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Unit Two
Mistaken Identity
Teaching plan
Situation: A mistake on the campus Pattern: Oral
Situation: Snobbishness Pattern: Play
Situation: The teacher’s invitation Pattern: Writing
Task1: Apology and response
Task2: Ways of treating others
Task3: A Reply to the teacher
Background Information
Mark Twain (1835-1910)
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Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, one of the major authors of American fiction. Twain is also considered the greatest humorist in American literature. Twain’s varied works include novels, travel narratives, short stories, sketches, and essays. His writings about the Mississippi River, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Life on the Mississippi, and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, have been especially popular among modern readers. (From the 1998 World Book Encyclopedia)
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Text A Mistaken Identity
Text A Exercises
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Have you ever been mistaken for someone else? Or do you know someone who has been mistaken for another person? Please share your story with your classmates.
Now imagine you have the same name as the mayor of your city and look like him too. What might happen when you go to a hotel asking for a room and are told that the rooms are all booked?
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Now read the following passage and see what happened to Mark Twain when he tried to get a train ticket.
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Mistaken Identity (adapted) Mark Twain
1 Years ago I arrived one day at Salamanca — a railway station near New York. I was to take the sleeper train there. There were crowds of people on the platform and they were all swarming into the long sleeper train and packing it full. I asked the man in the ticket office if I could have two tickets, but he answered sharply “No!” and shut the window in my face. This was a terrible blow to my dignity; but at the same time it was necessary for me to have the tickets. Having found a local official, I asked him if I couldn’t have some poor little corner somewhere in a sleeping-car; but he cut me short with a sharp “No, you can’t. Every corner is full. Now don’t bother me any more,” and with these words he turned his back on me and walked off. I had not expected to be treated like this, and my dignity was in a state not to be described. I said to my companion, “They talk to me like this because they don’t knowwho I am.” But my companion said, “Don’t talk such foolishness.
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Even if they did know who you were, do you suppose it would help you to get a seat in a train which had no vacant seats in it?” And he also turned his back on me. That was too much. I found the same local
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official and said very politely that my name was Mark Twain and could I have — but he cut me short again, “I’ve told you not to bother me any more.” And again he turned his back on me. I looked around helplessly and saw that my companion had been watching the whole scene. The shame which I felt cannot be described. I said, “He may not have heard my name,” but my companion didn’t agree with me, saying, “He must have heard your name well enough. He does not care, that’s all.”
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Text A2 I don’t know what would have happened next, but just then I noticed the young porter of a sleeping car whispering to the conductor and nodding towards me. And the conductor at once turned and came to me, full of politeness.3 “Can I be of any service to you, sir?” he said. “Will you have a place in the sleeper?”4 “Why, certainly,” I said. “But I asked that man on the platform and he said that every corner was full and told me not to trouble him.”5 “No, sir, I can’t believe him to have said such a thing. Can’t imagine you to have been spoken to like that, sir! I am sorry, sir, but you must have misunderstood him. We have nothing left but the big family compartment, with two berths and a couple of armchairs in it, but it is entirely at your disposal. Here, Tom, take these cases aboard!”
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6 The porter took our suitcases and we moved to the car. Having made us comfortable in the luxurious compartment, Tom said with many smiles,“Now, is there anything you want, sir?”7 “Well, this lamp is hung too high. Can I have another lamp fixed at the head of my berth, so that I can read comfortably?”8 “Yes, sir, you can. I’ll fix it for you myself. You can just ask for anything you want, and this whole railway will be turned inside out to get it for you.” And he disappeared.9 I smiled on my companion and said,“Well, what will you say now?”10 My companion looked rather ashamed. “Well,” he said, “you were right. I am sorry to have said all those things to you on the platform. I was foolish, then, not you. I am glad to have come along with you. If I had been without you, I should never have got a ticket. But I don’t understand.” At this moment Tom’s smiling face appeared at the door again, and this speech followed: “Oh, sir, I recognized you in a minute. I told the conductor so.”
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11 “Is that so, my boy?” said I. “Who am I?” 12 “You’re Mr. McClellan, Mayor of New York,” and he disappeared again.
