典范英语 大卫 科波菲尔 Chapter 6 读后续写导学案

CHAPTER 6 Agnes's warnings My time at Doctor Strong's school passed very quickly and soon I was facing a new future out in the world. The only problem was I didn't know what I wanted to do. ‘Now you've stopped being a schoolboy, you need a break. Clear your head. Why don't you go and visit that family with the strange name,' suggested Aunt Betsey. ‘You mean the Peggottys, Aunt,' I cried. I should love to visit them!' 'You could spend a night in London on the way,' continued Aunt Betsey. ‘See the sights.' So a few days later, I found myself on a coach heading for London. On the way we passed Salem House. I stared at the high walls and shuddered as I thought of Mr Creakle. How I would have loved to storm inside and let all of the boys escape --- like freeing caged sparrows. I rented a room in a hotel near Charing Cross, amazed at my own daring. As I was waiting for supper, I saw a young man stride into the hotel and I recognized him immediately. 'Steerforth!' I cried with joy, hurrying over to his side. He looked at me blankly for a few seconds, and then suddenly realised who I was.‘Little Copperfield!' he exclaimed, with surprise. ' What are you doing here?' 'I'm going down to Yarmouth to see Peggott and Dan,'I told him. Why don't you come with me?' 'Tve nothing to do,' he agreed carelessly.'So why not?' We arrived at Dan Peggotty's in the middle of a joyful celebration. 'What's happening?' I asked, when I heard the laughter and saw the smiles on everyone's faces. ‘Ham and Emily have just announced their engagement!' cried Dan, beaming with happiness. I was delighted for them, and Steerforth immediately made himself popular with everyone, giving compliments, telling stories and making us all laugh. It was after midnight when we left Dan's house and set out for our lodgings. 'Emily is very beautiful,' said Steerforth thoughtfully. 'I agree,' I grinned. ' She and Ham will make an excellent couple.' Steerforth frowned. I'm not sure about that,' he said. 'I don'