had as a Motown wanted him to keep working the way he had as a child. child.



Since the car accident, Stevie has started to pay more Since the car accident, Stevie has started to pay more

attention to the world outside of music, becoming involved attention to the world outside of music, becoming involved

in a number of social and political causes. in a number of social and political causes.

5.5. (Para. 15~17) Car accident and a different life after it(Para. 15~17) Car accident and a different life after it

What major difficulty did Stevie encounter in 1973? What major difficulty did Stevie encounter in 1973?

How has Stevie’s life been different since the car accidHow has Stevie’s life been different since the car accident? ent?

He was involved in a serious car accident. He was involved in a serious car accident.



6.6. (Para. 18) Conclusion: Sunshine in the shadow(Para. 18) Conclusion: Sunshine in the shadow


The Outline of Text AThe Outline of Text AThe Outline of Text AThe Outline of Text A


The Outline of Text AThe Outline of Text AThe Outline of Text AThe Outline of Text A

Para. 1~4Para. 1~4 Born black and blindBorn black and blindPara. 1~4Para. 1~4 Born black and blindBorn black and blind

Para. 5~7Para. 5~7 Early days showing music talentsEarly days showing music talentsPara. 5~7Para. 5~7 Early days showing music talentsEarly days showing music talents

Para. 8~12Para. 8~12 First hit as Stevie WonderFirst hit as Stevie WonderPara. 8~12Para. 8~12 First hit as Stevie WonderFirst hit as Stevie Wonder

Para. 13~14Para. 13~14 Success as an independent musical artistSuccess as an independent musical artistPara. 13~14Para. 13~14 Success as an independent musical artistSuccess as an independent musical artist

Para. 15~17Para. 15~17 Car accident and a different life after itCar accident and a different life after itPara. 15~17Para. 15~17 Car accident and a different life after itCar accident and a different life after it

Para. 18Para. 18 Conclusion: Sunshine in the shadowConclusion: Sunshine in the shadow Para. 18Para. 18 Conclusion: Sunshine in the shadowConclusion: Sunshine in the shadow

AssignmentsAssignments

1.1. Ex. IV, p. Ex. IV, p. 56562.2. Ex. VII, p. Ex. VII, p. 58583.3. Ex. VIII, p. Ex. VIII, p. 58584.4. Ex. XII, p. Ex. XII, p. 59 595.5. Ex. XIII, p. Ex. XIII, p. 6060

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