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Mark Twain / / 马克 · 吐温（ 1835—1910 ，美国作家，以语言幽默见 长，主要作品有长篇小说《哈克贝里 · 费恩历险记》等）
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Salamanca // 萨拉曼卡（美国纽约州西北部城镇）
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1) Why couldn’t Mark Twain get the two tickets for the sleeper train?
2) Whom did Mark Twain ask for the tickets and how did they reply?Because the train was already full.
He asked the man in the ticket office and a local official for two tickets, but they flatly rejected him.
3) How did Mark Twain feel when his request was rejected?
He felt it was a heavy blow to his dignity.4) Why did Mark Twain mention his name the second time he talked to the local official?
Because he wanted to take advantage of his fame to get onto the train.
5) Did the local official change his attitude when he heard the name “Mark Twain”?
No. He remained the same as before.6) Why did Mark Twain feel such shame as cannot be described?
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identity /n/: n. who or what sb./sth. is 身份
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adapt //: vt. make (sth.) suitable for a new use, situation, etc.; alter or modify (a text) for television, etc. 使适应，使适合；改编，改写
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railway //: n. track with rails for trains to run on 铁路；铁道
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I was to take the sleeper train there: I planned to take the sleeper train there. 我计划在那儿搭乘卧车。The structure “be to do sth.” is often used to talk about arrangements which have been planned.
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e.g. The Queen is to visit Japan next year.
The sports meet is to take place on May 28.女王计划明年访问日本。
运动会定于 5 月 28 日举行。
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platform / /: n. (at a railway station) flat surface built next to and at a higher level than the track, where passengers get on and off trains （火车站的）站台 , 月台
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e.g. I stepped from the platform into the train.
The Beijing train will depart (or leave) from platform six.
我由站台登上列车。
开往北京的列车将从 6 号站台开出。
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swarm //: vi. move in large numbers (in the specified direction) 成群地（朝某方向）移动
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e.g. Ants swarmed all over the rotten apple.
The excited crowd swarmed around the winner.
烂苹果上爬满了蚂蚁。
激动的人群将胜利者团团围住。
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in sb.’s face: directly into, straight onto, sb.’ s face; in front of sb. without hiding anything 对着某人的面；当着某人的面
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e.g. “I don’t want to see you ” ， Mary said to jack, and with these words she shut the door in his face.
I told the boys that they were wrong, but they laughed in my face.
“ 我不想见你，”玛丽对杰克说，说完便砰地一声把他关在了门外。
我对男孩们说他们错了，但他们却当面嘲笑我。
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dignity //: n. quality that earns or deserves respect; true worth 尊贵；尊严
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e.g. My mother is a woman of great dignity.
Whatever happens, we must not lose our human dignity.
我母亲是位极有尊严的女性。
无论发生什么事情，我们都不能失去人的尊严。
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at the same time: at once; together; however; but, nevertheless 同时；一起；然而；但是，不过
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e.g. Besides his company, grandfather was running a farm at the same time, so he must have been a very busy man.
I understand that, but at the same time I think it’s a mistake.
John did pass the test; at the same time, he didn’t know the subject very well.
除了他的公司，爷爷还同时经营着一家农场，所以他一定是个大忙人。
这我理解，但尽管如此我还是认为这是个错误。
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official / /: n. person who holds a public office (e.g. in national or local government) 官员
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e.g. public officials
government officials
公务员
政府官员
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I asked him if I couldn’t …= I asked him if I could… The negation is used to indicate that the speaker is more polite and feels less likely to get what he asks. 否定的用法表示说话者的态度更客气，估计自己的要求不太可能得到满足。
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cut short: stop (sb.) doing or saying sth.; stop doing (sth.) usu. Suddenly 打断（某人）；中断（某事）
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e.g. John tried to say something, but Frank cut him short.
I hate to cut you short, but we are really running out of time.
约翰想说点什么，但是弗兰克打断了他。
我真不愿打断你，不过我们确实没有多少时间了。
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bother / /: vt. cause trouble or annoyance to (sb.) 打扰，烦扰，麻烦；使恼怒
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e.g. He kept bothering me with the same question.
Don’t bother to come with me to the station — I can find my way easily.
