新概念英语第二册Lesson 93 A noble gift 课文详解+重点词汇+语法+语法填空 讲义

Lesson 93 文本  A noble gift One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statue of Liberty, was presented to the United States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France. The great statue, which was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete. The actual figure was made of copper supported by a metal framework which had been especially constructed by Eiffel. Before it could be transported to the United States, a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built. The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour. By 1884, a statue which was 151 feet tall, had been erected in Paris. The following year, it was taken to pieces and sent to America. By the end of October 1886, the statue had been put together again and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi. Ever since then, the great monument has been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbour to make their homes in America. 文本解析 一）词汇学习Word study 1. support vt．（1）支持，支撑（某个具体东西）：The actual figure was supported by a metal framework.这座雕像的主体由金属框架支撑着。Feeling weak, she supported herself against a desk and rested for a short time.她觉得有点虚弱，便靠着一张书桌休息了一小会儿。 （2）拥护，赞成，支持（人、想法等）：He made the right decision. Unfortunately, nobody supported him.他的决定是正确的。不幸的是，没有人支持他。I supported his opinion that another bridge should be built over the river.我赞成他的观点，即这条河上应该再建一座桥。 （3）抚养，供养，赡养：You need a high income these days to support a large family.现在，要有高收入才能养活一个大家庭。My son can support himself now.我儿子现在能养活自己了。 2. 同形不同音的词许多词既可以作名词又可以作动词： 但有些词作为不同的词类使用时发音上，尤其是重音的位置会有变化：We will send a present to our former headmaster.我们将送一份礼物给我们以前的校长。The Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States ofAmerica in the nineteenth century by the people of France.自由女神雕像是在19世纪时由法国人民赠送给美国的。前一句中，present 是名词，重音在第1个音节上；后一句中，present 是动词，重音在第2个音节上。  二）课文详注 Further notes on the text 1. One of the most famous monuments in the world, the St