内容正文:
U3 Extended reading
Hell comes to Pearl Harbor
Lead-in
What historical events impress you most?
The Surrender of Japan
the Autumn Harvest Uprising
the July 7 Incident of 1937
Lead-in
Appreciating the title
pun
metaphor
Scanning
The text is organized in the order of ______.
time
Para 1
Before
the attack
Para 2-4
During
the attack
Para 5-6
After
the attack
Para 7
Present
While reading, pay attention to the linking words that indicate the time order.
historical events:
the chronological order
/ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
按发生时间顺序排列的
Detailed reading (Para.1)
Find out the verbs describing seamen’s actions.
Why does the author describe seamen's daily routine in detail?
The verbs vividly display that everyone was doing their daily work before the attack, which lays the foundation for the following paragraphs which describe the attack in detail.
Detailed reading (Para.1)
What is the function of the last sentence?
※It creates suspense (悬念): it would not be a nomal day.
※It presents a sharp contrast(对比) between the first and second paragraphs, impressing readers with the cruelty of the sudden attack.
※It lays the foundation (基础) for the following paragraphs which decribe the attack in detail.
Detailed reading (Para.2-4)
How does the author describe the sudden attack by making use of different senses?
Hearing
Seeing
Feeling
How does the author describe the attack by using various senses?
Part 2: During the attack
hearing:
seeing:
feeling:
there was a huge _________________ from above. (Lines 7–8)
The ________ of the planes’ engines was deafening. (Lines 10–11)
As bombs __________ all round. (Line 11)
Above their heads, hundreds of Japanese planes _________________.
They __________________ to drop bombs on Pearl Harbor.
_________________________ into the sky and hung over the sea.
The ship_____________, and the men looked at each other_________.
Russel felt ______________, but he quickly came to himself.
crashing sound
scream
thundered
circ