他不断地拿同一个问题来烦我。
不必麻烦送我到车站——我很容易就能找到路的。
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turn one’s back on: refuse to help (sb. in trouble or need); turn away from (sb./sth.) rudely; refuse to have anything (more) to do with (sb./sth.) …拒绝帮助；对 掉头不顾；不理睬； 拒绝
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e.g. He will turn his back on me if I ask him for money, even if other people think we are good friends!
Tim has always been kind to me — I can’t just turn my back on him now that he needs my help.
尽管别人以为我们俩是好朋友，但如果我向他借钱 , 他肯定会拒绝我的。
吉姆一直对我很好，现在他需要我帮助，我不能对他置之不理。
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expect //: vt. think or believe that (sth.) will happen or that (sb./sth) will come 预料，预计；期待，盼望
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e.g. I didn’t expect you to be back so soon.
I’m expecting a phone call from America.
We expect that fifty guests will come.
I didn’t expect to see you here.
我没料到你这么快就回来了。
我在等美国来的电话。
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treat //: vt. act or behave in a certain way towards (sb.); deal with or discuss (a subject); give medical or surgical care to (sb. or a condition) 对待（某人）；处理；讨论（问题）；医疗，医治 （某人或疾病）
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e.g. He just doesn’t know how to treat someone like Mr. Johnson.
It’s impossible to treat this subject fully in such a short talk.
The doctors hope to treat his illness successfully.
他真不知道该怎样对待约翰逊先生这样的人。
在这样简短的发言里不可能全面论述这个问题。
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in a state not to be described: not to be described 是修饰 state 的定语。
describe //: vt. say what (sb./sth.) is like; depict (sth.) in words 描写，描述；形容
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e.g. Can you think of any other words to describe Mary?
Words cannot describe the beauty of the scene. 你想得出任何别的词来描述玛丽吗？
景色之美难以用词语描绘。
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companion //: n. person or animal that goes with, or spends much time with, another 同伴，伙伴，伴侣
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a pleasant companion
a lifelong companion
a traveling companion
a faithful companion
令人愉快的伙伴
终身伴侣
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foolish / /: a. (of people) lacking good sense or judgment; silly; (of actions, statements, etc.) showing a lack of good sense or judgment; unwise or stupid （人）愚蠢的，傻的；（行为、言论等）愚蠢的；不明智的
(foolishness / / n.)
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Even if they did know who you were…: “Do” can be put in front of a verb to show emphasis.
在动词前加 do 表示强调。
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e.g. She does talk a lot, doesn’t she?
I don’ t exercise much now, but I did play football quite a bit when I was younger.
她确实话很多，不是吗？
我现在不怎么锻炼了，不过我年轻时确实常踢足球。
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suppose //: vt. believe; think; assume; imagine 认为；以为；假定；料想
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e.g. I suppose most people find that hard to believe.
You’re right, I suppose.
I suppose she will come.
我想大多数人都会觉得那难以置信。
我想你是对的。
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vacant //: a. not filled or occupied; empty
空着的；未被占用的；空的
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e.g. a vacant room
vacant land
a vacant position
a vacant seat
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too much: more than one can take, handle or endure
太过分，太糟糕，太不像话
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e.g. Even so, it would be too much to say he was foolish.
I give up. I’ve had too much.
即使如此，说他愚蠢也太过分了。
我放弃。我受够了。
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… said very politely that my name was Mark Twain and could I have — but he cut me short again: said后面有两个宾语从句， my name was Mark Twain 和 could I have 。从语法的角度看，第二个从句应使用间接引语 if I could have 。作者在这里使用直接引语could I have 的目的是模仿当时说话的情形，以便和下文“但他又一次打断了我”更好地衔接起来。破折号表示尚未说出口的 two tickets 。
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polite //: a. having or showing that one has good manners and consideration for other people 有礼貌的，客气的
(politely ad. / politeness n.)
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e.g. a polite waiter
a polite reply
a polite smile
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客气的回答
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helplessly //: ad. 无助地；茫然不知所措地
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e.g. Jenny shook her head helplessly, “It’s no use.”
They looked helplessly at each other, not knowing what to do.
詹妮无助地摇摇头说：“这没用。”
他们茫然地对视着，不知道该怎么办。
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scene //: n. happening or event that people can see 事件；场面；情景
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e.g. There were scenes of great joy as the hostages were united with their families.
Taxies and buses were part of the street scene.
当人质们与家人重聚时，有许多欢乐的场面。
出租汽车和公共汽车是街景的一部分。
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shame //: n. dishonor; painful feeling caused by wrong, dishonorable or improper behavior 羞辱，耻辱；羞耻，羞愧
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I feel no shame for my action: I did what was right.
To my shame, I did nothing to help.
His bad behavior brought shame on his whole family.
我对自己的行为问心无愧，我做得对。
令我羞愧的是我什么忙也没帮。
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He must have heard your name well enough.: “must + have done” is a structure used for deductions about the past.
must + have done 是一种用于推测过去情况的结构。
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e.g. Dad must have thrown the old newspapers away.
The windows are open. Someone must have been in the room.
爸爸一定是把旧报纸都扔掉了。
窗户都开着。肯定有人在房间里待过。
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7) Who finally invited Mark Twain into the sleeping car?
The conductor.
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just then: at the exact moment in the past 恰在那时
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I was about to call the children for dinner. Just then Anne ran in from the garden.
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notice //: vt. become aware of; observe 注意到 ; 察觉到
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e.g. I wore one blue and one white sock all day and nobody noticed.
“It’s good to see that the price has gone down.” “ Yes, so I’ve noticed.”
我一整天都穿着一只蓝色和一只白色的袜子，居然没有人察觉。
“很高兴看到价格下跌了。”“是啊，我也注意到了。”
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porter //: n. person who carries people’s luggage in railway stations, airports, etc.
（火车站、机场等的）行李工，脚夫，搬运工
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whisper / ()/: v. speak softly without vibrating the vocal cords 低语，耳语，小声说
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e.g. Stop whispering in the corner.
She whispered to the nurse that she wanted something to drink.
别在角落里交头接耳。
她小声对护士说她想喝点什么。
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conductor //: n. （公共汽车等的）售票员；（火车上的）列车员； （乐队等的）指挥
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at once: immediately; without delay 立刻，马上，立即
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e.g. He said he must go at once.
When they arrived there, they set to work at once.
他说他必须马上离开。
他们一到达就立即开始工作。
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of service: useful; helpful 有用的；有帮助的
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e.g. I wonder if I could be of service to anyone in the office.
This is where you can be of service to us.
I shall only be too pleased to help, if I can be of any service to you.
我不知道能否帮上办公室里什么人的忙。
这就是你能帮助我们的地方。
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compartment //: n. 卧车包房；（客车车厢内设有面对面座位
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berth //: n. sleeping place on a ship, train, etc. （船、列车等的）卧铺
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I can’t believe him to have said such a thing:
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Can’t imagine you to have been spoken to like that:
The subject “I” is omitted.
本句省略了主语 I 。
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armchair / /: n. chair with supports for the arms 扶手椅
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couple //: n. two of the same kind (of things) 一对
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e.g. a couple of glasses
a married couple
They are a charming couple.
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a couple of: two; a small number of 一对；两个；两三个；几个
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e.g. Can you wait a couple of minutes while I make a phone call?
The farm is a couple of miles away.
你能等几分钟吗？我想打个电话。
农场在几英里以外。
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dispose //: v. (~ + of + obj.) arrange; settle; deal with 安排；料理；处理
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e.g. They disposed of the city’s waste in the sea.
He does not know how to dispose of his time. 他们把城市垃圾倒在海里处理掉。
他不知道如何安排自己的时间。
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disposal //: n. 安排；料理；处理
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at sb.’s disposal: able to be used by sb.; available for sb. to use as he or she wishes 供某人使用；由某人支配
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e.g. I’m at your disposal the whole morning.
The car was left at her disposal. 整个上午我听候你的吩咐。
这辆车留给她用。
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aboard //: ad., prep. on or into a ship, a train, a plane, etc. 在船（或火车、飞机等）上；上船（或火车、飞机等）
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e.g. “All aboard!” shouted the conductor.
The passengers went aboard the “Queen Elizabeth” at 10 p.m.
“ 上车了！”列车员喊道。
乘客们于晚上 10 点登上了“伊丽莎白女王”号轮船。
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7) Who finally invited MarkTwain into the sleeping car?
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8) Where did Mark Twain and his companion stay on the train?
In the big family compartment.
9) How did the porter serve them on the train?
He gave them his best service, trying to satisfy their every need.
10) Why did Mark Twain’s companion look rather ashamed when they were on the train?
Because he thought Mark Twain was right after all. He was sorry to have said that people wouldn’t care about Mark Twain.
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suitcase / '/: n. case with flat sides, used for carrying clothes, etc. when traveling （旅行用）小提箱，衣箱
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luxurious //: a. supplied with luxuries; very comfortable
奢侈的；奢华的；极舒服的
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e.g. a luxurious car
a luxurious hotel
a luxurious meal
豪华汽车
豪华宾馆
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lamp //: n. device for giving light 灯
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inside out: thoroughly; completely 彻底地
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e.g. Alfred, who wrote the story, knows the place inside out.
I searched the room inside out for the car keys.
艾尔弗雷德，也就是故事的作者，对那个地方十分熟悉。
为找车钥匙我把房间彻底翻了一遍。
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ashamed //: a. feeling shame, embarrassment, etc. about sb./sth. or because of one’s own actions
羞耻的，惭愧的，害臊的
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e.g. He was ashamed of himself.
He was ashamed to have failed the test. (He was ashamed that he had failed the test.)
他为自己感到羞愧。
他为没有通过考试而感到惭愧。
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If I had been without you, I should never have got a ticket:
这是虚拟语气，表示与事实完全相反的假设情况。
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I didn’t say hello because I didn’t see you. If I had seen you, of course I would have said hello.
我没打招呼是因为我没看见你。如果我看见你的话，我肯定会打招呼的。T
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at this moment: right now 正在这个时候
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e.g. I will look at the papers, but not at this moment.
Jane sat down at the desk and began reading. At this moment the door opened and Jack came in.
这些文件我会看的，但不是现在。
简在书桌前坐下开始阅读。这时门开了，杰克走了进来。
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appear //: vi. come into view; become visible 出现 ; 显现
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e.g. A couple of new products have recently appeared in the market.
Because he was out of town, Tom failed to appear at the meeting.
最近市场上出现了几种新产品。
因为汤姆不在城里，所以他没能来参加会议。
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speech //: n. power or act of speaking; that which is spoken; remark; talk
说话能力；说话，谈话；言语，话语；讲话，演说
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e.g. Animals lack speech.
freedom of speech
The president made a radio speech to the public.
动物没有语言能力。
言论自由
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recognize //: vt. be able to identify (sb./sth. that one has seen, heard,
etc. before); know (sb./sth.) again 认出；识别
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e.g. These poisonous plants are rather hard to recognize.
He could still recognize the old house in which he was born.
这些有毒植物往往很难识别。
他仍能认出自己出生的那所老宅。
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in a minute: very soon 立刻，马上
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e.g. Breakfast in a minute.
I’ll be back in a minute. 早餐马上就好。
我一会儿就回来。
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11) What was the reason that Mark Twain was invited onto the train?
He was mistaken for the mayor of New York.
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mayor //: n. (title of) the most important official of a city or town 市长
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e.g. the mayor of Shanghai / Paris上海 / 巴黎。T
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McClellan // 麦克莱伦
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Text A Exercises
Reading Aloud
Understanding the Text
Reading Analysis
Vocabulary
Structure
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Read the following paragraphs until you have learned them by heart. “Can I be of any service to you, sir?” he said. “Will you have a place in the sleeper?” “Why, certainly,” I said, “But I asked that man on the platform and he said that every corner was full and told me not to trouble him.” “No, sir, I can’t believe him to have said such a thing. Can’t imagine you to have been spoken to like that, sir! I am sorry, sir, but you must have misunderstood him. We have nothing left but the big family compartment, with two berths and a couple of armchairs in it, but it is entirely at your disposal. Here, Tom, take these cases aboard!”
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Reading Aloud
Answer the following questions
Why couldn’t Mark Twain get the two tickets for the sleeper train?
Whom did Mark Twain ask for the tickets and how did they reply?
How did Mark Twain feel when his request was rejected?
Why did Mark Twain mention his name the second time he talked to the local official?
Did the local official change his attitude when he heard the name “Mark Twain”?
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Because the train was already full.
He asked the man in the ticket office and a local official for two tickets, but they flatly rejected him.
Because he wanted to take advantage of his fame to get onto the train.
He felt it was a heavy blow to his dignity.
No. He remained the same as before.
Understanding the Text
Why did Mark Twain feel such shame as cannot be described?
Who finally invited Mark Twain into the sleeping car?
Where did Mark Twain and his companion stay on the train?
How did the porter serve them on the train?]
Why did Mark Twain’s companion look rather ashamed when they were on the train?
What was the reason that Mark Twain was invited onto the train?
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Firstly, his name didn’t bring him the respect that he expected; secondly, his companion had seen the whole scene.
The conductor.
He gave them his best service, trying to satisfy their every need.
In the big family compartment.
Because he thought Mark Twain was right after all. He was sorry to have said that people wouldn’t care about Mark Twain.
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Topics for Discussion.
1. What do you think Mark Twain did after he knew that he was mistaken for the mayor of New York?
2. Do you agree that the people in this story are mostly snobbish （势利的） ? Can you find other examples of snobbishness in real life?
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Though thinking himself to be well known, Mark Twain failed to get the train tickets he needed.
Paragraph Main Idea Details
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Read Text A again and complete the following table.
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1 Mark Twain asked for three times and was answered with a sharp “ !”
each time. Even the mention of his did not work. Mark
Twain felt as his companion saw that his name
was not so respected as he thought.
two train tickets
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name_____ashamed________
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Mark Twain was invited by the conductor to get onto the train.
2-5 whispered
something to the conductor while towards Mark
Twain. At once the conductor came to Mark Twain and invited
him on the train.
to the big family compartment________________________
A young porter _____________
nodding________
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Mark Twain received good service on the train.
6-8The porter took and settled them comfortably in . He smiled a lot and promised to get them .
their suitcases _____________
anything they wanted__________________
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Mark Twain got to know why he was given such nice treatment.
9-12From what the porter said,
Mark Twain knew that he had been invited onto the train as
, not because he was Mark Twain, the
famous writer.
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the mayor of New York___________________
Now retell the story by using the information in the table you have completed.
Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the forms where necessary.
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scene official politely companion describe
shame vacant bother recognize notice
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1. The boys say they wouldn’t the girls if the girls don’t the
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2. Lisa is looking for a travelling to China.
3. on me! I forgot my mother’s birthday again.
4. A number of foreign attended the forum （论坛） last week.
5. His attention was so concentrated on the road ahead that he failed to
he was running out of gas.
6. I hadn’t seen him for 20 years, but I him immediately.
bother _______
companion__________
officials______
recognized_________
bother ______
Shame______
notice _____
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Turn left to Mirror Street, and you’ll find a spot in the parking lot there.
A quiet country can take you out of a stressful situation （状况） .
Today we look at how to refuse an offer of food or drink.
Could you please what we are supposed to do?
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vacant ________
politely_______
describe _______
scene ______
scene official politely companion describe
shame vacant bother recognize notice
Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below. Change the forms where necessary.
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in sb.’s face cut sb. short turn one’s back on a couple of
look around at the same time turn sth. inside out at sb.’s disposal
“Well, well, that’s enough,” Grandpa him just as he was
about to tell another story.
Guests will find a television room, a swimming pool and a library
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You’ve got to be firm, but you must be sympathetic.
After that he walked out of the room and shut the door her
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at the same time _____________
at their disposal_____________
cut short
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face___ _____
You cannot this problem and leave us with the responsibility.
Not until yesterday did I know that the Whites live just doors up from me.
We the house and upside down but didn’t find Gwen.
in your garden or school — plants and flowers are growing everywhere.
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turn your back on ______________
a couple of __________
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Look around ___________
in sb.’s face cut sb. short turn one’s back on a couple of
look around at the same time turn sth. inside out at sb.’s disposal
Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English.
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Model:You must have misunderstood him.
He may not have heard my name.
1. The children look so excited. They must have seen the tickets for tonight’s play.
Jim seems to know everybody in the restaurant.
He
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must have been here many times .___________________________
( 一定是看到今晚的戏票了 )
(肯定来过这儿好多次了 )
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The meat has been on the table for two days.
It .
Mary , or she would have thanked me in her letter.
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may have gone bad ( 可能已经坏了 )
may not have received the present(也许还没收到礼物 )
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Combine the two simple sentences into one by using the infinitive.
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Model:
Just now I said all those things to you on the platform. Now I am sorry.
→I am sorry to have said all those things to you on the platform.
Nancy quit her part-time job before her final exams. And she was glad.
You’ve eaten all the fruit in the basket. Aren’t you ashamed?2.
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Nancy was glad to have quit her part-time job before her final exams.________________________________________________________
Aren’t you ashamed to have eaten all the fruit in the basket?_________________________________________________
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3. We received so much care during our visit here. We are really grateful.
Henry trusted such a liar! He’s foolish.
We are really grateful to have received so much care during our visit here.___________________________________________________________
Henry was foolish to have trusted such a liar.______________________________________
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Translate the following sentences into English.
1. 公众注意到自从那位地方官员离去之后，他的职位已经空了几个月了。The public noticed that since that local official left, his position had been vacant for a couple of months.
看到女孩在站台上无助地四下张望，年轻的搬运工客气地问她是否需要帮助。2.Seeing the girl looking around helplessly on the platform, the young porter asked politely if she needed any help.
3. 你的同伴在门口一露面我就认出来了。他跟你描述的一模一样。I recognized your companion the minute he appeared at the door. He looked just as you had described.
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我们省去了找旅馆的麻烦，因为我的好朋友邀请我们住在她家，还有一辆豪华汽车任由我们使用。We didn’t bother to find a hotel, for my good friend invited us to stay in her house and put a luxurious car at our disposal.
教授翻箱倒柜地找眼镜的时候，他的妻子却舒舒服服地坐在扶手椅上注视着整个场面。
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While the professor was turning the suitcases inside out to find his glasses, his wife was sitting comfortably in an armchair watching the whole scene.
6. 我没有理睬她，因为她期望我像对女王那样对待她。I turned my back on her because she expected me to treat her like a queen.
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Practical Writing Response to a Letter of Invitation
How to accept a letter of invitation:How to accept a letter of invitation:Useful Expressions1. How to start your letter: Thanks for the invitation, and I am delighted to take part in the discussion on Web security. I gladly accept your invitation to speak at the upcoming Health Care Seminar. I appreciate your invitation to the product presentation on December 15. 2. How to end your letter: Thank you again for the invitation. See you on the 15th! Thanks again for the invitation, and I look forward to meeting you at the auto exhibition.
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Complete the following letters with the information given in Chinese.
Hotel Cathay
Bangkok
April 28th, 2002Mr. and Mrs. Davis thank Mr. Ben Grieser & Lewis Wilson for their ( 盛情邀请 ) to the opening ceremony of the Thai Holiday Inn and Restaurant to be held at the Holiday Inn, and ( 非常乐意光临 ).
A Formal Letter of Acceptance
kind invitation____________will be
leased to attend ______
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Hotel Cathay
Bangkok
April 28th, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Davis thank Mr. Ben Grieser & Lewis Wilson for their kind invitation to the opening ceremony of the Thai Holiday Inn and Restaurant to （将在假日饭店举行的） , but regret that （因为事先有约而不能参加） .
A Formal Letter of Refusal
be held at the Holiday Inn_____________________they are unable to attend due to a previous engagement______________________________________________
Write a reply to the invitation in Exercise 12, Unit 1.
Suggested Answer:
An Informal Letter of Acceptance
June 24, 2004
Dear Wang Jun,
After graduation is a great time to have a party. Being at your house is always lots of fun. My boyfriend, Tom, will be coming, too.
Thanks for the invitation. Best, Wu Ji
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An Informal Letter of Refusal
June 24, 2004
Dear Wang Jun,
I wish I could attend your graduation party. I know it will be lots of fun. Unfortunately, my parents have already invited some of our relatives over for a celebration. I wonder if you could come by on Monday evening so you can tell me all about the party. Let me know if you can.
Best, Wu Ji
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